New Forum Features in GTP9.2

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I think some rules (um, I mean guidelines.... ;)) need to be created for what you can and can't put in your profile... personally, I think Casio's profile background is, er, rather inappropriate (for want of another word).
 
Yes, from this point forward no animated background images will be allowed. I'll send Casio a message informing him of the new rule.
 
Jordan
from this point forward no animated background images will be allowed.
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Can't they be allowed within reason..? Im sure some nice slow transitioning thing would be suitable. Like instead of disabling them outright?

Robin
 
Well, of course they could be, but consider what kind of potential situations that could put me in. Rules that are not well-defined open the door to complaints of favoritism, and do indeed encourage it in people with even the best intentions.
 
Jordan
Well, of course they could be, but consider what kind of potential situations that could put me in. Rules that are not well-defined open the door to complaints of favoritism, and do indeed encourage it in people with even the best intentions.
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True, I can imagine when controlling this many people on a website you need very defined rules and I support the decisions you take in order to maintain fairness. Its just a pity to see the option taken away only after a day after all this new functionality has been launched.

Robin
 
Changed. But now how will you guys find your dead pixels?! I was doing you a favour.

Oh well, my latest scheme will have to do until I can make something beyond awesome in the near future.
 
Casio
Oh well, my latest scheme will have to do until I can make something beyond awesome in the near future.
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Ow, my eyes hurt even worse now, I must make sure I never go there again :p

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Chris.
 
Jordan
Yes, from this point forward no animated background images will be allowed. I'll send Casio a message informing him of the new rule.
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Way to go Jordan...... :lol:👍
But still, can you answer my question please.....? :nervous:

I have tested to try and put a background on it, but it always align to the top left of the page, is there any way I could make it placed at the center of the page?
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Muzaffar Musa
Way to go Jordan...... :lol:👍
But still, can you answer my question please.....? :nervous:
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Oh, yes, sorry! Web standards dictate that browsers are to display background images in the top left of its containing element. CSS (cascading style sheets) gives you some control over how it is repeated or positioned from that starting point, but this is only done when you have full stylistic control over the web page. I'm not able to give you control over the CSS of profile pages, just colors and background images, so I am sorry to say that it won't be possible for you to do. Just look for a background image that "tiles" well (there are many images out there created just for this purpose) and you will be in good shape. 👍
 
Okay, thanks again Jordan. 👍 Well I could give tiling another go, maybe even a carbon looks perhaps? :) Anyways, cheers on the update. Looks like everyone has been enjoying the new features....... :D
 
Jordan, I notice if we don't have any lowercase in our post, the capitalisation is removed and the entire post is turned to lowercase.

Are you aware of this feature?
 
ferrari_chris
Jordan, I notice if we don't have any lowercase in our post, the capitalisation is removed and the entire post is turned to lowercase.

Are you aware of this feature?
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Well I think most people are aware of this. Its to stop people doing those "hate posts" where they type with capital letters and with many exclamation mark to show that the are screaming at the person. Either way, its not really much of a problem for me. ;)
 
ferrari_chris
Jordan, I notice if we don't have any lowercase in our post, the capitalisation is removed and the entire post is turned to lowercase.

Are you aware of this feature?
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Yes, it's actually been a feature of our forum software for quite some time. :)
 
Jordan
You'd think that some type of email notification would be a rather obvious feature, wouldn't you? Notice there are no email notifications for public profile messages, either! I've been critical of the vB developers for the lack of this functionality in their official support channels, and hopefully it is something we will see in upcoming software versions.
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Yeah, I noticed there was no email. Wouldn't it save bandwidth, too? As it is, I have to browse through 3-4 pages just to reach the Groups bit - and as a premo, I don't even see the ads...

ferrari_chris
OK. Well, I'd have to say that it hasn't worked until this latest upgrade then. :)
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It has... even for mods like Sage.
 
Muzaffar Musa
Okay, thanks again Jordan. 👍 Well I could give tiling another go, maybe even a carbon looks perhaps?
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I've got mine on another forum with the "lines" like GTP has in the banner over a gray bordered with black in the middle gradient.

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Chris.
 
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I just started playing with the new features, it's all working great for me.

Nice work Jordan and anyone else who may have been involved :)
 
Metar
Yeah, I noticed there was no email. Wouldn't it save bandwidth, too? As it is, I have to browse through 3-4 pages just to reach the Groups bit - and as a premo, I don't even see the ads...
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Yes, it would help a little bit. I'm going to try and make groups more accessible from the main site, though such modifications keep getting delayed with all these other little fixes and tweaks that must be done.


Robin.
Jordan, quick question, is it possible to upload semi transparent image files to get a box look similar to what Touring Mars has cleverly done with solid images... https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/member.php?u=7647

Robin
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PNG is the only image format which supports alpha transparency, and I am sure that our albums here will accept and display PNG images. I honestly don't know if the server-side album software is processing the image in a way which would remove the alpha channels, so the best way would be to just make your own image and try it out. Keep in mind, however, that only visitors with very modern browsers will be able to see the effect.
 
Jordan
PNG is the only image format which supports alpha transparency, and I am sure that our albums here will accept and display PNG images. I honestly don't know if the server-side album software is processing the image in a way which would remove the alpha channels, so the best way would be to just make your own image and try it out. Keep in mind, however, that only visitors with very modern browsers will be able to see the effect.
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Ok thanks, il try that out :) 👍

Robin
 
Jordan:Not nagging or anything but would it be not so far out of your way to let us non prems have a little more customisation to our profile? Just a thought, im not really fussed...
 
Very nice Jordan! Love the new additions, makes my holiday seem more the worth while if things like this have happened when I return!

Keep up the great work!
 
legendary724
Jordan:Not nagging or anything but would it be not so far out of your way to let us non prems have a little more customisation to our profile? Just a thought, im not really fussed...
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I'm sorry, profile customizations are only for Premium members. It's another way that I can say thanks to them for supporting the site. 👍
 
I have to say Jordan, I am pleased with these new features. This site just keeps getting better and better. Glad to have you as the Administrator of GTPlanet.
 

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