Posted By: Webmaster
New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:08 AM
This thread is meant to introduce some of the new features on the forums. It's not a discussion of each feature. If you'd like to discuss each feature, please start a new thread.
You can show your own picture in your profile -- or your favorite cartoon character. To post your picture, you'll need to have it uploaded to the internet somewhere and then type the complete URL of the image. The complete URL includes the "http://" and the rest.
Try to keep your image small - perhaps 100 pixels in the longest dimension.
Again to add your picture, go to "my profile", then click on "View/Update My Profile". About half way down you'll see the "Add my picture" choice.
You can view my profile and picture by clicking on "Member Rated" next to this post.
Please no nudity.
You can show your own picture in your profile -- or your favorite cartoon character. To post your picture, you'll need to have it uploaded to the internet somewhere and then type the complete URL of the image. The complete URL includes the "http://" and the rest.
Try to keep your image small - perhaps 100 pixels in the longest dimension.
Again to add your picture, go to "my profile", then click on "View/Update My Profile". About half way down you'll see the "Add my picture" choice.
You can view my profile and picture by clicking on "Member Rated" next to this post.
Please no nudity.
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:12 AM
You can preview your posting
Wondering if that picture link or fancy HTML text is going to look right in your post? When adding a post or replying, you now have two buttons at the bottom of the edit window.
One of these is "Preview Post". Click on this one to preview. If you're happy, then close the preview window and click on "Add Reply" or "Add Post"
Wondering if that picture link or fancy HTML text is going to look right in your post? When adding a post or replying, you now have two buttons at the bottom of the edit window.
One of these is "Preview Post". Click on this one to preview. If you're happy, then close the preview window and click on "Add Reply" or "Add Post"
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:16 AM
You can get UBB code help while entering your message
When you click on Post a Reply, below the "Add Reply" and "Preview Post" buttons, you'll find a section of "Instant UBB Code" buttons.
If you want to include your email address in a post, click on the "EMAIL" button and a pop up window appears. Type your email address, then click on OK and the email address you typed will appear in your message.
You can also click on one of the "Instant Graemlins" for a 'smiley' that best fits your mood or message. :p
When you click on Post a Reply, below the "Add Reply" and "Preview Post" buttons, you'll find a section of "Instant UBB Code" buttons.
If you want to include your email address in a post, click on the "EMAIL" button and a pop up window appears. Type your email address, then click on OK and the email address you typed will appear in your message.
You can also click on one of the "Instant Graemlins" for a 'smiley' that best fits your mood or message. :p
Posted By: Beaconfollower
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:16 AM
Man John, just when I was getting the knack of the other one!!! No, really I think this is very impressive. Great job.
Sheryl
Sheryl
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:27 AM
You can change the name that is displayed with your posts
You can't change your username, but you can select another name to display in place of your username with your posts.
Once again, start by clicking on "my profile", then on "Edit/Update My Profile".
You can't change your username, but you can select another name to display in place of your username with your posts.
Once again, start by clicking on "my profile", then on "Edit/Update My Profile".
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 12:36 AM
The newest registered member of the forums is named on the first contents page in the upper right.
By clicking on their user name you will see their profile.
You don't have to wait for a new member to post their own first post in the "Www.elcome..." Forum. Anyone can start the greeting.
By clicking on their user name you will see their profile.
You don't have to wait for a new member to post their own first post in the "Www.elcome..." Forum. Anyone can start the greeting.
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 01:20 AM
You now 'log in' which means you don't need to enter your username and password each time you want to post. It also allows tracking to show who has been on recently and who has visited various forums recently.
If you don't want this tracking information to be displayed, you can turn it off under -- you guessed it -- "my profile".
If you don't want this tracking information to be displayed, you can turn it off under -- you guessed it -- "my profile".
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 01:23 AM
Recent members visiting the forums are shown on the CF home page Currently this is set to 120 minutes -- two hours. In some places, recent visitors to particular forums are also shown.
If you don't want this information displayed for you, you can turn it off under "my profile".
If you don't want this information displayed for you, you can turn it off under "my profile".
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 01:24 AM
You can now delete your own post This was a feature of the earlier version we were using, but it was turned off.
The literature says that you can delete your own posts, but you can't delete the posts of others. I'll have to test that to see if the first person in a thread deletes their posts whether or not that deletes all the messages in the thread.
The literature says that you can delete your own posts, but you can't delete the posts of others. I'll have to test that to see if the first person in a thread deletes their posts whether or not that deletes all the messages in the thread.
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 02:04 AM
We have the ability to take polls in the Collector Forums This feature is being tested in the play room:
http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/cgi-bin/forumscgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f= 9;t=000458
If you have ideas for polling questions, please email me. webmaster@harbourlights.com
http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/cgi-bin/forumscgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f= 9;t=000458
If you have ideas for polling questions, please email me. webmaster@harbourlights.com
Posted By: MrsTLC
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 02:08 AM
Saint John...thanks so much for the great new Forums 
there is so much to do and so easy to do them. "you da man John"
Ruthie
there is so much to do and so easy to do them. "you da man John" Ruthie
Posted By: Randy Kremer
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 02:34 AM
Wow! This is sure different!
The instant UBB codes are nice!
The instant UBB codes are nice!
Posted By: Bob M
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 03:04 AM
This is great, JC! This is the same software I use on my Association's bulletin board. The polling software works well on that one.
Bob
Bob
Posted By: Bud Schrader
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 03:51 AM
VERY INTERESTING!
Posted By: MelJB
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 08:26 AM
I like the new look. Question though, on the old forums after the first time I posted, I never had to login to add any new posts. When I clicked the Post a Reply my name and password were already populated. 
MelJB
MelJB
Posted By: rscroope
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 02:17 PM
Wow, this new look really woke me up this morning. 
All the new features seem to outway the immediate complaints. :rolleyes:
The deleting your own message concerns me. While it is helpful for a right now delete, or duplicate , I'm concerned about deleting old posts which will change the historical aspect of these forums. 
All the new features seem to outway the immediate complaints. :rolleyes: The deleting your own message concerns me. While it is helpful for a right now delete, or duplicate
, I'm concerned about deleting old posts which will change the historical aspect of these forums.
Posted By: mombo
Re: New Forum Features - 07/26/02 04:04 PM
Refreshing, say the main page, doesn't seem to work. Is this a 5 minute thing too?
Posted By: Pharologst
Re: New Forum Features - 07/27/02 12:58 AM
I miss the ability to "View today's posts" with just one click!!
UPDATE: I just found the right place and button on the main page!!!! LOL, eyesight is the 2nd thing to go when you get older!!!
UPDATE: I just found the right place and button on the main page!!!! LOL, eyesight is the 2nd thing to go when you get older!!!
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/27/02 04:57 AM
Mombo - I'm trying to figure that out too.
I thought you might have to log off and back on again to see the updated links. But I don't think that worked.
If you have a continuous connection to the Internet - as with broadband - then you remain logged in unless you turn OFF your computer.
I guess if you have a dial up connection, then you probably have to log in each time you dial up. Is that correct?
I thought you might have to log off and back on again to see the updated links. But I don't think that worked.
If you have a continuous connection to the Internet - as with broadband - then you remain logged in unless you turn OFF your computer.
I guess if you have a dial up connection, then you probably have to log in each time you dial up. Is that correct?
Posted By: Chesapeake Bryan
Re: New Forum Features - 07/27/02 05:01 AM
I've figured out how to get the new posts. You either have to completely close down your browser and open up a new browser or go to your profile and click on the update new post indicators link.
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/27/02 05:22 AM
Yes, if you log out and back in again, the indicator lights will be updated. Bryan's suggestion is probably faster.
Posted By: Pharologst
Re: New Forum Features - 07/27/02 09:19 PM
I never log in or out and the View new posts are always present. I also use a dialup phone connection.
Posted By: Dave H
Re: New Forum Features - 07/28/02 01:48 AM
I would imagine that these two things - logging in and seeing what forums have new posts - are not directly related. Logging in lets the system know that you are there and will show others you are there. If you allow cookies to be set, they update what threads you have viewed. I would bet that even an unregistered visitor who allows the cookies will see the appropriate forums notated.
I would also venture a guess that yes, you can post even if you are not logged in, by providing your user name and password.
There are others far more knwledgeable than I concerning the operations of computers and these forums, but I would bet I am on the right track.
Dave
I would also venture a guess that yes, you can post even if you are not logged in, by providing your user name and password.
There are others far more knwledgeable than I concerning the operations of computers and these forums, but I would bet I am on the right track.
Dave
Posted By: Bud Schrader
Re: New Forum Features - 07/28/02 04:28 AM
I've been on 3 times today and didn't need to log in after the first time-the new posts are always present, also.
Posted By: Dave H
Re: New Forum Features - 07/28/02 05:14 AM
Bud,
As we mentioned somewhere in all the discussions, if you do not log out, you are logged in by default. This would be why you were able to post without logging in again.
I did try logging out and posting a reply. Would not allow me to post without logging in.
Dave
As we mentioned somewhere in all the discussions, if you do not log out, you are logged in by default. This would be why you were able to post without logging in again.
I did try logging out and posting a reply. Would not allow me to post without logging in.
Dave
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/29/02 12:30 AM
You can now edit the title of your thread.
Posted By: Pharologst
Re: New Forum Features - 07/29/02 05:00 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by JChidester:
[b]You can now edit the title of your thread.[/b]
[b]You can now edit the title of your thread.[/b]
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/29/02 05:42 AM
Not to be smart, George... But the idea of the Marketplace Forum(s) is/was that you get to post your items once with no replies.
If you want to add or subtract something from your listings, you are expected to post a new message.
I know this inability to edit your Marketplace Forums is upsetting to you. However, Paul and I have expended all the time possible to debug the situation and it simply seems that a fix will have to wait for the next upgrade. With my expenditure of $228 to upgrade the software comes free upgrades for one year.
John
If you want to add or subtract something from your listings, you are expected to post a new message.
I know this inability to edit your Marketplace Forums is upsetting to you. However, Paul and I have expended all the time possible to debug the situation and it simply seems that a fix will have to wait for the next upgrade. With my expenditure of $228 to upgrade the software comes free upgrades for one year.
John
Posted By: JTimothyA
Re: New Forum Features - 07/29/02 06:09 AM
Quote:
Not trying to be facetious, but We can't even edit the post in THE(NEW or OLD) MarketPlace
T
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 07/29/02 07:16 AM
No more "Edited by.." messages I've turned off this 'feature' globally. So those who learned the trick to hide these messages no longer need to perform the trick.
Thanks to Tim -- er the Shrew, Marmot, whatever... for pointing out this ability.
Thanks to Tim -- er the Shrew, Marmot, whatever... for pointing out this ability.
Posted By: Webmaster
Re: New Forum Features - 08/01/02 02:32 AM
You can have your ICQ ID and/or AIM ID show in your profile.
AIM - or AOL Instant Messenger - allows other collectors to put you on their 'Buddy List' and to send you instant messages (IM) when you both are online.
Simply choose "my profile" and then choose "View/Update Profile".
If you have an AOL account, you automatically have an AIM "name" -- your account name such as "Biri97" for Bob M. If you don't have AOL, you can still participate in AIM by downloading the Free AIM software from this link:
http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/newreg/register2.adp?promo=248594
AIM - or AOL Instant Messenger - allows other collectors to put you on their 'Buddy List' and to send you instant messages (IM) when you both are online.
Simply choose "my profile" and then choose "View/Update Profile".
If you have an AOL account, you automatically have an AIM "name" -- your account name such as "Biri97" for Bob M. If you don't have AOL, you can still participate in AIM by downloading the Free AIM software from this link:
http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/newreg/register2.adp?promo=248594
Posted By: WisKeeper
Re: New Forum Features - 08/01/02 04:49 AM
Push F5 to update or "refresh" webpage in I.E.
Suzanne
Suzanne
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