October 2005 Photo Contest Comments and Questions [Archive]

Railphotog

10-06-2005, 02:49 AM

I must be blind, because on the Photo Contest page I cannot see the "Upload Photos" link anywhere on the page. Perhaps someone could point it out to me?

Thanks!

modelbob

10-06-2005, 02:52 AM

I must be blind, because on the Photo Contest page I cannot see the "Upload Photos" link anywhere on the page. Perhaps someone could point it out to me?

Thanks!

You're probably not logged in over there. The first time you visit, you'll need to log in. Then it should remember you.

Railphotog

10-06-2005, 12:22 PM

You're probably not logged in over there. The first time you visit, you'll need to log in. Then it should remember you.

That's it! I thought the whole forum/gallery was accessed through one login. Now I know and have added my photo.

Thanks!

dthurman

10-06-2005, 02:43 PM

Modelbob

I have tried to login with the username and password I have here, but keeps rejecting me. Any ideas?

Old 97

10-07-2005, 12:02 AM

Hey guys!
I just uploaded my entry! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/jato321/4_1_1121.gif
I can't wait to see what the likes of Grandeman and the others are gonna offer up. :D

grande man

10-07-2005, 05:33 AM

Hey guys!
I just uploaded my entry! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/jato321/4_1_1121.gif
I can't wait to see what the likes of Grandeman and the others are gonna offer up. :D

Well, I just entered an "oldie". Originally, I was thinking of entering a pic of one of our new locos, but they need to much work and I don't want to rush them.

TWhite

10-07-2005, 07:21 AM

CSX_road_slug

10-07-2005, 11:28 AM

... I'm sorry, but what the heck is a URL? I keep hearing about them, but for all I know, it's just a wierd way to spell someone's name (Earl).
Tom, 'URL' referes to the full web address of the image you want to enter. The acronym stands for Universal Resource Locator.

(It's the same text string that you put between the "" and "" tags when you post an in-line image)

grande man

10-07-2005, 01:45 PM

Well, I wanted to enter a photo, but I'm really sorry to say that the instructions are pretty confusing to me. Frankly, I can't understand what's supposed to go where in the boxes. I'm sorry, but what the heck is a URL? I keep hearing about them, but for all I know, it's just a wierd way to spell someone's name (Earl).
Tom

Tom, click on the link Bob provided. From that page, sign in just like you would here. Then click "upload images", select the pic you want from your computer's files, and upload it. After that you're almost there, after the upload is complete, click the "submit" button to enter your pic.

modelbob

10-07-2005, 02:58 PM

Modelbob

I have tried to login with the username and password I have here, but keeps rejecting me. Any ideas?

Not sure why it would do that... Try logging out from here, which will clear your cookies, then logging in over there. Maybe that will work?

dthurman

10-07-2005, 03:41 PM

Bob

I figured that out after looking a little harder, I noticed a link that said "problems logging in" and your are correct, I killed the cookie and was able to get in, I should have came back and corrected my post. Thanks!

jbaakko

10-08-2005, 07:16 AM

So Bob, are you gonna put the pics in here or something, like over on RRF?

modelbob

10-08-2005, 03:39 PM

So Bob, are you gonna put the pics in here or something, like over on RRF?

Yes, I'll be posting them here shortly. Been pretty busy the past few days. I'll probably split the questions off into another thread when I do too.

Railphotog

10-08-2005, 06:31 PM

So how does the contest work? With new entries coming in, do we wait until someone says its time to vote? I tried to enter the area where it mentions voting, and see I now have to register and log in there as well as here. Is there a reason why one login shouldn'd work for all associated forums and site activities?

I did register and was accepted, but haven't visited the area since.

jbaakko

10-08-2005, 07:23 PM

Bob will post the entries here, in a thread, after the contest is closed, he'll post a "vote now" thread here, that will show the entries and allow you to vote.

mushroom2

10-09-2005, 08:29 AM

The photo gallery is actually seperate from the forums. They share some information, but you do have to log in there, but if you don't log out and accept cookies, it will remember you from now on.

trainchris

10-21-2005, 05:29 AM

Not sure why it would do that... Try logging out from here, which will clear your cookies, then logging in over there. Maybe that will work?
I also have the same thing going on with me. I logged out from here, then logged in there but nothing. It told me I had 5 more trys then... :eek:

Railphotog

11-17-2005, 12:32 PM

We're more than halfway through November, might it be time to vote on the October photo contest?

CBCNSfan

11-17-2005, 03:04 PM

I have tried to login with the username and password I have here, but keeps rejecting me. Any ideas?
Bob, a question comes to mind " Is it necessary to register on that server also? It's been so long I don't remember.

http://bestsmileys.com/textinbubble1/13.gif Willis

grande man

11-19-2005, 08:50 PM

We're more than halfway through November, might it be time to vote on the October photo contest?

Yeah, it's certainly time to do just that. Problem is, Bob has been very busy lately. When he gets time, we'll vote. :)

jbaakko

11-19-2005, 10:36 PM

Maybe one of the moderators should take over, Like on RRF?

Lady_Railfan

11-19-2005, 11:02 PM

Sorry, I don't know beans about how to set up a contest. I'll see if I can sweet talk someone over at RRF staff to help out.

jbaakko

11-19-2005, 11:25 PM

Sounds good!, btw what is November's contest *search*

modelbob

11-20-2005, 04:13 AM

OK folks, I've posted the October contest.

I'd like to thank everyone for all the entries, we had a great turnout this month. Hopefully the contests will continue to be a popular part of the forum

I apologize for the delay in posting the voting. This has been a really busy month for me. I had a couple staff members resign at the other forum, and also had some upgrades I needed to do on the 3 forums.

My real job has also been really hectic. I've been installing some of those fancy new LED crossing signals, they look really nice.

modelbob

11-20-2005, 04:16 PM

Shaun,

I didn't see your post before it was edited, so I don't know what it said.

I do know you entered 3 photos when the rules very clearly say 1 photo per member. So two of those photos were removed. How did I choose which two to remove? I viewed all 3 in the gallery, and left the ones that the members had rated the highest.