The system message is not clear about site maintenace mode status due to the bug described below. While this is a very minor bug it could be confusing to new drupal admins to think "The checkbox says I am online but the line at the top of the screen says I am offline... which is it?"

When going offline the system.module generates 2 messages at the top of the content area stating:

* The configuration options have been saved.
* Operating in off-line mode.

While in offline mode the latter of these two lines will remain persistent on all screens.

When returning from offline mode the system.module generates only 1 message stating:

* The configuration options have been saved.

The persistent "Operating in off-line mode." is made non-persistent but it is not cleared from the content area and so immediately after returning online the message box reads as follows:

* Operating in off-line mode.
* The configuration options have been saved.

Suggest adding a simple status message so that after returning online the content area says:

* The configuration options have been saved.
* Site Maintenance mode ended. Now operating in on-line mode.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

vm’s picture

Version: 6.14 » 7.x-dev

This would have to be changed in 7.x, if others agree and backported to drupal 6.x.

Patches would likely be of benefit to help out those working on D7

BrightLoudNoise’s picture

Version: 7.x-dev » 6.14
saiprasad kandavalli’s picture

Nice observation

vm’s picture

Version: 6.14 » 6.x-dev

well it certainly won't be fixed in 6.14. Moving to 6.x-dev

ergonlogic’s picture

Status: Active » Closed (duplicate)

Duplicate of #184926: Incorrect message displayed when bringing a site back online. If this still needs backporting to 6.x, then I believe the other issue should be so tagged.