Inara updates, bug reports, requests

Commanders having Elite from Epic games store with http 400 error
When you try to link your accounts, you may receive the http error 400 about expired tokens. It's an issue on Frontier's end that I cannot solve on Inara. Fortunately, the solution is simple - please give it a few days and it will start to work later (probably when the access token on their cAPI server expires). If the error 400 appeared later and it worked before, try to reauthenticate as said in the error message (may be just a regular reauth forced by Frontier). Alternatively, you can try to use the workaround below. If even that won't work, it's the problem described above.
Please vote for the issue on the official bug tracker: https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/21258

Possible workaround: Try to connect the account while you are in the game. It may work.

Game data and imports not available for console commanders and PC players with Legacy game version
Inara supports only the Live game version (so PC Horizons 4.0 and Odyssey) since game update 14, thus all the game data on the site and the commander data imports work only for those game versions.
25 Feb 2020, 6:42am
Princess NihlusIs anybody else having trouble uploading images? I dont seem to be able to add any more (already tried changing file size, format, and deleting old images.


Last image in the gallery was posted on Feb 23, so I would say yes, it is not only you.

It did not work for me yesterday. Uploading new ship images for the fleet worked fine though so the problem seems to be restricted gallery, not images in general.
25 Feb 2020, 6:52am
I have problems posting a video. It says that video should be embed or some sort. I had no special options in the past for posting videos.
25 Feb 2020, 9:37am
Pictures cannot be uploaded to INARA. When I choose the picture and click "add", it just seems to refresh the page. (Linux/Ubuntu 9.10)

Edit: Ah, so I'm not the only one!
25 Feb 2020, 9:48am
Does anyone know wants wrong with the gallery? No new photo’s for nearly 3 days...
25 Feb 2020, 10:29am
The problem with gallery uploads should be fixed now, thanks for the reports.

Nathan AtterleinGlad I could help.

Not sure if it's a lot of work, Artie, but if not, could you add a small text next to the biography photo that it does not equate to the profile avatar? This seems to be a recurring issue, that, like I mentioned before, got me too back in the day.

Yeah, it seems I should do some improvement in that area, to make things more clear.
26 Feb 2020, 4:33am
Hey Artie
The new bulletin board page is awesome. I love how non-linear the layout is designed so nothing feels buried.

I have a suggestion for a future upgrade to the page.

Make a different tab for every ad category and allow one ad per category.

Under the squadron promotions category/tab I can promote my squadron.

If I have an event this weekend, I can Post that under the events tab

So on and so forth

Does that make sense?

Great work as always. The site is a wonderful resource
Thanks
DJ
26 Feb 2020, 7:39pm
Given recent discussion in "Genera", would Inara benefit from an "off-topic/Anarchy System" forum, where no topic would be, well, off topic, and where the vitriol could flow unimpeded (short of porn ,doxing, crime and direct threats)?

I realize it could be a horrible can of worms, but might it help give the undesirable generally topics, yet wanted by the few, a place to exist? I suppose the PM system can absorb this desire, but it is not sequential and less readable by a group of users.

I, for one, would avoid this area, but if it would help others vent their spleens without involving everyone, would it be useful?
26 Feb 2020, 7:42pm
James HussarGiven recent discussion in "Genera", would Inara benefit from an "off-topic/Anarchy System" forum, where no topic would be, well, off topic, and where the vitriol could flow unimpeded (short of porn ,doxing, crime and direct threats)?

I realize it could be a horrible can of worms, but might it help give the undesirable generally topics, yet wanted by the few, a place to exist? I suppose the PM system can absorb this desire, but it is not sequential and less readable by a group of users.

I, for one, would avoid this area, but if it would help others vent their spleens without involving everyone, would it be useful?


This is an excellent idea! Thank you for putting it forward. We should be able to express ourselves and our interests, and allow others to opt out of those discussions if they so choose.
26 Feb 2020, 7:48pm
That's not what the official game forums are for? (Couldn't resist.)
26 Feb 2020, 7:54pm
HA! My thought was "take it to Discord". Can you think of a more aptly named tool to host that sort of discussion?
26 Feb 2020, 7:56pm
Merciful gods. General turned into a troll pit, so your fix is to suggest an official troll pit?
26 Feb 2020, 8:11pm
Yes. I also think the internet should have a .xxx TLD, specifically so porn could be sited there. Easy to find and avoid, depending on how you're inclined.
26 Feb 2020, 8:18pm
DarthjazzhandsHey Artie
The new bulletin board page is awesome. I love how non-linear the layout is designed so nothing feels buried.

I have a suggestion for a future upgrade to the page.

Make a different tab for every ad category and allow one ad per category.

Under the squadron promotions category/tab I can promote my squadron.

If I have an event this weekend, I can Post that under the events tab

So on and so forth

Does that make sense?

Great work as always. The site is a wonderful resource
Thanks
DJ

Yeah, makes sense, I have a few other improvements on my mind, too. But I wanted to start with a "minimal viable" version first, to see how it will be used.

James HussarGiven recent discussion in "Genera", would Inara benefit from an "off-topic/Anarchy System" forum, where no topic would be, well, off topic, and where the vitriol could flow unimpeded (short of porn ,doxing, crime and direct threats)?

I realize it could be a horrible can of worms, but might it help give the undesirable generally topics, yet wanted by the few, a place to exist? I suppose the PM system can absorb this desire, but it is not sequential and less readable by a group of users.

I, for one, would avoid this area, but if it would help others vent their spleens without involving everyone, would it be useful?

Although it is one of the logical directions, I do not want to do that from a very simple reason - I do not want to have such cesspit anywhere on Inara (site or discord). Ideally also not in PMs (although it may be inevitable sometimes) and definitely not anywhere as an "official" feature. It makes no good and a lot of harm.


Last edit: 26 Feb 2020, 8:25pm
26 Feb 2020, 8:22pm
You're right, Artie. Giving it a place here would, in a way, validate it. The inevitable consequence would be more anger and interpersonal aggression, and a toll on you to decide where to draw the line between General (or whichever forum) and Anarchy. Thanks for giving it a thought though.
26 Feb 2020, 8:38pm
Just a quick thank-you to Artie for the "unsubscribe from this thread" button. Very handy if you want to opt out of certain discussions! I'm bringing attention to it just in case others haven't seen it.

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