Reminder

This is weekly reminder, that because Yahoo sucks, Sylum Security is moving again!

We’re moving to Groups.io

Many users pointed out this group, and from the research we did, it will work nicely for what we need.   It’s actually has many of the features that the original Yahoo Group had: set welcome emails, scheduled monthly emails, and control on posts/messages.  It’s listed as a private group, and only can be accessed via the link provided, you will not find it in the directory.   Only messages can be sent by me (the owner), so if you have questions – please send an email to sylumclan@gmail.com (I’m slowly moving away from yahoo completely).

In time if there’s call for it, the group can be opened to a discussion type group, but right now it’s only for distribution of the password.

Sylum Security: SylumSecurity groups.io Group

Lots of posts from me today!!

Just a few odds/ends to give an update and discuss.

Sylum Security:  Yahoo is closing on the 15th of December, which isn’t that far away.  We’re moving to Groups.io for the distribution of the password.  If you haven’t joined the new group please do.

New Group: Sylum Security

Sylum Wiki:  As stated on the Sylum Inspiration – the updates screwed up all the tabs on the wiki.  It works on the Pages but not the posts!  The developer of the plugin we used has disappeared so we’re working out a new system.  If you clicked the link for Aristotle you’ll see the new bio format.  At the moment we’re slowly updating the bios.  We’re focusing on bios with the updated images so far we’ve updated bios in Border and Camelot.  Any Bio used for Sylum Inspiration will be updated before posting, and when we get new images we’ll update the bio.

Sylum Vault: Yes, you just got a post about it, but in typical fashion, just as the post went out we were notified that Etsy was able to get everything put into place to show that the website is updated and secured, so all is good.   So stop on by and check out the new digs.

Reminder

Sylum Security Yahoo Group:  As of December 15th Yahoo Group will no longer exist, so we’ve built a new Sylum Security Group at Goups.io.

The password at the moment isn’t changing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t join the group.  As we’re going to be changing the password on a yearly bases for security reasons, so you still need to sign up.

New Group: https://groups.io/g/SylumSecurity

So the move isn’t going as planned.

Due to a mishap of delivery of furniture – it got pushed back until end of September instead of when it should’ve been end of August.  So at this moment we’re just now settling in, the shop will be open later than expected.

More Updates

We’re not even going to discuss the move – lets just say it’s not going as well as expected.

Now to the updates:

• The Read More is still not working in emails.  It’s a hassle at the moment, and hoping at some point an update will fix it.  If there is anything that sensitive – I’ll make sure to leave space so it’s not seen right off the top in an email.
• The updates also broke the tabs and skin on the Sylum Wiki.  At this moment none of the tabs are showing for any page or bio.  You can still read the bio, and click on links but it’s one long piece of information instead of nice and neat like I had it – *grumbles at WordPress*.
• Covid.  Sooner or later I was going to have to answer this unasked question.  Is Sylum going to deal with Covid?  No, we’re not having Covid in Sylum.  There are few events that you don’t want in the fiction you write/read to escape reality … this is one of them.  Plus it screws with my timeline – it already f*ked enough with my professional and personal life – I’m refusing to adjust my timeline.

Pops up quickly.  WordPress updated – which always breaks something.   Lately I’ve noticed that the ‘read more’ line is disappearing in the emails that are sent out.   This isn’t too much of an issue if it’s a Sylum Snippet or Afternoon Fic – you just get the story in your inbox (please do make sure to stop by the blog to leave comments).

But for something like Sylum Trivia or Top Ten List – you’ll need to stop by the blog to view the post to click on the contact form to fill out the answers.

In time an update will pop up for themes, plug ins etc and it will be fixed.  But until then … we’ll just have to work around it *sigh*.

There’s been some updates to the blog.

Two categories have been added to drop down menu Sylum Stories: Snippets & Teasers – these are all the snippets and teasers that have been posted on the blog.

Reminder – you can find the link to the old Old Archive in the drop down menu: Sylum Information/Sylum Archive.

Spring Fling & Seven Days of Summer 2020 have been added to drop down menu: Sylum Events.

If you ever have a question of where something is located or just a question in general – you can click on Sylum Q&A on the main slider header or under the drop down menu: Sylum Information.

Sylum Update!

At this moment the Clan Security Yahoo Group has been deleted along with the old password.  If you’re freaking out right now, because your password doesn’t work and don’t have the new one – go Here.

Sylum Security Reminder

Last Day!

As a reminder we’re moving the Security List to a new list.  If you missed the State of the Clan, we’re doing this because Yahoo is an asshole.

In the original security group we had it arranged that an email would go out once a month as a reminder of the password.  Considering they deleted all the files, we figured this would change.  Shockingly, Yahoo fucked that up.  On the 1st of January & February, Yahoo sent out that email.  Problem:  I can’t change, delete, or do anything with it!  There is no file to change, no section in the control panel to change what goes out, and they is no support from yahoo.  Great job there Yahoo.  Which leads to a major problem, when we change the password, once a month an email would go out with the wrong information.

Because of this we came with a new system, that is based on the old.  Sadly, Yahoo is one of the only systems that has a ‘mailing service’ that is basic and free.  Mailing Lists, are clumsy and can be expensive.  While other groups have restrictions on adult content.  And we’re not going password free, due to the nature of our content.

So we’ve built a new Security Group, through Yahoo.  It works just like the old one, you sign up and you get the password.  If you are on the old group you WILL have to join this one to get the new password.  And yes it is a NEW password.

The old group and password will be deleted March 1st – TOMORROW.  So this is your last chance to move over.

All links on the blog, plus the one on the new Front Page of the website have been updated to reflect this change.

Sylum Security Reminder

As a reminder we’re moving the Security List to a new list.  If you missed the State of the Clan, we’re doing this because Yahoo is an asshole.

In the original security group we had it arranged that an email would go out once a month as a reminder of the password.  Considering they deleted all the files, we figured this would change.  Shockingly, Yahoo fucked that up.  On the 1st of January & February, Yahoo sent out that email.  Problem:  I can’t change, delete, or do anything with it!  There is no file to change, no section in the control panel to change what goes out, and they is no support from yahoo.  Great job there Yahoo.  Which leads to a major problem, when we change the password, once a month an email would go out with the wrong information.

Because of this we came with a new system, that is based on the old.  Sadly, Yahoo is one of the only systems that has a ‘mailing service’ that is basic and free.  Mailing Lists, are clumsy and can be expensive.  While other groups have restrictions on adult content.  And we’re not going password free, due to the nature of our content.

So we’ve built a new Security Group, through Yahoo.  It works just like the old one, you sign up and you get the password.  If you are on the old group you WILL have to join this one to get the new password.  And yes it is a NEW password.

The old group and password will be deleted March 1st.  So you have 1 week to transfer over.

All links on the blog, plus the one on the new Front Page of the website have been updated to reflect this change.

Sylum Security Reminder

As a reminder we’re moving the Security List to a new list.  If you missed the State of the Clan, we’re doing this because Yahoo is an asshole.

In the original security group we had it arranged that an email would go out once a month as a reminder of the password.  Considering they deleted all the files, we figured this would change.  Shockingly, Yahoo fucked that up.  On the 1st of January, Yahoo sent out that email.  Problem:  I can’t change, delete, or do anything with it!  There is no file to change, no section in the control panel to change what goes out, and they is no support from yahoo.  Great job there Yahoo.  Which leads to a major problem, when we change the password, once a month an email would go out with the wrong information.

Because of this we came with a new system, that is based on the old.  Sadly, Yahoo is one of the only systems that has a ‘mailing service’ that is basic and free.  Mailing Lists, are clumsy and can be expensive.  While other groups have restrictions on adult content.  And we’re not going password free, due to the nature of our content.

So we’ve built a new Security Group, through Yahoo.  It works just like the old one, you sign up and you get the password.  If you are on the old group you WILL have to join this one to get the new password.  And yes it is a NEW password.

The old group and password will be deleted March 1st.  So you have about 2 weeks to transfer over.  I’ll be sending out reminders on the blog and the old security group.

All links on the blog, plus the one on the new Front Page of the website have been updated to reflect this change.

Sylum Security Reminder

As a reminder we’re moving the Security List to a new list.  If you missed the State of the Clan, we’re doing this because Yahoo is an asshole.

In the original security group we had it arranged that an email would go out once a month as a reminder of the password.  Considering they deleted all the files, we figured this would change.  Shockingly, Yahoo fucked that up.  On the 1st of January, Yahoo sent out that email.  Problem:  I can’t change, delete, or do anything with it!  There is no file to change, no section in the control panel to change what goes out, and they is no support from yahoo.  Great job there Yahoo.  Which leads to a major problem, when we change the password, once a month an email would go out with the wrong information.

Because of this we came with a new system, that is based on the old.  Sadly, Yahoo is one of the only systems that has a ‘mailing service’ that is basic and free.  Mailing Lists, are clumsy and can be expensive.  While other groups have restrictions on adult content.  And we’re not going password free, due to the nature of our content.

So we’ve built a new Security Group, through Yahoo.  It works just like the old one, you sign up and you get the password.  If you are on the old group you WILL have to join this one to get the new password.  And yes it is a NEW password.

The old group and password will be deleted March 1st.  So you have about 4 weeks to transfer over.  I’ll be sending out reminders on the blog and the old security group.

All links on the blog, plus the one on the new Front Page of the website have been updated to reflect this change.