Next step: I did a search for his email in the Member Maintenance area. I found two of his workmates, but not this member record.
Next step: I logged myself out (admin) and attempted to register anew with the credentials this user provided. This is the response:
This Login Name is already in use. Please choose a different Login Name.
Next step: I attempted to register again using a minor variant of the Login Name (same everything else). This is the response:
This Display Name is already in use. Please choose a different Display Name.
Next step: I attempted to register again using a minor variant of the Login Name AND a minor variant of the Display Name. This is the response:
The email address you have chosen is already in use by another user. Please use a different email address.
Next step: Next step: I attempted to register again using a minor variant of the Login Name AND a minor variant of the Display Name AND one of my own email addresses. This is the response:
Your account has been created. Thank you for registering on our forums. You need to verify your email to activate this account. You will receive an email shortly with instructions for verifying your email. If this account isn't verified within 24 hours it will be deleted.
Aha!
Next step: I logged in as admin and approved this registration. Email received "Your registration of [name] at [UBBT URL] has been approved."
Next step: I went to Memeber Management and did a search for my email address. None found. I manually scanned member list. No entry for this member.
Argh!!
Next step: I attempted to log in the the specified username/password. Top right of screen: "Welcome [display name]" but message: "Please log in."
Next step: I logged this user out. Top right of screen: "You are not logged in."
Next step: I went to Forgot Password" and entered Login Name. The response is: "Can't find the email address for [blank]." Blank, eh?
Next step: I went to Forgot Password" and entered Email address. The response is: "Password Mailed"
Next step: I retrieved email and attempted to log in with temporary password. Top right of screen: "Welcome [display name]" but message: "Please log in."
CONCLUSION: Whatever problem I am having with UBBT7 it is reproducable. But it is past 11pm and my head hurts. I;m going to bed. I hope all this will trigger some idea on the part of the experts who frequent this forum (especially Mr. Baker).
FINAL THOUGHT: What if I inadvertently disabled ALL the default forums for new members. Would this prevent me from being able to access the member in the Member Management area. It shouldn't. Something to try tomorrow...
