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I like your idea Mike Edwards...

...for a 'report spam' button. It's a really good one and should be implemented. Don't be surprised if some unforeseen leak in the dike would spring forth as a result of that however. This site reminds me a little of a Rube Goldberg contraption sometimes. tehehehehe. Lots of love, folks. Have a grateful day.

unforeseen leak in the dike

When a new feature is introduced in a forum like this, there's always going to be someone who tries to exploit it, so my guess is that there would be some blowback from a "Report Spam" button; it's almost too easy to imagine that some might find a thing like that to be useful in a flame war, for example.

Occupy chat!

I represent at LEAST 10 PPL who have asked me about the chat. I pass on it has been reported but has been a long time IMO. Once again our kind tech brother Savage has opened up his chat to us. http://www.savagetek.com/oss/

Trying to occupy chat

Hi is the chat room down for good?

Savage Chat!!

Indeed, Mona! Take note friends, and pass it on! http://www.savagetek.com/oss/ IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pardon me for asking, but...

What's the use of having a 'View All Recent Posts' button if they don't show all recent posts? The recent posts are not displaying (at least on my machines) for the latest installment of the Taper's section. In addition, I've been posting to the orphaned Taper's Section entries that are floating around somewhere in Dead.net space (everywhere but where they should be of course (in the rundown with the other entries in the TS) so that maybe others can possibly locate them. These posts are not appearing in 'All Recent Posts'. Of course, this problem doesn't amount to a hill of beans for everything else that's fubared around here. Is it time for a complete overhaul of the site? Every time I think I've seen quite possibly the last unworking link or crazy problem, another one crops up. I bet I'm not the only one that's frustrated. That said, this site is better than nothing (although I like it better as it was last year) and I try my best not to look a gift horse in the teeth. It's just becoming a comedy of errors though.

In addition...

I get a message that reads HTTP 500 Internal Server Error when I try to read new posts for the forum topics 'Got Questions Ask Here' and 'Technical Problems - Forums, Features, etc.' Other details read: Most likely causes: •The website is under maintenance. •The website has a programming error What you can try: Refresh the page. Go back to the previous page. More information This error (HTTP 500 Internal Server Error) means that the website you are visiting had a server problem which prevented the webpage from displaying. Is anyone else getting that, too? Sometimes with this topic, I can't view new posts from the 'All Recent Posts' button. I have to go to forums, then the topic to view new entries. I can't view the 'Got Questions, Ask Here' thread at all. It'd be interesting to know the technical reasons behind these bugs, as I am quite fascinated by computers and coding (not that I have much exerience with it).

well

as to the second problem, I'm not getting it, so it's hard to say. You may be getting it when something is resetting. In general, the View All Recent Posts does not refer to your account specifically, whereas the My Recent Posts, generally speaking, does. The All Recent Posts seems to be for the convenience of random souls checking in from remote corners of the net. If you're logged in, you will be much better served by the My Recent Posts link, or the Recent Posts shown under your account on the left. Hope this helps.

re: got questions, ask here....

Nope, still not working...I have tried what you suggested but to no avail. argh. Still gotta go to forums as well to view this topic. It times out from 'my recent posts' and 'all recent posts' just the same...

figured it out!...um, kinda...

Hey now...can view recent posts in 'Got Questions, Ask Here'...but here's the sticking point...I need to be logged out! HAHAHAHAHA. Someone 'splain that one now! Gotta hand it to you dead.net always keepin' me on my toes...hahahahaha.

Topic dates

I haven't posted in a while however when I log on many of the latest posts are from 2009 is there a system glitch?

I think

what would be likeliest to produce what you're describing is that you've somehow got the comments sorted Oldest First when you used to have them Newest First? Other than that, there have certainly been isolated instances of weirdness, but nothing consistent.

and meanwhile

we think Shows By Date is fixed...

Chat Room down?

Unable to connect to chat room, winxp, ie 8 (i think), etc...

phil's bass sound

Since I can't load the 'Got Questions, Ask Here' forum on any computer, and I've tried on five (only when I'm logged in, when I'm logged out works fine but can't post messages then) I'm going to ask here: Does Phil's bass sound on Dick's Picks 25 Disc 1, Good Lovin' remind anyone else of bouncing tennis balls? I think that's what it reminds me of, in a good way of course.

chat room

i to have not been able to access chat room for last three days,i can go to all other sites on page but not chat room

yes

the chat room is probably not working.

its really bumming me out

its really bumming me out that chat room is down ,i was going to invite anyone that could make it to join me on river st. in savannah,ga for st.paddys day celebration.only about 450,000 exspected,lots of green beer many tipsy ladies to talk,dance or what ever with. come down and lets have a shot or 12 of wild turkey email me @ harleyguy2008@hotmail.com we will go have a couple of shots

we THINK

some of the glaring issues have been fixed. In particularly, we THINK you can now upload a fan photo (at least, a .gif or .jpg of reasonable size) without having it make your avatar go crazy. We invite a few intrepid souls to give it a try, anyway. The chat room is still broken though, yes.

Jam of the Week

Dear technical wizard: May 11 - 17 isn't hapnin. Please advise when it is functional.

it's playing fine for me

please advise if you're having a different experience...

Humph

I've signed up to the site, changed password, filled in account information, accept user agreement. And I still cant post on the forum :OI know Im probably missing something small... any ideas?

well

seeing as you just posted in the forum I'm not sure what issue you're having...

just checking

to make sure this works, as somebody was having trouble posting in this thread...

Me Me Me

What happened to My Recent Posts? I'm logged in, but all that I'm seeing on the Recent Posts page is the entire list, not my personalized subset.

oops.

I meant Got Questions, Ask Here...under the Administration heading in the Forums doesn't load for me...and it still doesn't.

Mike

if the problem persists, see if the My Recent Posts tab at the top of the posts listing works.

It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature

marye, I used to see a text link for My Recent Posts, and I'm not seeing that or a My Recent Posts tab as of today. Here's a link to a screen shot of what I am seeing: Screen Shot Thanks, as always, for your help.

yeah, I'm having the same issue

though in reverse, as all I'm getting is My Recent Posts, whatever I click. I've reported this. Thanks much!

Can't Post New Topics

I've been trying to submit new topic threads but have been unsuccessful. How does one go about doing that, anyway? I tried clicking "Submit content," but I have neither a Europe '72 Tour Photo nor a Fan Photo to share.

You can't start new topic threads

It's set up that way to avert chaos, basically. (To say nothing of spammers running amok as they are wont to do.) If there's a topic you think we should be talking about and aren't, either post in the What Else Should We Be Talking About thread or send me a PM. A whole lot of topics got started that way... Thanks!

wha happened?

The website seems all boogered up. I can't find the Spring 90 thread. this on the very day I received my precious Spring 90 box. Everythings all boogered up :(

it's not showing up in Recent Posts

but if you click the image on the homepage you should be good. I've reported this.

Thanks Marye! You are right,

Thanks Marye! You are right, as usual...

can't log out because.........

i can't find the "log out" icon on the new surroundings. maybe i'm just not looking hard enough too. thanks for your help marye.

and i can play jow and taper's sect. just fine..........

but when i try to play anything from gd hour i get a notice that the file can't be played. It might be on my end though. maybe others are having this prob. too. thanks marye 1st edit (whoops, i'll put this under streaming malf.) 2nd edit..........actually i won't put it under stream. malf. because i can't get to it anymore. weird...........pleasantly weird. i quit for tonight............pickup tomorrow. : )

slo

are you still having problems streaming the radio show? If so send me a PM with your OS/browser details. Thanks! Logout has been fixed.

streaming malfunction link

is here http://dead.net/forum/technical-problems-streaming-malfunctions

Hi Marye

Trying to post on the Rolling Stones Live at Leeds vine since i"m sending it out today but the link goes to a memorial page instead. Help!

new web site

me no likey

Ch-ch-ch-changes

The redesign will grow on me eventually, but I'd still like to see the return of My Recent Posts.

My Recent Posts

I'd second that emotion

re: My Recent Posts

Can't you equal the same effect by going to 'My Account', then 'Track'?

I've reported the Recent Posts issue

WRT the Rolling Stones vine, I'm going to have to restart it from scratch due to convoluted issues. The people who have signed up for it will probably have to reconfigure the list.

New ones coming as the old ones go

Thanks for the track tip, wilfredtjones; I was getting tired of scrolling through the whole list to find my stuff. But here's a new problem for you, marye: when I click on My Account at the top of the page, it takes me to a search page. I need to click on my name in a post to get to my account.

whoa!

Okay, that's pretty surreal. I'll pass this on. We thought we had the login issue fixed, but clearly not for everybody!

the way I got around this when it happened to me yesterday

was that I fired up a different browser, went to dead.net and logged in, logged out, copied the url of the login page, and pasted it into the original browser. Worked like a champ and I haven't had the issue since. Whether it will work for you I dunno, but I've also asked the tech guys if they have more reliable info than my blundering around.

pages not loading, taking forever to load...

...and any guesses why the only image available on the show description pages is one of the Summer Tour 1995 poster? Seems like they're just putting lipstick on the pig with the recent changes. Not really fixing the underlying problems, just fancying it up a little...might as well (I guess).

Redesign Issues

Here's a few: • the Last Post link at the top of the page is not acutally a link. It looks like one, but there seems to be no action associated with it. (Edit: I checked the source code of that section, and there is code for a link, but that's not how it's playing on the rendered page; I'm guessing something runs afoul prior to those lines, which leaves this section's code invalid.) • Cookies don't seem to be working properly. It seems like I have to log on to the site every time I visit it, but even then, it's not clear if I'm logged in or not. Here's an example. When I first hit the site this morning, there was a message that I had a message; I clicked the link and was taken to the message. I typed my response and then hit Send Message, which took me to a login screen. I logged in at that point (didn't we used to have a "Remember Me" checkbox?), and was then taken to the home page, but the response to the message that I had typed was gone. • It's a small thing, but the Preview function for posts doesn't render/display in the same way as the actual post; the subject line is regular text, as opposed to the fancy style that I've quickly become a fan of. And here's my system info if the techies ask: Firefox 14.0.1 running on Kubuntu 12.04.1 LTS. Thanks.

thanks, will pass this on

appreciate the detailed report

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October 23, 2025 - 10:18am

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marye

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thanks for the heads up

I'll pass this up the line.
October 23, 2025 - 4:02am

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krell1349

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Problem with Blues For Allah: The Angels Share - iTtunes store

The first track, Crazy Fingers (Instrumental) [4/2/75 Rehearsal], cuts off after about a minute but the track is 6 minutes 13 seconds long. I contacted the iTunes store and received no response. When I play it at the store, the same issue occurs, Can this be fixed? Tried downloading again, nothing works.
October 8, 2025 - 8:07am

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dire-wolf

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Early Dave's Picks Issues

I've been subscribing to each year of the Dave's Picks releases. Recently I have discovered that the early releases (Vol 1 through 4 so far) are no longer playing in any of my CD players. Just today disc 2 of Vol 2 gives me a "Disc err." This is so far the only one that does not even recognize there are tracks.

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, but has anyone else had this problem? Is there any hope of digital releases like the Dick's picks on nugs? I'm getting bummed about not being able to hear these early releases any more.
May 23, 2024 - 8:31am

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marye

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Hi Chelsea!

Nice to see you.
May 22, 2024 - 4:21pm

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TESTaccountchelsea

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GD Fan Test

In the cosmic tapestry of music, the Grateful Dead emerge as luminous constellations, their melodies weaving through the vast expanse of musical possibility. Their harmonies are like whispers from another dimension, carrying the listener on a journey transcending time and space. With each note, they paint vivid landscapes of emotion, inviting the soul to dance amidst the rhythm of existence. Through the psychedelic swirl of sound, they become more than mere musicians; they are alchemists, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning melodies into magic, and crafting hymns for the wandering souls of the universe.

In the heart of their improvisations lies a profound sense of communion, a sacred bond between band and audience that transcends barriers of language and culture. The Grateful Dead concerts are not mere performances; they are ceremonies, where the collective energy of the crowd merges with the ethereal vibrations of the music, creating an ephemeral moment of unity. Like shamanic guides, they lead their followers on a voyage of self-discovery, urging them to explore the depths of their consciousness and embrace the interconnectedness of all things. In the symphony of existence, the Grateful Dead are eternal troubadours, serenading the cosmos with songs of gratitude and grace.
March 5, 2024 - 5:40am

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1stshow70878

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Gal77

Send a PM (message on drop down box) to site administrator MARYE. But you have posted so are you having to make a new password every time? I know the Store on the site has required a separate password recently to order stuff but some just log in as guest there. Good luck.
Cheers
March 4, 2024 - 3:40pm

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gr8fulgal77

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Unable to log in

Hey
The site isn’t letting me log in unless I say I need a new password. My password is correct but it still won’t let me log in!
October 31, 2023 - 4:46am

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uncle_tripel

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unable to post to forum topics

continually getting the Hey Now! message
haha except NOW!
July 5, 2023 - 11:31am

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bethy0543

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Unable to put anything in my cart to purchase anything...

Since the July 4th sale began, I have not been able to load anything into my cart to purchase anything. Does anyone read this? Is there anyone on board?
What is the current phone number for customer service for the dead.net store?
Help, please?????
Is Help on the Way?
May 20, 2023 - 3:59pm

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larryguate

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Defective Disc CD2 Dave's Picks Vol 48

I was told to contact you for help as I am not getting anywhere! My CD2 of this newest Dave's Picks has a glob of something (glue? plastic?) And won't play.
I have written in and got nothing back.
I need a replacement of only CD2
My order number was 137400000016959SF_US
My Address is:
Larry Salvisberg
3336 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
email: larryguate@hotmail.com
Thank you so much for any assistance or referral you can give me!