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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 09 Jan 2012 : 14:26:51
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I'm not sure if this was suggested before...
Can we have a Block feature for PMs? I don't think I have to elaborate why... |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2012 : 17:09:11
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| I have to ask this. But is there going to be some sort of ignore function on Candlekeep 2 where posters are conserned? I know it is against the spirit of the site in many ways, but it could solve a few problems here. |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2012 : 23:57:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Jorkens
I have to ask this. But is there going to be some sort of ignore function on Candlekeep 2 where posters are conserned? I know it is against the spirit of the site in many ways, but it could solve a few problems here.
I actually have to second this. There's a scribe here that always ruins my enjoyment of reading through the scrolls. If I could block them in some way rather than have to skip past them, that would be a tremendous boon, I believe. |
Telethian Phoenix
Pathfinder Reference Document |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 00:54:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
I'm not sure if this was suggested before...
Can we have a Block feature for PMs? I don't think I have to elaborate why...
If you want me to stop writing you then just tell me Dennis. I thought you enjoyed the haikus i was sending you.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 00:57:37
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Originally posted by Penknight
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Originally posted by Jorkens
I have to ask this. But is there going to be some sort of ignore function on Candlekeep 2 where posters are conserned? I know it is against the spirit of the site in many ways, but it could solve a few problems here.
I actually have to second this. There's a scribe here that always ruins my enjoyment of reading through the scrolls. If I could block them in some way rather than have to skip past them, that would be a tremendous boon, I believe.
It's always a function we're considering, and it's likely that some interpretation of it will be included with Candlekeep 2. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 02:14:19
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Dennis
I'm not sure if this was suggested before...
Can we have a Block feature for PMs? I don't think I have to elaborate why...
If you want me to stop writing you then just tell me Dennis. I thought you enjoyed the haikus i was sending you.
 I keep all your haikus. |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 03:07:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Penknight
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Originally posted by Jorkens
I have to ask this. But is there going to be some sort of ignore function on Candlekeep 2 where posters are conserned? I know it is against the spirit of the site in many ways, but it could solve a few problems here.
I actually have to second this. There's a scribe here that always ruins my enjoyment of reading through the scrolls. If I could block them in some way rather than have to skip past them, that would be a tremendous boon, I believe.
It's always a function we're considering, and it's likely that some interpretation of it will be included with Candlekeep 2.
Thank you Sage. I look forward to seeing the new Candlekeep when it's finally ready to be released.  |
Telethian Phoenix
Pathfinder Reference Document |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 09:17:37
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
It's a possibility this function could be included. I will put up a list of features for Candlekeep v2 forum once i've finalised a few things. Regardless, it has far more features and member customisability than the current version.
Well met, Alaundo! It's not often I get to greet you! Thank you for your words, and I do look forward to seeing what all will be included in the final version. Is there an estimate as to when it will be making its debut? |
Telethian Phoenix
Pathfinder Reference Document |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 13:20:34
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Originally posted by Penknight
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
It's a possibility this function could be included. I will put up a list of features for Candlekeep v2 forum once i've finalised a few things. Regardless, it has far more features and member customisability than the current version.
Well met, Alaundo! It's not often I get to greet you! Thank you for your words, and I do look forward to seeing what all will be included in the final version. Is there an estimate as to when it will be making its debut?
Well met, Penknight
Oh the pleasure is all mine
Well the date has changed a number of times, for one reason or another. There is a lot of work to do, as the move to Candlekeep v2 involves both the forum and the main site (the latter, being a huge undertaking, having accumulated 12 years of lore!).
Therefore, this will be a phased approach, with the forums coming first. However, the delay is due to both web hosting, database migrations and graphical content. The forums and site will use the same graphical template, which is still under development.
So after two paragraphs of waffle, I avoided giving ye a date Ok, I give in...likely late spring. |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
An Introduction to Candlekeep - by Ed Greenwood
The Candlekeep Compendium - Tomes of Realmslore penned by Scribes of Candlekeep
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 13:41:09
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Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Penknight
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
It's a possibility this function could be included. I will put up a list of features for Candlekeep v2 forum once i've finalised a few things. Regardless, it has far more features and member customisability than the current version.
Well met, Alaundo! It's not often I get to greet you! Thank you for your words, and I do look forward to seeing what all will be included in the final version. Is there an estimate as to when it will be making its debut?
Well met, Penknight
Oh the pleasure is all mine
Well the date has changed a number of times, for one reason or another. There is a lot of work to do, as the move to Candlekeep v2 involves both the forum and the main site (the latter, being a huge undertaking, having accumulated 12 years of lore!).
Therefore, this will be a phased approach, with the forums coming first. However, the delay is due to both web hosting, database migrations and graphical content. The forums and site will use the same graphical template, which is still under development.
So after two paragraphs of waffle, I avoided giving ye a date Ok, I give in...likely late spring.
Thank you for your kindness, my friend. I understand much of what you've said, and look forward to later on in the spring, then. So sayith the wise Alaundo!  My best wishes to you, my friend, and thank you again! |
Telethian Phoenix
Pathfinder Reference Document |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 13:53:16
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Penknight
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
It's a possibility this function could be included. I will put up a list of features for Candlekeep v2 forum once i've finalised a few things. Regardless, it has far more features and member customisability than the current version.
Well met, Alaundo! It's not often I get to greet you! Thank you for your words, and I do look forward to seeing what all will be included in the final version. Is there an estimate as to when it will be making its debut?
Well met, Penknight
Oh the pleasure is all mine
Well the date has changed a number of times, for one reason or another. There is a lot of work to do, as the move to Candlekeep v2 involves both the forum and the main site (the latter, being a huge undertaking, having accumulated 12 years of lore!).
Therefore, this will be a phased approach, with the forums coming first. However, the delay is due to both web hosting, database migrations and graphical content. The forums and site will use the same graphical template, which is still under development.
So after two paragraphs of waffle, I avoided giving ye a date Ok, I give in...likely late spring.
 Glad to hear that, Al! Thank you! I'm very much looking forward to it! |
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Jakk
Great Reader
Canada
2165 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 04:49:28
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Request for the members list...I thought that at one point it showed the last scroll the scribe contributed to... it doesn't seem to do that any more.
Also, for the search function... when searching for terms in posts by a specific scribe, can it be configured to find and highlight only the occurrences in posts by the selected scribe? This would make the function much more useful.
Both of these requests come as a result of my trying to find the last post made by a specific scribe. Many thanks, and looking forward to CK2!  |
Playing in the Realms since the Old Grey Box (1987)... and *still* having fun with material published before 2008, despite the NDA'd lore.
If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
233 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2012 : 11:10:02
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Originally posted by Jakk
Request for the members list...I thought that at one point it showed the last scroll the scribe contributed to... it doesn't seem to do that any more.
You can see a member's recent topics if you go into their profile...for instance: http://forum.candlekeep.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=4888 |
"A true warrior needs no sword" - Thors (Vinland Saga) |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 00:14:25
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Actually, it's not accurate. Sometimes I still see some topics I visited ages ago, and some of the more recent ones aren't on the list. Same goes to the Active Topics, at times. |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4694 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 01:16:09
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For the short time I have been here, posts made even years ago were more recent scrolls if another user or five posted to them. That is I could see my recent history of threads I did not post to months or years, because some other user posted to that scroll.
Something CandleKeep2 might also fix? |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 01:27:12
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Can we have a 10-second video clip as 'avatar'? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36906 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 03:52:50
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Originally posted by Kentinal
For the short time I have been here, posts made even years ago were more recent scrolls if another user or five posted to them. That is I could see my recent history of threads I did not post to months or years, because some other user posted to that scroll.
Something CandleKeep2 might also fix?
So you're saying you don't want to see recent activity on a scroll if it's an older scroll? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4694 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 12:19:52
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| Wooly, not that. All I was saying the way it has been since I joined. That was in reply to user that said it was changed at some point in time. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Jakk
Great Reader
Canada
2165 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2012 : 04:58:19
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A small request that may be possible to implement immediately (based on my admittedly five-years-stale knowledge of web design): I'd love to have the links show up as something that contrasts more with the regular-text black. The existing dark blue doesn't seem to be visible enough, but maybe it's just that my eyes are going.  |
Playing in the Realms since the Old Grey Box (1987)... and *still* having fun with material published before 2008, despite the NDA'd lore.
If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2012 : 05:19:22
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How to eliminate the blue and big font that suddenly appear when I quote posts? [At times I had to remove the quotes to rid of the hue and size.] |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36906 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2012 : 10:44:09
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Originally posted by Dennis
How to eliminate the blue and big font that suddenly appear when I quote posts? [At times I had to remove the quotes to rid of the hue and size.]
That's usually caused by a stray quote tag somewhere... Not sure why it behaves that way, though. |
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Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2012 : 11:57:34
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Jakk,
In your own posts you have the option of specifying your own colours to override Candlekeep's defaults.
Here is an example, you can REPLY WITH QUOTE to see how I did it.
As for displaying links other scribes have posted ... if the default colours (or a user control panel to change them) are not done server-side then your best bet is to adjust your browser settings. In IE you can click Tools > Internet Options > Colors (or Accessibility) to define your own preferences, and you can apply them globally or just to a particular web domain (like forum.candlekeep.com). |
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Jakk
Great Reader
Canada
2165 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2012 : 21:51:20
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Originally posted by Ayrik
Jakk,
In your own posts you have the option of specifying your own colours to override Candlekeep's defaults.
Here is an example, you can REPLY WITH QUOTE to see how I did it.
As for displaying links other scribes have posted ... if the default colours (or a user control panel to change them) are not done server-side then your best bet is to adjust your browser settings. In IE you can click Tools > Internet Options > Colors (or Accessibility) to define your own preferences, and you can apply them globally or just to a particular web domain (like forum.candlekeep.com).
Thanks, Ayrik. I think I've fixed this now... maybe...
Edit: I should add that (while I know the link was posted simply for illustrative purposes) I got a strange error message when I activated it... Is the site undergoing maintenance or renovations at this time?  |
Playing in the Realms since the Old Grey Box (1987)... and *still* having fun with material published before 2008, despite the NDA'd lore.
If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
Edited by - Jakk on 21 Feb 2012 21:54:02 |
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Jakk
Great Reader
Canada
2165 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2012 : 18:59:30
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So, another suggestion with some already-considered caveats: I would love a way to quote from locked scrolls, particularly older Ed (and other Chamber of Sages) scrolls. I completely understand the reasons for not doing so... many locked scrolls are that way because of inflammatory, argumentative, or inane content, and we don't want these sorts of things being quoted elsewhere. However, it would be nice to be able to properly quote from some of Ed's older answers... any thoughts on how to achieve this in a way that doesn't risk CoC violation (as previously described)?
Many thanks. |
Playing in the Realms since the Old Grey Box (1987)... and *still* having fun with material published before 2008, despite the NDA'd lore.
If it's comparable in power with non-magical abilities, it's not magic. |
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Wolfhound75
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2012 : 20:17:59
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Maybe just open a second window and provide the Scroll Link to the one you want? It won't get you exactly there but it will get you close. Even onto the correct page if it has multiple pages. Then tell them to look for the date/time of the particular post.
Otherwise you could try typing the quote code longhand and just copy/paste the text into the format. For the purposes of example I've changed the square brackets to parenthesis:
(quote)(i)Originally Posted by Wooly Rupert(/i)
(Insert cut/paste text here)
(/quote)
On another note, a suggestion which may help with the above citation issue if we don't want cut/paste info for the same reasons Jakk cited. I stumbled upon this in another forum where each post under a topic was given a post number. For example, the original post under Topic X would be numbered 1. Each subsequent response would just count upward from there. That gives a way to avoid the potential hazard of cut/paste iffy materiel from a locked scroll but still allows people who wish to make use of the good information contained therein to easily direct others to that source by saying, "Here is the LINK to the scroll and post number X is relevant to your point.
Good Hunting! |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 04:30:57
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Originally posted by Jakk
So, another suggestion with some already-considered caveats: I would love a way to quote from locked scrolls...
I second this. Locked scrolls, not just the ones in CoS, contain posts that are very useful and informative...well before they stooped to inanity. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7989 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2012 : 15:32:24
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I'd just like to point out that I've read the technical specs for Snitz 3.4.07 and noticed that this version offers many features which I and other scribes have requested in the past, including:
Improved url handling. Correct handling of complicated links which include special unicodes, HTML-encoded character strings, or "double-links" pointing to search engines and Wayback Machine internet archives.
Optional "spoiler tag" encoding. User-embedding of "Show/Hide" commands within walls of text.
Optional "no-parse" encoding. Allows text metacodes to be selectively ignored, useful when demonstrating or explaining such codes to new users.
Optional support to display (external) images. Understandably an option which Alaundo may choose to avoid, yet at least the option is given, along with selective user access (scribes might, for example, be denied illustrations within their writings until promoted to the rank of Senior Scribe).
Optional support to display more fonts, sizes, etc. Who doesn't like pretty fonts?
I realize that upgrading old Snitz to new Snitz may not be as ambitious as the planned complete CK2 overhaul, but it should be easy to accomplish with minimum hassle since
1) it involves no additional monetary costs from Alaundo's coffers, and
2) it doesn't substantially increase server-side loading/webspace/bandwidth requirements, and
3) it's (supposed to be) hardened against known security vulnerabilities/exploits present within previous Snitz versions, and
4) it should (in theory) retain full compatibility with all existing posts from the CK forum archive, without requiring any sort of database reformat - even Sage's softcoded spam-eating gremlin constructs should continue to operate "as-is". |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2012 : 09:34:34
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Well met
Many thanks, Ayrik.
The Spoiler text tag already exists on this forum and indeed I have disabled the external image display for obvious reasons.
Aye, the migration to Candlekeep v2 has been delayed due to issues with the potential new web host, but fear not...it will happen! |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
An Introduction to Candlekeep - by Ed Greenwood
The Candlekeep Compendium - Tomes of Realmslore penned by Scribes of Candlekeep
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