# Off Topic **URL:** https://www.epiusers.help/c/off-topic/6.md [Latest](https://www.epiusers.help/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.epiusers.help/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.epiusers.help/tags.md) --- ## [Use this category for posting topics not specifically related to Epicor. Post any of your questions or discussions here about manufacturing best practices, to your favorite football team](https://www.epiusers.help/t/use-this-category-for-posting-topics-not-specifically-related-to-epicor-post-any-of-your-questions-or-discussions-here-about-manufacturing-best-practices-to-your-favorite-football-team/25)
**Author:** [@rbucek](https://www.epiusers.help/u/rbucek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/use-this-category-for-posting-topics-not-specifically-related-to-epicor-post-any-of-your-questions-or-discussions-here-about-manufacturing-best-practices-to-your-favorite-football-team/25 "2016-09-01T19:42:42Z")
Use this category for posting topics not specifically related to Epicor. Post any of your questions or discussions here about manufacturing best practices, to your favorite football team. --- ## [Last Day in Epicor!](https://www.epiusers.help/t/last-day-in-epicor/138237)
**Author:** [@dr\_dan](https://www.epiusers.help/u/dr_dan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/last-day-in-epicor/138237 "2026-10-31T00:12:34Z")
I am just stopping in to say good-bye. It’s been great working with everyone in here. Thank you all for the tremendous amount of sharing that I 100% benefitted from. I’m sure I’ll still be around. It’s not like I’m dying… --- ## [My company thinks they can switch ERP systems in just 14 months](https://www.epiusers.help/t/my-company-thinks-they-can-switch-erp-systems-in-just-14-months/138246)
**Author:** [@ckrusen](https://www.epiusers.help/u/ckrusen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/my-company-thinks-they-can-switch-erp-systems-in-just-14-months/138246 "2026-10-31T00:10:46Z")
You’ll should get a kick out of this. My current company (not the one I worked at when I was an Epicor user/admin) just signed the contracts with our soon to be new ERP supplier. Next Monday is the kickoff meeting for t… --- ## [Post the most Epicor images u got](https://www.epiusers.help/t/post-the-most-epicor-images-u-got/109570)
**Author:** [@hackaphreaka](https://www.epiusers.help/u/hackaphreaka)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/post-the-most-epicor-images-u-got/109570 "2026-10-30T18:47:29Z")
--- ## [From the department of.. Someone put the Geni back in the bottle...Another CVSS 9.8](https://www.epiusers.help/t/from-the-department-of-someone-put-the-geni-back-in-the-bottle-another-cvss-9-8/138217)
**Author:** [@josecgomez](https://www.epiusers.help/u/josecgomez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/from-the-department-of-someone-put-the-geni-back-in-the-bottle-another-cvss-9-8/138217 "2026-10-29T20:46:50Z")
--- ## [Classic Epicor BAQ - Black Magic \_UD Table](https://www.epiusers.help/t/classic-epicor-baq-black-magic-ud-table/134342)
**Author:** [@GThom](https://www.epiusers.help/u/GThom)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/classic-epicor-baq-black-magic-ud-table/134342 "2026-10-27T21:40:35Z")
If this has already been figured out, I missed the memo. I’m sure many of us have been plagued by the random, but consequential, \_UD table that sometimes comes into the classic BAQs. Just yesterday I created a very simp… --- ## [Hello from Fort Myers, plus a shoutout to the Florida Epicor User Group](https://www.epiusers.help/t/hello-from-fort-myers-plus-a-shoutout-to-the-florida-epicor-user-group/137938)
**Author:** [@goodmansjob](https://www.epiusers.help/u/goodmansjob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/hello-from-fort-myers-plus-a-shoutout-to-the-florida-epicor-user-group/137938 "2026-10-23T03:30:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Chris Scheler, IT Manager at Merits Health Products. We run Epicor Kinetic in the public cloud for 150+ users across 5 sites in the US, UK, Romania, and Taiwan. I’ve been reading here for a while and fin… --- ## [PSA: Critical PHP Vulnerability Disclosure scheduled for tomorrow CVSS Rating 9.2](https://www.epiusers.help/t/psa-critical-php-vulnerability-disclosure-scheduled-for-tomorrow-cvss-rating-9-2/138016)
**Author:** [@josecgomez](https://www.epiusers.help/u/josecgomez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/psa-critical-php-vulnerability-disclosure-scheduled-for-tomorrow-cvss-rating-9-2/138016 "2026-10-21T13:57:04Z")
We want to inform you of an upcoming PHP security release that addresses two critical vulnerabilities (both rated CVSS v4.0 9.2, Critical). The release is scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC. We enco… --- ## [Node.js High Severity Security Release 26.x, 24.x, and 22.x](https://www.epiusers.help/t/node-js-high-severity-security-release-26-x-24-x-and-22-x/138026)
**Author:** [@chaddb](https://www.epiusers.help/u/chaddb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/node-js-high-severity-security-release-26-x-24-x-and-22-x/138026 "2026-10-21T13:46:19Z")
In addition to the critical PHP vulnerabilities there’s also Node.js high severity fixes being released today. Node.js versions 26.x, 24.x, and 22.x all impacted. If you’re running Node.js somewhere - patch it. The Node… --- ## [Ben Affleck surprised me this morning with this perspective of AI](https://www.epiusers.help/t/ben-affleck-surprised-me-this-morning-with-this-perspective-of-ai/137908)
**Author:** [@MikeGross](https://www.epiusers.help/u/MikeGross)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/ben-affleck-surprised-me-this-morning-with-this-perspective-of-ai/137908 "2026-10-16T20:40:06Z")
Of course, in the end it’s his companies wanting to secure an avenue to AI generated major film releases without the complications of discussing training data origins (or “revenue without residuals” in layman’s terms), b… --- ## [Hiring ERP Director](https://www.epiusers.help/t/hiring-erp-director/137900)
**Author:** [@ABryant](https://www.epiusers.help/u/ABryant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/hiring-erp-director/137900 "2026-10-14T22:39:46Z")
I run the Epicor recruiting team at Adastra Resource Group. I’m hiring an ERP Director (Epicor Kinetic) for a Full-Time, Direct Hire position that is onsite in the US for our multisite manufacturing client. The ERP Dir… --- ## [EMUG November Virtual Meeting](https://www.epiusers.help/t/emug-november-virtual-meeting/137895)
**Author:** [@M\_Benz97](https://www.epiusers.help/u/M_Benz97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/emug-november-virtual-meeting/137895 "2026-10-14T14:24:43Z")
The November Epicor Midwest User Group (EMUG) meeting will be an ONLINE meeting on Friday, November 13th, 2026, from 9:00 am-3:30 pm US Central Time. You do not need to be a member of the EMUG to attend. Users from ev… --- ## [Number 2 in the rankings](https://www.epiusers.help/t/number-2-in-the-rankings/137711)
**Author:** [@Flash\_Aubergine](https://www.epiusers.help/u/Flash_Aubergine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/number-2-in-the-rankings/137711 "2026-10-07T21:17:09Z")
--- ## [Epicor Implementation Specialist/Functional Analyst needed (3 different locations)](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-implementation-specialist-functional-analyst-needed-3-different-locations/137790)
**Author:** [@brendandavisK9](https://www.epiusers.help/u/brendandavisK9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-implementation-specialist-functional-analyst-needed-3-different-locations/137790 "2026-10-07T13:51:59Z")
Hi all, I have another job we are struggling to find local folks for, and again, if the person who can do this job exists: they likely hangout on here. I have a multi site/multi company implementation going down in Hou… --- ## [Epicor IP&O](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-ip-o/135633)
**Author:** [@clancyk](https://www.epiusers.help/u/clancyk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-ip-o/135633 "2026-09-24T12:51:09Z")
Is anyone using Epicor IP&O? Looking to connect and get some feedback on your experience using. We are considering as an alternative to our current Forecast and Planning software. --- ## [September In-Person EMUG Meeting Min](https://www.epiusers.help/t/september-in-person-emug-meeting-min/137589)
**Author:** [@M\_Benz97](https://www.epiusers.help/u/M_Benz97)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/september-in-person-emug-meeting-min/137589 "2026-09-23T15:33:17Z")
The regular meeting of the Epicor Midwest User Group (EMUG) was held on September 11th, 2026. The minutes from the meeting are linked here: EMUG Minutes From September 11th, 2026 --- ## [Leaving the fun world of Epicor - Thanks for all the info, expertise and laughs](https://www.epiusers.help/t/leaving-the-fun-world-of-epicor-thanks-for-all-the-info-expertise-and-laughs/137475)
**Author:** [@JillMetalworks](https://www.epiusers.help/u/JillMetalworks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/leaving-the-fun-world-of-epicor-thanks-for-all-the-info-expertise-and-laughs/137475 "2026-09-15T20:58:06Z")
I wanted to let you all know that I’ll be leaving the group as I move on to a new job opportunity as of Thursday, September 17th. It’s been a great ride, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed being part of this community. Whether … --- ## [Wisconsin Epicor User Group Meeting - Fall 2026](https://www.epiusers.help/t/wisconsin-epicor-user-group-meeting-fall-2026/137438)
**Author:** [@JennL](https://www.epiusers.help/u/JennL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/wisconsin-epicor-user-group-meeting-fall-2026/137438 "2026-09-13T12:22:44Z")
WI-EUG Fall 2026 meeting is set for October 8, 2026. Agenda and registration link at: Meetings – Wisconsin Epicor User Group Check out the agenda - exciting topics and presenters! --- ## [Surprise Visitor!](https://www.epiusers.help/t/surprise-visitor/137374)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Wonsil](https://www.epiusers.help/u/Mark_Wonsil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/surprise-visitor/137374 "2026-09-08T18:06:45Z")
@CSmith was in the neighborhood and stopped by! --- ## [Bug blindness](https://www.epiusers.help/t/bug-blindness/137263)
**Author:** [@aosemwengie1](https://www.epiusers.help/u/aosemwengie1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/bug-blindness/137263 "2026-09-02T16:14:36Z")
This article so perfectly articulates my perspective on Epicor I had to share it. Especially this part: a large part of making an app easy for people to use seems to mean making weird habits like these unnecessary. … --- ## [What ways are your company using AI successfully?](https://www.epiusers.help/t/what-ways-are-your-company-using-ai-successfully/128223)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Purdy](https://www.epiusers.help/u/Evan_Purdy)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/what-ways-are-your-company-using-ai-successfully/128223 "2026-09-02T14:17:56Z")
We got told by ownership to come up with promising uses for AI in our company in 2 weeks. I was curious to hear how y’all are using it in case it gave me any ideas. I have to admit I haven’t used it too much because I fi… --- ## [Questionable Music Choices](https://www.epiusers.help/t/questionable-music-choices/106157)
**Author:** [@jgiese.wci](https://www.epiusers.help/u/jgiese.wci)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/questionable-music-choices/106157 "2026-08-29T11:38:11Z")
The WCI crew just discovered this gem Tuesday and we haven’t stopped listening since LOL. I’ve never felt so productive than while listening to Bardcore @EarlGrei @hkeric.wci --- ## [UNquestionable music choices](https://www.epiusers.help/t/unquestionable-music-choices/132056)
**Author:** [@JMPCONJ](https://www.epiusers.help/u/JMPCONJ)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/unquestionable-music-choices/132056 "2026-08-25T21:54:30Z")
So the topic of Questionable music choices has been around a while… What about the ones you really enjoy? Case in point…been a tedious and stressful week. Went out to lunch and the first song I get on the radio? D… --- ## [Do you ever Think about Thinking?](https://www.epiusers.help/t/do-you-ever-think-about-thinking/137107)
**Author:** [@timshuwy](https://www.epiusers.help/u/timshuwy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/do-you-ever-think-about-thinking/137107 "2026-08-21T03:04:04Z")
Hey… do any of you ever think about thinking? What are your thoughts about this: --- ## [EMUG - 7/17/26 Meeting Minutes](https://www.epiusers.help/t/emug-7-17-26-meeting-minutes/137069)
**Author:** [@M\_Benz97](https://www.epiusers.help/u/M_Benz97)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/emug-7-17-26-meeting-minutes/137069 "2026-08-19T15:23:57Z")
Check out the minutes from the 7/17/26 EMUG Meeting: EMUG Minutes for 07/17/26 --- ## [Being Charitable](https://www.epiusers.help/t/being-charitable/137009)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Wonsil](https://www.epiusers.help/u/Mark_Wonsil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/being-charitable/137009 "2026-08-15T12:46:12Z")
The Pragmatic Engineer (Gergely Orosz) interviewed Charity Majors recently. If you’ve ever seen or heard Charity, you know she is thoughtful and colorful. She literally wrote the book, well books, on Observability. It’s … --- ## [Jokes that no longer fly due to technology changes](https://www.epiusers.help/t/jokes-that-no-longer-fly-due-to-technology-changes/136819)
**Author:** [@timshuwy](https://www.epiusers.help/u/timshuwy)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/jokes-that-no-longer-fly-due-to-technology-changes/136819 "2026-08-14T20:30:22Z")
So… I’m starting an Off Topic thread for jokes that technology has quietly gone away. You know the ones. Jokes that made perfect sense around the office 20 or 30 years ago, but if you told them to someone under 30 (or e… --- ## [MBWA - Management by Walking Around](https://www.epiusers.help/t/mbwa-management-by-walking-around/136991)
**Author:** [@timshuwy](https://www.epiusers.help/u/timshuwy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/mbwa-management-by-walking-around/136991 "2026-08-14T19:30:18Z")
For those in the computer world, you might enjoy a BREAK from your normal routine to read my thoughts I wrote down in my latest Linked-in article. This should give you good reason to pause your day. --- ## [Epicor Implementation/Technical Specialist needed](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-implementation-technical-specialist-needed/136704)
**Author:** [@brendandavisK9](https://www.epiusers.help/u/brendandavisK9)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-implementation-technical-specialist-needed/136704 "2026-08-11T21:05:15Z")
Hi Everybody! Trying to keep my posts sparce on here to keep the community pure with Kinetic or Classic help- but thought that if anyone was good for this level of Epicor Kinetic work, they’d be in this forum. I’m look… --- ## [Epicor Billing](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-billing/136871)
**Author:** [@DKehler](https://www.epiusers.help/u/DKehler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://www.epiusers.help/t/epicor-billing/136871 "2026-08-10T21:50:14Z")
Received an Epicor invoice for the first time in over a year…looks like billing is back up. Except it isn’t and the bill is nearly triple what it should be…good grief. Being billed for over a year 2024-2025 that we were… [Next page](https://www.epiusers.help/c/off-topic/6.md?page=1)