PROBLEM? ASK ME FOR HELP

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:02 pm

Hey Guys,

While moderating the site tonight, I noticed that some of you were having problems regarding the HTML function.

That is because it was not set to "ON" in the Admin/Moderator level. The default was set to "OFF", so no matter what you did on your end, HTML would not remain "On".

I have fixed the problem. For you to activate it, you may now go into your profiles and select HTML:ON

Meanwhile, if you encounter any problems, ask me and I will try to resolve the problem.

That's why I'm making the big bucks, kids. Very Happy

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by **luciano** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:11 pm

Awesome, howdy sent me a pm about it. I hope he got sorted out on that.

Guys, I just wanna say Im not the best with computers, and websites so bear with me. Im gonna look into getting the signatures going now.

Thanks HP!!

by **luciano** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:29 pm

Signatures should be working now for everyone, make sure you have it turned on in your "preferences" tab in your profile. They will start showing on every post you make after a few seconds ago, they were turned off in the Admin panel by default, sorry about that.

Thanks OT for making me aware of the problem! Smile

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:41 pm

I took care of it before I made this sticky, Luciano. It's all set!
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by **Admin** Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:04 am

For anyone still having difficulty using HTML, there are 2 things you as a user have to do. The HTML is turned on, on the administration end, thanks to HP.

#1, do this

Enable HTML In Profile

Navigate to "My Profile" (found in the Log-In widget or on the Navigation bar displayed as Profile). >

Preferences tab >

Scroll down to Always Allow HTML :, and select Yes. Save the settings afterwards.

I also recommend that you make an announcement to your members on how to enable their HTML in their profile with the above steps to enable HTML in the profile.

#2, when you are typing your thread/post before you hit "send" make sure the box is not checked that says "Disable HTML in this post", you will find this right under the "preview" and "Send" boxes under "Options" when you are typing or editing a post

I got a live leak.com video to work in the invisible forum last night using a HTML embed code, so if you do these 2 things, everything should be fine.

I will be making a step by step sticky with screenshot pictures this weekend.

by **catch-22** Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:21 am

HotParadox wrote:Hey Guys,

While moderating the site tonight, I noticed that some of you were having problems regarding the HTML function.

That is because it was not set to "ON" in the Admin/Moderator level. The default was set to "OFF", so no matter what you did on your end, HTML would not remain "On".

I have fixed the problem. For you to activate it, you may now go into your profiles and select HTML:ON

Meanwhile, if you encounter any problems, ask me and I will try to resolve the problem.

That's why I'm making the big bucks, kids.

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And you deserve it too. Nice work hot

by **Old Timer** Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:55 am

luciano wrote:Signatures should be working now for everyone, make sure you have it turned on in your "preferences" tab in your profile. They will start showing on every post you make after a few seconds ago, they were turned off in the Admin panel by default, sorry about that.

Thanks OT for making me aware of the problem!

I think I have it now.

by **HotParadox** Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:07 pm

catch - 22 wrote:
HotParadox wrote:Hey Guys,

While moderating the site tonight, I noticed that some of you were having problems regarding the HTML function.

That is because it was not set to "ON" in the Admin/Moderator level. The default was set to "OFF", so no matter what you did on your end, HTML would not remain "On".

I have fixed the problem. For you to activate it, you may now go into your profiles and select HTML:ON

Meanwhile, if you encounter any problems, ask me and I will try to resolve the problem.

That's why I'm making the big bucks, kids.

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And you deserve it too. Nice work hot

Too funny C, hehe!

by **Old Timer** Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:48 am

Hey HP, your problem child is back. How can I post just part of what someone else said instead of the the whole thing. I know if I hit the quote button it will show all of it but I may just want to quote only a sentence or so.

by **HotParadox** Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:37 pm

Old Timer wrote:Hey HP, your problem child is back. How can I post just part of what someone else said instead of the the whole thing. I know if I hit the quote button it will show all of it but I may just want to quote only a sentence or so.

OK, first you copy just what you want to quote.

Then you paste that portion to your reply page.

Now, before the quote type this, just like this [quote="GotParadox"] except replace "G" with an "H"-I had to trip the system so you could see what I've done.

At the end of the quote type this, just like this [/guote] except replace the "g" with a "q", for the same reason.

That should do it, luv. Tell me how that works.

by **Old Timer** Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:37 pm

tanks a bunch

by **HotParadox** Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:46 pm

catch - 22 wrote:
HotParadox wrote:Hey Guys,

While moderating the site tonight, I noticed that some of you were having problems regarding the HTML function.

That is because it was not set to "ON" in the Admin/Moderator level. The default was set to "OFF", so no matter what you did on your end, HTML would not remain "On".

I have fixed the problem. For you to activate it, you may now go into your profiles and select HTML:ON

Meanwhile, if you encounter any problems, ask me and I will try to resolve the problem.

That's why I'm making the big bucks, kids.

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And you deserve it too. Nice work hot

Hey, C! Thanks and great to see you!
HotMod ...hahaha!

by **Old Timer** Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:51 pm

Why cant we copy/paste a picture here. How do I put a picture with my post.

by **HotParadox** Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:58 pm

Old Timer wrote:Why cant we copy/paste a picture here. How do I put a picture with my post.

The best way to add a picture to your post is like this: Once you hit "Quote", you will see icons above the posting space. Starting from left to right, go to the 15th (host and image) or the 16th icon (insert image). Then it tells you what to do. Let me know if that works for you.

by **Old Timer** Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:11 pm

First why would I hit quote to paste a pictue in that I copied from another source. And secondly, I tried to do it but no luck, I think I dd it wrong. hmmm must be getting senile. lol!

by **HotParadox** Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:42 pm

Old Timer wrote:First why would I hit quote to paste a pictue in that I copied from another source. And secondly, I tried to do it but no luck, I think I dd it wrong. hmmm must be getting senile.

Are you trying to add a picture to your post? If you are, then you have to hit 'quote' or 'post reply' anyway, in order to make a post, correct? Well, when you hit 'quote' or 'post reply', the icons appear, above the area that you type in your post. You cannot see the icons until you hit 'quote' or 'post reply'. That's when the icons appear on your screen.

You're not getting senile! Not unless you're going to Bennigan's for the 4:30 Early Bird Special. Very Happy

Try what I said. Let me know. We'll get it straight.

by **luciano** Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:26 am

I dont know OT, but you can always use a site like www.photobucket.com to host your image and then use the [IMG] codes they provide, upload is lightning fast for 1 pic on photobucket.

I think we have an attachment gallery option, maybe I should activate it, its only 10MB though I think.

by **HotParadox** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:10 am

OT, did that work for you? Answer me. What is the first thing you must do in order to answer me?
First thing you must do is you MUST hit "post reply" or "quote". Do that.
And you will see the icons above the posting area. Let's just do that first.
Then tell me if you see the square icons, beginning with a square that contains the letter "B". It stands for "Bold".
Answer me, oK.

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by **HotParadox** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:19 am

This is a test.

by **catch-22** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:21 am

Old Timer wrote:First why would I hit quote to paste a pictue in that I copied from another source. And secondly, I tried to do it but no luck, I think I dd it wrong. hmmm must be getting senile.

You can't put copied pictures in. You can only post url to an image or load one that you saved on your hard drive! PROBLEM? ASK ME FOR HELP Senile-agitation-control

PROBLEM? ASK ME FOR HELP Senile-agitation-control

by **Old Timer** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:43 am

OK, got it. And aint agitated yet dear. getting there but not yet. Now where's my damm cane. lol!

by **HotParadox** Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:10 am

Old Timer wrote:OK, got it. And aint agitated yet dear. getting there but not yet. Now where's my damm cane.

Does that mean you figured the whole thing out? I'll assume you did not, so...

OK, now starting from the left icon, go to the 16th icon. It's where you insert image URL. Now do it, ok, and tell me what happens, if it works for you.

by Big Slick Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:52 am

HP, you know on SCAM how you could click user hp and it would show you all the threads you have posted on and from there you can see if there were any new posts on that thread? Is there a similar function here. I like to keep track of the threads I posted on and check on them to see if anyone has commented but it seems like you have to remember which threads you posted on and go into the main menu and search for that thread. I've tried to click on the "watch this thread" but I can't find where I'm watching them at.

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:36 pm

Big Slick wrote:HP, you know on SCAM how you could click user hp and it would show you all the threads you have posted on and from there you can see if there were any new posts on that thread? Is there a similar function here. I like to keep track of the threads I posted on and check on them to see if anyone has commented but it seems like you have to remember which threads you posted on and go into the main menu and search for that thread. I've tried to click on the "watch this thread" but I can't find where I'm watching them at.

There is a function that says "Watch Thread" . I think that's what you're looking for on this board. Give me a little time. I'll check it more thoroughly and get back to you ASAP.

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:49 pm

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:52 pm

Ya, Slick, after you make a post, on the bottom right, under your post it will say "Watch this topic for replies". Select that.

Hang on slick, trying to see where that takes you, be back..

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:06 pm

OKAY, slick, here you go:

Go to your Profile>Registration Information>Topic is Being Watched. Click on that tab and it gives you what you are looking for.

Tell me how that works out for you.

*Remember, after you make a post, select 'Watch Topic', if you would like to keep tabs on it.

by Big Slick Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:23 pm

Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks HP

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:40 pm

Big Slick wrote:Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks HP

Great slick! You're welcome. I love you

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:22 pm

Slick, One more thing, maybe simpler:

Click on Home then click on Political Chat.

Do you see this:
________________________________________________________________________
Political Chat

* View posts since last visit • * View your posts •* View unanswered posts
________________________________________________________________________

And this:
________________________________________________________________________
Scampolitics :: ScamPolitics :: Political Chat ............................ Mark all topics read • Actions !

________________________________________________________________________

If you can see those functions, that may be simpler, but they may only be visible to Mods.

***If you see "Actions" CLICK on it.***

You tell me, okay?

by Big Slick Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:48 pm

I can see all of those options but none of them seem to take me to only the threads I posted on. I think the first way you showed me works better.

by Big Slick Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:50 pm

Maybe not. How long does it watch a topic for you? All of my threads that I was watching are now gone.

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:59 pm

Big Slick wrote:Maybe not. How long does it watch a topic for you? All of my threads that I was watching are now gone.

I don't know how long.

Hmm, I'd stick with the first way. I think that one watches indefinitely until you decide not to watch it any more, but you might have to experiment.

I'm just playing here, trying to figure out different stuff. I'll let you know if something better comes up. Very Happy

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:21 pm

Slick, you do know that if you are watching a topic, you will be notified by email, correct?

You will always get notification by email, unless you click on the (email) link saying 'stop watching topic'.

by Big Slick Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:42 pm

yea, I know. I was just looking for an easy way besides always checking my email. I figured out though that when you click on watch a thread it won't show up until a new post is placed on the thread. So they're still there even though they might not show all the time.

by **HotParadox** Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:48 pm

Big Slick wrote:yea, I know. I was just looking for an easy way besides always checking my email. I figured out though that when you click on watch a thread it won't show up until a new post is placed on the thread. So they're still there even though they might not show all the time.

Yes, that's correct. I'm glad you're all set!

by **Old Timer** Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:05 pm

How long will a thread stay showing on the board before it is removed fo lack of activity???

by **HotParadox** Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:11 pm

Old Timer wrote:How long will a thread stay showing on the board before it is removed fo lack of activity???

For lack of activity? I don't think lack of activity will automatically boot it out. L, P and I can remove a thread if we so desire for whatever reason, but the system doesn't do that, for the reason of lack of activity.

by **luciano** Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:54 pm

HP is right, I dont have auto-pruning enabled.

by Cartoon Head Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:47 am

Do you HAVE to use photo bucket to put a pic up?

Talk me through imbedding a You Tube link on here.

Thanks.

Steve

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