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Expect (over time) some tips to get split or merged with other posts or topics to make them easier for everyone to find and read. All donations appreciated!
* Newbie Notes 1) For any group, CLICK THE “Forum” BUTTON (below) to see topics!!! 2) Use the Favorite button in your favorite topics so I can place the most useful and popular submissions near the top of the list.
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic test only in the forum
Tips 2 weeks, 3 days agoSimple graphic test
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic FAQ in the forum
Tips 4 weeks agoWhat’s the easiest way to see a list of the most recent activity?
If you’re looking at a desktop computer screen, you should see a list on the left and a list on the right. The left one briefly lists the most recently updated topics, and the right one briefly lists the most recent posts. Or Click on the Site-Wide Activity button at the very top…[Read more]
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic "Bug or feature?", and other Minor/Arcane Issues in the forum
Tips 1 month agoOnly after years here at AZ, I just realized a potentially-significant flaw in WordPress that can cause one to lose a post they’ve just written. (This might even also be a flaw in Ning at TA, but it’s hard to fully test this kind of scenario.)
While logged in, I wrote a post that took a while, because sometimes I’m just a slow writer! When I…[Read more]
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popebeanie added 3 media 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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PopeBeanie started the topic Using RSS for receiving updates on posts in the forum
Tips 9 months, 2 weeks ago[If you need help with the following, go ahead and reply with a question. This will also help me update this work-in-progress topic with more comprehensive instructions. Thank you!]
RSS is an old internet protocol,but currently resurging in popularity. RSS helps one stay abreast with the latest posts, whether they’re listed at AZ, listed as mp3…[Read more]
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PopeBeanie posted an update in the group
Tips 10 months, 3 weeks ago@Davis I finally updated our still-paltry FAQ: ( https://atheistzone.com/groups/tips/forum/topic/faq/#post-6325 ) for you.
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Davis posted an update in the group
Tips 11 months, 1 week agoHi. I’m trying to embed a facebook video….but with no successs. Anyone know how?
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Strega replied to the topic FAQ in the forum
Tips 1 year, 5 months agoI use an iPad and the majority of functions are slightly beyond my grasp. Any iPad tips n tricks for the forum postings would be much appreciated!
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PopeBeanie started the topic FAQ in the forum
Tips 1 year, 5 months agoReplying to (and/or Quoting) a post…
Usually, just log in to AZ and click on Reply or take the “usually best” option below
OR, for more options in your reply:
- Using the Quote button prepares your reply as follows:
- The Quote button by itself copies and blockquotes the original post’s entire content, including a permalink (i.e. a lin…
- Using the Quote button prepares your reply as follows:
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic Making block quotes and the @ symbol work in your post in the forum
Tips 1 year, 10 months agoA) click on the Quote button to quote the whole post, OR B) select the text you want to quote, and click on the Quote button.
…and don’t forget to click on the Quote button again to turn it off before writing anything.
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic Navigating, and desktop vs mobile AZ in the forum
Tips 1 year, 11 months agoFor starters (and this list will improve):
- When replying to a post using its Quote (or “) button, the top of your reply will include a direct link to the replied-to post.
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Ruh roh, maybe this is only possible when posting in a Group Forum topic?!
So more to come here, like differences between regular Forums and Group Forums.
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PopeBeanie started the topic Navigating, and desktop vs mobile AZ in the forum
Tips 1 year, 11 months agoFor starters (and this list will improve):
- When replying to a post using its Quote (or “) button, the top of your reply will include a direct link to the replied-to post.
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PopeBeanie started the topic "Bug or feature?", and other Minor/Arcane Issues in the forum
Tips 1 year, 11 months agoJust fyi stuff here that most users won’t find interesting. I do not find them important enough to bother Umar with.
- Clicking the top menu option “Site-wide activity” does not display “updates” (short, user-spontaneous posts); but they DO appear on the AZ Home page.
- Sometimes the only place I can Favorite or Unfavorite a post is via the…
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PopeBeanie started the topic Tips for Group Creation and Management in the forum
Tips 3 years, 9 months agoAZ Groups have the potential to be more useful and robust than the legacy TA Groups. A few features in particular, available to AZ Group Admins:
- Admins can add other admins to improve group viability and robustness
- Sticky Topics stay at the top of the topic list
- Edits/Merges – Posts can be kept up to date, and/or moved to a different topic…
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PopeBeanie started the topic Adding Photos and Videos to a Post in the forum
Tips 3 years, 9 months agoThe following is in extra long detail for beginners, but once you get the hang of it, it’s only a ten to thirty second task.
PHOTOS & GRAPHICS
- First, know where your photo or graphic file is. Its source can be your device/computer, or from online via a link to Google Drive, OneDrive, Flikr, a file previously uploaded to Atheist Zone, etc.
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