Unlocking the Secrets of This New Forum

bikerxena · February 18th, 2001, 08:01 PM

Since this place is new, I'd love to hear about it as various of you learn navigational or posting tricks and tips. <p>
For instance, it appears that html works, and that the icons are a bit dodgy. I haven't found a gif inserter, and apparently neither has anyone else. <p>
So...share your discoveries and findings about the workings of our new place here! (Definitely include any URLs or directions to any posting guidelines besides the ones in the agreement to act civilized! *g*)<p>
Thanks!!!

DrHilieWho · February 18th, 2001, 08:16 PM

I found the guide for making all the smilies. You can find it <a href="http://www.wowwomen.com/boards/index.php3?action=showsmilies">here</a>

I love them already

And my favorite

ScribeWOW · February 18th, 2001, 08:33 PM

I can say with some certainty that there is no gif ability.

What I've found to be quickest is to log in and then to check the "View New Messages" link.

Also, the forum jump thingamabob (I think that's what it's called) makes it easy to navigate around from one area to another.

This is a good topic, biker!

bikerxena · February 18th, 2001, 08:50 PM

{{{{{Scribe}}}}} and {{{{{DrHillieWho}}}}}<p>
Thanks! I'm learning already! :-)

Lou · February 18th, 2001, 09:11 PM

It's (((((biker)))))!!

I wandered around for several hours this morning, and after registering, I found that I wanted to change stuff. It took me awhile to figure out how to get back to my profile and preferences, and actually meant having to put in my name and password again. I'm also finally figuring out how to use the View New Messages thing. And best of all, we are here!

DLC55 · February 18th, 2001, 11:29 PM

And it's good to see you all back ((((Lou)))) and ((((biker))))

Melynn · February 19th, 2001, 12:08 PM

It's GREAT to see you all!!!

Thanks for being so patient with us! {{{Biker}}} {{{Lou}}}

"we're all in our places with bright shining faces."

Lou · February 19th, 2001, 12:55 PM

Hi (((((Melynn)))))

I have a couple of questions, probably for Les. First, should I log out everytime I leave the boards? I have not been logging out, but just returning with a bookmark, and I find that the board knows and greets me. But the problem I am having is that the "view new posts" thing doesn't refresh. Second question

How are you getting the smilie and boldface greeting at the heading of your posts? I read the page source codes, tried it, and still couldn't get it right. That you. Over and out.

(((((Les)))))

LiamFan! · February 19th, 2001, 01:25 PM

Hi {{{Lou}}} (And hi {{{Melynn}}}!)

Lou, I've found that logging out indeed helps with the new post thing. I wasn't logging out either, and had the same problem.

As you can see above, putting text in the "Post subject:" box gives you that bold line that is the subject of your post. :-) I like that feature.

kathe nichols · February 27th, 2001, 01:48 PM

Is there any way to indicate that I don't care if there's new messages in a particular forum? Or to update them all as if they've been read?? There's too many folders to keep track of in my head!

Terri · February 27th, 2001, 02:24 PM

Great folder biker how come I just found it?

I was looking all over the place for help

and I couldn't find it till Hillie posted

Now I need to find out how to do the thumbs

I did it once but don't know how I did it!

TammyWOW · February 27th, 2001, 04:48 PM

Kathe, there isn't a subscription list at the moment.

If you've been inactive or off the boards for 15 minutes, it updates all the discussions and acts as if you've read them, so when you come back, all the discussions that show the new message symbol are ones that have new posts since 15 minutes after your last visit.

That's kind of good or kind of bad.. I don't think I've really decided which I think yet.. it sort of depends on the kind of day I'm having <g>

And I agree with Melynn.. it's so nice to see {{{{{all y'all}}}}}} (all y'all is a truly Southern phrase <g>) finding your way back to us

InspectorGhoul · October 30th, 2004, 10:36 AM

Oh dear! Where did all my goblins go??

February 18th, 2001, 08:16 PM	#2
DrHilieWho Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 244	I found the guide for making all the smilies. You can find it <a href="http://www.wowwomen.com/boards/index.php3?action=showsmilies">here</a> I love them already And my favorite __________________ Visit my husband's new webpage for gameaholics! Timesplitters2 Network!

February 18th, 2001, 08:33 PM	#3
ScribeWOW Board Manager Join Date: Jan 1984 Posts: 19	I can say with some certainty that there is no gif ability. What I've found to be quickest is to log in and then to check the "View New Messages" link. Also, the forum jump thingamabob (I think that's what it's called) makes it easy to navigate around from one area to another. This is a good topic, biker! __________________ I think, therefore I am. - Rene Descartes

February 18th, 2001, 09:11 PM	#5
Lou Idealist Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,159	It's (((((biker)))))!! I wandered around for several hours this morning, and after registering, I found that I wanted to change stuff. It took me awhile to figure out how to get back to my profile and preferences, and actually meant having to put in my name and password again. I'm also finally figuring out how to use the View New Messages thing. And best of all, we are here! __________________ We must travel in the direction of our fear. --John Berryman

February 19th, 2001, 12:55 PM	#8
Lou Idealist Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,159	Hi (((((Melynn))))) I have a couple of questions, probably for Les. First, should I log out everytime I leave the boards? I have not been logging out, but just returning with a bookmark, and I find that the board knows and greets me. But the problem I am having is that the "view new posts" thing doesn't refresh. Second question How are you getting the smilie and boldface greeting at the heading of your posts? I read the page source codes, tried it, and still couldn't get it right. That you. Over and out. (((((Les))))) __________________ We must travel in the direction of our fear. --John Berryman

February 19th, 2001, 01:25 PM	#9
LiamFan! Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,048	Post subject gives you the bold line. :-) Hi {{{Lou}}} (And hi {{{Melynn}}}!) Lou, I've found that logging out indeed helps with the new post thing. I wasn't logging out either, and had the same problem. As you can see above, putting text in the "Post subject:" box gives you that bold line that is the subject of your post. :-) I like that feature. __________________ Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it. -- Pope John Paul II

February 18th, 2001, 08:01 PM	#1
bikerxena Biker and Animal Lover Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 327	Since this place is new, I'd love to hear about it as various of you learn navigational or posting tricks and tips. <p> For instance, it appears that html works, and that the icons are a bit dodgy. I haven't found a gif inserter, and apparently neither has anyone else. <p> So...share your discoveries and findings about the workings of our new place here! (Definitely include any URLs or directions to any posting guidelines besides the ones in the agreement to act civilized! g)<p> Thanks!!!

February 18th, 2001, 08:50 PM	#4
bikerxena Biker and Animal Lover Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 327	{{{{{Scribe}}}}} and {{{{{DrHillieWho}}}}}<p> Thanks! I'm learning already! :-)

February 18th, 2001, 11:29 PM	#6
DLC55 You owe me for this! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The animals allow me to live with them Posts: 342	And it's good to see you all back ((((Lou)))) and ((((biker))))

February 19th, 2001, 12:08 PM	#7
Melynn Queen Goddess Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 260	It's GREAT to see you all!!! Thanks for being so patient with us! {{{Biker}}} {{{Lou}}} "we're all in our places with bright shining faces."

February 27th, 2001, 01:48 PM	#10
kathe nichols Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 138	no subscription list? Is there any way to indicate that I don't care if there's new messages in a particular forum? Or to update them all as if they've been read?? There's too many folders to keep track of in my head!

February 27th, 2001, 02:24 PM	#11
Terri Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 382	Great folder biker how come I just found it? I was looking all over the place for help and I couldn't find it till Hillie posted Now I need to find out how to do the thumbs I did it once but don't know how I did it! __________________ Let words touch wisdom teeth on way through mouth (Confucious)

February 27th, 2001, 04:48 PM	#12
TammyWOW WOW Forum Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 271	Kathe, there isn't a subscription list at the moment. If you've been inactive or off the boards for 15 minutes, it updates all the discussions and acts as if you've read them, so when you come back, all the discussions that show the new message symbol are ones that have new posts since 15 minutes after your last visit. That's kind of good or kind of bad.. I don't think I've really decided which I think yet.. it sort of depends on the kind of day I'm having <g> And I agree with Melynn.. it's so nice to see {{{{{all y'all}}}}}} (all y'all is a truly Southern phrase <g>) finding your way back to us

October 30th, 2004, 10:36 AM	#13
InspectorGhoul My name is Inspector Ghoul and I'm running for precedent. Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18	Oh dear! Where did all my goblins go??