ASF 'How do I do it?' thread

[Joe Blow]

Got a question about the way the way the forums work? Not sure about how to do something on ASF and would like to be pointed in the right direction? Well you've come to the right thread.

Don't be shy. If you have a question about posting, your user control panel, avatars or anything else related to the functionality of ASF then ask away in this thread and I will do my best to help.

I promise I won't laugh at you if you ask a silly question. Others might, but I won't. :D

[visual]

Gees Joe,you`ll be very busy then ,what with all us illiterate people here :p:
Joe last night I accidently doubled up on a thread and then couldnt take it off,had to ask Wayne for help,should it happen in future how do you remove a mistake like that? :confused:

[Joe Blow]

Gees Joe,you`ll be very busy then ,what with all us illiterate people here :p:
Joe last night I accidently doubled up on a thread and then couldnt take it off,had to ask Wayne for help,should it happen in future how do you remove a mistake like that? :confused:

Unfortunately you can't delete threads, only posts. And you only have a 20 minute window of opportunity to delete or edit posts, so please be sure to proofread your posts for any inadvertant errors. The only post in a thread you can't delete is the first one as doing so would in effect delete the thread.

If you need a thread deleted, please contact myself or one of the moderators and we will do it for you. :)

[x2rider]

Hi JB
If you are talking about the web page setout then I would like to know if you could put the "Home "shortcut at the bottom of the posts next to the Post reply bit . I just hate having to scroll all the way up to go back to the main forum :)

Thanks .. ( Hope thats what you were after . If not disregard everything I just said , Cos your doing a good job :)) )
Cheers Martin

[Joe Blow]

Hi JB
If you are talking about the web page setout then I would like to know if you could put the "Home "shortcut at the bottom of the posts next to the Post reply bit . I just hate having to scroll all the way up to go back to the main forum :)

Martin,

There is a 'HOME' link in the footer (next to Site Sponsors) and a 'Forum Jump' box just above the 'Similar Threads' to the right. They should help you navigate around without scrolling all the way up to the top again. :)

[Joe Blow]

As I roam around the forum I notice that some members seem to be unfamiliar with many aspects of how this forum software works. Many of you may be more familiar with the software running on another stock forum or may not be familiar with internet forums at all if this is your first experience with one.

So if you are not sure how to do something on the forums here at ASF - changing the time, quoting another member's post, posting links or a chart, selecting an avatar (the picture next to people's usernames), starting a thread, anything really - then this is the thread in which to ask your question.

Remember, the only stupid question is the one left unasked.

I'm sure if I'm not immediately available to answer, somebody else who knows the answer to your question will respond.

So, ask away. :)

[Garpal Gumnut]

Thanks Joe,

I use latest metastock with eod paritech data.

How do I post a chart?

Garpal

[Joe Blow]

Garpal, there are two relatively simple steps involved in posting a chart.

1. Get the chart onto your PC as an image file (e.g. .gif or .jpg).
2. Attach the image file to your post.

I am not familiar with Metastock so I am not sure how it renders charts. If I am going to post a chart I usually use the Etrade ones. To get the image to my PC it is a simple matter of right clicking on the chart and selecting 'Save Image As'. Now this is as easy as its going to get. If however, you cannot do this you will need to take screenshot and then crop and save the image with an image editing program. Now, if this is the case, don't worry, it is not that difficult and the more you do it the easier it will get.

Here is a fairly detailed thread on how to do this: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1401
Be sure to read it all the way through.

To test any attachments, please feel free to use this thread: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2522
There is also a discussion on the same process there.

The second step is very easy. When you are composing your post, if you scroll down a little you will notice a section called 'Additional Options'. Within this section you will notice a subsection titled 'Attach files'. Click the 'Manage Attachments' button, navigate to where you have the file on your PC, click 'Upload' and you are done. Then simply close the 'Manage Attachments' window.

The image can be up to around 100K in size and the maximum dimensions of the image can be 1000x1000 pixels.

If you are still having difficulties let me know. Once you've got the hang of it, it will take you mere seconds to do and you will wonder why you waited so long to get started!

[Joe Blow]

I just noticed I already had one of these threads, so I have now merged both of them.

[nomore4s]

Joe,

How do you reduce a photo size to use as an avatar?

BTW, great site/forum lots of useful info/people

Thanks

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

How do you reduce a photo size to use as an avatar?

BTW, great site/forum lots of useful info/people

Thanks

Thanks for your kind words! :)

Email it to me at joeblow@aussiestockforums.com and I will do it for you. If anyone else wants something larger made into an avatar let me know at the same email address.

[nomore4s]

Thanks Joe

[Joe Blow]

Thought I'd give this thread a bit of a bump as we have had a lot of new members join us since the last post.

If anyone has any questions about how to do something on ASF - anything to do with customisation, functionality, posting, etc - please post them in this thread so other ASF members can benefit from the answers, hopefully turning this thread into a handy resource.

[Gordon]

Just a heads up for the newbs (like me) who didnt think this site had a search function - it does but you need to be logged in to be able to see it.

Basically i trolled the forums while not logged in and didnt think there was a search function - i used to arrange the stocks alphabetically and painstakingly went through the pages till i found the post i was looking for >.<

I really love this site - while at work i look around and see how different people analyse different stocks

[Joe Blow]

Just a heads up for the newbs (like me) who didnt think this site had a search function - it does but you need to be logged in to be able to see it.

Basically i trolled the forums while not logged in and didnt think there was a search function - i used to arrange the stocks alphabetically and painstakingly went through the pages till i found the post i was looking for >.<

I really love this site - while at work i look around and see how different people analyse different stocks

Glad you enjoy the site Gordon.

I think your point is especially relevant to ASF's unregistered visitors who may not be aware of these kind of advanced features. Registering at ASF (for free) gives you access to many features such as the site search function and a private messaging system (to contact other members) that are otherwise unavailable.

A good reason to consider registering. :)

[2020hindsight]

Joe,
How do you reduce a photo size to use as an avatar?
BTW, great site/forum lots of useful info/people
Thanks
I'm sure this is old news, but maybe newbies might appreciate it
Great Pig pinned a great post here :-
http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=46477&highlight=irfanview#post46477

I simplify what he says a bit (but irfanview is dead easy , and the price is right as well $0.00 ) ;) :-
example (after yuo get Irfanview lol)

1. to get or rather "make" an avatar...
suppose you have a favourite photo - or for that matter you go to a website and like the picture -
a. then press "Alt+prntscreen"
b. go to irfanview
c. press "cntl + V" = paste
d. then using mouse , hold left button and draw a square around the bit you want ( roughly square) - can be big at this stage
e. then go to image / resize, and set width and height to less than or equal to 80 x 80 ;)
f. save it as a jpeg,
and you go yourself an avatar :)

2. Likewise to print a graph showing your stock going through the roof
just use Alt+prntscreen.

Beauty of using alt+printscreen is that the size of the image will be roughly as big as the square / rectangle you draw around it (no surprises when it you attach it and you open up to find this bludy great image you thought was smaller) :2twocents

3. If is photo is say 851 or more wide, it will automatically resize to 850

4. If you want photos side by side, then unless you use say 2 at 420, or 3 at 280, they will be in column rather than in an array / rows.
see this post for examples of what I'm talking about

http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=149169&highlight=850#post149169

PS sorry joe forgot to mentino to yuo,
i have two typos that I do more often than not - lol - , yuo = you, and mentino= mention

PS WayneL mentioned that if you use Firefox, then you automatically get spellcheck - must try it one day ;)

[2020hindsight]

1. to get or rather "make" an avatar...
suppose you have a favourite photo - or for that matter you go to a website and like the picture -
a. then press "Alt+prntscreen"
b. go to irfanview
c. press "cntl + V" = paste
d. then using mouse , hold left button and draw a square around the bit you want ( roughly square) - can be big at this stage
e. then go to image / resize, and set width and height to less than or equal to 80 x 80 ;)
f. save it as a jpeg,
and you go yourself an avatar :)
apologies for any confusion
forget to add , in step d that you crop it :-

d. then using mouse , hold left button and draw a square around the bit you want ( roughly square) - can be big at this stage. go to edit / crop selection or simply press "Cntl + Y"

[tigerboi]

Garpal, there are two relatively simple steps involved in posting a chart.

1. Get the chart onto your PC as an image file (e.g. .gif or .jpg).
2. Attach the image file to your post.

I am not familiar with Metastock so I am not sure how it renders charts. If I am going to post a chart I usually use the Etrade ones. To get the image to my PC it is a simple matter of right clicking on the chart and selecting 'Save Image As'. Now this is as easy as its going to get. If however, you cannot do this you will need to take screenshot and then crop and save the image with an image editing program. Now, if this is the case, don't worry, it is not that difficult and the more you do it the easier it will get.

Here is a fairly detailed thread on how to do this: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1401
Be sure to read it all the way through.

To test any attachments, please feel free to use this thread: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2522
There is also a discussion on the same process there.

The second step is very easy. When you are composing your post, if you scroll down a little you will notice a section called 'Additional Options'. Within this section you will notice a subsection titled 'Attach files'. Click the 'Manage Attachments' button, navigate to where you have the file on your PC, click 'Upload' and you are done. Then simply close the 'Manage Attachments' window.

The image can be up to around 100K in size and the maximum dimensions of the image can be 1000x1000 pixels.

If you are still having difficulties let me know. Once you've got the hang of it, it will take you mere seconds to do and you will wonder why you waited so long to get started!
joe,do i need specific charting software to posts charts?i have etrade pro but cant seem to save chart,help!

[2020hindsight]

joe,do i need specific charting software to posts charts?i have etrade pro but cant seem to save chart,help!

tiger, not sure what your question is, but .. if you have a photo of a chart you want to post ( and I personally recommend alt+printscreen, then alt+V to paste it into Irfanview) ... crop as necy, save as a jpeg (size and small kb size already set for you)

then to add it to a post, all you do is go to "manage attachments" below the main square where you enter stick your post ... lol - oops better rephrase that ;) where you print your words ...

and browse to find your jpeg, and load it - simple. :2twocents

[2020hindsight]

joe , I have a question as well
how is Peru treating you ;)
Co3Zy0LLWuI&mode=related&search Peru

[tigerboi]

tiger, not sure what your question is, but .. if you have a photo of a chart you want to post ( and I personally recommend alt+printscreen, then alt+V to paste it into Irfanview) ... crop as necy, save as a jpeg (size and small kb size already set for you)

then to add it to a post, all you do is go to "manage attachments" below the main square where you enter stick your post ... lol - oops better rephrase that ;) where you print your words ...

and browse to find your jpeg, and load it - simple. :2twocents

been trying all that & nothing seems to be working,thanks see how i go

[Joe Blow]

joe,do i need specific charting software to posts charts?i have etrade pro but cant seem to save chart,help!

Please read this thread on how to post a chart in four easy steps: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6530

[Joe Blow]

Just reviving this thread as there are some useful tips in here. :)

[Geffro77]

Joe,

Not sure if this is covered somewhere else, or if it just common sense :p:, but are there any way to search for posts that have all the terms you enter in them.

For example, I have tried to search for ASX CFD's in the past, and when I enter this in the search it returns results with either ASX or CFD and not just the results with both words in it. I have tried using 'ASX AND CFD' in the search, but it doesn't seem to work.

Cheers.

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

Not sure if this is covered somewhere else, or if it just common sense :p:, but are there any way to search for posts that have all the terms you enter in them.

For example, I have tried to search for ASX CFD's in the past, and when I enter this in the search it returns results with either ASX or CFD and not just the results with both words in it. I have tried using 'ASX AND CFD' in the search, but it doesn't seem to work.

Cheers.

The best way to do this would be to go the Advanced Search (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/search.php) and enter your search terms in the 'Search By Key Word(s):' box. Then in the 'Search Options' section below ensure the 'Show Results As' is set to 'Posts' rather than 'Threads'.

When you click 'Search Now' the search will then find all posts containing all your search terms.

[Boyou]

Hi Joe. This is not so much a "How Do I do It?" question ,but a "Where Did It Go?"

What happened to the Stock ticker that used to be up on the right top corner of the home page? :confused:

It was there a couple of days ago...Could you put out an APB for it ...I miss it!

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe. This is not so much a "How Do I do It?" question ,but a "Where Did It Go?"

What happened to the Stock ticker that used to be up on the right top corner of the home page? :confused:

It was there a couple of days ago...Could you put out an APB for it ...I miss it!

Sadly, it was going to cost us an additional $1,600 a month to keep it there and unfortunately right now that is an expense that ASF just cannot afford. :(

http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11086

[Boyou]

Ok ,Joe. I understand now ...that's a scandalous cost!

I can get the info elsewhere. Thanks

[Joe Blow]

Thought I'd bump this thread for those who haven't seen it.

Plenty of great tips here for making the most of ASF!

If there's something you'd like to know how to do, or if you just have a query about an aspect of ASF's functionality, feel free to ask your question in this thread.

[BABIHUTAN]

G'day Joe,

ASF has reset my login with a numerical password lost following the wiping of my hard disk when my PC crashed.
Gratefull if you cud guide me on how to reset this password with one of my choice tt is easier to remember. Tks

[Joe Blow]

G'day Joe,

ASF has reset my login with a numerical password lost following the wiping of my hard disk when my PC crashed.
Gratefull if you cud guide me on how to reset this password with one of my choice tt is easier to remember. Tks

Hi BABIHUTAN,

You can change your password in your User Control Panel: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editpassword

[skinner36]

Hi,

Is there a way to mark a thread as read instead of opening it up and clicking on all the entries?

[Joe Blow]

Hi,

Is there a way to mark a thread as read instead of opening it up and clicking on all the entries?

I'm not sure what you mean by "clicking on all the entries". Getting to the last post of a thread is a one click process. Simply click on the green arrow http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/images_asf/buttons/lastpost.gif that you see next to the name of the last poster in the thread and you will be immediately taken to the last post. This thread will then be considered as read until a new post is made.

While I'm on the topic there are also a couple of ways to mass mark threads as read.

1) Go to the forums index page (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/) and look just above the "Currently Active users" section where you will see a "Mark Forums Read" link. Clicking this will mark every thread on ASF as read.

2) Go into the index of any forum on ASF and click on the "Forum Tools" drop down menu at the top right of the list of threads. You will see a "Mark This Forum Read" option which, when selected, will mark every thread in that forum only as read.

Hope that helps. :)

[skinner36]

Thanks Joe,

Point numer 2 is exactly what I want to do

[>Apocalypto<]

Joe,

Posting attachments is failing.... i have tried to post old charts i have put in the past but they keep failing.

I have checked the size on JPEG format.

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

Posting attachments is failing.... i have tried to post old charts i have put in the past but they keep failing.

I have checked the size on JPEG format.

This problem has now been fixed. Let me know if you encounter any further issues with attachments.

[>Apocalypto<]

This problem has now been fixed. Let me know if you encounter any further issues with attachments.

cheers Joe will do.

[jersey10]

Joe,

Two questions about the software ASF uses.

Does the software allow you to password protect specific threads?

Can you designate moderators to specific threads?

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

Two questions about the software ASF uses.

Does the software allow you to password protect specific threads?

Can you designate moderators to specific threads?

Hi jersey10,

The answer to both of your questions is no.

Moderators can be assigned to particular forums, but not specific threads.

Threads are unable to be password protected however individual forums can.

[Miner]

Hi Joe

Good thread and I noticed it only today . Laggard as they call it.

Any way my queries are :


How do you select a moderator ?

Do they have some business interest with ASF to be a moderator ?

What is the term for a moderator considering the Prime Minister gets elected for three years ?

What is the code of conduct for a moderator unless they get an immunity:D

Who moderates a moderator?


Regards

[Joe Blow]

Hi Miner,


1. How do you select a moderator ?

I select a moderator after a long period of observation of a number of short listed individuals. I often ask the other moderators for their opinions too.


2. Do they have some business interest with ASF to be a moderator ?

No. ASF moderators are just regular ASF members who agree to help enforce the site rules on a volunteer basis.


3. What is the term for a moderator considering the Prime Minister gets elected for three years

As long as they are prepared to put up with the torrents of abuse that they regularly receive as part of their job. :D

Seriously though, there is no set time period. Moderators can resign at any time if they wish... and some of them just disappear, never to be heard from again. :(


4. What is the code of conduct for a moderator unless they get an immunity:D

ASF moderators have to obey the same rules as everyone else. Even I do.


5. Who moderates a moderator?

Moderators usually don't need to be moderated because they are particularly aware of ASF's rules. However, should they need to be given a talking to then that would be my job.

:whip

[Miner]

Hi Miner,



I select a moderator after a long period of observation of a number of short listed individuals. I often ask the other moderators for their opinions too.



No. ASF moderators are just regular ASF members who agree to help enforce the site rules on a volunteer basis.



As long as they are prepared to put up with the torrents of abuse that they regularly receive as part of their job. :D

Seriously though, there is no set time period. Moderators can resign at any time if they wish... and some of them just disappear, never to be heard from again. :(



ASF moderators have to obey the same rules as everyone else. Even I do.



Moderators usually don't need to be moderated because they are particularly aware of ASF's rules. However, should they need to be given a talking to then that would be my job.

:whip


Mate

Thanks for very pertinent response and I liked the whipping cartoon - a picture says a thousand words.

Through this thread may I suggest to all participants for the best interest of all of us to consider the following .

I do believe many of us get enormous advantages by learning, interacting and just watching the posts in ASF. These are all free to all of us.

What about let us volunteer to put a small token of our winfall when we make our decisions to invest or divest on some of the stocks by reading posts in ASF. Please do not hound me saying that what happens if we loose money. That is part of the gain and I am sure no one should be cynical in asking that.

I do believe many of the postings are very good and some of them are just excellent (in fact better than some of the paid newsletters I subscribe).

Back to Joe - please keep the good work up.

[Joe Blow]

Mate

Thanks for very pertinent response and I liked the whipping cartoon - a picture says a thousand words.

Through this thread may I suggest to all participants for the best interest of all of us to consider the following .

I do believe many of us get enormous advantages by learning, interacting and just watching the posts in ASF. These are all free to all of us.

What about let us volunteer to put a small token of our winfall when we make our decisions to invest or divest on some of the stocks by reading posts in ASF. Please do not hound me saying that what happens if we loose money. That is part of the gain and I am sure no one should be cynical in asking that.

I do believe many of the postings are very good and some of them are just excellent (in fact better than some of the paid newsletters I subscribe).

Back to Joe - please keep the good work up.

Hi Miner,

Thank you for your support! It is very gratifying to know that you feel you have benefitted from being a member of ASF. :)

The best way to support ASF is by supporting those who pay to advertise here. ASF survives almost entirely on advertising revenue and if the advertisers feel that it is worth their while to advertise here they will continue to do so and this will help us to grow.

Interactive Brokers is an example of a company who has been advertising here for quite some time now.

So be sure to keep an eye on who is advertising here on ASF and please consider paying them a visit to see what they have on offer...

Many thanks again for your support! :xyxthumbs

[Miner]

Hi Joe

Can you please do me two favours

1. Please start a new thread : Peter Costello - Clever departure or a Failed Aspirant

2. tell us here How to start a new thread

Regards

[GumbyLearner]

Hi Miner

To answer No.2 click on the forum menu and go to General Chat

After you have the General Forum thread click on the button (New Thread)
type in the title of the thread and you'll be away.

About the Costello thread, I'm not sure what to do. But remember economically he was a "real fiscal conservative" but within the burbs he was a real pussy with no idea how to fight! :D

[Timmy]

Hi Joe

Can you please do me two favours

1. Please start a new thread : Peter Costello - Clever departure or a Failed Aspirant

2. tell us here How to start a new thread

Regards

Hi Miner - to start your Peter Costello thread go to the "General Chat" forum and click on "New Topic", like in this diagram:
http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31068&stc=1&d=1245077299


In the Title put in the title of the thread, labelled with "1"

Then type in your text, labelled with 2

Then hit Submit, labelled with 3.
http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31069&stc=1&d=1245077299

[GumbyLearner]

Cheers Timmy

New topic ;)

I agree! :D

[Stan 101]

Is there a way through the control panel to block a member from PMing you?
If so, please advise.





cheers,

[So_Cynical]

Would putting a member on your ignore list work for PMs as well...i always
though it just hid there forum posts from u. :dunno:

[Stan 101]

Would putting a member on your ignore list work for PMs as well...i always
though it just hid there forum posts from u. :dunno:


thank you.

[Timmy]

Would putting a member on your ignore list work for PMs as well...i always
though it just hid there forum posts from u. :dunno:

Stan - have chased this up for you and So_Cynical is right (and much faster than me...) - use the ignore function and you should stop PMs from the ignored.

[happytown]

joe or mods,

with the home page is it possible for an individual ASF member to substitute the "recent threads" for any of the "drop down forums"

cheers :)

[Joe Blow]

joe or mods,

with the home page is it possible for an individual ASF member to substitute the "recent threads" for any of the "drop down forums"

cheers :)

Hi Happytown,

Unfortunately individual customisation of the ASF homepage is currently not possible.

This may change in the future however. :)

[happytown]

thanks joe

cheers :)

[overit]

How do I go about posting non-youtube videos. I tried some webcode things I found on the net and that didnt work and I tried using the youtube tags that work here and that doesnt work... is this possible. Where am I going wrong?

Liveleak is a video site I visit often and it provides embedded codes like the following one. I would prefer to embed videos as I think people would be more inclined to view it that way instead of following a link. Thanks.

LIVELEAK (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=be9_1245779171)

<object width="450" height="370"><param name="movie" value="http://www.liveleak.com/e/be9_1245779171"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.liveleak.com/e/be9_1245779171" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="450" height="370"></embed></object>

[Joe Blow]

How do I go about posting non-youtube videos. I tried some webcode things I found on the net and that didnt work and I tried using the youtube tags that work here and that doesnt work... is this possible. Where am I going wrong?

Liveleak is a video site I visit often and it provides embedded codes like the following one. I would prefer to embed videos as I think people would be more inclined to view it that way instead of following a link. Thanks.

LIVELEAK (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=be9_1245779171)

<object width="450" height="370"><param name="movie" value="http://www.liveleak.com/e/be9_1245779171"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.liveleak.com/e/be9_1245779171" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="450" height="370"></embed></object>

Unfortunately you can only embed YouTube videos on ASF at the moment, although this is something I hope to rectify soon. The problem is that for security reasons I do not allow HTML to be used in posts.

As soon as I sort out a solution for this I will start a thread in the announcements forum about it. In the meantime just link to them instead. :)

[overit]

OK thanks... I thought it must have been something like that.

[pj2105]

Hi

I wanted to know how I go about putting up a poll thread that asks the question.
'Do you think the All Ordinaries (AOX) will go higher than 5,500 points by the end of 2010?'
And then members can click on 'yes' or 'no', and then we get totals, as I would like to know how optomistic people are about stocks.

I have tried, but can't find out how I can do this. It may be I do not have the rights to be able to do this, but I am sure I have seen this type of thing before in ASF.

Anyway, this is a great site and I try to look through it daily.
Great work. :)

[Joe Blow]

Hi

I wanted to know how I go about putting up a poll thread that asks the question.
'Do you think the All Ordinaries (AOX) will go higher than 5,500 points by the end of 2010?'
And then members can click on 'yes' or 'no', and then we get totals, as I would like to know how optomistic people are about stocks.

I have tried, but can't find out how I can do this. It may be I do not have the rights to be able to do this, but I am sure I have seen this type of thing before in ASF.

Anyway, this is a great site and I try to look through it daily.
Great work. :)

Here's how to do it:


Start a new thread in the ASX Stock Chat forum titled "Will the XAO reach 5,500 by the end of 2010?" (or something similar - I prefer concise but descriptive thread titles)
In your initial post, ensure that you explain why you are conducting the poll and be sure to include your own views.
Before you submit your new thread check the box that says "Yes, post a poll with this thread" in the "Additional Options" section (scroll down a bit) and be sure to specify the amount of poll options you require.
You will then be prompted to enter your poll question and poll options. I would simply use the thread title again for the question.


The important thing to remember with polls is to think them through first. Give careful consideration to the question you are asking and be sure to include all possible options.

[nulla nulla]

Thank you nomore4's for the link to this thread. If I have any more questions I know where to start.

[Joe Blow]

Just a reminder that if you are a registered ASF member, the time you see on the forums can be customised by you for your particular timezone.

Unregistered visitors all see AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne time).

If you are seeing the incorrect time for your timezone then please adjust your settings in the "Date & Time Options (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions)" in the "Edit Options" section of your UserCP (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/usercp.php).

[MrBurns]

If you need a thread deleted, please contact myself or one of the moderators and we will do it for you. :)

Ok - Could you take this one down for me - House prices to keep rising for years - I made a typo somewhere.

Now you said if you NEED a thread deleted, and I really need this deleted, and you also said you WILL do it.

Thanks.........:D

[Joe Blow]

Ok - Could you take this one down for me - House prices to keep rising for years - I made a typo somewhere.

Now you said if you NEED a thread deleted, and I really need this deleted, and you also said you WILL do it.

Thanks.........:D

Believe me, with the rubbish that goes on in that thread, I'm getting very close to deleting it anyway. :mad:

[trainspotter]

Believe me, with the rubbish that goes on in that thread, I'm getting very close to deleting it anyway. :mad:

I got nothing but respect for this comment ! :D

[burglar]

Hi Joe

Thanks for the heads up regarding this thread!

I'm having a ball here at ASF, thanks guys! :)

My next question relates to quotes I see at the bottom of posts,
obviously not typed in fresh for each post. How do I do it?

My suggestions:
Spell checker?
"How to do" buttton on Home page ?
Chat window to moderator?

[burglar]

I may not post new threads.
I may post new threads.
I may not post new threads.

? :confused:

[burglar]

Please explain "sticky"

[burglar]

Please, how do I get an avatar without breaching copywrite?

I was thinking "beagle boys" or similar!

[Joe Blow]

My next question relates to quotes I see at the bottom of posts,
obviously not typed in fresh for each post. How do I do it?

Instead of clicking the "New Reply" button, click the "Quote" button in the post you are responding to and it will automatically be quoted in your reply.

If you would like the quote multiple posts, click the "MultiQ" button in each post you would like to respond to. Then click the "New Reply" button at the bottom of the page to start your reply.


My suggestions:
Spell checker?

Coming soon.


"How to do" buttton on Home page ?

Possibly in the future.


Chat window to moderator?

Unfortunately this is not really feasible. Moderators are unpaid volunteers and help manage the forum only when they have the time.


I may not post new threads.
I may post new threads.
I may not post new threads.

? :confused:

These are the posting rules for particular forums and let you know what you are able to do.


Please explain "sticky"

A "sticky" thread is one that is pinned to the top of the first page of the list of threads in a particular forum for higher visibility.


Please, how do I get an avatar without breaching copywrite?

I was thinking "beagle boys" or similar!

I don't think you will run into any copyright issues with avatars.

[burglar]

burglar thanks Joe Blow for his response!

I made a blue in one question though! Sorry.

"My next question relates to quotes I see at the bottom of posts,
obviously not typed in fresh for each post. How do I do it?"

Perhaps I should not have used the word quotes but the word Proverb or Saying instead.

[Joe Blow]

burglar thanks Joe Blow for his response!

I made a blue in one question though! Sorry.

"My next question relates to quotes I see at the bottom of posts,
obviously not typed in fresh for each post. How do I do it?"

Perhaps I should not have used the word quotes but the word Proverb or Saying instead.

My apologies, I misunderstood your question.

This is known as your signature. You can create/edit it here: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editsignature

All of your account settings can be modified/changed here: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/usercp.php

[burglar]

I may not post new threads.
I may post new threads.
I may not post new threads.

? :confused:

Thanks Joe,
I get it now ... each different forum has its own posting rules!

And the other items are working just fine! :)

[burglar]

Hi Joe,

http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=595023#post595023
I lost the post. When I found and saved it, there was two identical posts.
No.66
No.67
Doesn't matter, 2 better than 0
cheers,
burglar

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=595023#post595023
I lost the post. When I found and saved it, there was two identical posts.
No.66
No.67
Doesn't matter, 2 better than 0
cheers,
burglar

Hi Burglar,

I have gone ahead and removed one of the double posts.

After you post, you have a 20 minute window of opportunity to edit or delete your post. Just click on the "Edit" button at the bottom right of your post. After 20 minutes this button disappears and the post can no longer be modified or removed.

[burglar]

Hi Joe, I know you can bump, but I can't remember if I am allowed to bump.

Thanks,
burglar

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe, I know you can bump, but I can't remember if I am allowed to bump.

No bumping stocks threads unless new content is added.

For other threads, please explain your reasons for bumping it when you do so.

[ugotdan]

Hi Joe,
How do I know if someone has replied to a post I have made on a thread? Is there some way I can link to it once posted?? Or do I have to search it again?

Thanks

Dan

[burglar]

No bumping stocks threads unless new content is added.

For other threads, please explain your reasons for bumping it when you do so.

burglar thanks Joe
Marlin
I believe it is interesting, it gets viewed but not much posting!

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,
How do I know if someone has replied to a post I have made on a thread? Is there some way I can link to it once posted?? Or do I have to search it again?

Thanks

Dan

Hi Dan,

There's no way you can tell if someone has replied to a specific post. However, if you subscribe to a thread you can be notified by email when someone adds a post to it.

To subscribe to a thread, click on the "Thread Tools" drop down menu at the top of each page of a thread and select "Subscribe to this Thread", then choose from instant, daily or weekly email notifications.

Hope that helps.

[ugotdan]

Yup, got it!

Thanks Joe.

Great site, love the smilies :p: is there some history behind ASF?
Seems like quite an extensive website.

Cheers,

Dan

[Joe Blow]

Great site, love the smilies :p: is there some history behind ASF?
Seems like quite an extensive website.

Thanks for the kind words. :)

I started ASF in May 2004 as a hobby because I was interested in online communities. Six and a half years and more than 15,000 threads later and we are one of the largest stock market forums in Australia.

I think ASF has become a great community and a very useful resource, and I think that speaks volumes about the quality of its membership.

[ugotdan]

Geez, that's a lotta reading to catch up on...
Again, great work Joe!
Look forward to learning and contributing.

Cheers,

Dan

[Assasin]

Hey Joe, for the life of me, I carn't seem to find how to start a new thread.
Can you point me in the right direction please.

[Joe Blow]

Hey Joe, for the life of me, I carn't seem to find how to start a new thread.
Can you point me in the right direction please.

Go into the forum you would like to start the thread in and click the "New Topic" button you will see at the top and bottom of the list of threads.

[explod]

Joe,

Is there a way of clicking all on ones buddy list to send a collective p/m xmas cheeer

cheers explod

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

Is there a way of clicking all on ones buddy list to send a collective p/m xmas cheeer

cheers explod

Unfortunately, this feature is not available with this version of the forum software.

[explod]

Unfortunately, this feature is not available with this version of the forum software.

Thanks Joe, they all deserve an individual anyway.

hope alls good for the new year

[burglar]

Hi Joe,

I like the "New Posts" feature but it varies intensely from 3 pages all the way down to not available. Is there a better way?

burglar

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

I like the "New Posts" feature but it varies intensely from 3 pages all the way down to not available. Is there a better way?

burglar

Hi Burglar,

The "New Posts" feature should give you all the threads that have been updated since the end of your last ASF session. A session ends once you have:


Not interacted with the forums for 30 minutes.
Closed your browser.
Manually logged out from ASF.


It can get confusing when your session expires and the "New Posts" resets. If this happens, select the "Today's Posts" option from the "Quick Links" drop down menu in the navigation bar above. This will give you all threads that have been updated in the last 24 hours.

[burglar]

Hi Joe Blow,

Report post.

I see smallish black triangle at the bottom of post with white exclamation mark!
What does it do and under what dire circumstance would I use it.

burglar

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe Blow,

Report post.

I see smallish black triangle at the bottom of post with white exclamation mark!
What does it do and under what dire circumstance would I use it.

burglar

Hi Burglar,

Use the "Report Post" function when you see a post that is in violation of ASF's rules.

This thread will give you a good idea of what should be reported: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17815

Also be sure to review the Code of Conduct (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/content.php?r=119-ASF-Code-of-Conduct) and the Posting Guidelines (http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/announcement.php?f=4).

Let me know if you have any further questions.

[Joe Blow]

It has come to my attention that some ASF members haven't been noticing their private messages due to the location and size of the regular PM notification at the top of the website.

As it is not currently feasible to change the location or size of this section of the website I would suggest that those who aren't noticing their PMs select a different private message notification method.

There are three methods of PM notification:

1. Normal - A number, indicating how many unread private messages you have, appears next to "Notifications" at the top of the website.

2. Pop Up Notification - If you are browsing the forums when you receive a new private message, the system can pop-up a notification box informing you of the new message.

3. Email Notification - The forum can send a message to your email address to let you know you when someone sends you a private message.

You can edit your private message notification options in the "General Settings" section of your user settings: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions

Just scroll down to the "Private Messaging" section and select what notification option you prefer.

Hope this helps. :)

[Whiskers]

It has come to my attention that some ASF members haven't been noticing their private messages due to the location and size of the regular PM notification at the top of the website.

As it is not currently feasible to change the location or size of this section of the website I would suggest that those who aren't noticing their PMs select a different private message notification method.

There are three methods of PM notification:

1. Normal - A number, indicating how many unread private messages you have, appears next to "Notifications" at the top of the website.

2. Pop Up Notification - If you are browsing the forums when you receive a new private message, the system can pop-up a notification box informing you of the new message.

3. Email Notification - The forum can send a message to your email address to let you know you when someone sends you a private message.

You can edit your private message notification options in the "General Settings" section of your user settings: http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/profile.php?do=editoptions

Just scroll down to the "Private Messaging" section and select what notification option you prefer.

Hope this helps. :)

I'm guilty. It took me awhile to remember to look up there, so I have now opted for option 2. :)

Also, noticed the Miscellaneous Options and changed to enhanced so I can see the enhancements instead of just their code.... much better. :):)

[nulla nulla]

Hi Joe

When posting a quote of a previous post, the quote normaly includes the name of the poster. Is it possible to also include the "date and the Thread Post number" of the previous post?

I feel this would assist those wanting to refer back to the original post to read it in it's entirety and confirm the context in which it was made.

thanks & regards

nulla

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe

When posting a quote of a previous post, the quote normaly includes the name of the poster. Is it possible to also include the "date and the Thread Post number" of the previous post?

I feel this would assist those wanting to refer back to the original post to read it in it's entirety and confirm the context in which it was made.

thanks & regards

nulla

Hi Nulla,

By clicking on the green arrow next to the poster's name - http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/images/asf/buttons/viewpost-right.png - you will be immediately taken to the post that the quote comes from.

Hope that helps.

[nulla nulla]

Hi Nulla,

By clicking on the green arrow next to the poster's name - http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/images/asf/buttons/viewpost-right.png - you will be immediately taken to the post that the quote comes from.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Joe

Constantly learning. :)

[Tysonboss1]

Is it possible to print an entire thread out, If so how do I do it.

[Joe Blow]

Is it possible to print an entire thread out, If so how do I do it.

Click on the "Thread Tools" drop down menu on the thread you wish to print and select "Show Printable Version".

Then just select the "Print" option on whatever browser you're using.

[Tysonboss1]

Is there a way I can search a thread to find all my posts

[nomore4s]

Is there a way I can search a thread to find all my posts

Yes, go to top of thread and you should see a search thread tab, click on advanced search and enter username and it should come up with all posts by that user.

[Tysonboss1]

Yes, go to top of thread and you should see a search thread tab, click on advanced search and enter username and it should come up with all posts by that user.

thanks, I'll try it.

[Joe Blow]

Is there a way I can search a thread to find all my posts

Left click on your user name in any thread and select "View Forum Posts".

[Tysonboss1]

Left click on your user name in any thread and select "View Forum Posts".

Hi Joe,

That lists all posts from all threads,

I was after a list of all the posts from a single thread.

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

That lists all posts from all threads,

I was after a list of all the posts from a single thread.

Apologies, I misunderstood.

Click on the number of replies in the thread (located right above the thread views) and a box will pop up listing who has posted in the thread and how many posts they have made. Then simply click on the number of posts next to your user name and you will see a list of all your posts in that thread.

Hope that helps.

[quadfin]

How do i post you tube videos embedded???
Thanks in advance

[Joe Blow]

How do i post you tube videos embedded???
Thanks in advance

To embed a video, simply click on the "Insert Video" icon, which is the fifth icon from the right, just above the text editing area (see attachment), and copy and paste the URL of the video into the box that pops up.