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  Re: Lugnet deforms ASCII art?
 
You know what's interestin’ When the message comes into my e-mail inbox for validation it appears perfectly circular in the pop-up window that I use to click the “I wrote this; Post It” button. But again upon checking Lugnet via Web Interface (I (...) (23 years ago, 28-Mar-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Lugnet deforms ASCII art?
 
(...) Because variable width fonts are easier to read. LUGNET is meant for sharing textual information, not ASCII art. If you want to share illustrations, post them on Brickshelf. I know I'm not the only one who finds huge ASCII signatures somewhat (...) (23 years ago, 28-Mar-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Lugnet deforms ASCII art?
 
ASCII art: American Standard Code for Information Interchange ¿My question is WHY? I input a perfect Circle into the primary Post section. (The Circle appears entirely circular) I then sign in and hit the Preview button. (The once perfect circle is (...) (23 years ago, 28-Mar-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Amazon.com has great sales 75% off
 
(...) Well, looks like they found the error and changed it to 25% off. But they do have <set:9732 Mindstorms Extreme Creatures> at 60% off ($19.98). (URL) couldn't find a "show me what's on sale" link at amazon, however. This is not reflected on (...) (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Difference between Admin and Member requests(was: The role of ethics)
 
(...) Suz, What would have been the consequence (if any) had he or others chosen to ignore your request? Basically, what is the difference between a request from Suzanne Rich, LUGNET Admin and Suz, LUGNET Member #2? Jude XFUT .admin.general (23 years ago, 27-Mar-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Request for Implementation of FAQ Reference
 
Mark, I'm unsure if you're asking for more directions on the posting page, or more directions in the FAQ, or both. In the case you think that the FAQ is unclear on how to cross-post, I added this line: "Click _here_ to test cross-posting." Where (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.faq)
 
  Re: Request for Implementation of FAQ Reference
 
As a not quite recent member who figured out the cross referencing and FUTs. (the latter of which I only fully understood last week...) I have this to add... It's not a process I'd describe as very simple. It is once you figure it out, sure, but til (...) (23 years ago, 24-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: My Password
 
(...) no problem, sent. :) Dan (23 years ago, 22-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  My Password
 
It has simply been a long time since I've even looked at anything lugnet, and I'm not sure if I EVER DID get a password after becoming a member....could one of the admins send me an email with my password? My member number is 912 Thanks, -Tim (...) (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Is lugnet.castle the place for stories?
 
I third the motion for a .castle.ballads subgroup. I love the stories, when I have time for them, and someday I will hopefully post my own. But most often I check out the root .castle just to get MOC ideas, share my own, and perhaps discuss (...) (23 years ago, 21-Mar-02, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: MOC: Union Station - Kansas City, MO
 
(...) Hi Mark, You need to go through the posting setup (URL) to change your email address. FUT: .admin.nntp (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.nntp)
 
  Re: MOC: Union Station - Kansas City, MO
 
(...) I tried to change this on "Edit Profile" but nothing seems to happen. Can anyone help? Anyway, it's markhchan@comcast.net, or try markchan@sprintmail.com My ISP (@home) got bought out by Comcast and switched domains this month. Thanks! Mark (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ks, lugnet.loc.us.mo.kan, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  E-mail authentication statistics?
 
Hi there! I'm just curios, has the e-mail autentication thingie caught any ugly messages? I did a search in the administrative groups and the newest post seems to be seven months old. I know I've used option number two a couple of times but not any (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Request for Implementation of FAQ Reference
 
(...) I would add that the web posting screen should contain clearer instructions on how to post to multiple groups, with the part about "separated by commas" made bold. That seems to be what people I've spoken to have missed. --Bill. (23 years ago, 17-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Request for Implementation of FAQ Reference
 
(...) I agree with all of the above except for the use of the term "violator".. those folks made a mistake, an honest one, in many cases *after* trying to figure out how to do it right, if we want to be friendly we shouldn't think of them as (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Crossposting FAQ, why, when and how to crosspost
 
(...) This is a restatement of a previous recommendation: (URL) think this will address the issue you raise, -Rob. (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: Crossposting FAQ, why, when and how to crosspost
 
(...) You are correct, and what I plan to use it for in large part is to write shorter posts "after the fact" when giving guidance. Instead of explaining the whole thing all over again, I'll just say "multiple posting is not the best approach, (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Request for Implementation of FAQ Reference
 
In support of the recent cross-posting FAQ entry: (URL) recommend that: 1. a note be added to the new post script ((URL) under the "Post To: and Request Followups To:" boxes in red warning against multiple posts, with a link to this FAQ (opens in a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.faq)
 
  Re: Crossposting FAQ, why, when and how to crosspost
 
(...) I think your FAQ draft is very nicely done. But do you think anybody will read it? After some years of experience with various "message boards", I don't think most people read FAQs. I think they learn by doing (wrong). I also think that people (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)
 
  Re: vineyards of equality (was Re: a question...)
 
(...) I try my best. (...) You'll have to get my name right 1st. ;) Scott A =+= Have you inspected Arthur’s Seat yet? (URL) reasonable man adapts himself to suit his environment. An unreasonable man persists in attempting to adapt his environment to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-02, to lugnet.admin.general)


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