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-Deborah- · March 7th, 2011, 05:06 PM

See the screen shot below:

lineygoblue · March 7th, 2011, 08:09 PM

Thank you Miss Deborah!

-Deborah- · April 3rd, 2011, 08:04 AM

One other tip:

This forum has some built in software that parses links for certain sites. What the heck does that mean? Well it means, for instance, if you post a link to a YouTube video, it will automatically embed the video here without any special coding needed.

Just copy the link from YouTube and paste it in your message. Once the message is posted, you should see the video right within your message so there's no trip to the website necessary.

This automatic parsing works similarly for other sites, but YouTube is the biggest one that comes to mind.

If you DON'T want it to automatically parse, be sure to click the GO ADVANCED button and deselect the "Automatically parse links in text" checkbox. This is the same place where you can upload file attachments or disable smilies...

If you have any questions, feel free to post them or message me.

Go Blue!

*JD* · April 7th, 2011, 12:33 PM

I think I know what that means.

SeanB · April 9th, 2011, 01:47 PM

Anyone know how to resize photos? Can you or is it all based on the original file size?

Realized the need when I put up a picture today. It was pretty large.

-Deborah- · April 10th, 2011, 07:40 AM

Sean, I think you'll need to resize photos before attaching them. Use Paint or an online photo editing service. Here's an online editor I like:

http://pixlr.com/editor/

Just upload your photo there and then select Image, Image Size to adjust the size. Then File, Save. All of this is done right in your browser. It's pretty slick.

-Deborah- · April 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM

BTW, this thread is currently 'Closed' meaning only moderators can post here. If you guys want other members to ask questions or post responses, you'll need to open the thread.

lineygoblue · April 10th, 2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks, Deborah. I think I've re-opened it.

hack · April 10th, 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *JD*

I think I know what that means.

WAR.

Jeff Buchanan · May 3rd, 2011, 09:42 AM

After some careful thought - for about 10 seconds - I removed the OBL thread. Discussion about the deed and its implications is all over the internet and is clogging up some of the best sports boards with random commentary.

Our goals here has always been to run a politics free board. I appreciate Linesman's intent in starting the thread but I let myself get sucked in. We don't need political discussions here. Plenty of other places to express views about the OBL deed for those that want to.

lineygoblue · May 3rd, 2011, 01:33 PM

Good call, Jeff. I just wanted to put in a thread for at least a day or two for people to express their thoughts about the situation.

We don't need to bring political discussion in here, as we have seen in the past that it never leads to anything good.

If anyone would like to start a political discussion forum, I'm sure Miss Deborah can set you up with a site.

This forum will remain sports discussion only.

SeattleLionsFan · May 3rd, 2011, 02:50 PM

Liney,
There is already a politics forum.

Tony G · May 3rd, 2011, 03:14 PM

Thanks Jeff. I didn't mean to come off as harsh as I did in response to your post this morning. i agree that if things can't be discussed with civility they need to be rethought. I often have to be reminded of this because I find I stray from it at times.

Jeff Buchanan · May 3rd, 2011, 05:44 PM

Tony .... you didn't but I appreciate the thought. I have had many civil and uncivil (our short exchange was not one of those) political discussions via the internet and have found it's a poor medium for that kind of thing. I know you will understand that.

What got me going and making a decision to ditch the OBL thread was the garbage I waded through on the Rivals Premium board after OBL's death. I pay for that one and want to read about football not about who got laid last night, what the girls are drinking, why OBL's killing was justified and all of that BS.

lineygoblue · May 3rd, 2011, 07:46 PM

I agree, Jeff. I wish the Rivals mods would ride a little more shotgun on their premium board than they do. Their "free" board can be anything they want, but when we're paying for the services, they need to keep it focused on Michigan athletics.

WM Wolverine · May 3rd, 2011, 08:06 PM

WAY too much Tigers, Red Wings, Lions, etc. on that board. One Red Wings (playoff) game creates 30+ discussions you have to navigate through...

Board is in serious need of actual moderation.

Jeff Buchanan · May 3rd, 2011, 08:13 PM

Yep .... I've come seriously close to not renewing. But I get sucked in by the occasional good post by Jonathan Chait, John Borton, recruiting stuff by Josh Helmholdt and a handful of respected posters that have good connections and to boot command of the English language.

*JD* · May 5th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Hey Jeff-

This is a total aside but I think Michigan is going to be wearing the helmets depicted in your avatar for the ND game. I'd been meaning to mention that to you.

Jeff Buchanan · May 6th, 2011, 12:29 PM

Cool. I also hope they wear the maze (not highlighter yellow) pants of that era. That would be way cool.

SeanB · May 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM

I don't get the whole infatuation with throwbacks. I mean, they have their place I suppose, but it's pretty much "jumped the shark" at this point.

Throwbacks for the first EVER night game at Michigan Stadium. That makes no sense. What are you "throwing back" to? It's the freakin' first time it's happened.

March 7th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#2
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,390	Thank you Miss Deborah! __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

April 3rd, 2011, 08:04 AM	#3
-Deborah- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 17,982	One other tip: This forum has some built in software that parses links for certain sites. What the heck does that mean? Well it means, for instance, if you post a link to a YouTube video, it will automatically embed the video here without any special coding needed. Just copy the link from YouTube and paste it in your message. Once the message is posted, you should see the video right within your message so there's no trip to the website necessary. This automatic parsing works similarly for other sites, but YouTube is the biggest one that comes to mind. If you DON'T want it to automatically parse, be sure to click the GO ADVANCED button and deselect the "Automatically parse links in text" checkbox. This is the same place where you can upload file attachments or disable smilies... If you have any questions, feel free to post them or message me. Go Blue! __________________ Dogs rule.

April 7th, 2011, 12:33 PM	#4
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,097	I think I know what that means. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

April 10th, 2011, 07:40 AM	#6
-Deborah- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 17,982	Sean, I think you'll need to resize photos before attaching them. Use Paint or an online photo editing service. Here's an online editor I like: http://pixlr.com/editor/ Just upload your photo there and then select Image, Image Size to adjust the size. Then File, Save. All of this is done right in your browser. It's pretty slick. __________________ Dogs rule.

April 10th, 2011, 07:41 AM	#7
-Deborah- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 17,982	BTW, this thread is currently 'Closed' meaning only moderators can post here. If you guys want other members to ask questions or post responses, you'll need to open the thread. __________________ Dogs rule.

April 9th, 2011, 01:47 PM	#5
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	Anyone know how to resize photos? Can you or is it all based on the original file size? Realized the need when I put up a picture today. It was pretty large.

April 10th, 2011, 09:19 AM	#8
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,390	Thanks, Deborah. I think I've re-opened it. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

May 3rd, 2011, 09:42 AM	#10
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,549	After some careful thought - for about 10 seconds - I removed the OBL thread. Discussion about the deed and its implications is all over the internet and is clogging up some of the best sports boards with random commentary. Our goals here has always been to run a politics free board. I appreciate Linesman's intent in starting the thread but I let myself get sucked in. We don't need political discussions here. Plenty of other places to express views about the OBL deed for those that want to.

May 3rd, 2011, 01:33 PM	#11
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,390	Good call, Jeff. I just wanted to put in a thread for at least a day or two for people to express their thoughts about the situation. We don't need to bring political discussion in here, as we have seen in the past that it never leads to anything good. If anyone would like to start a political discussion forum, I'm sure Miss Deborah can set you up with a site. This forum will remain sports discussion only. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

May 3rd, 2011, 02:50 PM	#12
SeattleLionsFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 20,536	Liney, There is already a politics forum. __________________ To be a professional means that you don't die. - Takeru "the Tsunami" Kobayashi

May 3rd, 2011, 03:14 PM	#13
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,144	Thanks Jeff. I didn't mean to come off as harsh as I did in response to your post this morning. i agree that if things can't be discussed with civility they need to be rethought. I often have to be reminded of this because I find I stray from it at times. __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

May 3rd, 2011, 05:44 PM	#14
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,549	Tony .... you didn't but I appreciate the thought. I have had many civil and uncivil (our short exchange was not one of those) political discussions via the internet and have found it's a poor medium for that kind of thing. I know you will understand that. What got me going and making a decision to ditch the OBL thread was the garbage I waded through on the Rivals Premium board after OBL's death. I pay for that one and want to read about football not about who got laid last night, what the girls are drinking, why OBL's killing was justified and all of that BS.

May 3rd, 2011, 07:46 PM	#15
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,390	I agree, Jeff. I wish the Rivals mods would ride a little more shotgun on their premium board than they do. Their "free" board can be anything they want, but when we're paying for the services, they need to keep it focused on Michigan athletics. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

May 3rd, 2011, 08:06 PM	#16
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,299	WAY too much Tigers, Red Wings, Lions, etc. on that board. One Red Wings (playoff) game creates 30+ discussions you have to navigate through... Board is in serious need of actual moderation. __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

May 3rd, 2011, 08:13 PM	#17
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,549	Yep .... I've come seriously close to not renewing. But I get sucked in by the occasional good post by Jonathan Chait, John Borton, recruiting stuff by Josh Helmholdt and a handful of respected posters that have good connections and to boot command of the English language.

May 5th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#18
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,097	Hey Jeff- This is a total aside but I think Michigan is going to be wearing the helmets depicted in your avatar for the ND game. I'd been meaning to mention that to you. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

May 6th, 2011, 12:29 PM	#19
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,549	Cool. I also hope they wear the maze (not highlighter yellow) pants of that era. That would be way cool.

May 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#20
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	I don't get the whole infatuation with throwbacks. I mean, they have their place I suppose, but it's pretty much "jumped the shark" at this point. Throwbacks for the first EVER night game at Michigan Stadium. That makes no sense. What are you "throwing back" to? It's the freakin' first time it's happened.