"when socialism fails, blame capitalism and demand more socialism." - A friend
"You know the difference between libs and right-wingers? Libs STFU when evidence refutes their false beliefs." - Another friend
“Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear.” - Paulo Coelho
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock
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.
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
1978.... High school newspaper News Editor... The old Compugraphic typesetting machines... Their code strings were Greek to all of us... And were a precursor to HTML and modern pagination.... But it finally dawned on me there was a language here, and one that although it had rules, those rules could be bent at times. IF you understood the language.
So that when I first ran into HTML coding, it really wasn't fair because I already understood the principles.
When js and jsp came along, it was just another evolutionary step for me. PHP was a horizon, one I still haven't reached the boundaries of.
'Is there anything wrong with anything.' Is that what you're asking, friendo?
Jim, I very rarely post without utilizing the "preview post" function ... precisely because I want to make sure my post makes sense. I think the reason the edit is very rarely used is because people are in such a hurry to post what they say they don't reread it. I think a lot of board wars could be avoided if people read what they type before they post.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
This fix sure made the issue just... Go away with no one even making mention of the change.
Looks like it really works nicely.
'Is there anything wrong with anything.' Is that what you're asking, friendo?
If all else fails, highlight the words you want to quote, paste them if necessary, and click on the quote icon (the thought bubble). No bracket or missing backslash errors possible.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Nicely though, the issue just entirely disappeared after Jim added the new plugin for it. The board now won't post your post if it has quote tag errors, it takes you to the preview screen and lets you know you have a error.
He was concerned there would be complaints, etc. None have materialized. The problem just..... vanished.
Last edited by Anton Chigurh; 08-14-2012 at 05:33 PM.
'Is there anything wrong with anything.' Is that what you're asking, friendo?
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.
you guys just lost everyone after these two comments, they are all now completely confused......
You get more with a kind word and a two by four, than you do with just a kind word. ~ Gaffer
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?
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.
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
You get more with a kind word and a two by four, than you do with just a kind word. ~ Gaffer