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Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

isdereks — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:09:34 -0000

Nice. I'll give it a try this weekend.

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:06:58 -0000

OK, Derek: I suspect the problem you're encountering may be due to a combination of WP Super Cache enforcing gzip and the plugin being unable to determine the path to it's stylesheet file. Just a guess right now, as I haven't been able to actually reproduce the problem myself.

I went ahead and built a debugger function into the plugin; when you get a moment, try downloading the debug version, replacing the existing copy you have installed and using the new function bkDebug() in your template. Pop me the data it data it outputs from there. If you can't load the page after activating, open up the php file and remove line #224, "add_action('wp_head', 'bkWordpressHeaders');". That should let you see the output.

Debug version: http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/23890/brightkite_b4.zip

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:50:08 -0000

Awesome, thanks! My first guess would be a gzip conflict between two plugins based on what it was spewing out in your first screenshot. Let me do some investigating and get back with you asap.

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isdereks — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:41:38 -0000

Currently running WP 2.6.3 and PHP 5 - see screenshot for enabled plugins and versions: http://idisk.mac.com/isdereks/Public/Pictures/S...

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:38:40 -0000

Sounds like an incompatibility between the plugin and something else running on your Wordpress installation. Can you tell me what other plugins you're running, what WP version, PHP version, etc. so I can track down the cause?

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isdereks — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:35:46 -0000

Hey, there seems to be a bug? With the plugin enabled, Safari users outside of the US were unable to access my site. See screenshot of someone viewing my site in Canada. http://idisk.mac.com/isdereks/Public/Pictures/S...

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

isdereks — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:12:24 -0000

Just activated the plugin on my site. Good stuff. Well executed and a more attractive alternative than what is already out there. Just a little note concerning the included stylesheet. You have some leftover code towards the end of the file: r: #444141; }. Looks like it might have been a little bit overlooked with a copy 'n paste.

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Mike Dent — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:24:38 -0000

Many thanks for this. I've got it running on my blog now, http://www.g6phf.co.uk/

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:11:17 -0000

Howdy, and thanks! The plugin only displays the latest action you've taken. So, if you check in somewhere but don't post a note or photo, all you'll get is that location data. Try posting a note after you've checked in and it should appear along with your map.

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DrLagos — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:59:00 -0000

Awesome job. . . love the plugin. One thing - How do I get the notes/posts to show like yours?

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Christophe — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:02:13 -0000

Thank you for the plugin, good stuff !

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vtwick — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:27:11 -0000

What about publishing the amount of time since your last check-in?

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evansims — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:13:48 -0000

Great site, Todd! Thanks for using the plugin, and please let me know if you have any suggestions or encounter any bugs. I'll have a new beta coming next week.

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vtwick — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:07:36 -0000

Thanks for the plugin, Evan. You can check it out here: http://wick.me/

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evansims — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:39:26 -0000

Hi Adam,

That's awesome! Thanks so much for choosing my plugin to help broadcast your journey, and best of luck! I'll certainly be following your progress!

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Adam — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:29:56 -0000

This is perfect!
I'm undertaking a cycle ride from one end of the UK to the other, this is perfect for keeping a site updated with my progress.
www.longcycledown.com

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:05:23 -0000

Great find!

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imaginal — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:03 -0000

A handy work-around to this is to install the Samsarin php plugin, which allows you to add the php tag to a widget window. This is working for me. http://www.samsarin.com/blog/2007/03/10/samsari...

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evansims — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:41:52 -0000

This plugin does not currently have widget support. I'll be adding that feature before the 1.0 release, though. Stay tuned.

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imaginal — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:09 -0000

How can I add the php tag into a widget within wordpress to work with the dynamic sidebar?

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

edwinv — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:23 -0000

Yup, that did the trick. Thanks! One other thing I found, when using "dynamic" map, the color and size of the beacon does not change even if its specified. Other than that, its looking good. Great job!

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devin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:41:16 -0000

Perfect, thanks, Evan. :)

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:28:55 -0000

Hey Ed, give the new version I just pushed a try, Beta 3a. Should fix the problem for you.

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

evansims — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:27:38 -0000

Yeah, I tracked the issue down. You've got a similar issue to what Edwin encountered. Beta 3a should fix it. Sorry about that.

Re: Brightkite Location • Evan Sims

devin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:17:37 -0000

Hmm, it may be due to delay (I waited about 20+ minutes) but the location is still not appearing in Beta 3. I re-installed, re-activated, cleared cache, and checked-in to a new location. :-\