When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot view it

[chris murphy]

Hello,

I should probably be sending this as an enquiry / private message to Marvo or another Moderator - but perhaps I can get the problem sorted on here:

When I tried to view a picture in a members post on the thread below [link to that thread below] by clicking onto the picture I received a Forum message which stated that I `do not have sufficient privileges to view it` or am I trying to Edit someone else`s post which is obviously not allowed - words to that effect.

The picture is in message No.8 from Member jreed110.

I thought that I had the `normal` Members privileges and I am NOT `trying to Edit someone else` post` - so I am wondering why this has occurred ?


http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/diy-electrical-advice/97964-against-regulations.html


Hopefully Marvo or one of our other Moderators can either explain this or `Fix` the problem for Me.


"Thanks in advance".


Regards,

Chris

 

[Sintra]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

Hi Chris, the thread that you have linked to is in the DIY forum. This is a closed forum that you do not have access to apart from general viewing. You will also notice that you can't post in that forum either.

 

[chris murphy]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

Hi Chris, the thread that you have linked to is in the DIY forum. This is a closed forum that you do not have access to apart from general viewing. You will also notice that you can't post in that forum either.

"Hello Sintra",

Thank You very much for replying so quickly and for the information as to why I cannot Post or view Photos in the DIY section of the Forum.

Please don`t take this as a criticism of the Forum:

Is it because I am not a `Qualified Electrician` and therefore should not be answering any questions for `DIYER`S` - who would not know whether what I wrote seemed to be correct ?

I cannot imagine why that would mean I should also not be able to look at Photos - perhaps the `technical process` of preventing Me from posting replies on the DIY section requires an `access ban` that also means I am prevented from viewing Photos ?

IF Me not being a Qualified Electrician is the reason I would have to wonder why ANY Member who is not KNOWN / PROVEN to be a `Fully Qualified Electrician` is able to reply to posts on any section of the Forum as they could easily be giving incorrect `technical information` to other Non Qualified Members to carry out Electrical works in an incorrect / unsafe manner.

I do realise that usually any incorrect / unsafe advice would very quickly be `Jumped On` by the Qualified / Experienced Members - BUT it is possible that someone would act on Incorrect / Unsafe information before it was `Corrected` by other Members.


Could You please help Me to understand this `No reply or photo view access to the DIY section of the Forum` better by answering my comments above - "Thanks again",


Regards,

Chris

 

[Guest77]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

"Hello Sintra",

Thank You very much for replying so quickly and for the information as to why I cannot Post or view Photos in the DIY section of the Forum.

Please don`t take this as a criticism of the Forum:

Is it because I am not a `Qualified Electrician` and therefore should not be answering any questions for `DIYER`S` - who would not know whether what I wrote seemed to be correct ?

IF that is the reason I would have to wonder why ANY Member who is not KNOWN / PROVEN to be a `Fully Qualified Electrician` is able to reply to posts on any section of the Forum as they could easily be giving incorrect `technical information` to other Non Qualified Members to carry out Electrical works in an incorrect / unsafe manner.

I cannot imagine why that would mean I should also not be able to look at Photos - perhaps the `technical process` of preventing Me from posting replies on the DIY section requires an `access ban` that also means I am prevented from viewing Photos ?


Could You please help Me to understand this better by answering my comments above - "Thanks again",


Regards,

Chris

You have jumped before thinking, you have no access because you have not asked for access, thats the reason

 

[micknew]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

"Hello Sintra",

Thank You very much for replying so quickly and for the information as to why I cannot Post or view Photos in the DIY section of the Forum.

Please don`t take this as a criticism of the Forum:

Is it because I am not a `Qualified Electrician` and therefore should not be answering any questions for `DIYER`S` - who would not know whether what I wrote seemed to be correct ?

IF that is the reason I would have to wonder why ANY Member who is not KNOWN / PROVEN to be a `Fully Qualified Electrician` is able to reply to posts on any section of the Forum as they could easily be giving incorrect `technical information` to other Non Qualified Members to carry out Electrical works in an incorrect / unsafe manner.

I do realise that usually any incorrect / unsafe advice would very quickly be `Jumped On` by the Qualified / Experienced Members.

I cannot imagine why that would mean I should also not be able to look at Photos - perhaps the `technical process` of preventing Me from posting replies on the DIY section requires an `access ban` that also means I am prevented from viewing Photos ?


Could You please help Me to understand this better by answering my comments above - "Thanks again",


Regards,

Chris

Very valid points, I'm sure most will agree with you.

 

[Sintra]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

"Hello Sintra",

Thank You very much for replying so quickly and for the information as to why I cannot Post or view Photos in the DIY section of the Forum.

Please don`t take this as a criticism of the Forum:

Is it because I am not a `Qualified Electrician` and therefore should not be answering any questions for `DIYER`S` - who would not know whether what I wrote seemed to be correct ?

I cannot imagine why that would mean I should also not be able to look at Photos - perhaps the `technical process` of preventing Me from posting replies on the DIY section requires an `access ban` that also means I am prevented from viewing Photos ?

IF Me not being a Qualified Electrician is the reason I would have to wonder why ANY Member who is not KNOWN / PROVEN to be a `Fully Qualified Electrician` is able to reply to posts on any section of the Forum as they could easily be giving incorrect `technical information` to other Non Qualified Members to carry out Electrical works in an incorrect / unsafe manner.

I do realise that usually any incorrect / unsafe advice would very quickly be `Jumped On` by the Qualified / Experienced Members - BUT it is possible that someone would act on Incorrect / Unsafe information before it was `Corrected` by other Members.


Could You please help Me to understand this `No reply or photo view access to the DIY section of the Forum` better by answering my comments above - "Thanks again",


Regards,

Chris

Chris. The diy forum was set up so as the general public have a place to post their questions. Access for existing members is by request only as some are willing to help and others aren't. Those that do request access are generally well known with a proven technical input to the forum.

 

[chris murphy]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

You have jumped before thinking, you have no access because you have not asked for access, thats the reason

"Hello MDJ",


I am not generally an `Argumentative Person` - but your comment above requires an answer:

Far from `Jumping without thinking` my Thoughts on why I would not have the `Member privileges` to view a Photo [or reply to posts] on the Forum / DIY section of the Forum made more sense to Me than the actual reason that You informed Me about.

I notice that Member micknew seems to be in agreement with my previous comments so perhaps they were not so `improbable` before finding out the actual answer ?


As usual I was `Ultra Polite` when writing my question / message - so although I was wrong - in that Members just need to Ask the Moderators for access to the DIY section - the further comment from Sintra in His next message here:

`Those that do request access are generally well known with a proven technical input to the forum`

does suggest that it would be better if Members such as Me with a very limited knowledge of Electrical Theory & Installation did NOT request access / reply to questions from DIYER`s - which I TOTALLY AGREE WITH.

But I don`t think that I deserved your slight `Reprimand`.


Regards,

Chris

 

[Sintra]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

If you would care to look at the "reprimand" again, you will notice it was not from me

 

[chris murphy]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

If you would care to look at the "reprimand" again, you will notice it was not from me

"Hello Sintra",

PLEASE accept my unreserved apology.

I did not notice that Member MDJ had written that comment - I am going to Edit my previous reply to address my comments to Him.

Regards,

Chris

 

[Marvo]

Re: When trying to view a picture on a post i received a message stating i cannot vie

As Sintra mentioned, access to the DIY forum is on an 'opt-in' basis for members if they are not actually a DIY'er. This means that normal members have read only access in the DIY forum so whilst they can view the threads they can't see attachments and they can't make replies. (images are attachments which will only parse (be displayed) with permissions )

The reason it was set up this way was because there are members who aren't interested in assisting DIY'ers and also don't have sufficient restraint to stay out of those threads.

Well established members can request access to the DIY forum if they want to assist there and on the condition that they avoid making belittling or abrasive remarks access will be granted. We tend to restrict the access to guys with a proven track record of knowledge because firstly DIY'ers are likely to follow advice without question and secondly, with it being limited access there won't necessarily be someone else around to make corrections if bad advice is given.

Hope this clarifies things.