Aussie Stock Forums hints and tips

[Joe Blow]

I'm starting this thread to give you all little hints and tips on how to make the most of Aussie Stock Forums. This forum software has so many features that even I'm constantly discovering new ones!

Did you know that Aussie Stock Forums can automatically send you an email everytime a new post is added to any thread you specify?

At the top of each page of a thread you will see an option called 'Thread Tools'. If you click on this you will notice a number of options - one of which is 'Subscribe to this Thread'. If you select this option you will then be taken to a menu in the 'Subscriptions' section of the User Control Panel where you can select from one of four options:

1. No email notification
2. Instant notification by email
3. Daily updates by email
4. Weekly updates by email

Simply make your selection, click 'Add Subscription' and you're done!

 

[Joe Blow]

Want to know which threads have been updated since you last visited Aussie Stock Forums?

Just click 'New Posts' in the navigation bar above!

Of course, this function - like most of Aussie Stock Forums advanced features - is only available to registered members.

 

[Joe Blow]

Ever wonder how you report an abusive, offensive, ramping or blatant spam post and get it removed from the forums?

On every post you will see this symbol '

'. Click on it and you will be taken to a 'Report Bad Post' form. Just provide a brief explanation as to why you think the post should be removed and click 'Send Report'. Your message will be sent to the forum moderators and I, who will take appropriate action ASAP. Please ensure that you click on this symbol only on posts that you feel are in violation of the site rules.

It's that easy!

Your assistance in helping to combat these undesirable posts is appreciated!

 

[Joe Blow]

Customising Aussie Stock Forums

There are many ways you can customise Aussie Stock Forums to make it easier to use or more suited to your particular needs or preferences.

Many of these features are found in the 'Edit Options' section of your UserCP: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/account/preferences

Dont like the way threads start with the oldest post first? Then reverse the order! Just change the thread display mode from 'Linear - Oldest First' to 'Linear - Newest First' and you're done!

Would you prefer more or fewer posts on each page of a thread? No problem! Just change the 'Number of Posts to show per Page' setting from the forum default to the amount you prefer. Options range from five to 40 posts displayed per page.

Only want to look at threads started in the last day, week, month or other time period of your choice? Easy! Simply change the 'Default Thread Age Cut Off' from 'Show all threads' to the time period of your choice. Your options in this instance range from one day to one year.

This forum software is very flexible and easy to customise. Take advantage of it and make your time at Aussie Stock Forums more enjoyable!

 

[Joe Blow]

Thought I would bump this thread for the benefit of all our newcomers and to remind everyone about your buddy and ignore lists.

If there is a member on ASF whose posts you'd rather not read because you find them annoying or irritating then just add that person's username to your ignore list and their posts will automatically be hidden from you.

The buddy list on the other hand allows you to keep track of friends you have made on ASF. Members on your buddy list will have a little '+' beside their username in the 'Who's Online' section. Also, by adding members to your buddy list you will be able to send private messages to multiple forum members at the same time.

You will find the Buddy/Ignore lists in the 'Miscellaneous' section of your User Control Panel. Or you can edit them right now by clicking here.

 

[Joe Blow]

Not finding the results you want by using the regular site search?

Try using the 'Advanced Search'.

Click on 'Search' as you usually would in the navigation bar above and then click 'Advanced Search' when the search box comes up. This will take you to the 'Advanced Search' page.

Advantages of using the 'Advanced Search':

Search by username or keywords
Search specific forums
Search specific time periods
Search only threads with a certain amount of posts
Have your results returned in either 'threads' or 'posts'
...and more

If you are having trouble tracking down specific threads, posts or topics, the ASF 'Advanced Search' will make your searching easier.

 

[Dukey]

Hey Joe - I've noticed that whenever I want to start a new thread - which isn't very often - I have to spend 10 min searching to find a 'new thread' button. (maybe I have old-timers disease).
Anyway, I thought a button in the Quick links or thread tools or somewhere would be useful.
Just an idea. -dukey

 

[Joe Blow]

Hey Joe - I've noticed that whenever I want to start a new thread - which isn't very often - I have to spend 10 min searching to find a 'new thread' button. (maybe I have old-timers disease).
Anyway, I thought a button in the Quick links or thread tools or somewhere would be useful.
Just an idea. -dukey

Hi Dukey - The problem is that you need to be at the index of one of the individual forums (ASX Stock Chat, Stocks A-H, Generat Chat etc) to start a thread otherwise the forum software won't know which forum to put your thread in. So just go back to the index of whatever forum you wish to start your thread in and you will see the 'New Thread' button to the left at the top of the list of thread titles. For instance here is the index of the ASX Stock Chat forum.

Hope that helps. I will see if there is any way to make it a bit easier.

 

[Dukey]

Thanks Joe
- Yep - I worked that out eventually - but don't start new threads often enough to remember where it is - or so it seems. Probably just a symptom of my soggy brain... . But any easy fix would be appreciated.

 

[Joe Blow]

I have noticed some members complaining that after they have put together a very long and detailed post, they click the 'Submit Reply' button only to discover that they have been logged out for some reason or their internet connection has dropped out - whatever the reason - their post has been lost for all time.

Frustrating I know... and a complete waste of time.

Well here is a simple and easy solution that I use all the time.

Before you click the 'Submit Reply' button, highlight all the text in your reply, click your right mouse button and select 'Copy'. If something goes wrong, all you have to do is reply again, click your right mouse button in the text area and select 'Paste' and Voila!... your entire post is back where it should be, ready to be posted!

I am sure this will save someone a lot of anguish in the future! A very useful habit I assure you!

 

[CanOz]

Yes, good advice indeed, been doing myself since i experienced the same thing once.

Cheers,

 

[Joe Blow]

Dont like the way threads start with the oldest post first? Then reverse the order! Just change the thread display mode from 'Linear - Oldest First' to 'Linear - Newest First' and you're done!

Thought I would re-iterate this point as I understand that some people prefer the first post in a thread to be the most recent. Someone just asked me about it the other day.

If you would like to read threads this way please follow these instructions:

1. Go to the edit options section of your UserCP: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/account/preferences
2. Scroll down to the section titled: "Thread Display Options".
3. Where it says "Thread display mode" select "Linear - Newest First" then scroll to the bottom and click "Save Changes".

And you should be done!

 

[Joe Blow]

Ever wonder what this symbol '

' that you see next to the "Last Poster" is for?

Well if you click it, it will immediately take you to the most recent post in that thread. That will save you clicking on the thread title and then clicking on 'Last' in the page numbers.

A definite time saver.

 

[2020hindsight]

Not finding the results you want by using the regular site search? Try using the 'Advanced Search'.

Click on 'Search' as you usually would in the navigation bar above and then click 'Advanced Search' when the search box comes up. This will take you to the 'Advanced Search' page.

Advantages of using the 'Advanced Search':
Search by username or keywords
Search specific forums
Search specific time periods
Search only threads with a certain amount of posts
Have your results returned in either 'threads' or 'posts'
...and more

If you are having trouble tracking down specific threads, posts or topics, the ASF 'Advanced Search' will make your searching easier.

yep , much more efficient -
what's more you can choose BOTH username of poster, and a word he/she has used - and zap there it is.

also set to 40 posts per page - then if you want post #201, and you are currently on #281, it will be in the same relative position on the page two back from where you are. (exactly - tops of each page are 40 posts apart etc)

 

[2020hindsight]

yep , much more efficient -
what's more you can choose BOTH username of poster, and a word he/she has used - and zap there it is.

also set to 40 posts per page - then if you want post #201, and you are currently on #281, it will be in the same relative position on the page two back from where you are. (exactly - tops of each page are 40 posts apart etc)

sorry for any confusion, I notice that default is 40 pages per page - no need to set / adjust

but another tip .... suppose you are looking for UncleTom's post on uranium production in Nabibia...
go to "advanced search", fill in windows for "UncleTom" and "Nabibia", (I assume anywhere in the posts, not titles - but set accordingly either way) - press search.

suppose you get a long thread with say 200 posts, - (5 pages of 40 each), then - as you come into each page ( clicking 1, 2, 3, etc) - just press "Cntrl + F" and search each "page" for the word "UncleTom" - vwalla. (or "Find next" if necessary, i.e. more than one post on that page by UncleTom).

That way you sort out "Uncle Tom" from "Cobbley and all"

Sorry if this is stating the obvious, just posting things as I learn them myself - and twig how easy they are.

PS you might also search each page, "Cntrl + F" then search each "page" for the word "coring result" etc. - so you in effect get a third search clue.

PS If there are easier ways still, feel free to set me straight here. I don't pretend to have any monopoly of skills here.

 

[2020hindsight]

further to previous
suppose you want to check if "XYZ" has been taken in the tipping comp
just go to top of each page and type "Cntrl + F" then search for "XYZ" etc.
(repeat for each page of 40 posts)

(there are other ways to search this I am sure, but this is fairly direct and easy)

 

[Joe Blow]

Greetings all.

Just thought I would let everyone know about a little change to the site that makes ASF easier to navigate. On the far left of the navigation bar you will see an option titled 'Forum Jump'. If you click on it you will notice that you can now navigate to any forum, the forum index or ASF's Home page in a single click.

It doesn't matter where you are on ASF, the Forum Jump menu will take you wherever you wish to go. I am sure that you will find this feature useful and will make getting from A to B on ASF much easier.

 

[kolonel]

Can i make a suggestion ? On some forums i use, the thread bar is located at both top and bottom for easy navigation.

Aussie Stock Forums > ASF Announcements > Announcements and Site News > Aussie Stock Forums hints and tips!

Instead of using the Jump to Forum dropdown, or scrolling all the way to the top of the thread.

Just a thought.

Regards
kolonel

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi everyone!

Thought I'd finally bump this thread again after two years as I have noticed a couple of ASF members who are cutting and pasting their signature into their posts instead of putting it into their signature space in their UserCP.

If you would like to have a favourite quote, or a link to your blog in your personal signature space at the bottom of all of your posts, please enter it here: https://www.aussiestockforums.com/account/signature

It will then automatically appear at the bottom of your post each time you post.

Hope that helps!

 

[Joe Blow]

Re: ASF 'How do I do it?' thread

Just a quick tip about quoting other people's posts:

When you are editing the quote manually to remove the parts you don't want to respond to, don't leave lots of excess blank lines like this:



When you submit your post it leaves lots of unnecessary blank space around the quote you are replying to.

Tuck those QUOTE tags tightly around whatever you are quoting, like this:



It makes posts much easier to read, especially when you are breaking up a quote into several parts to respond to multiple points.