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Old 09-21-2001, 07:09 PM   #1
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Silmaril ** WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD **

Fellow Wights,

It's been in the air now for some time -- all the dust stirred up by disturbed barrows and turned earth. Now all of the work going on behind the scenes and the kind contributions of some of our members have borne fruit!

WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD!!!

Take your time to check out the new features and learn the differences from EZBoard -- there are a few. We think you'll like the new experience. Don't forget to change your bookmarks! The URL for the new board is: http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

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Old 09-21-2001, 07:23 PM   #2
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1420!

The Great Underhillo did a LOT of work to get this board moved here. Here's a toast!!!


Thanks Underhillo and all the BD team! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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Old 09-21-2001, 08:47 PM   #3
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The new look will take some getting use to, but overall I like it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Thanks again for doing so much work to get rid of the awful spam.

I do have a complaint though. The "Rate User" option seems like it doesnt belong here. I would rather not spend my time Rating people. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]

And also, the member #.. like I am 44. Why does that have to be there? I dont know about anyone else, but I dont care what member joined when.

And also.. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Whenever I edit my posts, a new text comes up saying I have edited. I just edited my post 3 times and I dont want 1/4 of it to be [Gandalf the White has edited his post on September 21, 2001]. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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Old 09-21-2001, 09:09 PM   #4
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I do have a complaint though. The "Rate User" option seems like it doesnt belong here. I would rather not spend my time Rating people. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]
Then don't rate people. And if you are afraid to be rated, turn it off in your profile.

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And also, the member #.. like I am 44. Why does that have to be there? I dont know about anyone else, but I dont care what member joined when.
Since you don't care, it really doesn't matter. Right?

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Whenever I edit my posts, a new text comes up saying I have edited. I just edited my post 3 times and I dont want 1/4 of it to be [Gandalf the White has edited his post on September 21, 2001]. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
As evidenced my your post, the 'edited by' line only showed up once.

Should all complaints be so trivial!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]
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Old 09-21-2001, 09:19 PM   #5
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lol! Those were pretty easy to answer, eh?

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Old 09-21-2001, 10:24 PM   #6
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What can I say? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Im a simple guy to deal with.
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Old 09-22-2001, 03:40 AM   #7
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Well, all I can say is, I am impressed. One question, though. If BW is member # 2, who, then, is member # 1?
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Old 09-22-2001, 05:22 AM   #8
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just a test - first post on a new board
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Old 09-22-2001, 06:49 AM   #9
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I'm sure this will take some getting used to, but it looks good. And no popups!!
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Old 09-22-2001, 10:35 AM   #10
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Hello, hello! Nice work, and I love the glowing green sword at the top of the page...very smooth. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Excellent job, Barrow-Wight and Sgt. Skwerl!!! Kudos to you! I do so miss the fun of trying to close out all the little popups in a set amount of time, and then trying to beat that record...it's kind of sad without them, doesn't everyone agree?
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Old 09-22-2001, 10:38 AM   #11
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Eldarion son of Aragorn -- your account has been activated with the info you specified. Have fun!
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Old 09-22-2001, 12:46 PM   #12
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This is my first time in the new forum, and I am impressed. I'm glad that all of the old pictures were kept (it makes the transition easier) But a couple questions, what do all those little symbols to the right of the post date mean (ex. the one with the person standing next to a house) (that one doesn't seem to be on mine) Also, is it possible to post without using one of the little symbols. (ex. the JRRT symbol on my post) One other thing, is there a way to see your post before it posts (like the "see preview" thing on the server that became evil (aka ezboard))


Tests:
[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]:

ACK!! I've tried twice now to post, and both times it yelled at me!! The first time I had too many pictures (the smileys), and the second time I hadn't waited long enough before posting again. ACK!!!!

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Old 09-22-2001, 01:01 PM   #13
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Is it just me, or is the description of " The Silmarillion - Proposed Draft, Canon Studies and Theories" on the main page a bit wrong?
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Old 09-22-2001, 01:06 PM   #14
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Good questions...

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<STRONG>What do all those little symbols to the right of the post date mean (ex. the one with the person standing next to a house)</STRONG>
Hold the cursor over each and all will be revealed.

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<STRONG>Is it possible to post without using one of the little symbols. (ex. the JRRT symbol on my post)</STRONG>
Nope. You have to choose one. Go on! It's fun!

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<STRONG>Is there a way to see your post before it posts (like the "see preview" thing on the server that became evil (aka ezboard))</STRONG>
Not yet. But post previews is at the top of our list of modifications. Look for that capablility again soon.

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<STRONG>ACK!! I've tried twice now to post, and both times it yelled at me!! The first time I had too many pictures (the smileys), and the second time I hadn't waited long enough before posting again. ACK!!!!</STRONG>
Hmmm.... too many smilies? How many did you have?? [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] And yeah, there is flooding protection set to 30 seconds so someone can't post senseless stuff over and over just to be a nuisance.

Enjoy the board!

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Old 09-22-2001, 01:55 PM   #15
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Kate (and all others who are nostalgic for a good game of popup-smackdown), you can still go to the old board and click around to get your browser blowing up! It's the best of both worlds!
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Old 09-22-2001, 02:06 PM   #16
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Good work all. And to all that helped, thanks!
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Old 09-22-2001, 02:25 PM   #17
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UBB's not so bad after all! Alot better without those nasssty ads! Good work everyone!
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Old 09-22-2001, 02:59 PM   #18
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Yeeeeeeeehaaaaw!

Barrow-Wight & Mr. Underhill

Praise them with great praise! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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Old 09-22-2001, 03:58 PM   #19
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Just a freshening up to bring the topic to the top again. Claim your account if you haven't already. It's easy!
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Old 09-23-2001, 01:27 AM   #20
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I have a question about 'The Books' and 'The Books II'. What was the purpose of having two sections to post about the same topic?

And Gilthalion, how did you you get rid of the 'Rate Member' Link under your name?

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Old 09-23-2001, 08:05 AM   #21
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This discussion board - all topics and threads - was recently imported from EZBoard. At EZBoard there was a limit on the number of threads visible in a forum, and The Books got so large that we had to divide it into two separate forums. When we moved the discussion board away from EZBoard, the most efficient way was to keep the existing structure. But, we will likely move everything from Books II back into The Books soon so that we no longer have the artificial division that was required at EZBoard.
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Old 09-23-2001, 08:59 AM   #22
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Amazing job!! I really like the new look and the additional information about each memebr right under the post is a very interesting addition. And of course, no popups!! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Thanks BW and the BD team. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 09-23-2001, 11:09 AM   #23
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Hey, I noticed that some of you guys have edited names, like RKittle is now The Barrow-Wight. Is it possible to edit your name a bit, because I would very much like to eliminate this annoying 21 in my name! [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img]
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Old 09-24-2001, 05:18 AM   #24
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This is cool - thank for everything BW, Mr. U and other responsibels [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] YEEHHAA!!!
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Old 09-24-2001, 05:26 AM   #25
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1420!

Browsing around... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] dumdidumdidaa... checking the new gadgets ... dumdiddiidumm... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
THIS IS SOO COOL!!!

Much easier to get the full picture!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]
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1420!

I edited my profile so that I could NOT be rated.

I thought it would be terribly unfair that the ratings would be limited to so few bones, so rather than top out at five, I have chosen not to participate! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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Old 09-24-2001, 12:39 PM   #27
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Just a test post! This new board looks amazing! Thanks to those who've worked so hard to create it!
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Old 09-26-2001, 03:33 PM   #28
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BW, sorry, but, the thing about holding the cursor over the icon doesn't work. If you could just point me to some help file that will tell me, that'll be good too. Also, to resay a question from above, is it possible to modify our sn. If possible, would I be able to make mine Eldar_14 (the "other" board (why say its name when I don't have to) wouldn't let me have an underscore ( _ ) in my name.)

[img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Oh yeah, I also like the way I can just click on the smiley to add it.

[img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

One more thing, is it possible to set one of the icons (aka the JRRT symbol on mine) to a default so I don't have to keep changing it from the elven sword.

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