Spellcheck...spellcheck...spellcheck....Sheesh....
What's wrong with just learning to spell?
Dave
Just be glad you don't have to press "2" for English.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ_ALEdDUB8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hqFS1GZL4s
http://s73.photobucket.com/user/steemtrayn/media/MovingcoalontheDCM.mp4.html?sort=3&o=27
steemtraynWhat's wrong with just learning to spell?
I don't need to know how to spell, we have machines for that.
...and on the subject of the same questions over and over, I think that matches up with the folks we have that like to say the same thing over and over. We have users here with over ten thousand posts. Do you think they could reach those numbers without the endless supply of repetitive questions?
I swear Byron has an alarm that goes off whenever the word "helix" is used.
I have the right to remain silent. By posting here I have given up that right and accept that anything I say can and will be used as evidence to critique me.
Believe it or not, my spelling is far better now, than it was previous to using a computer with spell check and I have to thank spell check for making me better at it! There is nothing wrong with learning how to spell, the dictionary still works, if you can even get close to the word's proper spelling. Let's see now, how many words are there in the english language, anyway? My Funk & Wagnalls dictonary, published in 1968 has 1,565 pages of words, no wonder I can't spell them all!
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
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Geared Steam NP2626 Your post should lead me to believe that all forums should work the same way this one does, which is simply not true. I have participated in many forums on many topics and this is the only one that requires posting a photo to another website. Regardless, if you want to use a computer and participate on forums, basic skill is required, and this really is very basic skill.
NP2626 Your post should lead me to believe that all forums should work the same way this one does, which is simply not true. I have participated in many forums on many topics and this is the only one that requires posting a photo to another website.
Regardless, if you want to use a computer and participate on forums, basic skill is required, and this really is very basic skill.
I don't know about any "requirement" on my part, to supply photos. Many others seem to want to do so, and the magazines are filled with photos; so, there seems to be enough photos to go around.
Simply put, at this point in time, I have my reasons for not wanting to post photos! [/quote]
Who said anything about a requirement?
I don't really care if you post photos or not, my attempt was to show you how to post pictures, because you said it was too difficult.
You should really learn to take an opposite opinion in stride, you always seem to act like your being attacked for some reason.
Have fun.
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
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NP2626 richhotrain How about letting the OP of a thread deleted unwanted replies and/or the power to block certain guys from replying? Rich At many of the other Forums I've participated in, a participant can put anyone they choose, on an Ignore List. It seems to reduce the amount angst between members. I would make use of this feature, were it offered.
richhotrain How about letting the OP of a thread deleted unwanted replies and/or the power to block certain guys from replying? Rich
How about letting the OP of a thread deleted unwanted replies and/or the power to block certain guys from replying?
Rich
Life is rough.
richhotrainHow about letting the OP of a thread deleted unwanted replies and/or the power to block certain guys from replying? Rich
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
I thought a forum was a place for topic discussions?
Now,if I may how about those members that has very thin skin? Those folk would be kept busy deleting replies they don't like or if there was a ignore fuction they would more then likely hit the ignore button if the reply isn't a rah,rah,good for you reply.
Of course I think many fail to realize we are guest here and have no real say in how this forum is ran and we should let our host moderate their forum after all we don't go into a friend or family member home and tell them what we want them to do.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
BRAKIE richhotrain How about letting the OP of a thread deleted unwanted replies and/or the power to block certain guys from replying? Rich I thought a forum was a place for topic discussions? Now,if I may how about those members that has very thin skin? Those folk would be kept busy deleting replies they don't like or if there was a ignore fuction they would more then likely hit the ignore button if the reply isn't a rah,rah,good for you reply. Of course I think many fail to realize we are guest here and have no real say in how this forum is ran and we should let our host moderate their forum after all we don't go into a friend or family member home and tell them what we want them to do.
But, for sure, give the OP the power to block certain screen names from replying. This would be in the form of a "setting" which would have to be in place in advance. eBay has this feature to block potential bidders who have proven to be problematic in the past. Same here. I could readily come up with a few screen names that I would block for various reasons, not the least of which is trolling.
Alton Junction
Please no live chat rooms if it was like the old AOL chat rooms it will fill up with porn bots etc.
Joe Staten Island West
richhotrain I could readily come up with a few screen names that I would block for various reasons, not the least of which is trolling. Rich
I too have a couple of names I would block.
But, be that has it may..
I can't help but,wonder what would become of the forum if the members block each other? Yes,that is far fetch for sure but,it sure enough rings that age old club clique bell the majority of us hate..
Would we beome such a group after all the "ignore" button pushing is finish?
What I wish is that the responders would actually read through the responses and NOT reply with an answer that has been already been posted in the previous 10 or so replies!
I can understand why some just have to respond - but trying to read through 10 or 20 or more replies saying the exact same thing time and again doesn't really help the Original Posters question - does it?
I now just jump to the end of each Post that I want to read and if it provides a new thought then I will read it complete and then work backwards reading the replies as I know that the rest are repeats 90% of the time!
If I see something new being discussed in this old thread - I then go back further to see what brought on this new discussion within thread.
BOB H - Clarion, PA
joe323 Please no live chat rooms if it was like the old AOL chat rooms it will fill up with porn bots etc.
I remember that! Before AOL went feminist, they had the best ever chat rooms of all. Then came the bots! Totally ruined the place. In the beggining, users could 'punt' (knock them offline) bots, trolls, and even 'other' users (for fun). AOL took that away by upgrading their services.
I would certainly hope by now some programmer somewhere would have been schooled enough to figure out a secure way of logging in that would prevent bots.
It would be nice to be able to talk to folks in a live format... if it could be made 'safe' to do so. Real time questions, real time answers, real time discussions. I would be for it, but can suffice with what we have now.
PM Railfan joe323 Please no live chat rooms if it was like the old AOL chat rooms it will fill up with porn bots etc. I remember that! Before AOL went feminist, they had the best ever chat rooms of all. Then came the bots! Totally ruined the place. In the beggining, users could 'punt' (knock them offline) bots, trolls, and even 'other' users (for fun). AOL took that away by upgrading their services. I would certainly hope by now some programmer somewhere would have been schooled enough to figure out a secure way of logging in that would prevent bots. It would be nice to be able to talk to folks in a live format... if it could be made 'safe' to do so. Real time questions, real time answers, real time discussions. I would be for it, but can suffice with what we have now.
Or extend the privilege to those with higher post totals, one indicator of sincere intentions.
This would be neat. How about being able to post a video of a problem someone might be experienceing. For example, something I'm having a problem with right now: I have a new Athearn Genesis FEF. At a certain point on my curve (30in R), the tender looses power. If at a higher speed, it's a pause then it continues. But if at a slow speed, it dies. If you giggle the tender a bit, power continues. I checked the contacts in the tender, the wheels and track for dirt, and I'm stumpfed. It's not near any joiners and in fact, it almost directly above a feeder. I have no problems with any other engine in this spot.
Now what if I was able to post a clear video of this problem actually happening. People could view it and practically analyze the problem first had. Actually seeing the engine do this, seeing the curve, the wheels and etc. I think it would be cool. I think people would be able to make more precise opinions and suggestions. People's 2 cents would be worth more. There can be follow ups like asking to see the engine at a different point or getting a better look at the track and etc. I know it's not practical but wouldn't it feel good to actually see your suggestion work? And more humbled when it doesn't?
Joe C
An "Ignore List" simply blocks what has been said by that member placed on your "Ignore List". It doesn't block what the ignored member says for any other members. It's my opinion some members of this forum really have nothing worthwhile to say, so why would I want to read their garbage?
dominic cHow about being able to post a video of a problem someone might be experienceing.
You already can do this using Photobucket or You-Tube.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Rich - Your exactly correct! Certain criteria could be set in order for some to be able to participate. It is really an easy programming bit of code to enact. I would suggest a minimum of 50 posts, as someone could be a member for a year or two and only post 3 times.
Joe C - I suspect much like MR wont host pictures, they arent about to host video. Takes WAY more space than pics do, and it harder to police for unwanted content. However, this does not take one bit of validity from your problem. It truely would be an asset to see a video of a problem rather than static pics.
I spose for the time being, posting the video on YouTube and then posting a link here would suffice. I know this is a hassle, but its all we have for right now. Good idea though for just the reason you stated.
NP2626 - Great idea! Another 'simple' programming feature that could be added tout suite, and could easily be done. I havent met any 'trolls' yet but there are a few ive come across recently who are posting things that are misleading and untrue.
By being able to block some, and not others while still letting the post reach the general public sure would clean up the long threads.
Douglas
NP2626It's my opinion some members of this forum really have nothing worthwhile to say, so why would I want to read their garbage?
Some of that "garbage" may be the best information in the topic if one reads replies with a open mind instead of a closed mind that can not or will not see new information simply because it goes against what is taught by the "experts".
BRAKIE NP2626 It's my opinion some members of this forum really have nothing worthwhile to say, so why would I want to read their garbage? Some of that "garbage" may be the best information in the topic if one reads replies with a open mind instead of a closed mind that can not or will not see new information simply because it goes against what is taught by the "experts".
NP2626 It's my opinion some members of this forum really have nothing worthwhile to say, so why would I want to read their garbage?
This is not a life and death matter, it is a hobby, something I'm doing, in attempts to enjoy myself. I am not closed minded, I think I demonstrate this with most of the posts I make to this forum! However, I am intolerant of people who are intolerant!
NP2626 BRAKIE NP2626 It's my opinion some members of this forum really have nothing worthwhile to say, so why would I want to read their garbage? Some of that "garbage" may be the best information in the topic if one reads replies with a open mind instead of a closed mind that can not or will not see new information simply because it goes against what is taught by the "experts". When I don't like someone and have put them on an “Ignore List”, I more than likely have found what they have to say carries little to no valuable information in it! On the off chance they do say something valuable, the rest of the membership can put it to good use and they are welcome to it! This is not a life and death matter, it is a hobby, something I'm doing, in attempts to enjoy myself. I am not closed minded, I think I demonstrate this with most of the posts I make to this forum! However, I am intolerant of people who are intolerant!
I have read replies that complicated the simple while overstating the obvious.A ignore button would be a good thing here.
Would a ignore button be a good thing? Perhaps..Just as long as cliques isn't set up or used in the invent of a different view point just because the OP didn't like the message of messenger.
Then how about those poor folk with paper thin skin that thinks every reply with a different view is a flame?
As a moderator on two different types of forums I seen reported replies that was well within the forum rules.
I've also seen over zealot moderators that reported topics that was in the guides lines only because there was difference of opinions on game characters one should use.
BRAKIE I have read replies that complicated the simple while overstating the obvious.A ignore button would be a good thing here. Would a ignore button be a good thing? Perhaps..Just as long as cliques isn't set up or used in the invent of a different view point just because the OP didn't like the message of messenger. Then how about those poor folk with paper thin skin that thinks every reply with a different view is a flame? As a moderator on two different types of forums I seen reported replies that was well within the forum rules. I've also seen over zealot moderators that reported topics that was in the guides lines only because there was difference of opinions on game characters one should use.
First of all Brakie, I really can't follow what your saying here.
An Ignore Button is a choice. One I would like to be able to use. You may not see a need for it, in which case that is your choice. My choice to put someone on an "Ignore List" would not cause you, or the person someone has put on the list, any harm what so ever!
You seem to be making out the option to be far more than it is.
NP2626You seem to be making out the option to be far more than it is.
As a moderator I can see where it could be a very bad thing to have.
Here's why.
Some of those ignore options informs a person he/she is on so and so's ignore list.What good this does I have no idea.Better would be any off topic reply be deleted by the forum its self.
Probably the best ignore button is free..The forum member skips over any replies from members he doesn't like.
I agree, informing someone that someone else has put them on their Ignore List is a bad idea and I've never seen a forum where this is the case. Any Forum that would do this, is only fanning the fire and it is certainly not in the best interest of that forum!
All this talk about this is moot. It is up to the powers that be to inact, if they deem it to be a good idea.