The old attachments are on the old server. I'm waiting for FTP data from TVA to get them. It may be a while.
Forum email should be working again now. So, password recovery and alerts to things should be fine. Also, I re-enabled email activation for registration.
Issues -- please let us know!
- brimstoneSalad
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- brimstoneSalad
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Re: Issues -- please let us know!
Avatars are back! Although you probably already noticed.
Attachments are more tricky, it seems they're part of the database or something. I downloaded the old ones, but have no way to easily put them back. That might take a while, or we might just need to leave them missing.
Attachments are more tricky, it seems they're part of the database or something. I downloaded the old ones, but have no way to easily put them back. That might take a while, or we might just need to leave them missing.
- Lightningman_42
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I would like to change my username if possible. brimstoneSalad, I've sent you a private message about this to you, detailing my reasons, if that matters to you.
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing."
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^Is there a reason we can't change our usernames whenever we want to? You shouldn't have to explain your reasons to change your own username. ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.png)
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Here's my reasons, if it's interesting to anyone:
I've become adverse to identifying myself as an "abolitionist vegan", both in principle (1) and in practice (2).
1. I don't fully agree with the implications of this term. It generally refers to a person who is morally opposed to all forms of animal use, though I don't agree with this. I think that some forms of animal use are morally justifiable, and some (quite likely) are even important to continue (at least in the absence of superior alternatives). Usage of guide/bomb-sniffing/drug-sniffing dogs comes to mind, as well as pet-ownership (under the right circumstances, such as not supporting overpopulation/inbreeding/abusive-breeding). At best I'd qualify as an "abolitionist" with regards to animal agriculture, most forms of animal-testing, and confinement/torment/killing of animals for the sake of entertainment/tradition/religion/etc. Basically I don't want to use a label which lacks nuance, at least until I've given those I'm speaking to a thorough understanding of my stance on animal ethics.
2. As you are likely well-aware, the term "abolitionist", within the vegan movement, is one which Gary Francione is commonly associated with. I don't want to be associated with Francione, Franciobots, or deontological advocates of veganism. There are some matters on which I agree with Francione, but many that I disagree with. I think that many of the views he expresses are incorrect and/or pragmatically-foolish (regardless of philosophic-validity). Did you know that this dogmatic deontologist has a list of "6 principles" on his website, describing what an "abolitionist vegan" is and isn't?
It's important to me to be a pragmatic advocate of consequentialist ethics (particularly regarding veganism), and so I'd like to avoid making references to Franciology.
I'd like to participate on the forum (frequently) again, but I really don't like my username. Please change it for me if you can. Thank you.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.png)
I've become adverse to identifying myself as an "abolitionist vegan", both in principle (1) and in practice (2).
1. I don't fully agree with the implications of this term. It generally refers to a person who is morally opposed to all forms of animal use, though I don't agree with this. I think that some forms of animal use are morally justifiable, and some (quite likely) are even important to continue (at least in the absence of superior alternatives). Usage of guide/bomb-sniffing/drug-sniffing dogs comes to mind, as well as pet-ownership (under the right circumstances, such as not supporting overpopulation/inbreeding/abusive-breeding). At best I'd qualify as an "abolitionist" with regards to animal agriculture, most forms of animal-testing, and confinement/torment/killing of animals for the sake of entertainment/tradition/religion/etc. Basically I don't want to use a label which lacks nuance, at least until I've given those I'm speaking to a thorough understanding of my stance on animal ethics.
2. As you are likely well-aware, the term "abolitionist", within the vegan movement, is one which Gary Francione is commonly associated with. I don't want to be associated with Francione, Franciobots, or deontological advocates of veganism. There are some matters on which I agree with Francione, but many that I disagree with. I think that many of the views he expresses are incorrect and/or pragmatically-foolish (regardless of philosophic-validity). Did you know that this dogmatic deontologist has a list of "6 principles" on his website, describing what an "abolitionist vegan" is and isn't?
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_e_confused.png)
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I'd like to participate on the forum (frequently) again, but I really don't like my username. Please change it for me if you can. Thank you.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.png)
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing."
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- brimstoneSalad
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Re: Issues -- please let us know!
I didn't get a PM, what do you want it changed to?ArmouredAbolitionist wrote:I would like to change my username if possible. brimstoneSalad, I've sent you a private message about this to you, detailing my reasons, if that matters to you.
- Lightningman_42
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I think that I made the message as a reply to you in a preexisting private discussion thread between us.brimstoneSalad wrote:I didn't get a PM, what do you want it changed to?ArmouredAbolitionist wrote:I would like to change my username if possible. brimstoneSalad, I've sent you a private message about this to you, detailing my reasons, if that matters to you.
I'll go with Lightningman_42, which is already my Playstation username.
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing."
-Albert Einstein
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- brimstoneSalad
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Are you sure you want to link this account to your Playstation account?ArmouredAbolitionist wrote: I'll go with Lightningman_42, which is already my Playstation username.
Generally speaking, it's a good idea (for security and privacy) to use different usernames on difference services. Particularly if you use the same email or a similar password.
- Lightningman_42
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I use 2 different emails and 2 different passwords, so I hope it's not a problem. Thanks for changing it.brimstoneSalad wrote:Are you sure you want to link this account to your Playstation account?ArmouredAbolitionist wrote: I'll go with Lightningman_42, which is already my Playstation username.
Generally speaking, it's a good idea (for security and privacy) to use different usernames on difference services. Particularly if you use the same email or a similar password.
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing."
-Albert Einstein
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How do I change my status, i.e., religion, vegan or vegetarian, etc.? I can't figure it out.