Reply #29: got it

[occuserpens]

If you have any questions or bug reports about this new forum, please edit them into the Talk Box in this thread.

I have a question how do I get my picture in here it looks like a lot of members are already here that is in the Gallery?? --stop the bleeding

First you need to upload your picture to the Internet somewhere. Then you can link to it by typing the url to the pic. Edit into the correct gallery by clicking the "Edit" link and then copying the format used on the other pictures. --Skinner

So, you can only edit the Open Edit link. Why the 'view code' on the other links? Will all the 'Edit Links' show up on the Open Edit link? Sounds VERY INTERESTING! ---patdem

Yes, the point of this is so members can all edit the same topic. So the edits are done by clicking the edit link. The "view code" button is if you need to grab the code from a previous post. These issues are both discussed in the thread how to use this forum which is pinned to the top of the thread.--Skinner

Hey! This sounds like a cool idea. Thanks, guys! I'm just not familiar with wiki-type editing, though. And I imagine others are in the same boat. Could you put up a pinned practice thread, so we don't have to worry about wrecking somebody else's work if we want to participate? If there is a practice thread, people can get used to how to do this, until they're ready to hit the big time in the real threads. ...and I also do wonder what happens if there is a hot dispute regarding the "facts"? --Wordie

Good idea with the practice thread. I'll set one up. I don't know what will happen when there is a dispute about "facts." Hopefully people are smart enough to know the difference between facts and opinions. But I suspect we'll find out soon enough. --Skinner

What about adding a place for documents/links that can be eventually integrated into the editing? For example, I found some information on Bush's impeachment, but I do not want to actually edit the document--just want it as a suggested research document/link. It would be nice to have a place for suggestions to help the editing process. Also , a biliography of some sort would be helpful (might help with facts vs. opinions) and it would make it look more like a wikipedia. That is my two cents. --twaddler01

If you have some links that would be helpful for the impeachment section, I think you should add them to the document. Maybe add a section at the end of the page called "Links" or something. Same with the bibliography. There is a "tips and tricks" section in my pinned thread "How To Use This Forum" -- people could post suggestions there. --Skinner

When posting a picture in the Gallery, do we insert it in alphabetical order, or do we insert it at the end of the list of URLs already there? --frogmarch

Insert it in alphabetical order. --Skinner

Kudos to mods for finding another way to harnass the power of internet and power of DU collective thinking. This tool might be extremely useful for DUr's and visitors, if it works out. I'm excited. No idea if I'm doing this correctly, though. --wiggs

Thanks. I also think it could be very helpful useful if it works out. I think people are still a little nervous about using it. Once everyone gets comfortable with it, I think it should work pretty well. --Skinner

I think some people are getting the hang of it, based on how much the forum grows each time I check it. This is great! thanks again- stop the bleeding

Glad you like it. I also think people are figuring it out.--Skinner

On the nickname threads, could we please have a short explanation where the name came from (unless it's blindingly obvious)? I've added one to the nicks I've posted --Maeve

I think on all threads, it's a good idea to explain any edits. --Skinner

About a week or so ago, I kinda started a thread where a few of us began to post major links to media/press websites - sorta like mega search locations where DUers can rapidly pull up radio/tv broadcasts all over the world AND find newspapers/magazines. We even put one site on there which contained a simple translation program (free, no registration) which people can use to get instant newspapers translated into simple English from other major languages. I can't find the thread now. . .but. . .well, is this a place where general information like that could be posted in a thread as a fast media resource? I...was hoping...well, like we hear a news event happening, like in the M.E., and we can check out how lots of places are reporting it instead of just the U.S./U.K./Canada media. --kevinbgoode

That is EXACTLY the type of thing that should be posted here. The Open Edit thread format lets many people edit a single topic. --Skinner

I added a few items to News Sources that are Relevant to the Iraq War and everything looks OK. The only problem is, I find some unexplained edits in "My Posts". What could this mean? --occuserpens

The reason it says "Unexplained Edit" is because you did not fill in the space that says "Briefly explain your edits." --Skinner

Mmmmmm... I don't see this "Briefly..." thing. You mean in the talk box? And thanks a lot for this research forum! --occuserpens

You can't see it unless you are editing. Click the "Edit" link on any post to see it. --Skinner

( :- aaaa! that's JavaScript box :- )