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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
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I am going to steal an idea from Lemonade Stand in the Pub and make an all info thread for the NSBR and link it in my sig. Any other Pea who would like to do this, please do!
Thanks Sunshine for giving me the idea!
Here goes:
First and most important!: Break up your post! Use paragraphs (hit enter twice between large blocks of text). Your post will not get read as much if you don't!
Also: Please, if your have a sentence as your signature use something to "break" it from your post. A small line of dashes, stars, whatever. It gets old to read the same sentence over and over when you post. Just make sure it is not too long (max, 20). As far as blinkies, pics, etc., in your sig the general rule is make sure no one has to scroll across to read the thread. In other words, don't make it too wide. Some Peas would probably like me to add: Don't make it too long either!
Try to use proper capitalization and grammar. It makes it easier to read.
Do a search before you post a question. For example: "Anyone know of any good LSS in Vegas?"
This is discussed on a REGULAR basis around here and it gets old seeing the same thread over and over again.
If you can find the answer to your question by an easy search then by all means GOOGLE it first!
Tips for the new board, November '07
Adding Profile Pic and Blinkie To Your Siggy--instructions with pics!
Adding a layout and general FAQs
How to add a link to your post (like to a layout, blog or resume)
How to add a link to your signature line
How to make your comments look fancy when posting a LO (line breaks, font size, color, etc.)
(Another )Profile Pictures, Free Hosting, How to Size, and How to Add to Profile or Signature
Misused words that really bug people
Lemonade Stand's "Everything Thread"
Acronyms/Pea Dictionary (or "What does ITA mean?" )
Pea Titles (Or what the heck are those words under my name?)
Yvonne's Epic History of the NSBR thread
How to make a photobar
Yungmom's funny "Rules of the NSBR" thread
Bunch of Scrapbooking tips
Bunch of Photography tips
And here are more:
To Quote: After hitting Reply, go down and hit the Quote button. Two quote brackets will appear. Copy and paste the words you want to quote in between the two. Hit enter a couple of times and then type your response.
When you have duplicate posts: There is a little red X at the top of your posts. Just click on it to get rid of posts.
When you want to edit your post (or add something so you aren't making multiple posts in a row): Same as above only use the little paper/pen icon. If you want to change the title, same thing, just hit edit on the original post. You cannot edit the title if you post a poll.
When you want someone on ignore: Under the person's name is a person with a minus symbol. Hit that.
To save a thread or post: Thread: At the very top of thread hit the green plus sign. Post: Hit the green plus sign under user name.
How to find your old posts: Go to the top of the page. It will say "You're logged in as _______" Hit your name. It will take you to your "home". Then hit the "View Recent" link.
How to turn on/off sigs: If it takes too long to load or you just don't like sigs, go to the bottom of any thread and hit hide/show sigs.
What else do I need to add?
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WannaPea
No Peas for you ! Come back one year!
PeaNut 151,172
June 2004
Posts: 26,833
Layouts: 175
Loc: In my PJ's
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I DON"T KNOW CARA. IT SOUNDS GOOD, BUT MIGHT NEED A COUPLE MORE THINGS--  |
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LightkeepersDaughter
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 97,717
July 2003
Posts: 7,904
Layouts: 19
Loc: suburb of Vancouver, Canada
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Wow! What a cool and welcoming idea!
I'm not a newbie anymore, but there's still things Idon't know how to do - so, this is going into my BOS!
Thanks Cara!
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FSBQ
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 192,185
February 2005
Posts: 2,761
Layouts: 11
Loc: In between McDreamy & McSteamy
| Posted: 9/20/2005 10:37:02 AM
How to find the pea dictionary?
How to look up your own posts to something you didn't save?  |
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Reganford
AncestralPea
PeaNut 33,694
March 2002
Posts: 4,623
Layouts: 39
Loc: TEXAS
 | Posted: 9/20/2005 10:38:11 AM
I see a lot of questions about all the acronyms. Maybe a link to that page?
ETA Also a link to the peatitles and how many posts it takes to get each one! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 10:49:29 AM
If you guys want me to add things could you give me the links too? I don't know where to find some of that stuff! LOL |
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Heather Nicole
DNA is irrelevant
PeaNut 103,369
August 2003
Posts: 7,403
Layouts: 110
Loc: Kentucky
| Posted: 9/20/2005 10:51:16 AM
Looks great! |
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Heather Nicole
DNA is irrelevant
PeaNut 103,369
August 2003
Posts: 7,403
Layouts: 110
Loc: Kentucky
| Posted: 9/20/2005 10:51:50 AM
Looks great! |
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M o l l y
Blue Cow
PeaNut 79,515
April 2003
Posts: 32,657
Layouts: 2
Loc: Out, standing in my field
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Commonly missued words
Advice and Advise |
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Be the change you wish to see in the world.
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From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded;
and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 10:55:05 AM
Molly, added link to misused words! |
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Mijeka
BucketHead
PeaNut 184,204
January 2005
Posts: 521
Layouts: 0
Loc: TX
| Posted: 9/20/2005 11:01:53 AM
I see that you have mentioned some Pea etiquette, can you say something about siggy's?? -I only ask because as a new-pea, I had a question last night about mine and still question it... -how much is too much?? and what is tacky?? (not that I don't like anyone else's, they always look good, but mine looks so unorganized and 'confused' )
Thank-you!!
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M o l l y
Blue Cow
PeaNut 79,515
April 2003
Posts: 32,657
Layouts: 2
Loc: Out, standing in my field
| Posted: 9/20/2005 11:12:34 AM
I don't know who wrote the Misused Words document but Advice vs Advise aren't there (unless I am missing it). |
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We are all in this together. One nation, with liberty and justice for all.
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Be the change you wish to see in the world.
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From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded;
and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more
will be asked. - Luke 12:48
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 11:18:25 AM
I don't know who wrote the Misused Words document but Advice vs Advise aren't there (unless I am missing it).
That is the official Pea site. Type up what you want me to add and I will! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 11:32:05 AM
see that you have mentioned some Pea etiquette, can you say something about siggy's?? -I only ask because as a new-pea, I had a question last night about mine and still question it... -how much is too much?? and what is tacky?? (not that I don't like anyone else's, they always look good, but mine looks so unorganized and 'confused' )
Thank-you!!
Katy
Added. The general rule is don't make it so wide that others need to scroll across. Put your blinkies on top of each other.
Can't help you with the sloppiness! LOL
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 12:01:19 PM
I see a lot of questions about all the acronyms. Maybe a link to that page?
Done!
Can someone link me to the Pea Title page? Never mind, found it. |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 12:13:24 PM
Yvonne's history thread added. |
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McScrapper1
Just Peachy
PeaNut 82,818
April 2003
Posts: 9,134
Layouts: 83
Loc: Alabama
| Posted: 9/20/2005 12:46:14 PM
This is more of a tip but...
Do a search before you post a question. For example: "Anyone know of any good LSS in Vegas?"
This is discussed on a REGULAR basis around here and it gets old seeing the same thread over and over again.
I love the other stuff you have so far.
Meredith |
A good friend will bail you out of jail. Your best friend will be sitting beside you saying, "Damn that was fun!"
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 1:27:20 PM
McScrap-done! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 2:51:39 PM
BTTing again for any additions |
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new_mommy
AncestralPea
PeaNut 97,416
July 2003
Posts: 4,627
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 9/20/2005 3:19:01 PM
Well done! How 'bout etiquette for name changing? I'm thinking of changing mine since I'm not a new mommy anymore. I'm actually very old! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 3:46:10 PM
I don't know the etiquette for changing your name! LOL
I wasn't planning on making a "posting rules" thread, do you think I should? Like: don't handslap, don't panty wad, don't jump on someone with a different opinion if they were respectful, like that? |
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toaojs
PeaFixture
PeaNut 203,557
May 2005
Posts: 3,973
Layouts: 23
Loc: Beautiful Canada
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Mijeka
BucketHead
PeaNut 184,204
January 2005
Posts: 521
Layouts: 0
Loc: TX
| Posted: 9/20/2005 4:20:40 PM
I don't post on contriversial threads, *or try not*, but I could see why you would, those are pretty much the ones that keep popping up over and over and over........
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/20/2005 7:55:49 PM
Cara I've got to tell you that you are awesome. I have been trying to get blinkies and this little countdown thing working for days, but your hints helped (obviously) sooo much. Thanks a lot.
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katiescarlett
AncestralPea
PeaNut 65,160
January 2003
Posts: 4,789
Layouts: 88
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 9/26/2005 2:58:10 PM
Great list Cara!
Here's a link to a thread re: making photo bars. I see questions asked on this topic frequently.
Photo bar instructions |
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twinzmommee
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 145,855
May 2004
Posts: 2,678
Layouts: 16
Loc: Southern Oklahoma
| Posted: 9/26/2005 3:36:36 PM
Define controversial threads. Political or otherwise type threads or those threads that are related to trolls or trollish actions? I've wondered this myself and thought...hmm, now I might be putting myself into the troll category w/o knowing it. |
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"Mark my words, when you least expect it, your uppance will come!" ~Stewie Griffin, Family Guy
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/26/2005 4:53:24 PM
Added Photobar link, thanks!
As far as controversial threads, you are on your own! LOL What is contoversial for one may not be for others.
Let me get Yungmom's funny rules thread on here and maybe that will help.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to this, hurricane interruption. |
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SharlaG
Kingpin of something undisclosed, but important
PeaNut 88,246
May 2003
Posts: 36,335
Layouts: 0
Loc: Under a pile of dogs
| Posted: 9/26/2005 4:56:40 PM
I FINALLY know what ISO means! Thanks! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/26/2005 5:17:38 PM
You are welcome!
Funny rules thread added. |
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sdflenner
~*PeaB4UGO*~
PeaNut 18,214
July 2001
Posts: 7,009
Layouts: 70
Loc: Lake Havasu, baby!!
| Posted: 9/26/2005 5:21:53 PM
How about not asking for handouts until your xx post? |
Stephanie
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Raising children is like being pecked to death by a duck.
My blog: iwannabelikemartha
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wendy6
A not so *FLY* Pea
PeaNut 153,634
June 2004
Posts: 7,310
Layouts: 0
Loc: right here.... right now!
| Posted: 9/26/2005 5:38:08 PM
It's taken me years to figure out BTT (duh!!)
THANKS!!
I also want to say THANKS for adding this link to your signature line so I can find it easily!! |
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Tammyfalcon
PeaAddict
PeaNut 38,606
May 2002
Posts: 1,230
Layouts: 5
Loc: Colorado Springs
| Posted: 9/27/2005 7:29:20 PM
That answered about a million questions I had thank you!
One more question it brought out -Stephanie what's a handout? |
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kountrymouse
PeaNut
PeaNut 72,732
March 2003
Posts: 160
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 9/27/2005 9:13:27 PM
btt |
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ScrapbookBabe
PeaFixture
PeaNut 111,527
October 2003
Posts: 3,453
Layouts: 0
Loc: West Coast
| Posted: 9/27/2005 9:21:04 PM
Thanks, I tried to click on one of the links and I got an error message...Did this happen to anybody else? I'll try again later. |
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Deigh Pea
G'ma to four adorable grandkids!
PeaNut 124,219
January 2004
Posts: 7,271
Layouts: 0
Loc: Louisiana
| Posted: 9/27/2005 10:28:02 PM
One more question it brought out -Stephanie what's a handout?
She means don't ask for any Scrapbooking Supplies, Money, etc until you've posted at least 1,000 posts.
It appears rude when a new Pea starts asking for hand outs so soon after joining. |
Don't worry about the people in your past; there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
Facebook is like jail. You sit around all day wasting time, writing on walls and if your not careful you'll get poked.
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Tammyfalcon
PeaAddict
PeaNut 38,606
May 2002
Posts: 1,230
Layouts: 5
Loc: Colorado Springs
| Posted: 9/27/2005 10:42:56 PM
Oh she literally meant handouts. I didn't realize people did that. Thank you for clarifying! |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/28/2005 12:10:14 AM
How about not asking for handouts until your xx post?
Heh, heh, good one! Is that in Yungmom's Rules?
If there is a link not working let me know. I think I went to all of them to get the address to post. There are tons more (mostly pub related) in the Lemonade link.
Your Welcome ladies. Love helping out the Peas! |
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3girls2scrap
Running PEA
PeaNut 152,903
June 2004
Posts: 10,337
Layouts: 44
Loc: Tucson, Az.
| Posted: 9/28/2005 12:30:27 AM
Do a search before you post a question. For example: "Anyone know of any good LSS in Vegas?"
This is discussed on a REGULAR basis around here and it gets old seeing the same thread over and over again.
If you can find the answer to your question by an easy search then by all means GOOGLE it first!
Oh, I am so against this one! Sorry!
ETA: Actaully, all the tips on Dont do this and dont do that really irritaten me. I can spell wrong if I want to, I can ask a Pea instead of googling if I want to, and I don't have to hit the shift key! These rules seem to make this board less enjoyable lately...I didnt know they were hiring Pea Police!!!
Cara...this is not at all an attack on you. I know that others have added stuff...JMHO.
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/28/2005 12:45:03 AM
Oh, I am so against this one! Sorry!
Sorry Denelle, just adding things when asked.
The "Store in Vegas" is probably a bad example for this. It should probably be more like "I could have easily found the answer to this question in less than 30 seconds if I Googled it but instead I am going to post a whole thread about a very simple question".
ETA after the ETA: I know Denelle. Just giving some guidelines that might make it more pleasant for new peas to feel comfortable, the "unwritten rules" and all that. These are not rules carved in stone and you will not be cited by the Pea Police (Though I can't speak for the Altoona Dept.)if you don't follow them. I actually think that some of the rules will make it more pleasant. |
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iamwonderwoman
PeaAddict
PeaNut 181,834
December 2004
Posts: 1,221
Layouts: 6
Loc: I forget!
| Posted: 9/28/2005 1:36:48 AM
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. I had a few questions and they got answered.
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holly2005
AncestralPea
PeaNut 199,318
April 2005
Posts: 4,553
Layouts: 4
Loc: Nr London, England
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Bunnee
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 1,860
November 1999
Posts: 2,185
Layouts: 6
Loc: Missouri
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Just make sure it is not too long (max, 20). As far as blinkies, pics, etc., in your sig the general rule is make sure no one has to scroll across to read the thread. In other words, don't make it too wide.
Good idea Cara, but must say, I had to scroll across to read your entire post........... was it just me perhaps?
One thing I'd like to add to your Pea etiquette...
"Don't be afraid to post your comments or responses..... just take a moment to think before setting the words in motion".
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Sunshine36616
God peas protect me from your followers
PeaNut 180,214
December 2004
Posts: 30,602
Layouts: 204
Loc: stalking the crease
| Posted: 9/28/2005 7:41:53 AM
If you ever feel the need to begin a response with "I haven't read all the responses but....." GO BACK AND READ THE RESPONSES  |
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ginacivey
prey-sniffing bully
PeaNut 32,477
March 2002
Posts: 24,558
Layouts: 32
Loc: Out in the boondocks
| Posted: 9/28/2005 8:47:48 AM
Kinda funny that on a tips post someone's sig or something has this thread all wonky - i HATE having to scroll across cos someone has a 'too long' sig...
i wish who ever's sig is affecting it would put their sig stuff vertically
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:05:25 AM
Bren, haven't had anyone complain about my siggy, what do you have your monitor on?
Gina, that just happened this morning, it wasn't like that earlier. I'll try to figure it out and email her. |
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annidani
PeaWee
PeaNut 134,421
March 2004
Posts: 5
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:06:16 AM
Thanks for putting all of this info together. I've got
lots of reading to do !
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Bunnee
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 1,860
November 1999
Posts: 2,185
Layouts: 6
Loc: Missouri
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:33:30 AM
Cara, I normally don't have to scroll across...... hmm...... not sure why this time..... just thought I'd mention it to see if anyone else was having that happen with this thread.
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paigepea
I'm PEAchy Keen!
PeaNut 74,479
March 2003
Posts: 16,996
Layouts: 116
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:40:08 AM
i never knew how to quote!
To Quote: After hitting Reply, go down and hit the Quote button. Two quote brackets will appear. Copy and paste the words you want to quote in between the two. Hit enter a couple of times and then type your response.
but now i do!!! what if you want to quote something on the 2nd page of a thread - does it work the same way?
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:45:01 AM
If this is on the second page:
Someone on page 1 has added a pic to her sig and it has caused the whole thread to go wonky so you have to scroll. I have emailed her and I'm sure she will fix it as soon as she can.
After she fixes it the thread will go back to normal. No biggie. |
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Cara in TX
Paper Angel in Bulletin Board Hell
PeaNut 198,220
March 2005
Posts: 26,569
Layouts: 25
Loc: Outside Houston
| Posted: 9/28/2005 9:50:28 AM
but now i do!!! what if you want to quote something on the 2nd page of a thread - does it work the same way?
Do you mean if you don't copy it before you hit reply? If I need to quote multiple people on different pages I just scroll down if they are on the first page, copy, hit quote, type my response. Then if I want to quote someone else on the next page I just hit page 2, copy, then hit the back button to get back to my reply post.
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