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this may seem like the most stupid question ever! (where are the smilies?) |
Davo_169
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what are the codes for all the little smilies and emoticons that everyone always does??
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Bianca
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here: http://www.esato.com/board/faq.php#smilies
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Davo_169
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wow cool. 
thanks 
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masseur
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assuming you are using the web to reply, then just under where you type the text of your reply you can click the word smilies to see the list of smilies that bianca just posted
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Davo_169
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even better.
you might as well lock this thread now that i have the relevant info
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masseur
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when members join, not only should they read the forum rules (which hardly any one ever does IMHO), they should also take the time to explore the wealth of features provided by laffen.
eveyone is in such a rush to get their posts posted 
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FutureDesign
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That wuld b me ;nP lol
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fetzi
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@masseur
you could tighten the measures a little bit - prepare some basic faq´s as general terms and conditions and let new users have to check a click box after each question / point to assure they read it (maybe a little quiz on the end?) before they 'enter the arena'.
unless you won´t demand this of me with hindsight 
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gelfen
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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From: Melbourne, Australia
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i think part of the problem is that the smilies/bb code page isn't linked to either the faq or sitemap which are accessible via the homepage, because there is a distinction between website faq (via the homepage) and forums faq (via the smilies link).
perhaps adding the forum faq to the sitemap would be helpful?
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tranquil
Joined: Dec 15, 2001
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From: Oslo, Norway
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I'm a bit puzzeled as of how people actually can miss it.
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gelfen
Joined: Nov 22, 2003
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i don't think people necessarily miss the link, but it's not immediately obvious to the casual eye what that link does.
for instance, the "Attach Picture" link is self explanatory. The term "Smiley Codes" or "View Smilies" would probably be more easily comprehended by the uninitiated. Same for "BBCode"
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tranquil
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@Gelfen
Very good point you make there.
I've never thought of it like that. I guess it's "esay when you know how". 
(Sorry for my ignorance.)
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masseur
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I disagree, whenever I see a link I assume the link will take me to a page that gives more information about the topic described by the words used in the link
this is normal web practice isn't it?
in this case I would expect to see more details about bbcode or smilies and my natural hope in a well designed site is that by clicking those I would get info on how to use them, or am I being too pragmatic
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Vlammetje
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Not at all masseur
the link 'smilies' takes you to the smilies.... it's really the most basic understanding of linking imho 
Nobody could get that wrong.
I suspect people simply never look at the 4 checkboxes to see what they do in the first place
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masseur
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agreed, bringing me back to me earlier point
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On 2004-12-14 10:40:13, masseur wrote:
when members join, not only should they read the forum rules (which hardly any one ever does IMHO), they should also take the time to explore the wealth of features provided by laffen.
eveyone is in such a rush to get their posts posted
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When I join a new site I always take a little time to explore what the site is offering me before I start posting so that I can make best use of the site.
Its the same with anything really, when I join a new flying club I sit in the planes that I am not familiar with and learn where all the buttons are, when I get a new phone I spend time exploring it, when I meet a new girl I spend time exploring etc etc (ok so thats been a long time since I'm married 16 years now but it gives the point )
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