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Chris,
would it be possible to bump the priority of the reply e-mails in the forums up above the newsletter mailing, or in the worst case move the replys to a different server so that they go out ASAP.
In some cases you can end up waiting a full 24 hours for a reply to be received, and if you don't frequent the boards that often have a serious delay.
Roger Allen
Sonork 100.10016
If I had a quote, it would be a very good one.
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I think the newsletters could be sent out late Sunday night when few people are using the messageboards, then the messages would arrive early monday morning (something to read when you get to work) and would not interfere with the reply emails.
"The lives of these people are contingent on events; if things stop happening to them they will stop being."
"Rock over London, rock over Chicago..."
-Wesley Willis
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How about adding a dummy value at the top of the list so people don't think they're in the VC++ forum when posting to the lounge
It looks like that is the cause for the latest programming question [new window] in the lounge.
Enjoy the snow
James
"Java is free - and worth every penny." - Christian Graus
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My 2 cents on posting to wrong forums:
Incorrect poster --- minus 1 point
Incorrect poster replyer --- minus 5 point
Maybe Chris could put a message on the posting page for each forum, saying:
'please don't post anything other that topic {0} into this forum.'
Cheers,
Simon
"Sign up for a chance to be among the first to experience the wrath of the gods.", Microsoft's home page (24/06/2002)
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Well, people aren't reading the big red warning that's in the Lounge now, so another warning message ain't gonna do any good unless it's 72 point blinking text.
Rule #1 of UI: Users don't read.
--Mike--
Just released - RightClick-Encrypt - Adds fast & easy file encryption to Explorer
My really out-of-date homepage
Sonork-100.19012 Acid_Helm
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Michael Dunn wrote:
72 point blinking text
Now, if it was a "72 point blinking text" in a marquee, then it would get attention!
Cheers,
Simon
"Sign up for a chance to be among the first to experience the wrath of the gods.", Microsoft's home page (24/06/2002)
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How about a big shockwave anim with a loud scary voice saying "DO NOT POST PROGRAMMING QUESTIONS HERE!"
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Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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Michael Dunn wrote:
Rule #1 of UI: Users don't read.
Maybe is should be some flash animation showing a decapitation of a ignorant poster?
/Magnus
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Chris, I posted a comment, here is the link and the width when I used the pre tag went nuts, any ideas?
Nick Parker
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The <pre> tag respects whitespace, so it spits it out as you stick it in.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
Rub your belly and pat your head simultaneously. Sometimes that helps me make sense of things - Jon Sagara
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I understand that, however it should have wraped the text, as it normally does, it did not do that this time. Any ideas?
Nick Parker
DeveloperNotes.com
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The pre tag (with the style sheet we use) never wraps text.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
Rub your belly and pat your head simultaneously. Sometimes that helps me make sense of things - Jon Sagara
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Hmmm.... I guess it just normally all fits within the page, sorry about the last post if you got that, I typed too quickly.
Nick Parker
DeveloperNotes.com
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i want get the e-mail address of Charles petzold, the auther of the book "Programming windows". thanks your giving
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though i can read and understand most of the posting here.
i just read them literally,very often i can not catch the real meanings behind the messages,about the author's feelings,sometimes it may be just a joke,or implies ironic,but i did not catch.
so kind cpians,please give me whatever suggestions.
i know the best way is to go to english-speaking countries and communicate with them face to face.
but are there any other choices??
this posting has no joking,no ironic,no implied meanings.
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I've heard from several sources that reading P J Wodehouse can be a good way to learn *one* kind of English. It will definately increase your vocabulary. I suppose if you get english TV you could cultivate the habit of carrying on imaginary conversations with the TV personalities, though this might earn you a few funny looks...
zhoujun wrote:
this posting has no joking,no ironic,no implied meanings.
This one might... but not intentionally.
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Have you hugged your monitor today? --Shog9 --
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TV is a good idea.but since i am still living with my parents,if i watch english program,then they will have nothing to do except complaining.the result is i can not focus my attention and tune to other program.
i am considering having my own house!
this posting also has no joking,no ironic,no implied meanings.
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You could convince your parents to learn english i suppose... I was serious about PG Wodehouse though; it'd do you good. You could also read Nish's book, it's sorta like PG Wodehouse, except it's got Indians instead of Brits.
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my father learns nothing at all.
my mother can speak "hello" through much difficulties.
it is a great success i think.
what about the PG Wodehouse??
i promise i have never heard about that.
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zhoujun wrote:
i promise i have never heard about that.
He's a famous British author, from back in the WW2 days, or thereabouts. Very nice writing style, kinda long-winded with really huge metaphors; supposedly great for learning English.
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Get a second TV.
..or get you parents hooked on the internet.
/Magnus
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zhoujun wrote:
i am considering having my own house!
Wouldn't your own TV be cheaper?
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Hi zhoujun,
Read my book! It's sorta nice
And you'll get a good start as far as the English language goes.
Nish
p.s. Shog has reviewed the book too! The review is still in pre-release I think!
Author of the romantic comedy
Summer Love and Some more Cricket [New Win]
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"Summer Love and Some More Cricket".
you write a book?what is it talking about?a love story?
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Nishant S wrote:
The review is still in pre-release I think!
Oh it is? I didn't know there was such a thing as a beta review. Apart from the hurredly finished ending, did it seem unfinished?
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