La Manzanilla message board

Moderator Posted by Spencer on November 6, 2023, 11:44 am With the passing of Daniel, the message board and LaManzanilla.info website no longer have a moderator/webmaster. I don’t think anyone wants to lose these resources and I am willing to take on the administration of the sites. Daniel’s sister, Diane, said no one else had come forward, but if anyone else wants to help, please let me know. However, I do have a couple roadblocks, mainly not having the administrative passwords to log into the sites. If I can’t recover them, this probably means I’ll need to set up a new message board, so any suggestions for improvements or changes (or votes to stay the same) are also welcome. In the meantime, please follow the message board guidelines. I won’t have the ability to delete spam or inappropriate comments, so I will try to get a solution in place as soon as possible. Questions about the future of the board can be posted here, please refrain from emailing Diane as she has many other details to look after.

Re: Moderator Posted by Kimberly O on November 6, 2023, 12:18 pm, in reply to "Moderator" My one suggestion is to bring the UI into this century. The ability to categorize subjects instead of one long list. Also it will allow for better spam filtering via the core code that will be provided. I would contact GODADDY who i believe is the host of the board and tell them the administrator has passed.

Re: Moderator Posted by Kmberly O on November 6, 2023, 12:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Looks like the host is boardhost is the host. Looks like they may also provide a improved UI.

Re: Moderator Posted by Stephanie on November 6, 2023, 12:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Bravo Spenser! And thanks so much for taking this on….I speak for myself but think others will agree that our board serves us very well when guidelines are in place and folks follow the! Again thank you for coming forward!

Re: Moderator Posted by Spencer on November 6, 2023, 12:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Yes, I like the forum format with separate topics that people can follow (or ignore). Restaurants, rentals etc. can have their own areas, community events, traffic, infrastructure, weather, yoga, pickleball…the list goes on…

Re: Moderator Posted by Jim T on November 6, 2023, 1:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Spencer, Much appreciation for stepping forward. Jim Taylor

Re: Moderator Posted by Raul on November 6, 2023, 2:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Muchas gracias. Just keep us informed if we need to switch over to new location.

Re: Moderator Posted by david c on November 6, 2023, 2:19 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Is it possible to get the beach cam working again? Tks

Re: Moderator Posted by Spencer on November 6, 2023, 2:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Looking into this also, but the beach cam was connected directly to Daniel’s computer which was in his office. Unfortunately we don’t currently have access to his computer and the office has been taken over by another business. Maybe this new business is willing to host it or there’s another business/home willing to manage the beach cam? I’m back in town next week and will look into these options.

/ web cam Posted by Diane on November 6, 2023, 4:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Hello, this is Daniel’s sister Diane. I thought I should add a message about the web cam since it was brought up. I left the web cam on the wall out side the office , so any one who chooses can use it. I can get the computer back for you to also use as soon as I clear any personal information is downloaded. I hope there is someone willing or able to get it going again! It is one of the things I used to stay connected to my Brother And would still love to have that connection with La Manz. Thank you Spenser for stepping up for the message board ! Stephanie thank you for your leadership in making sure I can give all the answers I am able to give.

Re: / web cam Posted by Robbie Boyes on November 6, 2023, 5:04 pm, in reply to "/ web cam" Spencer, it is fantastic that you are going to do what you can to keep the message board and beach can operating. Many of us foreigners that spend winters in La Manzanilla enjoy the informative and often entertaining interaction of the message board and when we are not there we have the option of watching the sunset on the beach cam. You are a wonderful , comparatively new addition to the community. Thankyou. Also , a suggestion for organizing categories on the board ...a number of us enjoy sharing some of our photos that we think others would enjoy. Perhaps they need their own category? Thanks again.

Re: / web cam Posted by Robbie Boyes on November 6, 2023, 5:06 pm, in reply to "Re: / web cam" P.S. See you soon.

Re: / web cam Posted by Lars on November 6, 2023, 6:30 pm, in reply to "/ web cam" The beach cam is my computer screen/saver but always there, 24/7 and 365 a year, been that way for years, it takes me out of the winter chill in Montana and between La Manz visits. I really miss not seeing Daniels skinny ass sitting in his chair with the sun setting where it should, some things that change suck! God and Life Bless Daniel!

Re: / web cam Posted by Jesse Connor on November 8, 2023, 8:24 pm, in reply to "/ web cam" Thank you Diane . The message board is such a vital information site , ……….. and condolences for your loss of Daniel . I for one felt that he was brillant !

Re: Moderator Posted by m morgan on November 6, 2023, 6:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" R.E. the user interface, it would be really nice to be able to edit one's own posted messages, typos, updates, etc. could be very useful

Re: Moderator Posted by Cruz G on November 7, 2023, 5:53 am, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Hola, Spencer. Millones de gracias. This won't replace Daniel, but will keep some of his many contributions going, not to mention the memories and experiences he created for the pueblo. And then the changes and hopefully, the improvements. Thank you for being and giving, Cruz PS: A request from this oldy but goody, go slowly on the changes please so that I, and perhaps others also like me, can keep up, lol. Remember, this is Mexico and we take it suavecito. Slow is good, as Daniel would say, but no pressure on you, Spencer.

Re: Moderator Posted by Mark Hinson on November 12, 2023, 10:29 am, in reply to "Re: Moderator" I don't think GoDaddy is the host unless boardhost.com is part of GoDaddy.

Re: Moderator Posted by Michel on November 7, 2023, 6:36 am, in reply to "Moderator" Gracias Thanks Merci

Re: Moderator Posted by Mary on November 7, 2023, 6:53 am, in reply to "Re: Moderator" I love the message board. Easy to skip over things that don't arouse my curiosity, but I have really enjoyed getting to know La Manz through the seasons via the MB. I was hoping someone would take it on. Buena suerte!

Re: Moderator Posted by Laurisa W on November 7, 2023, 4:02 pm, in reply to "Moderator" Thank you Spencer for offering to take on the role of moderator. Hope you can do it. It's quite a job ahead of you. For my 2 pesos worth, I would follow the old KISS philosophy which is "keep it simple stupid". It will be difficult enough getting all that matters on track without adding complications and variations at this point. I'm sure improvements can be made along the way, but, if it's not broken don't fix it...for your own sake.

Re: Moderator Posted by Jo Anna H on November 7, 2023, 7:31 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Spencer, I join those who welcome you in taking on this muliti-faceted task, this heartbeat of La Manzanill ... for many of us who are not here year-long. Bravo, gracias, y buena suerte!

Re: Moderator Posted by Vicki and Robin on November 7, 2023, 11:45 pm, in reply to "Moderator" Thanks, Spencer.

Re: Moderator Posted by Carol Lopez on November 8, 2023, 7:46 am, in reply to "Moderator" Thanks for doing this, Spencer. I do have an immediate request (for as soon as you get the password, etc.) The Emergency Services page does not open (at least on my phone). And when it did open, I think it was out of date. Mary Jo Oberg had an updated version (revised by Rebecca a few months ago), and she would probably send it to you when you are ready to add it in.

Re: Moderator Posted by Spencer on November 8, 2023, 8:03 am, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Thanks for the info Carol, that’s an important page. The entire LaManzanilla.info website might need to be rebuilt. In the meantime, I’ll see if we can post the updated document as a message.

Re: Moderator Posted by Anne Wheeler on November 11, 2023, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Moderator" Thank you Spenser...this is very big of you...especially if you have to start from scratch!

Re: Moderator Posted by Ron Smith on November 11, 2023, 7:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Thanks for taking this on Spenser. There was an informal understanding to provide Daniel a few pesos to manage the message board, and of course perhaps some Tequila. Any thoughts about formalizing that?

Re: Moderator Posted by Lynne on November 11, 2023, 7:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" I think most regular readers gave Daniel $200 pesos annually. As for the tequila, isn't that up to the sunset crowd?

Re: Moderator Posted by Spencer on November 12, 2023, 4:00 am, in reply to "Re: Moderator" I’ve had a couple thoughts on how to fund it but need a little more info on the cost side first. Won’t say no to any donations though!

Re: Moderator Posted by Dave Collins on November 27, 2023, 6:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Moderator" Muchísimas gracias, Spencer, por tu gran servicio! Bravo!!!

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