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18th Jun 2009, 01:35 PM

This is a MUST READ!

Alright kiddos. I have had it up to nearly skyscraper-height with seeing the same threads repeated again and again and again. I'm looking at you, Gaydarists and "How do I meet people?" thread starters.

I figure that it was about flippin' time that someone took a couple of minutes out of their life and showed you how to use the Search button. Like Google, it is your friend. There is no such thing as a stupid question, but someone has already answered yours, I bet.

For your sake, I am only going to show you have to use the simple search. Your wee little brains may explode if I told you much more.

STEP ONE: Finding the Search box. It is located on the blue bar at the top of every forum page. I am using the one on the main page because you can search all of the forum quickly.

STEP TWO: Click on it. In the search field, type in what you think there isn't a thread about.

STEP THREE: Click on 'Go'.

STEP FOUR: Be in shock and amazement when you see that someone has already created a thread for just this very purpose. (I actually went through the board to see how many times the Gaydar thread had been started. The number? About 35 threads based on Gaydar alone. I did not count threads that were like, "OMG. I MET THIS PERSON AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE GAY. WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOOOOOO?")

STEP FOUR.FIVE: If you cannot find any results with what you typed in, try making it a broader stroke. Or if you have too many results, try to add more detail.

STEP FIVE: Post your response in that frickin' thread instead of creating a new one. It you must necropost, do it.

Also, I realize the potential irony of this post if by some chance, my multiple searches hid an actual "How to Search" thread. If this is the case...

SCREW YOU. I DID IT BETTER.

EDIT: Holy cow, that stretched the board like a pregnant lady's stomach. If any mod gets a second, maybe you guys could shrink it back down to size?

Shevanel · 18th Jun 2009, 01:36 PM

Corina <3 I LOVE YOU. "Use The Searchbar"

Cheria · 18th Jun 2009, 01:43 PM

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

**Martin** · 18th Jun 2009, 01:46 PM

Hmmm, and then the person gets moaned at by other members for bumping old threads. Damned if you do, damned if you dont.

Kenko · 18th Jun 2009, 03:35 PM

Step 6

Save screenshots as PNG files and not JPGs unless they contain a lot of photographic content. They will use less disk space and not have degradation from compression artifacts.

Step 6a --optional
Run the png through something like pngout to make it even smaller and friendlier to users on low bandwidth connections.

**lostinthought9** · 18th Jun 2009, 04:25 PM

LYKE OMG!
THANK YOU SO MUCH CORINA!!

Lychee · 18th Jun 2009, 04:30 PM

LOLOL u R JUST 2 FuNnY zOMG

I ToATaLly AM GONNA DO THaT NXT TYME

George · 18th Jun 2009, 06:00 PM

XD I love you Corina. Another search-related thing I spit at users is www.lmgtfy.com

Greggers · 18th Jun 2009, 06:07 PM

Im *SO* tempted to go make my own "How to Search" Thread now

Alexander · 18th Jun 2009, 09:55 PM

Just because I'm concieted.

George · 19th Jun 2009, 06:42 AM

[old public service video voiceover]
Bravo Alex! You sure know how to use that search function!

Pepsi · 19th Jun 2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roswell

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

LMAO we should require new members to watch that video before joining

Kenko · 19th Jun 2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George

XD I love you Corina. Another search-related thing I spit at users is www.lmgtfy.com

I agree, I love sending people to that site too!

No One · 19th Jun 2009, 10:03 AM

Kinda harsh dont you think i mean somtimes people want a personal response. I dont know this thread seems kinda like it would turn new comers of to the site. DON'T HIT ME!!! *ducks*

littledinosaurs · 19th Jun 2009, 01:44 PM

hehehe
=)

-Michael- · 19th Jun 2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

Hmmm, and then the person gets moaned at by other members for bumping old threads. Damned if you do, damned if you dont.

But we have you to blame for that.

I agree!

SEARCHING FTW!

olides84 · 19th Jun 2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No one

Kinda harsh dont you think i mean somtimes people want a personal response. I dont know this thread seems kinda like it would turn new comers of to the site. DON'T HIT ME!!! *ducks*

I agree with you. Elitism shrouded in a bit of comedy

kettleoffish · 19th Jun 2009, 03:33 PM

you know... I'm sure this thread's been done before, you sure you used the searchbar?

Shevanel · 19th Jun 2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olides84

Quote:

Originally Posted by No one

Kinda harsh dont you think i mean somtimes people want a personal response. I dont know this thread seems kinda like it would turn new comers of to the site. DON'T HIT ME!!! *ducks*

I agree with you. Elitism shrouded in a bit of comedy

Elitism FTW?

JT · 19th Jun 2009, 05:17 PM

Someone's irked. Or maybe a little beyond that. :P

It was a good chuckle haha.

18th Jun 2009, 01:35 PM	#1
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	A Tutorial Everyone Should Read This is a MUST READ! Alright kiddos. I have had it up to nearly skyscraper-height with seeing the same threads repeated again and again and again. I'm looking at you, Gaydarists and "How do I meet people?" thread starters. I figure that it was about flippin' time that someone took a couple of minutes out of their life and showed you how to use the Search button. Like Google, it is your friend. There is no such thing as a stupid question, but someone has already answered yours, I bet. For your sake, I am only going to show you have to use the simple search. Your wee little brains may explode if I told you much more. STEP ONE: Finding the Search box. It is located on the blue bar at the top of every forum page. I am using the one on the main page because you can search all of the forum quickly. STEP TWO: Click on it. In the search field, type in what you think there isn't a thread about. STEP THREE: Click on 'Go'. STEP FOUR: Be in shock and amazement when you see that someone has already created a thread for just this very purpose. (I actually went through the board to see how many times the Gaydar thread had been started. The number? About 35 threads based on Gaydar alone. I did not count threads that were like, "OMG. I MET THIS PERSON AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE GAY. WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOOOOOO?") STEP FOUR.FIVE: If you cannot find any results with what you typed in, try making it a broader stroke. Or if you have too many results, try to add more detail. STEP FIVE: Post your response in that frickin' thread instead of creating a new one. It you must necropost, do it. Also, I realize the potential irony of this post if by some chance, my multiple searches hid an actual "How to Search" thread. If this is the case... SCREW YOU. I DID IT BETTER. EDIT: Holy cow, that stretched the board like a pregnant lady's stomach. If any mod gets a second, maybe you guys could shrink it back down to size?

18th Jun 2009, 01:36 PM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Corina <3 I LOVE YOU. "Use The Searchbar" __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

18th Jun 2009, 01:43 PM	#3
Cheria にひひっ♪ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost everyone Location: Illinois Age: 20 Posts: 636 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting __________________

18th Jun 2009, 01:46 PM	#4
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,047 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Hmmm, and then the person gets moaned at by other members for bumping old threads. Damned if you do, damned if you dont. __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

18th Jun 2009, 03:35 PM	#5
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Step 6 Save screenshots as PNG files and not JPGs unless they contain a lot of photographic content. They will use less disk space and not have degradation from compression artifacts. Step 6a --optional Run the png through something like pngout to make it even smaller and friendlier to users on low bandwidth connections.

18th Jun 2009, 04:25 PM	#6
lostinthought9 EC's Biggest Xena Fan EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Louisiana Age: 21 Posts: 2,059 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read LYKE OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH CORINA!! __________________

18th Jun 2009, 04:30 PM	#7
Lychee EC Addict Full Member Gender: Spazmatazz Orientation: Friendspage Location: Contrabassoon Posts: 1,739 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read LOLOL u R JUST 2 FuNnY zOMG I ToATaLly AM GONNA DO THaT NXT TYME __________________ We we we so excited.

18th Jun 2009, 06:00 PM	#8
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read XD I love you Corina. Another search-related thing I spit at users is www.lmgtfy.com

18th Jun 2009, 06:07 PM	#9
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Im SO tempted to go make my own "How to Search" Thread now __________________ "It's a male duck."

18th Jun 2009, 09:55 PM	#10
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Just because I'm concieted.

19th Jun 2009, 06:42 AM	#11
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read [old public service video voiceover] Bravo Alex! You sure know how to use that search function!

19th Jun 2009, 10:03 AM	#14
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Kinda harsh dont you think i mean somtimes people want a personal response. I dont know this thread seems kinda like it would turn new comers of to the site. DON'T HIT ME!!! ducks __________________

19th Jun 2009, 01:44 PM	#15
littledinosaurs J'essaie de Parler Français! :] Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: Bisexuel Location: Nouvelle-Angleterre. Age: 21 Posts: 2,351 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read hehehe =) __________________ Âllo Là

19th Jun 2009, 03:33 PM	#18
kettleoffish new avatar time! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but parents.. for now. Location: Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,045 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read you know... I'm sure this thread's been done before, you sure you used the searchbar? __________________ ~~There is no way to peace; peace is the way.~~ --A. J. Muste

19th Jun 2009, 05:17 PM	#20
JT Love.Live.Life. A day at a time Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 4.38 Out Status: Out. but not shouting it from the rooftops. Age: 21 Posts: 355 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: A Tutorial Everyone Should Read Someone's irked. Or maybe a little beyond that. :P It was a good chuckle haha. __________________ Dragging the moisture from the air, I am so dry. Lemme get a sip of what you want me to say; I am so thirsty.

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