ASF 'How do I do it?' thread

[Joe Blow]

Great site, love the smilies : is there some history behind ASF?
Seems like quite an extensive website.

Thanks for the kind words.

I started ASF in May 2004 as a hobby because I was interested in online communities. Six and a half years and more than 15,000 threads later and we are one of the largest stock market forums in Australia.

I think ASF has become a great community and a very useful resource, and I think that speaks volumes about the quality of its membership.

 

[ugotdan]

Geez, that's a lotta reading to catch up on...
Again, great work Joe!
Look forward to learning and contributing.

Cheers,

Dan

 

[Assasin]

Hey Joe, for the life of me, I carn't seem to find how to start a new thread.
Can you point me in the right direction please.

 

[Joe Blow]

Hey Joe, for the life of me, I carn't seem to find how to start a new thread.
Can you point me in the right direction please.

Go into the forum you would like to start the thread in and click the "New Topic" button you will see at the top and bottom of the list of threads.

 

[explod]

Joe,

Is there a way of clicking all on ones buddy list to send a collective p/m xmas cheeer

cheers explod

 

[Joe Blow]

Joe,

Is there a way of clicking all on ones buddy list to send a collective p/m xmas cheeer

cheers explod

Unfortunately, this feature is not available with this version of the forum software.

 

[explod]

Unfortunately, this feature is not available with this version of the forum software.

Thanks Joe, they all deserve an individual anyway.

hope alls good for the new year

 

[burglar]

Hi Joe,

I like the "New Posts" feature but it varies intensely from 3 pages all the way down to not available. Is there a better way?

burglar

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

I like the "New Posts" feature but it varies intensely from 3 pages all the way down to not available. Is there a better way?

burglar

Hi Burglar,

The "New Posts" feature should give you all the threads that have been updated since the end of your last ASF session. A session ends once you have:

• Not interacted with the forums for 30 minutes.
• Closed your browser.
• Manually logged out from ASF.

It can get confusing when your session expires and the "New Posts" resets. If this happens, select the "Today's Posts" option from the "Quick Links" drop down menu in the navigation bar above. This will give you all threads that have been updated in the last 24 hours.

 

[burglar]

Hi Joe Blow,

Report post.

I see smallish black triangle at the bottom of post with white exclamation mark!
What does it do and under what dire circumstance would I use it.

burglar

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe Blow,

Report post.

I see smallish black triangle at the bottom of post with white exclamation mark!
What does it do and under what dire circumstance would I use it.

burglar

Hi Burglar,

Use the "Report Post" function when you see a post that is in violation of ASF's rules.

This thread will give you a good idea of what should be reported: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17815

Also be sure to review the Code of Conduct and the Posting Guidelines.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

 

[Joe Blow]

It has come to my attention that some ASF members haven't been noticing their private messages due to the location and size of the regular PM notification at the top of the website.

As it is not currently feasible to change the location or size of this section of the website I would suggest that those who aren't noticing their PMs select a different private message notification method.

There are three methods of PM notification:

1. Normal - A number, indicating how many unread private messages you have, appears next to "Notifications" at the top of the website.

2. Pop Up Notification - If you are browsing the forums when you receive a new private message, the system can pop-up a notification box informing you of the new message.

3. Email Notification - The forum can send a message to your email address to let you know you when someone sends you a private message.

You can edit your private message notification options in the "General Settings" section of your user settings: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/account/preferences

Just scroll down to the "Private Messaging" section and select what notification option you prefer.

Hope this helps.

 

[Whiskers]

It has come to my attention that some ASF members haven't been noticing their private messages due to the location and size of the regular PM notification at the top of the website.

As it is not currently feasible to change the location or size of this section of the website I would suggest that those who aren't noticing their PMs select a different private message notification method.

There are three methods of PM notification:

1. Normal - A number, indicating how many unread private messages you have, appears next to "Notifications" at the top of the website.

2. Pop Up Notification - If you are browsing the forums when you receive a new private message, the system can pop-up a notification box informing you of the new message.

3. Email Notification - The forum can send a message to your email address to let you know you when someone sends you a private message.

You can edit your private message notification options in the "General Settings" section of your user settings: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/account/preferences

Just scroll down to the "Private Messaging" section and select what notification option you prefer.

Hope this helps.

I'm guilty. It took me awhile to remember to look up there, so I have now opted for option 2.

Also, noticed the Miscellaneous Options and changed to enhanced so I can see the enhancements instead of just their code.... much better.

 

[nulla nulla]

Hi Joe

When posting a quote of a previous post, the quote normaly includes the name of the poster. Is it possible to also include the "date and the Thread Post number" of the previous post?

I feel this would assist those wanting to refer back to the original post to read it in it's entirety and confirm the context in which it was made.

thanks & regards

nulla

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe

When posting a quote of a previous post, the quote normaly includes the name of the poster. Is it possible to also include the "date and the Thread Post number" of the previous post?

I feel this would assist those wanting to refer back to the original post to read it in it's entirety and confirm the context in which it was made.

thanks & regards

nulla

Hi Nulla,

By clicking on the green arrow next to the poster's name -

- you will be immediately taken to the post that the quote comes from.

Hope that helps.

 

[nulla nulla]

Hi Nulla,

By clicking on the green arrow next to the poster's name -

- you will be immediately taken to the post that the quote comes from.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Joe

Constantly learning.

 

[Tysonboss1]

Is it possible to print an entire thread out, If so how do I do it.

 

[Joe Blow]

Is it possible to print an entire thread out, If so how do I do it.

Click on the "Thread Tools" drop down menu on the thread you wish to print and select "Show Printable Version".

Then just select the "Print" option on whatever browser you're using.

 

[Tysonboss1]

Is there a way I can search a thread to find all my posts

 

[nomore4s]

Is there a way I can search a thread to find all my posts

Yes, go to top of thread and you should see a search thread tab, click on advanced search and enter username and it should come up with all posts by that user.