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[aboutime]

This is BB code, specific to php driven message board software. Not to be confused with hypertext markup language. The BB code tells the software what markup to use when rendering.

I understand that Anton. Just made a comparison for those who might be interested. PHP is a totally different ball game...so to speak. No need to confuse. Much like javascript would do as well. Nonetheless. We...if we want, can use the html idea in conjunction with the Closed, and Open [ ] Para's, and get the same result.
Thanks.

[Anton Chigurh]

I understand that Anton. Just made a comparison for those who might be interested. PHP is a totally different ball game...so to speak. No need to confuse. Much like javascript would do as well. Nonetheless. We...if we want, can use the html idea in conjunction with the Closed, and Open [ ] Para's, and get the same result.
Thanks.

Some of the BB codes also command the js in the forum board scripts, it's really quite slick and enhances security as well. Perl is wonderful.

[aboutime]

Some of the BB codes also command the js in the forum board scripts, it's really quite slick and enhances security as well. Perl is wonderful.

Agreed. I still find myself amazed at times. Thinking, and wondering how easy the writers of those programs make it look.
Just the placement of certain characters, spaces, and marks based on ONE's and ZERO's is almost as impressive as looking at the Grand Canyon for the first time.

[Anton Chigurh]

Agreed. I still find myself amazed at times. Thinking, and wondering how easy the writers of those programs make it look.
Just the placement of certain characters, spaces, and marks based on ONE's and ZERO's is almost as impressive as looking at the Grand Canyon for the first time.

I'm a pretty fair to middling PHP writer. Not too bad at js either. It really is a world and universe all its own with comprehensive, ever evolving languages, etc. Wonderful brain gymnastics.

[aboutime]

I'm a pretty fair to middling PHP writer. Not too bad at js either. It really is a world and universe all its own with comprehensive, ever evolving languages, etc. Wonderful brain gymnastics.

You got it. That's the best description of what it is I've heard in a long time.
When I was in the learning stages of html, and computers in general, in the Navy.
They originally called all of it "FRED" F'in Ridiculous Electronic Devices.

[Anton Chigurh]

You got it. That's the best description of what it is I've heard in a long time.
When I was in the learning stages of html, and computers in general, in the Navy.
They originally called all of it "FRED" F'in Ridiculous Electronic Devices.

Learning it is a killer and there's really only one way to do it, trial and error after study.

Really tough stuff, just kills ya initially until the light bulb comes on..

[aboutime]

Learning it is a killer and there's really only one way to do it, trial and error after study.

Really tough stuff, just kills ya initially until the light bulb comes on..

I know it's probably been a long time since you first began Anton. But, do you remember that FIRST time, when you discovered how amazing, and simple html coding actually was? Then, javascript being designed to accomplish so much?
That light bulb first came on for me in 1980, while I was at Comm school in San Diego for the navy. First, I learned how to type...with more than 2 fingers. 15 words per minute in one week. Then, in competition with a HUGE, OLD, computer as the course depended on speed to graduate.
Everything after that with computers took place at sea, with communications satellites, and long, long hours of practice, practice, practice.
Now. It's almost like breathing.

[Anton Chigurh]

This fix sure made the issue just... Go away with no one even making mention of the change.

Looks like it really works nicely.

[Trinity]

Originally Posted by Anton Chigurh
This is BB code, specific to php driven message board software. Not to be confused with hypertext markup language. The BB code tells the software what markup to use when rendering.

I understand that Anton. Just made a comparison for those who might be interested. PHP is a totally different ball game...so to speak. No need to confuse. Much like javascript would do as well. Nonetheless. We...if we want, can use the html idea in conjunction with the Closed, and Open [ ] Para's, and get the same result.
Thanks.

you guys just lost everyone after these two comments, they are all now completely confused......

[Anton Chigurh]

you guys just lost everyone after these two comments, they are all now completely confused......

Heh.

[Thunderknuckles]

you guys just lost everyone after these two comments, they are all now completely confused......

Everyone except the coders among us

I was going to toss in a comparison to XML to show everyone how cool I am before I remembered there's nothing cool about computer programming unless you're one of those geeks that got lucky by starting out with a Google or Facebook and became filthy stinking rich. Hell, those guys aren't even cool but when you have enough money to drop on a Bugatti Veyron because you need a spare commuter vehicle, it don't matter.

...what was this thread about?

[Anton Chigurh]

Everyone except the coders among us

I was going to toss in a comparison to XML to show everyone how cool I am before I remembered there's nothing cool about computer programming unless you're one of those geeks that got lucky by starting out with a Google or Facebook and became filthy stinking rich. Hell, those guys aren't even cool but when you have enough money to drop on a Bugatti Veyron because you need a spare commuter vehicle, it don't matter.

...what was this thread about?

Haha!

The plugin Jim installed WAS a XML file!

[Thunderknuckles]

Haha!

The plugin Jim installed WAS a XML file!

I'll be damned!

[aboutime]

you guys just lost everyone after these two comments, they are all now completely confused......

Trinity. Not to worry. If you are able to see print, and any colorful items on the screen you are looking at now. It is nothing but code. Nobody would have the satisfaction, luxury, or entertainment factor of the Internet, Computers, and Electrical magic if it wasn't for that language...you were lost with.

Most people drive cars, ride airplanes, and boats. But FEW of them know what makes everything work.

Let it go. Enjoy.

[Trinity]

Trinity. Not to worry. If you are able to see print, and any colorful items on the screen you are looking at now. It is nothing but code. Nobody would have the satisfaction, luxury, or entertainment factor of the Internet, Computers, and Electrical magic if it wasn't for that language...you were lost with.

Most people drive cars, ride airplanes, and boats. But FEW of them know what makes everything work.

Let it go. Enjoy.

that's the problem I see code.....

I was actually laughing my butt off while reading your guys posts...because I know from experience once I start talking code to someone they get this glazed over look on their face and then they usually say HUH....