I’ve exhausted all the simple remedies that could have fixed this without success.  Now I’m having to dig a little deeper because it’s likely a problem in the database.  Until then if you need help registering please email me at Lika (at) Tejas (no spaces) Vapin (dot) com.

Meanwhile I’ve implemented a workaround that should allow registrations without issue.  At the top to the site in the navigation bar click “Members” and then click “Register.”  Or, just follow this link.

Using that form to register will allow you to choose your own password without TV having to send one to you.  If you use the register link on the bottom right sidebar TV will attempt to send a password and as of right now you’ll never get it.

To avoid confusion I’ve decided to remove the register/login/logout options from the sidebar.  You can still use these services via the “Members” menu in the navigation at the top of the site.  Once this issue is resolved I’ll put it back because I realize it’s more convenient logging in from the sidebar.

Until this is fixed you’ll still need to contact me personally if you lose/forget your current password. I’ll be able to reset it and send you a new one that you can login with and change to your own.

I’m not suggesting we dump ECF, no way!  We’ll always have a home on ECF as long as they’ll have us.  The reality is we also need our own space on the web for several reasons.  Our local suppliers can’t advertise within our social forum on ECF.  On our own site we can organize group meetups better because we can have separate pages for each chapter or local area.  Eventually we should have more members here because lot of people would rather keep tabs on a regular site rather than a forum.

I want to take a moment to send a shout out to Trinity, a local supplier who owns VapeMeister.  He suggested a plugin for the site after I had mentioned that I wanted a way to add more user fields to registration showing the user’s location to make it easier in organizing the different charter areas, etc.  While I didn’t choose that plugin it did lead me in the right direction to set up a community framework.  In the future we’ll be able to add user fields and implement a forum that will integrate user data.  We’ll also have the ability for an in-house instant messaging system.  All that is not important in the early stages but will become a need as the group grows.

1. To keep out the spammers – there will be no third party spam prevention on this site.  If a user is not registered they can’t post.  I don’t like having to enter verification codes I and I doubt our members do either.  It’s not necessary as long as every registers.

2. To stay in line with the original idea of privacy on our Tejas Vapin’ ECF forum.  While we can’t prevent anyone from viewing or even joining the TV site we can limit only members to post comments.  Therefore, keeping out unnecessary and unwanted frivolous comments.

Note – When registering please include your location (city and state) in the Biographical Info area.  Currently there is not a location field but I will try to add this feature before the launch date.  Also be sure to use your ECF nick name as your display so that we can recognize from place to place.  Fill out profile as completely as possible.  If you have a website please include the URL in your profile as long as it is family safe.  If you don’t mind please give us a link back to Tejas Vapin on your site.

Biographical Info example:

Dallas, Texas – A little about myself (the actual bio is not necessary but would be appreciated).