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Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:41 pm
by copper
Kateleo007 wrote:Does Rick ever attend conventions? I'd really like to meet him.

He does every now and then. He was set to go to Rocket City FurMeet last year, but it was cancelled, and I think he is going overseas next year, though not entirely sure.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:26 am
by Sleet
Yes, he's going overseas this year. I don't see why he wouldn't go to American conventions in the future, though.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:04 am
by Dissension
Dissension wrote:
Kateleo007 wrote:Does Rick ever attend conventions? I'd really like to meet him.
Rick does attend conventions, albeit somewhat infrequently. This year, he'll be guest of honor for ConFuzzled, in Brimingham, West Midlands, UK. (I'll not be attending, but I'm sure that's not seen as a negative by anyone!) *giggles*
Re-post because apparently we all need to answer this one.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:07 pm
by Hlaoroo
Why can't we attach items from our computer to PMs like we can in posts in the main forums? Is there an option to enable this?

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:35 pm
by JeffCvt
Well, I don't know why you wouldn't be able to, but you can use an image hosting site like Imageshack or Photobucket (I personally recommend Photobucket. I've had problems with Imageshack in the past). Not quite as quick as just uploading directly from your computer to the forum, but it gets the job done pretty easily once you figure the site out.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:40 pm
by Hlaoroo
I've used those sites plenty of times with no problems. I was just wondering why the option to upload directly wasn't there in the PMs like it is when you post elsewhere...

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:14 am
by Dissension
I believe that option is disabled by default. Forum-appropriate images may be posted on the forums and you may also swap off-site contact information if you wish to e-mail something to another user.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:35 am
by Hlaoroo
I suppose it's just another way of keeping the forums safe and family-friendly. I'd never share anything inappropriate. It's just inconvenient sometimes, is all. Perhaps I should get my own dropbox... *wanders off to ponder*

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 2:54 pm
by RatHead
Hlaoroo wrote:I suppose it's just another way of keeping the forums safe and family-friendly. I'd never share anything inappropriate. It's just inconvenient sometimes, is all. Perhaps I should get my own dropbox... *wanders off to ponder*
yeah, i've decided that I'm gonna get an account on one of those image sites, i just havent decided which one yet, and what my username will me, my name, RatHead, or my Acronym Name

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:24 pm
by RandomGeekNamedBrent
personally I use imageshack for hosting my images

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:00 pm
by RatHead
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:personally I use imageshack for hosting my images
Ok, Thanks!*glomps him*

BTW Jeff said there were problems with the others... like what?

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:25 pm
by Hlaoroo
I have no idea. I've used both photobucket and flickr for my pictures though.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:16 pm
by Render
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:personally I use imageshack for hosting my images
Same here, but I don't know if I'll continue with them. They're charging money in a short periode of time. But I like their system, maybe I'll stay.

I also have a Photobucket account. But I only use it for these Image.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:16 pm
by JeffCvt
RatHead wrote:BTW Jeff said there were problems with the others... like what?
I said I had problems with Imageshack. It was basically that I would sometimes have to upload an image multiple times before it would finally give it a link that worked right. It got really annoying so I stopped using them.

I've never had that problem with Photobucket. Not only that, but you seem to be able to do more with your pictures there than Imageshack. (At least that's how it was about two years ago. I haven't been on Imageshack since I left them)

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:19 am
by RatHead
Oh, ok; Thank you! and Much obliged!Image

(great now i just remembered Flikr, but i'ma get a PB acct cause that's what you rec'mend)

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:52 am
by rollingWolf
Use dropbox. I don't see how imageshack or flickr can be considered better than that for sharing files.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:03 pm
by RatHead
............


Sooooo, Photobucket or Dropbox?

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:07 pm
by Hukley
RatHead wrote:............


Sooooo, Photobucket or Dropbox?
I'm using ImageShack and I'm happy with that. ;)

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:35 pm
by Hlaoroo
It depends what you want to share. Photobucket and flickr and imageshack and those type of things are good for image files. If you want to send other types of files though, like videos, documents, etc., then dropbox is probably better.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:36 pm
by RatHead
*facepaw* *facepaw* *facepaw* *facepaw* *is reminded of gravity*

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:00 pm
by JeffCvt
It's great that you guys are discussing this, but if you want to continue at this point, I would recommend taking it to the Chat Thread or even making a separate one in the NTC section. After all, this topic is for asking mods questions about the forum. :P

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:05 pm
by RatHead
JeffCvt wrote:It's great that you guys are discussing this, but if you want to continue at this point, I would recommend taking it to the Chat Thread or even making a separate one in the NTC section. After all, this topic is for asking mods questions about the forum. :P
My apologies for that Jeff and mods < you can delete this post after you've read it :)

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 5:46 am
by aBritishfox
I have a very silly question:
Are we allowed our Twitter names/links in our Sigs?

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:01 am
by Dissension
Yes.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:56 am
by aBritishfox
Thanks, time for a twitter-me-up
(Did I forget to say Kari follows me on Twitter? I feel honoured :P)

Re: Rules and Moderator Discussion Forum

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:12 am
by aBritishfox
I wonder if Satire, the classic British humour, is just mature enough to use.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:30 pm
by Sleet
I'm not sure what you mean.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:25 am
by SuperStar
Hey, Maybe this isn't the right thread, but does anyone know how I can shrink this pic without cropping it? I want to use it for my Avy, but it's to big.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:32 am
by Hlaoroo
There are prorams you can get to do that like ACDSee or Photoshop, or any other photo editing suites, anything like that. I'll do it for you, if you like and send it across to you in a PM. ;)

I should really stop answering questions here, shouldn't I? It is "ask a moderator" after all and I'm not a moderator so... *mentally slaps self*

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:12 am
by Sleet
GIMP has an option for "Scale image." Dunno if you have that or if it's not over your head, though.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:45 am
by aBritishfox
Sleet wrote:I'm not sure what you mean.
Satire is cruel irony humour, also known as Dry-humour, mainly used in British sitcoms and other comedies.
Backadder is a perfect example.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:12 am
by Dissension
Sleet knows what satire is. However, your phrasing was curious and confusing - "mature enough to use."

So long as your satire is not political, religious, or otherwise controversial in nature and does not abuse, harass, or belittle another member, it would be fine.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:23 pm
by Sinder
God is a chicken

what chicken

exactly

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:08 am
by aBritishfox
diss wrote:Sleet knows what satire is. However, your phrasing was curious and confusing - "mature enough to use."

So long as your satire is not political, religious, or otherwise controversial in nature and does not abuse, harass, or belittle another member, it would be fine.
I tend to confuse people please excuse my rambles ^_^'

Who would you like to win in the lection? Copper (King of PyX) or Brent (King of being a geek :lol: )?

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:48 am
by JeffCvt
As far as who we wanted to win, that's a personal matter not just for the current mods, but for everyone in general. If there were any serious doubts as to Copper or Brent's ability to be a Global, we would have approached this very differently than having a vote between them.

As it stands, Copper won and he's our new Global.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:50 am
by Dissension
aBritishfox wrote:Who would you like to win in the lection? Copper (King of PyX) or Brent (King of being a geek :lol: )?
Yes.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:31 pm
by copper
I must concur with the previous two statements.

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:41 am
by RandomGeekNamedBrent
personally, I voted for Brent, but Cu is by no means undeserving of the promotion and I'm just glad to be nominated. and that I got more that 3 votes :P

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:38 am
by aBritishfox
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:personally, I voted for Brent, but Cu is by no means undeserving of the promotion and I'm just glad to be nominated. and that I got more that 3 votes :P
Would you do bad things to me if I said I voted for both of you? :lol:

Re: Ask A Moderator

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:53 am
by copper
aBritishfox wrote:
RandomGeekNamedBrent wrote:personally, I voted for Brent, but Cu is by no means undeserving of the promotion and I'm just glad to be nominated. and that I got more that 3 votes :P
Would you do bad things to me if I said I voted for both of you? :lol:

I would ask what your second account is and wonder why you would have it in the first place, since you could only vote for one per account. :twisted:


Also, I voted for Copper just so I could make a rust joke. Only reason really.