Annoucements Alert!!! - Page 11 - OzChess

**Just2Good** · 02-26-2009, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Calvin

This is a nice change because the previous method always confused me because I was unsure where and what to cut and paste to place between the tags. Nice work AO!

Originally Posted by Calvin

Oh, and I also love the new speed. That is amazing and makes posting and editing and navigating the site much *faster, *easier, and *more enjoyable

Thanks

**Just2Good** · 03-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Members are advised that a new toy for 'the Toy Box' (aka OzChess) has been installed. This is yet another toy we have that is not available in the swamp

. From now on when a member starts a thread, all members who have viewed that thread will be displayable to the author of that thread.

It a nice feature, but not revolutionary.

And, because I only just installed this mod, it is not retroactive. Meaning, it only works from tonight onwards and not for past threads.

Thanks,

AO

ps- Interesting to note that since the bots have been made Admins at the swamp, they have not had the courage to install one single new mod onto the site!

**MOZ** · 03-06-2009, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

Members are advised that a new toy for 'the Toy Box' (aka OzChess) has been installed. This is yet another toy we have that is not available in the swamp . From now on when a member starts a thread, all members who have viewed that thread will be displayable to the author of that thread.

It a nice feature, but not revolutionary.

And, because I only just installed this mod, it is not retroactive. Meaning, it only works from tonight onwards and not for past threads.

Thanks,

AO

ps- Interesting to note that since the bots have been made Admins at the swamp, they have not had the courage to install one single new mod onto the site!

Not one?
Are you sure?

Don't you regard the name-change as a MOD?

MOZ*

**Just2Good** · 03-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

Not one? Are you sure?

Well, if they have they haven't annouced it.

And my hydras there haven't shown anything out of the usual, same functionality as before the bots became Admins. So I am thinking, yeah, they haven't made any changes in the 2 months since they have had Admin powers. Maybe the site own won't let them because he doesn't trust them

Hahah, I can't say I blame him if that's the case!

**MOZ** · 03-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

Well, if they have they haven't annouced it.

And my hydras there haven't shown anything out of the usual, same functionality as before the bots became Admins. So I am thinking, yeah, they haven't made any changes in the 2 months since they have had Admin powers. Maybe the site own won't let them because he doesn't trust them

Hahah, I can't say I blame him if that's the case!

You have hydras there.

**Just2Good** · 03-07-2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

You have hydras there.

Yes, including 2 with Coffee Lounge access

**Just2Good** · 03-09-2009, 01:03 PM

I removed a bit of the junk from the QLinks.

Specifically, there is no longer a Private Messages link there or a UserCP link there anymore. There was already a User CP Button in the Navbar - so that link was redundant anyway, and the Private Message link always existed in the Welcome Area on the leftside of the main skin - where most people likely accessed their Private Messages.

More important than the removal of unecessary links from QLinks, however, is the introduction of 2 additional 'useful' links. My Posts and My Threads, as the titles entail, will show the user who clicks there all of their posts and all of the threads they have started.

I hope everyone likes the additional functionality and improvement to QLinks.

Best Regards

AO

**MOZ** · 03-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

I removed a bit of the junk from the QLinks.

Specifically, there is no longer a Private Messages link there or a UserCP link there anymore. There was already a User CP Button in the Navbar - so that link was redundant anyway, and the Private Message link always existed in the Welcome Area on the leftside of the main skin - where most people likely accessed their Private Messages.

More important than the removal of unecessary links from QLinks, however, is the introduction of 2 additional 'useful' links. My Posts and My Threads, as the titles entail, will show the user who clicks there all of their posts and all of the threads they have started.

I hope everyone likes the additional functionality and improvement to QLinks.

Best Regards

AO

Yes, I find this handy already.

**Just2Good** · 03-09-2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by MOZ

Yes, I find this handy already.

Well MOZ, I aim to please!

**Just2Good** · 03-22-2009, 12:01 PM

People may be pleasantly surprised to find that the Quick Edit box at the bottom of every thread now has the Go Advanced features of Font Selection, Smilies, Sizes, Undo Button, etc. in the toolbar.

This required a few template changes by myself, thankfully it seems as though I made all the right ones - although I had guidance.

I hope members enjoy the new features, and also I should probably mention that unlike other forums running on vB 3.5.4, you DO NOT need to click the Quick button in order to start typing text in the Quick Edit area. Just click with your mouse in the Quick Edit area if you want to use it.

If you want to quote someone, however, then you would need to click the Quick button.

Thanks,

AO

ps - An unintended side effect of my changes is that when someone now edits their post, they no longer have to hit Go Advanced to have extra options like font selection on the toolbar

**Calvin** · 03-23-2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

People may be pleasantly surprised to find that the Quick Edit box at the bottom of every thread now has the Go Advanced features of Font Selection, Smilies, Sizes, Undo Button, etc. in the toolbar.

This required a few template changes by myself, thankfully it seems as though I made all the right ones - although I had guidance.

I hope members enjoy the new features, and also I should probably mention that unlike other forums running on vB 3.5.4, you DO NOT need to click the Quick button in order to start typing text in the Quick Edit area. Just click with your mouse in the Quick Edit area if you want to use it.

If you want to quote someone, however, then you would need to click the Quick button.

Thanks,

AO

ps - An unintended side effect of my changes is that when someone now edits their post, they no longer have to hit Go Advanced to have extra options like font selection on the toolbar

This is brilliant, just brilliant!

AO, you've outdone yourself mate!

**Just2Good** · 03-24-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Calvin

This is brilliant, just brilliant! AO, you've outdone yourself mate!

Thanks Calvin.

Kevin Bonham isn't so pleased, however. He called the newest feature a 'technical turd'. Ironic, as this term could often be used to describe him

Best Regards,

AO

**Just2Good** · 06-09-2009, 07:13 PM

I merged antichrist's thread relating to the swamp into the Bullying on Chess Chat thread. As both threads dealt with pretty much the same subject matter, this seemed sensible.

**Just2Good** · 06-09-2009, 08:04 PM

I also changed the wording for the highlighting option. If you see a little yellow H when making a post, click it now to see what it says

**Just2Good** · 06-11-2009, 07:34 PM

Frankston Chess Club Has been Added to the OzChess Homepage.

02-26-2009, 04:08 PM	#151 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Calvin This is a nice change because the previous method always confused me because I was unsure where and what to cut and paste to place between the tags. Nice work AO! Originally Posted by Calvin Oh, and I also love the new speed. That is amazing and makes posting and editing and navigating the site much faster, easier, and more enjoyable Thanks __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete."* ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#152 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	New Feature Available to Thread Authors Members are advised that a new toy for 'the Toy Box' (aka OzChess) has been installed. This is yet another toy we have that is not available in the swamp . From now on when a member starts a thread, all members who have viewed that thread will be displayable to the author of that thread. It a nice feature, but not revolutionary. And, because I only just installed this mod, it is not retroactive. Meaning, it only works from tonight onwards and not for past threads. Thanks, AO ps- Interesting to note that since the bots have been made Admins at the swamp, they have not had the courage to install one single new mod onto the site! __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#153 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One Members are advised that a new toy for 'the Toy Box' (aka OzChess) has been installed. This is yet another toy we have that is not available in the swamp . From now on when a member starts a thread, all members who have viewed that thread will be displayable to the author of that thread. It a nice feature, but not revolutionary. And, because I only just installed this mod, it is not retroactive. Meaning, it only works from tonight onwards and not for past threads. Thanks, AO ps- Interesting to note that since the bots have been made Admins at the swamp, they have not had the courage to install one single new mod onto the site! Not one? Are you sure? Don't you regard the name-change as a MOD? MOZ* __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

03-07-2009, 03:45 PM	#154 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by MOZ Not one? Are you sure? Well, if they have they haven't annouced it. And my hydras there haven't shown anything out of the usual, same functionality as before the bots became Admins. So I am thinking, yeah, they haven't made any changes in the 2 months since they have had Admin powers. Maybe the site own won't let them because he doesn't trust them Hahah, I can't say I blame him if that's the case! __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#155 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One Well, if they have they haven't annouced it. And my hydras there haven't shown anything out of the usual, same functionality as before the bots became Admins. So I am thinking, yeah, they haven't made any changes in the 2 months since they have had Admin powers. Maybe the site own won't let them because he doesn't trust them Hahah, I can't say I blame him if that's the case! You have hydras there. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

03-07-2009, 07:49 PM	#156 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by MOZ You have hydras there. Yes, including 2 with Coffee Lounge access __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-09-2009, 01:03 PM	#157 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I removed a bit of the junk from the QLinks. Specifically, there is no longer a Private Messages link there or a UserCP link there anymore. There was already a User CP Button in the Navbar - so that link was redundant anyway, and the Private Message link always existed in the Welcome Area on the leftside of the main skin - where most people likely accessed their Private Messages. More important than the removal of unecessary links from QLinks, however, is the introduction of 2 additional 'useful' links. My Posts and My Threads, as the titles entail, will show the user who clicks there all of their posts and all of the threads they have started. I hope everyone likes the additional functionality and improvement to QLinks. Best Regards AO __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-09-2009, 01:10 PM	#158 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,495	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One I removed a bit of the junk from the QLinks. Specifically, there is no longer a Private Messages link there or a UserCP link there anymore. There was already a User CP Button in the Navbar - so that link was redundant anyway, and the Private Message link always existed in the Welcome Area on the leftside of the main skin - where most people likely accessed their Private Messages. More important than the removal of unecessary links from QLinks, however, is the introduction of 2 additional 'useful' links. My Posts and My Threads, as the titles entail, will show the user who clicks there all of their posts and all of the threads they have started. I hope everyone likes the additional functionality and improvement to QLinks. Best Regards AO Yes, I find this handy already. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.

03-09-2009, 01:13 PM	#159 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by MOZ Yes, I find this handy already. Well MOZ, I aim to please! __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-22-2009, 12:01 PM	#160 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	New Feature - Toolbar Addition People may be pleasantly surprised to find that the Quick Edit box at the bottom of every thread now has the Go Advanced features of Font Selection, Smilies, Sizes, Undo Button, etc. in the toolbar. This required a few template changes by myself, thankfully it seems as though I made all the right ones - although I had guidance. I hope members enjoy the new features, and also I should probably mention that unlike other forums running on vB 3.5.4, you DO NOT need to click the Quick button in order to start typing text in the Quick Edit area. Just click with your mouse in the Quick Edit area if you want to use it. If you want to quote someone, however, then you would need to click the Quick button. Thanks, AO ps - An unintended side effect of my changes is that when someone now edits their post, they no longer have to hit Go Advanced to have extra options like font selection on the toolbar __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

03-23-2009, 02:25 PM	#161 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 259	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One People may be pleasantly surprised to find that the Quick Edit box at the bottom of every thread now has the Go Advanced features of Font Selection, Smilies, Sizes, Undo Button, etc. in the toolbar. This required a few template changes by myself, thankfully it seems as though I made all the right ones - although I had guidance. I hope members enjoy the new features, and also I should probably mention that unlike other forums running on vB 3.5.4, you DO NOT need to click the Quick button in order to start typing text in the Quick Edit area. Just click with your mouse in the Quick Edit area if you want to use it. If you want to quote someone, however, then you would need to click the Quick button. Thanks, AO ps - An unintended side effect of my changes is that when someone now edits their post, they no longer have to hit Go Advanced to have extra options like font selection on the toolbar This is brilliant, just brilliant! AO, you've outdone yourself mate!

03-24-2009, 05:46 PM	#162 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Calvin This is brilliant, just brilliant! AO, you've outdone yourself mate! Thanks Calvin. Kevin Bonham isn't so pleased, however. He called the newest feature a 'technical turd'. Ironic, as this term could often be used to describe him Best Regards, AO __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

06-09-2009, 07:13 PM	#163 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I merged antichrist's thread relating to the swamp into the Bullying on Chess Chat thread. As both threads dealt with pretty much the same subject matter, this seemed sensible. __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

06-09-2009, 08:04 PM	#164 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I also changed the wording for the highlighting option. If you see a little yellow H when making a post, click it now to see what it says __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

06-11-2009, 07:34 PM	#165 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Frankston Chess Club Has been Added to the OzChess Homepage. __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

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