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Yes, yes, as a writer my grammar used to be awful. Ha!
Actually, that comma above is an option.
My only suggestions are these:
• Periods and commas go INSIDE quotes: "Felix was right, JWW was wrong, therefore a cruel duel commenced."
• After a colon, start the sentence with a cap. "There are four fundamental parts of history: Mainstream BS, monk translations of BS, books that are BS, and then SH."
Visitors might think we're stupid if we don't use basic good punctuation.
I'm a lost cause, but everyone else...
Actually, that comma above is an option.
My only suggestions are these:
• Periods and commas go INSIDE quotes: "Felix was right, JWW was wrong, therefore a cruel duel commenced."
• After a colon, start the sentence with a cap. "There are four fundamental parts of history: Mainstream BS, monk translations of BS, books that are BS, and then SH."
Visitors might think we're stupid if we don't use basic good punctuation.
I'm a lost cause, but everyone else...
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Felix Noille
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Not when I was at school... which, admittedly, was just after the last Ice Age.
However, does it really matter as long as we all understand each other?
I think maybe the best advice is to make sure people actually read what they have written before hitting that 'Post' button.
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Don't have a specific idea or suggestion but rather a quick question.
Were y'all able to retrieve the Useful links and Sites thread? It really did have some useful links and Sites. Good fodder for new thread ideas and research resources for existing ones.
Were y'all able to retrieve the Useful links and Sites thread? It really did have some useful links and Sites. Good fodder for new thread ideas and research resources for existing ones.
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Felix Noille
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The Search facility for non-registered spectators has gone. Is that wise?
So the forum went down for a bit due to running out of space, i now KD tried to mitigate the same problem(i think) by restricting the image size, i have been uploading .png's just because i am lazy but do notice that they take about ten time the time to upload so maybe converting to a more friendly size might be more appropriate!
Yes just checked some of the images i have uploaded today are 19mb, that will clog up what little we have pretty quickly, i will endeavour to do better, i do love the resolution they offer though so is there a compromise to be had???
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Yes just checked some of the images i have uploaded today are 19mb, that will clog up what little we have pretty quickly, i will endeavour to do better, i do love the resolution they offer though so is there a compromise to be had???
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Yes i too like this idea!
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I don't think the forum actually ran out of space, afaik it was a cache configuration error.
We wanted to auto-convert PNG to JPG anyway though, need to look into it.
Ok thanks for that.
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What else can I be? All apologies. I voted for the third logo choice - with the black background. Not knowing it would mean a black background on the entire site going forward...unless I’m missing something? I’m sorry - I’m in my 40s and am not that tech savvy. I’m just not adjusting well to the black background 24/7.
Click (or tap if you’re on mobile) the lightbulb in the upper right hand corner of the site, near your username.
You likely have toggled the night mode option.
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Wow - I am an idiot! Thanks. I knew it was a simple fix - now back to piecing together my family’s lineage pre-1850...oh wait..
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Felix Noille
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"Bump"
I would be interested to know the thinking behind not having a search facility for non-registered members or is it a glitch?
Thank you.
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Wasn't aware of this, but I do support having a limited feature set for non-registered members as is standard on most forums to encourage users to participate instead of lurking behind the shadows.
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Similar Threads is now visible for unregistered readers, as I think it's important for finding relevant info. With search I'm a bit on the fence.
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Felix Noille
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Is it my imagination or has the SH webpage title changed from "Alternative History of the World" to "Rediscovered History of the World?" If so, it gets a big from me.
from me.
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Is it my imagination or has the SH webpage title changed from "Alternative History of the World" to "Rediscovered History of the World?" If so, it gets a big
Originally KD used "Alternate", I changed it to "Rediscovered" when we set up the new forum.
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I have a couple of suggestions, the possibility of implementation of one I'm not sure about.
1. Sticky threads -
Should we have some sticky threads that deal with topics which most of us would consider to be too important to disappear off the What's New page. The purpose would be mainly for new users to actually get access to the 'most pertinent' subjects right away. Having this content 'showcased' may help create more interest faster.
2. Catalogue Style for threads, possibly with tags.
As time goes on many start new threads rehashing/restating topics that they are not aware exist in other threads. It could save time and energy if we somehow were able to bundle these so they come to people's attention before posting a new thread or even after. I'm not sure if this could be automated but maybe with tags.
3. Backups
It was mentioned that a backup system would be implemented that enabled total recovery of the site in case of an emergency. Backups should be placed regularly somewhere where storage space allows so the site can go back up anytime from pretty well where it left off. (Daily, weekly, monthly cycles but at least the latter two.)
4. Site stats - Ratings
Also it would be nice if we could see the site stats to watch the site grow and be able to compare to other web rating sites such as Alexa.
What do y'all think?
1. Sticky threads -
Should we have some sticky threads that deal with topics which most of us would consider to be too important to disappear off the What's New page. The purpose would be mainly for new users to actually get access to the 'most pertinent' subjects right away. Having this content 'showcased' may help create more interest faster.
2. Catalogue Style for threads, possibly with tags.
As time goes on many start new threads rehashing/restating topics that they are not aware exist in other threads. It could save time and energy if we somehow were able to bundle these so they come to people's attention before posting a new thread or even after. I'm not sure if this could be automated but maybe with tags.
3. Backups
It was mentioned that a backup system would be implemented that enabled total recovery of the site in case of an emergency. Backups should be placed regularly somewhere where storage space allows so the site can go back up anytime from pretty well where it left off. (Daily, weekly, monthly cycles but at least the latter two.)
4. Site stats - Ratings
Also it would be nice if we could see the site stats to watch the site grow and be able to compare to other web rating sites such as Alexa.
What do y'all think?
