Symbols

[eric242340]

I keep seeing paperclips and notice board pins alongside certain threads - what do thy signify?

 

[television]

I keep seeing paperclips and notice board pins alongside certain threads - what do thy signify?

Stops them from blowing away

Malcolm

 

[daveenty]

If you mean these in the picture, they're explained at the bottom of each forum.




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[eric242340]

If you mean these in the picture, they're explained at the bottom of each forum.




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No not these - paper clips and drawing board pins, or maybe I need a new pair of glasses does anyone know what a paperclip looks like?

 

[shj]

If you put your mouse over the symbols,they will explain

 

[television]

If you put your mouse over the symbols,they will explain

Do you have to use an intelligent mouse, or will a normal one do ?

Malcolm

 

[eric242340]

Thank you simon, now I understand

 

[shj]

No Malcolm,It has to be intelligent

 

[Blobcat]

A pin denotes that the post has been 'stuck' therefore it will not slide down the page as new threads are posted
A paperclip denotes that there are one or more attachments (pictures etc) in the thread

 

[eric242340]

A pin denotes that the post has been 'stuck' therefore it will not slide down the page as new threads are posted
A paperclip denotes that there are one or more attachments (pictures etc) in the thread

Thanks. Next silly question ; who puts them there - Moderators or the person posting

 

[eric242340]

Wow, ive just noticed that with my (intelligent mouse) ive found out what all the smilies mean. How would I get on without an Intelligent mouse?

 

[Blobcat]

Thanks. Next silly question ; who puts them there - Moderators or the person posting

When a Mod makes a post sticky the pin arrives, when anyone attaches a thumbnail picture the paperclip shows up.

 

[eric242340]

When a Mod makes a post sticky the pin arrives, when anyone attaches a thumbnail picture the paperclip shows up.

OK Thanks for that, but what is the formula the Mods use for the paperclip ie the thread is something important that should be answered?:roll:

 

[Blobcat]

OK Thanks for that, but what is the formula the Mods use for the paperclip ie the thread is something important that should be answered?:roll:

If you are asking why a mod makes a post sticky (pin not paperclip) the formula is very large and complex, using lots of imaginary numbers and fuzzy logic. We have to feed in multiple parameters then await the result :razz: . Alternatively if a member asks and if a mod thinks the thread important enough then it is made sticky and stays at the top of the section.

 

[eric242340]

If you are asking why a mod makes a post sticky (pin not paperclip) the formula is very large and complex, using lots of imaginary numbers and fuzzy logic. We have to feed in multiple parameters then await the result :razz: . Alternatively if a member asks and if a mod thinks the thread important enough then it is made sticky and stays at the top of the section.

I see. Thanks again, nice to know how things work ( I must be a Mechanic or something lol) But I do love this forum, its great. Keep up the good work