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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 21:02:00 GMT -5
So I thought I'd put in more hacks. I took some out that stopped working (like the quote feature) and was thinking of taking out more that nobody uses (like the color drop down list in quick reply, unless more than, say, 5 say they use it.
One I just put in (but MAY TAKE OUT depending on how it makes the boards operate...already I'm finding typing this message is going slow, so I might not keep this one in) is a open tag count, which you'll now see at the top of every/any post you make. This keeps track of how many tags you have open and, if you have any open at any given time, has a button that allows you to close them all.
test
However if it's this slow for anyone else in typing a message, I'll remove it. It's kinda sluggish for me..although if it's not for anyone else, I can live with it.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 21:03:33 GMT -5
PS: the open tag count and "close all tags" link only work when you click the long way to post a reply...doesn't work in quick reply. More hacks to come. Watch this topic. Also, GET YOUR ASSES OVER TO THE SKINS ONE AND GIVE ME FEEDBACK ON THAT TOO.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 21:22:32 GMT -5
Haha, there's a lot of interesting hacks on this one site but I doubt they'd ever be used if I installed them. They might be good for some purpose someday, though. Who knows?
For example. Here's a hack that will allow a user to only make a certain number of posts a day. *grins and looks at Roosh* I could set the user or users and the number of posts they can make.
And here's one that will lock any topic automatically once it reaches a certain number of posts (a number that can be set to anything by the admin).
Another where you can set a certain number of posts needed to access a forum (the number being anything the admin sets it to)
Another like the above one, only instead of a certain number of posts, it's a certain number of karma points. (Like say, if I wanted to make a forum and have it be "ONLY people who has a karma level of 7 or higher is able to get into this secret forum" anyone below seven wouldn't be able to access it--wouldn't THAT be fun? Karma wars would ensue. Members giving and taking away the privlege of seeing that board..hahaha).
And yet another that adds another faction entirely (like karma): Money. With each post you make or topic you start or reply you get to a topic of yours, you get a certain amount of moolah added to a number that would show up below your karma number.
Fun things but worthwhile? Haha, I dunno.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 21:24:08 GMT -5
Here's a simple hack that does what the SDMB does. When one makes a post, instead of leaving you at the top of a page so you have to scroll down to where your new reply is...it automatically takes you back TO your reply in the topic.
That might be liked by some people....what you all say?
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 21:44:16 GMT -5
Here's a hack that will allow others to see what kind of internet browser you're using as you post. Here's a hack that will prevent double posting. Here's a hack that will prevent users from replying just with quotes. Here's a hack that will prevent certain posts from BEING quoted. Here's a hack that will allow one to have an image for a display name (instead of words). Here's a hack that will make the preview be reversed (like the SDMB has it). Here's a hack that will put a spell checker on the quick reply. Here's a hack that will add an IMAGE that the admins set for each rank acheived (instead of just a new title). Here's a hack that will move the topic starter's name to BELOW the topic (like it is on the SDMB) Here's a hack that will make the text size UNLIMITED (oooh, I like that one. ). Here's a hack that will display the number of characters you have left in your post. Here's a hack that will put in a new tag: Whisper. How it's used is you put [ whisper = username ]message[ / whisper ] and that user will be the ONLY person who can see your message even if the post is quoted (save for the main admin, myself) Here's a hack to disable the members list. Here's a hack that allows only members in a certain group to SEE certain forums. And that's just page one of hacks. There's 17 more pages. So you see, there are many, many kinds of hacks that do just about anything/everything. Most seem pretty useless though.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 22:17:21 GMT -5
A hack that will only allow access into a certain board based on the gender sign. Great. Hahaha.
And here's one that will move sub boards from the top of the page to the bottom. Uh. Okay.
Ooohh, here's a nice one. I think I'll install it. It's one that shows who all has been here so far today (at the bottom under who is online).
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Post by Boozahol Squid, P.I. on Sept 25, 2007 22:18:24 GMT -5
So I thought I'd put in more hacks. I took some out that stopped working (like the quote feature) and was thinking of taking out more that nobody uses (like the color drop down list in quick reply, unless more than, say, 5 say they use it. About 50% of my posts are done in quick reply... so I use the color function in quick reply. It won't be much too skin off my back to just code in the colors myself, if it'll increase board performance..
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 22:21:00 GMT -5
Oh nah. That's fine. The quick reply color list isn't one that slows down performance. So I'll keep it around. Now that open tag count/close all tag button, on the other hand....at least for me it slows "hit reply button" posting a bit. Dunno if it does for anyone else though.
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Post by RoOsh on Sept 25, 2007 22:30:51 GMT -5
So wait, which ones are you USING? cuz there's alot you just went through....
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 25, 2007 23:04:36 GMT -5
None. I was just listing some of the ones we COULD have/that I saw on page one.
I didn't install any of them though. Most seem pointless or probably wouldn't be used that much, although if people want to make cases FOR a certain hack I've listed I might listen and install it so we can try it out.
I'll continue looking for and maybe installing new hacks in a few hours. Time to eat.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 1:30:20 GMT -5
Oh boy, here's a ranking thing that's based on karma level. Bet you'd all love that. Get a new ranking (or lose one) based on how many people smite or exalt you...heh. The power to give or take away a rank. How great. It'd make karma on here even more powerful than it already is.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 1:42:42 GMT -5
Hahah, well I installed it!
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Post by Merestil Haye on Sept 26, 2007 5:19:55 GMT -5
Idle, you haven't defined +60 Karma. Since you're largely responsible for that, you might want to?
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Post by Death By Irony on Sept 26, 2007 8:46:02 GMT -5
The Whisper tag might not be a good idea. It adds a dimension of secrecy to the game that could be detrimental to normal play.
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Post by Yattara on Sept 26, 2007 9:35:32 GMT -5
Here's a simple hack that does what the SDMB does. When one makes a post, instead of leaving you at the top of a page so you have to scroll down to where your new reply is...it automatically takes you back TO your reply in the topic. That might be liked by some people....what you all say? That would be a good idea. I don't like having to scroll down every time I've posted.
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Post by NAF1138 on Sept 26, 2007 10:36:31 GMT -5
And here's one that will lock any topic automatically once it reaches a certain number of posts (a number that can be set to anything by the admin). Here's a hack that will allow one to have an image for a display name (instead of words). Here's a hack that will make the preview be reversed (like the SDMB has it). Here's a hack that will put a spell checker on the quick reply. Here's a hack that will add an IMAGE that the admins set for each rank acheived (instead of just a new title). Here's a hack that will make the text size UNLIMITED (oooh, I like that one. ). These are the ones I would like. We can set the topics to lock after 1000 posts, might save us from more disappearing posts in long topics.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 14:54:08 GMT -5
MHaye, that's weird because it seemed to me that one kept the rank from the past one until the next rank (like the posting ranks do). So dotchan SHOULD just have the highest karma rank. But I guess, for some reason, that's not the case. I'll go look at the script, see what I can do. The Whisper tag might not be a good idea. It adds a dimension of secrecy to the game that could be detrimental to normal play. Very true. I wouldn't ever put that hack in. I'll see what I can do with putting more hacks in that I named that people like, but remember that the more hacks installed, the greater the possibility that the board speed may get slower. If anyone ever experiences any problems like this, just tell me.
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Post by NAF1138 on Sept 26, 2007 15:02:22 GMT -5
The only ones that I REALLY care about are these two:
So if you can only install a couple, these would be my top choices
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 15:10:58 GMT -5
Well, I will then! Just seeing how the board works after is the key. Oh, and added a few more Karma statuses.
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Post by Hockey Monkey! on Sept 26, 2007 15:25:49 GMT -5
Here's a simple hack that does what the SDMB does. When one makes a post, instead of leaving you at the top of a page so you have to scroll down to where your new reply is...it automatically takes you back TO your reply in the topic. That might be liked by some people....what you all say? Yes! Please! And if you can find a headsmack smiley, I would use it.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 16:42:10 GMT -5
Okay, let's see if it works. Testing.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 16:42:47 GMT -5
Testing.
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Post by Merestil Haye on Sept 26, 2007 16:43:10 GMT -5
Personally I prefer a headbanging smiley. But that's just me..
It's so nice when I stop...
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 16:43:19 GMT -5
And one more time just to make sure.
Okay. Here's what's what. It works...but not if you reply with quick reply. Only brings you back to your post if you do it the long way (I.E.: Pressing reply and all).
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 26, 2007 17:00:55 GMT -5
Just installed the "topic is locked after x number of posts" and it works. It doesn't LOCK the topic...instead, it takes away all possible ways TO reply to a topic (quick reply, the reply button, and the quote feature) so that not even admins can reply to them (well, unless I lift the lock via the script page or set it to a higher amount).
Not bad. I'll apply it to the Game board and put it at 1000 replies.
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Post by Gir! on Sept 26, 2007 19:18:48 GMT -5
Cool. I hope that means no more disappearing posts.
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Post by The Real FCOD on Sept 27, 2007 8:40:56 GMT -5
Here's a hack that will allow one to have an image for a display name (instead of words). If you install this, I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, I will end you. Here's a hack that will make the preview be reversed (like the SDMB has it). This, on the other hand, has WIN written all over it. Yes please. --FCOD
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Post by Boozahol Squid, P.I. on Sept 27, 2007 23:19:27 GMT -5
Ahem. Nice signature hack, Idle.
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Post by RoOsh on Sept 27, 2007 23:26:16 GMT -5
what is it? Nan?
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 27, 2007 23:29:45 GMT -5
Okay....I installed a crapload of new things. I've also tested them all out and they all seem to work just fine...for now. If anyone ever experiences any wonky things, though, or boards speed seriously going down, just tell me. Some of these things might cause a slight speed lag, but not too much. But if anyone is experience really slow page load ups, let me know. Okay, to start out, I have installed that "preview in reverse order" that everyone wanted. Remember that it only (obviously) works when you hit "reply" the long way. Second, for my personal amusement only, I have installed a DEFAULT sig. So anyone who doesn't have a signature will have the same signature that I made up for them. Third...three new profile things. The first being a COUNTDOWN in your sig (if you want one). I figured this would be GREAT for NAF or Kat to put in theirs for when Day ends. What you do is you click on Modify Profile and go down to where you type your sig in and use this tag: [ countdown=month day year hours:minutes:seconds ]Type what happens when the countown is over[ /countdown ] Mine is how many days are left until Christmas...but it's only for a preview/example. I will take it off in a couple days. Please note that (and this is only a guess), the more people who have countdowns in their sig, the possible longer it may take for topics/pages to load up. Unless you have a fast computer. Again, I don't know. Maybe speed won't be effected much. But clicking on this topic, I experienced a two or three second delay myself, so I'm just guessing (two or three seconds is fine for me, but I worry that number may rise if everyone has a countdown in their sig. I won't be having one after 24 hours. Just having one now so people can see what it looks like if they really really want to use one). So just be careful with that. You can have one, feel free...but if it starts making topics slow to load up, consider not having one, haha. Next profile thing....custom online/offline messages. No longer does the thing under your name have to say "Blah is online!", it can read whatever you want. You can put one for what it says when you're on and one for when you're off. Just go to profile and it will be under where you change your signature. Please note: Whatever you put in those spaces, that is exactly how it will read. So if you still want it to say "Member is [whatever you want]" you have to PUT IN/TYPE "Member is"...otherwise just putting in "sleeping" will make it say "sleeping" under your name (when you're offline). If that's what you want, fine by me. Just noting. And lastly..heh, you guys will LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEE THIS.... you can NOW have MUSIC in your profile. As in, you can set a song so that anyone/everyone who looks at your profile will hear it. Just click on my name to hear mine. What you do is you go to Modify Profile and down below where you choose what skin you want, you put in a link to the music or song you want. IT MUST BE A DIRECT LINK TO THE MUSIC/SONG. And then whenever you go to your profile or anyone else does, they'll hear that. Again, for an example, click my name and view my profile! Please, hold your applause. I know you all probably want to give me 1000+ karma right now..but it's not nessascary. Just 100+ plus will do! kidding kidding.
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