Post by: rgray on July 29, 2013, 05:14:05 AM
Gratuitous use of these things does not enhance meaning and makes some messages hard to read besides using unnecessary bandwidth.
I wondered if there was a way for a viewer to shut it off.
Post by: Paddy on July 29, 2013, 06:30:13 AM
Post by: Highmac on July 29, 2013, 07:28:53 AM
(Resists temptation to add smilie....)
Post by: gunug on July 29, 2013, 08:05:40 AM
Post by: rgray on July 29, 2013, 09:14:32 AM
QUOTE(Paddy @ Jul 29 2013, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, you can turn them off, if you wish. Go into My Contols (top left, just below TS banner) and from the left side menu, click on Options ->Board Settings. Of course, if you turn them off, you may find that you'll miss the meaning/intent at times...
Thanks, Paddy but that doesn't do what I want. It lumps emoticon/smilies in with uploaded images which can be interesting and useful.
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It is the bloody useless infantile smilies I want to get rid off. They add nothing to a message IMHO, indeed often obscure the meaning, make it harder to read and use bandwidth.
Another question while I am at it - - how does one upload an image to the forum. I've read Xairbusdriver's tutorial but when I hi reply there is no attachment command available.
Post by: Paddy on July 29, 2013, 09:17:30 AM
QUOTE(Highmac @ Jul 29 2013, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't know if the skins put controls in different places, Paddy, but I'm using TS Default and it's to the right of the middle below the word "sorts" in the banner.
(Resists temptation to add smilie....)
(Resists temptation to add smilie....)
The OTHER left, Neil, the other left! LOL. A dyslexic moment. I'm no good at turn by turn driving directions either. I don't foresee a future as a GPS.
Post by: Highmac on July 29, 2013, 09:27:02 AM
Below the reply window you should find a "Browse" button, with a green "Upload" button to its right. Use the browser button to find the illustration on your computer, then press Upload. It does not show in Preview - it becomes visible in the post only after you've submitted it.
Oh, that one Paddy - yes I've had the occasional interesting moment when SWMBO was navigating (I nearly typed naggivating....).
Post by: rgray on July 29, 2013, 09:46:20 AM
QUOTE(Highmac @ Jul 29 2013, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To upload a pic to produce a thumbnail like the one in my post, you need to make sure it's not too big a pic (the board software and the server space won't allow it to be too big, but I can't remember the figures).
Below the reply window you should find a "Browse" button, with a green "Upload" button to its right. Use the browser button to find the illustration on your computer, then press Upload. It does not show in Preview - it becomes visible in the post only after you've submitted it.
Oh, that one Paddy - yes I've had the occasional interesting moment when SWMBO was navigating (I nearly typed naggivating....).
Below the reply window you should find a "Browse" button, with a green "Upload" button to its right. Use the browser button to find the illustration on your computer, then press Upload. It does not show in Preview - it becomes visible in the post only after you've submitted it.
Oh, that one Paddy - yes I've had the occasional interesting moment when SWMBO was navigating (I nearly typed naggivating....).
Thank you. I found that at the bottom of this Reply window.
I wanted to put this in the Reply to Paddy but Attachments don't seem to work in Edit...?
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Weird.. I just went back to try to edit my earlier post and sure enough the attachment functions are NOW there!!!!!! Oh well.......
Post by: Paddy on July 29, 2013, 10:25:14 AM
In general, it's good netiquette to limit your use of smilies. I'd say one or two per post is generally more than enough - it's usually all I will use, if any.
Post by: kimmer on July 29, 2013, 12:51:01 PM
QUOTE(rgray @ Jul 29 2013, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Weird.. I just went back to try to edit my earlier post and sure enough the attachment functions are NOW there!!!!!! Oh well.......
This is due to our older board software. We're working on upgrading, but no timetable has been set; so you'll see little glitches like this now and then. Apologies to one and all for this. Bear with us. :=)
Post by: krissel on July 29, 2013, 11:47:47 PM
Overuse of smilies can be annoying but they do help qualify the sentiment in some posts. We've had misunderstandings that could have been prevented with judicious use of emoticons. Nothing's perfect. (would normally put smilie here...)
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 30, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
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Nothing's perfect.
Speak for yourself!!! 
BTW, none of the smilies nor the simple, single styling was done in the Fast Reply message box, since none of the icon work... Fortunately, depending on your preferences, I know may of the smilie 'codes' by heart and have macros for several of the longer 'keywords'.
(Only seven more to go!)
Post by: rgray on July 30, 2013, 08:33:00 PM
QUOTE(Paddy @ Jul 29 2013, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In general, it's good netiquette to limit your use of smilies. I'd say one or two per post is generally more than enough - it's usually all I will use, if any.
A good rule of thumb.
QUOTE(kimmer @ Jul 29 2013, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is due to our older board software. We're working on upgrading, but no timetable has been set; so you'll see little glitches like this now and then. Apologies to one and all for this. Bear with us. :=)
Not a problem beyond me taking a little time to get used to the dynamics.
QUOTE(krissel @ Jul 30 2013, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another alternative is to use the Lo-Fi version of TS. This is accessible via a link you will find at the very bottom of the page. It is bare bones and will remove avatars, smilies and other graphic embellishments. Image attachments in posts are still viewable via a link in the post so you won't miss out on important information.
I am unwilling to give up most graphical elements. It is the gratuitous use of smilies to which I object!
There is another way to solve the problem and that is to put the more egregious offenders on my "ignore" list. I have never felt the need to do that before!
QUOTE(krissel @ Jul 30 2013, 12:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Overuse of smilies can be annoying but they do help qualify the sentiment in some posts. We've had misunderstandings that could have been prevented with judicious use of emoticons. Nothing's perfect. (would normally put smilie here...)
A single smilie might be appropriate there and I can see if used sparingly and with reserve it is possible that they could clarify meaning.
But that is not the kind of use to which I refer. Gratuitous use clouds meaning and annoys.
And an example presents itself!!!! Voila Exhibit A.
QUOTE(Xhairbrushdiver @ Jul 30 2013, 06:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think there is a limit of 10 smilies in a single post. That's why I have to break some of mine into multiple entries...
BTW, none of the smilies nor the simple, single styling was done in the Fast Reply message box, since none of the icon work... Fortunately, depending on your preferences, I know may of the smilie 'codes' by heart and have macros for several of the longer 'keywords'.
(Only seven more to go!)
QUOTE
Nothing's perfect.
Speak for yourself!!! BTW, none of the smilies nor the simple, single styling was done in the Fast Reply message box, since none of the icon work... Fortunately, depending on your preferences, I know may of the smilie 'codes' by heart and have macros for several of the longer 'keywords'.
(Only seven more to go!)
Please explain how the smilies here enhance the meaning????????? Four smilies for less that four full lines of text????
BTW, yes I believe 10 images is in the rules of the software some where.....
I'm not sure if that "seven more to go" is some kind of threat or what......... Quite apart from the fact that there are four smilies here and I make 10 minus 4 to be six......
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 30, 2013, 09:01:30 PM
Now, if we're going to list annoyances; when will people learn the differences among "there," "their," and "they're?!"
Post by: Highmac on July 31, 2013, 12:38:19 AM
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Jul 31 2013, 03:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now, if we're going to list annoyances; when will people learn the differences among "there," "their," and "they're?!"
As far as I can see, Jim, nobody has misused any of those words in this thread.
Anyway, discussions on semantics and grammar should go in Community so you're
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 31, 2013, 08:01:51 AM
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As far as I can see, Jim, nobody has misused any of those words in this thread.
Guilty as charged! Where do I send my rubber-check fine payment?! As I recall, I have to pay all the Admins. "There checks in they're mail!", so their!! 
Truly, TS members are not the people who make this kind of grammar error. I can't remember ever seeing it here. But it does happen in other forums. Unfortunately, some folks don't seam too be az purfeckt az eye!