Forum Activity for @strumelia

Yeah, the name should absolutely be changed, imho.  The name is so terribly important, and the current one gives an icky effect.

The old site was not mobile-responsive, so it could be zoomed-in/out all as one picture of each page.  Of course that would mean endless scrolling on a smartphone, so not good.  Dan, can you maybe post a screenshot here of your menu area taking up half the screen?  What hapopens in vertical orientation for you?

Ken, thanks for your take.  I don't have much control over the virtual keyboards on people's devices, Im afraid.  But glad to know otherwise you are not having a problem. 

You can join our Public Domain...or Not? Group here and ask every time you have a question about a certain song:

http://fotmd.com/strumelia/group/40/public-domain-or-not

But often it's just faster to google "(song title) copyright" and go to the resulting Wiki page...where it usually tells the composers or traditional info.  It will also give versions and talk about any copyrighted lyrics someone may have added later, etc.  Most songs first published before 1926 are now in the public domain, by the way. 

Hey folks, here is a useful Forums TIP !:

When you click on the top site LINK to Forums ,  you get to the main Forums page, but you'll have THREE TABS available to choose from, and each tab will show you a different view of what you might want to see: Discussions (which is the default view and shows all the forum Categories), Newest Posts (which shows newsest posts and by whom and when, in which forum disussions), and My Posts (which of course shows your own latest forum posts).  For example, here is the view when i go to the main Forums link and then click on the Newest Posts TAB.

And if you like that "Newest Posts" view in particular, you can always bookmark it to get there quickly whenever you like. 

Annie, if you are on an ipad mini, you should be able to go to the itunes APP STORE and look for tablet apps while using search terms like "Font size" or "magnifier" or "resize screen font"...etc.  

The old FOTMD was pretty lame on mobile devices according to most users who reported multiple ongoing problems to me.

One more suggestion, not tryng to be a wise acre, but...maybe some stronger drugstore reading glasses for mini-tablet reading?  Might be less trouble than any other solution...    

Anne, there are various ways to increase font sizes through browsers settings and browser plugins.  I think if I increase the site's overall font size, it's going to really mess everyone on phones.  So either way there would be a problem.  If the mobile zoom function is not right for you either, can you browse in your browser options to try and find a font resizer plugin ?   For example, on firefox i like to use: ThemeFont&SizeChanger plugin.

No worries Nigel, glad to helped.  I've had that feeling for several months now...  

What kind of tablet are you using Dan?  I am not seeing this problem on my iPad mini.  Zooming in was no problem for me either.

--Feedback from others?- Anyone else experiencing these issues, and please tell us the type of tablet you are seeing this issue on?

Nige,

click to "Forums" (top navbar links), then go to a forum category...for example "Off Topic Forums".

there, you should see a big Plus+ button the add a new discussion in that forum category.  See screenshot...

And the best thing is- FOTMD is now in a much more secure and safe environment for the future!   No more renting from a cold uncaring marketing corporation Glam/Ning anymore.  Now we truly OWN our site here, and it's modern and mobile-friendly and more powerful and flexible for the future!   

p.s. plus I can add a gazillion smilies, whatever I like!   lolol

Thank you so much for your kind comments, CD.  Good to see you've made it here to the New Frontier! 

Big thanks to our three generous Moderators - Dusty Turtle, Jim Fawcett, and Robin Thompson .... who helped all the way through these changes, and helped me test the site while under construction.  They also provided wise advice and strong shoulders to lean on when things were difficult.

And of course none of this 'building/moving to a new site' would have been bothered with at all if the entire FOTMD membership weren't so wonderful to begin with!  AND... special thanks to all the members of FOTMD who have donated generously- without whose contributions there would not have been the funding to do all this during the past year or so.  (and Patron members- I have not forgotten to work on getting your badges back, never fear!)

Group hug to us all!  

Thanks Ken, good job!

Jean, your profile page is:  http://fotmd.com/jean-ann-moon

Going there, I see you tried to add your event but you added it to your account settings- not the place to do that.

Your personal photo avatar should be showing on your profile page, not your event picture.  And your 'bio box' is for describing a little about yourself when vistitors come to your profile page.

Change that picture in your account settings to something more personal for your own membership photo.  Change your biop box to say something about youruself, not about your event.

Then in your same Profile Page there, do as Ken suggested- look for the TAB that says 'Events', and that's where you will add your event info and event picture, etc.

To get to your profile page easily in the future click right ON your name in the top bar links....rather than clicking in any of the other drop down menu options.  Your name will take you to your profile page.  In fact if you click on your name link anywhere here, in this thread too, it will take you to  your profile page as well.  To actually change your settings, you would choose the "account settings" from the drop down menu at top, UNDER your name.

If it's a small event with a single instructor or a club event, see the top links navbar and go to the Single Instructor Forum to post it.

If it's a larger gathering, festival, camp, with multiple performers and instructors, then you can list it in the regular site calendar.

You must add an event from your profile page-  go there, and click on your Events TAB and look for the plus sign.  Hope this helps.  

(Site calendar events will be pending until approved by admin)

Ken, you handsome devil!  

...what dusty said....and dont forget to "SAVE" your new settings at bottom of page after entering the new password and after you're all done. 

Mike, please use our site settings questions forum for your questions about the new site.

For example, it answers your group question already: http://fotmd.com/forums/forum/new-site-questions-how-do-i/14543/why-do-my-groups-not-show

Bob, that is too cute!!  

Lexie, so glad to see you've 'made it across'!   lol

Images that were attachments to posts in the old site were not migrated to here- it was not possible because of the Ning archiving tool formatting.

They would have to be added again new.  Sorry!

What Stephanie said!   

NOTE that if you choose to not receive 'any' site notifications, then you WON'T be notified if someone:

Sends you a private message... 'likes' one of your items.... 'follows' you...  posts in one of your discussion threads.... comments on your profile page... asks you a question about your item or your post... mentions your name in one of their posts... makes a new post in a discussion or group you are 'following'... signs your guestbook... comments on one of your photos, videos, soundclips, etc etc...

In other words, you won't know if  anything  is posted or sent concerning you or your site activities and items.

Big hug back to you Mark!   

Go to your profile page and look for the Gear icon for SETTINGS.

If you cannot find your porfile page:

See along the very top of the site, the bar with all the main links?  See you name as the right most link?  Hover your mouse over your name and you will see the drop-down menu in which is "account settings".  There you will be able to type in a NEW password of your choice and SAVE tting.  Keep your password is a safe place!  Hope this helps.

Thanks for that, Paul!   I bet your new dulicmer is awesome- looking forward to a simple tune recording from you!

Do you want to receive site email notifications when someone comments on one of your items, or sends you a private message?  Do you want to adjust or choose the types of notifications you receive from FOTMD?  This is done in your Account Settings, in the Notifications TAB.

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I never hung out at Sears. That explains my ignorance. lol!

Hmm, I had no idea that Korea was making such factory dulcimers that long ago. ! I know about the old Washburn mandolins and guitars... but mountain dulcimers, really? I still find it hard to believe the tuners are that old. They look like brand new ones you can order today...

Looks like a great price for this!

It looks more like about 15-20 years old to me. -based on the very modern/current tuning machines, the zero and 6.5 frets and the heavy fret material, the wide chording fingerboard, the commercial inlay strip along back, the rounded 'shop' edged peghead shaping, the mixing of wood types, the soundhole shaping, and other little style touches. This is not a forty year old dulcimer.

Fairly well made, and in great shape as far as one can see.

What is the VSL/scale length, from zero fret to bridge?

No marks or labels inside at all? Is a label perhaps unglued and rattling around inside?

Lucky buy!

As Dusty mentioned, lot of us are posting our memories of and inspirations from Jean in the: Fans Of Jean Ritchie Group here on FOTMD. I'd love to keep our discussions about Jean's passing together in that section of the site, only so that folks can find all our heartfelt posts about Jean more easily in the future. thanks!

JH....dream on...

I refuse to google that phrase, 'cause it would be like cheating.

If I didn't already have my wonderful Keith Young mountain dulcimer, I'd be seriously unable to resist this beauty. droooooool.....!

Well, here is a website for it, hope that helps: http://www.autumnleavesfestival.com/

Looks like a fun event! Seems like it may be largely about crafts but with music entertainment as well.

Hi Ron, go here and you'll find it:

http://mountaindulcimer.ning.com/forum/topics/roanoke-valley-dulcimers-inaugural-meeting-and-workshop

Yes, Everythingdulcimer.com is a great site altogether, for both mountain dulcimers and hammered dulcimers!... They've had a terrific members Forum since long before our site here ever existed, and they also have a wonderful free collection of dulcimer tab!:

http://everythingdulcimer.com/tab/index.php

Good for you Folkfan! It's not easy to stick with it, but you must feel great about it.

No, the bicycling to the gym part is not boring, it's the 'stationary' treadmill at the gym that's boring. I'm never bored riding my bike. But it's very hilly here and it can get terribly hot and wipe me out. I need the gym to get more of a whole body workout.

I rode to the gym today again on my bicycle. The gym is boring as all heck...but it felt real good after i got home. Did lots of spinal bends and twists today too.

I haven't lost any weight yet (nor eating less)....but I have joined back up at the gym with Brian and we do go 3 x a week now. about 45 minutes each time. That's something at least! You guys are impressive!!

Tell us about your healthy goals and activities!