Streamlining Your Forum Communication: Information and Technical Tips from My Journey

[Contrarian]

Here is where I will share different information and technical tips that I found about this Forum, which is nothing more than a system. And, I am sick and tired of politics some days. 😄

The thread will be updated within a few days, share your own tips, if you want. 

First Post | Registration and Validation

1. If you arrive to https://repolitics.com/ click on Forums (top right). If you are on a cellphone, click on Menu (3 dots) to open the drop-down to select Forums. 

2. Press Sign Up (if you are on a cellphone, first press the 3 dots on the top right), and this form will show up for you to complete: 
 

 

3. As you can see, you have various options there. When you press create my Account, an email will be sent to you so you can confirm. 

4. My understanding is that one needs 5 (FIVE) FULL POSTS before an account is VALIDATED. So, relax your keyboard sugar, because as you can see, once you finished the initial baptism with 5 full posts, then you get to do what you want. I have over 7K posts within 1 year. 😎

Stay tuned for the next episode ->  

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[Michael Hardner]

Ok.  

 

I can't wait to hear how you solve the problem of getting a list of the latest posts?

 

You can do it, I have faith!

[Contrarian]

5 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said:

Ok.  

 

I can't wait to hear how you solve the problem of getting a list of the latest posts?

 

You can do it, I have faith!

Is here: 

https://repolitics.com/forums/discover/

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[Michael Hardner]

6 minutes ago, Contrarian said:

Is here: 

https://repolitics.com/forums/discover/

Yes, that works. But if you only want to see subjects that have been updated and not every post, there's one option and it doesn't work all the time. It's already been reported to @Greg

[Contrarian]

6 hours ago, Michael Hardner said:

Yes, that works. But if you only want to see subjects that have been updated and not every post, there's one option and it doesn't work all the time. It's already been reported to @Greg

Yes, it is very unfortunate that in all these discussions about making some innovation changes for this board, only a few people participated, one even decided to make a mockery of the process and troll, and now he is going around the board posting links and suggesting that the reason communication gets impacted online is that Chinese Communist agents are infiltrating, even as a non-partisanship division. Know how to read one's intent very well or I might be paranoid. Need to sleep more.  😄 

 @Michael Hardner I think soon enough, if this grows, I will be like Obama and take a picture of my citizenship certificate as proof for the paranoid. 😄

That one is probably referring to my activities here, that I am coming up with some ideas, not understanding that some minds are made to think of always new things and to improve any space they are into. Not everyone is a wasteful troll.

• You see Michael, this is where some people's minds go, always a conspiracy, always to look for the lowest of the low instead of trying to come up with an idea and move a community forward towards innovative ideas. 
• I will continue to do this and focus only on the technical side here, have little things that I noticed which can improve this board's visual effects if people want to take my advice, like posting a picture with proper dimensions, how to use the multi-quote function, how to use the snapshot function, the color code etc, etc, etc. Stay tuned. 

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[herbie]

You can either wait for the makers of the forum software to add more features or if you're a programmer the core is open source.

AFAIK there's no place where people post hacks and mods you can use for free like with some free programs. The advantage being that people with knowledge of how it works don't spend 99% of their time hacking it like they do PhpBB

[Contrarian]

8 minutes ago, herbie said:

You can either wait for the makers of the forum software to add more features or if you're a programmer the core is open source.

AFAIK there's no place where people post hacks and mods you can use for free like with some free programs. The advantage being that people with knowledge of how it works don't spend 99% of their time hacking it like they do PhpBB

Not too sure what this means, but stick around a few days, after you see some of my tips, these are just shortcuts that I've found, and maybe you want to contribute too. Who knows, you might have found other shortcuts or hacks.

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[herbie]

What it means is you can only use the features built into the forum software or if you're a pro programmer make your own but only for your own use.
Not ever being a user of this software itself, I don't know if the feature being requested is even available.

[Contrarian]

11 minutes ago, herbie said:

What it means is you can only use the features built into the forum software or if you're a pro programmer make your own but only for your own use.
Not ever being a user of this software itself, I don't know if the feature being requested is even available.

Oh, that feature ok, my apologies, sometimes I read wrong. Yes, that would be up to the admin.

Mine will be little tricks here and there, shortcuts. Not everyone can use the computer and cellphone fast like us. 😎 

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[herbie]

Yes keep doing what you're doing.

The feature Michael Hardner is requesting may not even be available, admins can still only do what is built in.

[Contrarian]

22 hours ago, Contrarian said:

First Post | Registration and Validation

1. If you arrive to https://repolitics.com/ click on Forums (top right). If you are on a cellphone, click on Menu (3 dots) to open the drop-down to select Forums. 

2. Press Sign Up (if you are on a cellphone, first press the 3 dots on the top right), and this form will show up for you to complete: 
 

 

3. As you can see, you have various options there. When you press create my Account, an email will be sent to you so you can confirm. 

4. My understanding is that one needs 5 (FIVE) FULL POSTS before an account is VALIDATED. So, relax your keyboard sugar, because as you can see, once you finished the initial baptism with 5 full posts, then you get to do what you want. I have over 7K posts within 1 year. 😎

Stay tuned for the next episode ->  

Second Post | Update your profile

Once you've got your sugar levels under control and posted 5 consecutive full messages, you might want to consider updating your profile. I always like to include my location or something to identify where I am from as it adds an extra level of connection when chatting with others, but I understand if some people prefer to keep that information private. Don't worry, if you're feeling paranoid about sharing your location, simply add your country (e.g. US or Canada) should suffice - Uncle Sam won't come knocking on your door!

To update your account including location + other details, simply click on your username (which may vary in position due to the device that you are using) and head over to Profile. On the top right, there is a button Edit Profile. Once you click it, you can update your information, and scroll down to see all the empty fields. 

On the profile page, you also have the option to add a display picture on the left side or a cover photo on the right by clicking on those boxes. I also recommend adding those. Marketing is everything nowadays. If you want your point to come across as more valid, a display picture or a banner matters, that's just my opinion. 

Update your signature: 
https://repolitics.com/forums/settings/signature/

Update other settings: 
https://repolitics.com/forums/settings/

• Also, please consider contributing to this thread. This is not a foreign op or some sort of interest to brainwash you for Soros or the Koch brothers, there are more effective ways to do that than this thread. 😄
• So, leave aside your doubts, come here, and share your own tips, shortcuts, and hacks. If not, that's ok, come anyways. 

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[herbie]

Thanks for that! I was looking all over for how to upload a profile pic. Commonly listed as 'upload your avatar' on other forum software.

A neighbour's autistic son actually made a painting of my dog and gave it to me. His Gramma would always let him in and stuff him with treats

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[Contrarian]

Third Post | All Activities based on Chronology

This feature is designed to give you a comprehensive view of all the activities on the forum.

• You can also spot one's manipulation 😄 by simply reading opinions, which are nothing more but data. 

Click below: 
https://repolitics.com/forums/discover/

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[Contrarian]

Fourth Post | Three Ways to Display the Forums:

At the top of the main page, on the right side, there are 3 boxes that allow one to change how the forum is viewed. 

1. Table (1st box) - Traditional
2. Grid (2nd box) - Display as Cards
3. Fluid (3rd box) - Dynamic listing

https://repolitics.com/forums/

[Contrarian]

Fifth Post | Forum Categories

This forum has 6 main categories:

1. Canadian Political Discussions
2. United States Political Discussions
3. International Political Discussions
4. Moral, Religious and Political Philosophy
5. Off-Topic Discussions
6. News and Help

Feel free to select a category and subcategory that interests you and create a thread. If you're unsure how to create a thread/poll, don't worry, I'll be demonstrating that tomorrow. So don't be shy, get started and join in the conversation!

https://repolitics.com/forums/

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[Contrarian]

Sixth Post | How to Create a New Thread

1. Besides the options to display forums, located on the top right side of the main page, you will find a blue button labeled: "Start new topic".

2. Clicking on it will allow you to select a specific category from the drop-down menu.

3. Once you have chosen the category, a page will open where you can enter a title and content for your new thread.

4. To create a basic thread, simply enter a title and the body message, which should ideally include an opinion and a link, and then click on the "submit topic" button at the very bottom. 

https://repolitics.com/forums/

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[Contrarian]

Seventh Post | How to Create a New Poll Thread

Once you reach Step 3 in the instructions provided above, please refrain from simply clicking the "Submit Topic" button.

Instead, after entering the content, proceed to the "Poll" tab, located on the right of the content tab. See the below picture:

 

 

The last part is pressing submit topic at the bottom:

Summary: Follow the instructions in the previous post, fill out the content, then press poll, fill out the same information, and last stop: submit a topic. 

https://repolitics.com/forums/

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[Contrarian]

Eight Post | Please add Tags

When creating a thread, make sure to take advantage of the option to add tags. Adding tags to every thread can significantly boost traffic and facilitate the flow of information. In case you forget to add tags initially, no worries. You can always go back and edit the thread to include them later. Remember, before posting a thread, it's worth considering the addition of relevant tags to enhance visibility and organization.

[Contrarian]

Ninth Post | Edit, Delete Thread/Post

Suppose you've submitted a topic, poll, or post but later realize it's not correct or you want to make changes, such as adding tags.

In such cases, you can easily access that specific data by clicking on the three dots symbol on the top right of your information. 

A menu (see photo below) will appear with a few options: edit, delete, share, etc. It's worth noting that the edit option is available for 24 hours, after which only the delete option remains:

...

*If you are the original poster (OP) of a thread, please keep in mind that while the edit function is located at the top right ..., the delete option can be found under the moderation tools section which is at the center top of your post.

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[Contrarian]

Tenth Post | Visit the Forum Directly

Do you want to skip the home page?

Visit the forum directly by saving the below web address: 

https://repolitics.com/forums/

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[Contrarian]

Eleventh Post | A Guide to the Text Editor (above picture & options)

To apply formatting, begin by highlighting the text you wish to modify.

In case the changes don't apply as expected, try highlighting the text and clicking the 'Remove Format' symbol first, denoted by the 'Tx' icon.

Once you have selected the desired text, utilize the options mentioned to enhance your blog post:

Bold (B): Apply bold formatting to selected text.
Italic (I): Italicize selected text.
Underline (U): Underline selected text.
Strikethrough (S): Apply strikethrough formatting to selected text.
Link (🔗) Insert hyperlinks into your blog post. 
Quote ("): Create block quotes for quoted content.
Code (<>): Display code snippets or highlight programming-related text.
Emoji 😎⬆️📹: Insert emojis to add visual expressions to your text. 
Bullet Points •: Create an unordered list using bullet points.
Numbered List 1.: Create an ordered list with numbers.
Alignments: Set text alignment to left, center or right.
Color Code (A) Apply different text or background colors to selected text.
Remove Format (Tx): Remove formatting from selected text.
Preview: Preview your blog post before publishing.

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[I am Groot]

Since you seem to have arranged it so we can't post single quotes unless we use the multi-quote function, and since there are no help files on this forum to explain how that works, perhaps you could now put something here to tell the unenlightened how to post single posts again. 

Everywhere else I know of the multi-quote function is designed to join multiple posts together.

[I am Groot]

1 hour ago, Contrarian said:

I did not arrange it, that debate was open for several days, with only 3-4 users participating, who knows maybe the admin will agree with you and reverse it. Last time I checked, there is only sheriff on this board, and that's not me. 

Yes, but it was under a topic titled for the ignore function. Which I already know how to use, thank you very much.

 

[Contrarian]

17 hours ago, I am Groot said:

It was under a topic

The multi-quote function on the forums allows you to select and quote multiple posts at once. It saves time by eliminating the need to individually quote each post. With a simple click, you can compile relevant quotes from different users in a single reply. This helps you address multiple points and maintain context in your discussions more efficiently. That is my opinion, which might not be shared by all, this is why we have discussions.

Here is the product: 

1. Locate the plus symbol: Find the plus symbol (+) at the bottom of each post that you would like to respond to in the forum threads. It should be accompanied by the word "Quote" or a similar indication. 

2. Select multiple posts to quote: As you read through the thread, click on the plus symbol (+) beneath the posts you want to quote. Each click will add the corresponding post to your quote list. You can even select posts from different threads.

3. Head over to the bottom like you are entering a brand new post: To respond to the selected quotes, just head over to the bottom as you are about to type a new reply. Click inside the reply box.

4. Press quote on the bottom right, where all the quotes that you selected by the (+) are being held. It even has the number value that you selected. In this case, I selected 2. 



5. The system should automatically arrange the quoted posts with spaces, allowing you to address each fragment individually. You can proceed to write your responses after each quoted section. If you selected some by accident just delete them. 

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See below test with your quotes:

17 hours ago, I am Groot said:

Yes, but it was under a topic titled for the ignore function. Which I already know how to use, thank you very much.

 

Test 1 to reply to post 1. 

19 hours ago, I am Groot said:

Since you seem to have arranged it so we can't post single quotes unless we use the multi-quote function, and since there are no help files on this forum to explain how that works, perhaps you could now put something here to tell the unenlightened how to post single posts again. 

Everywhere else I know of the multi-quote function is designed to join multiple posts together.

Test 2 to reply to post 2. 

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5. Submit your reply: After composing your reply and ensuring it addresses each quoted fragment, submit your response to the forum thread. Your post will now include the selected quotes, followed by your respective replies.

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[I am Groot]

4 hours ago, Contrarian said:

The multi-quote function on the forums allows you to select and quote multiple posts at once. It saves time by eliminating the need to individually quote each post. With a simple click, you can compile relevant quotes from different users in a single reply. This helps you address multiple points and maintain context in your discussions more efficiently. That is my opinion, which might not be shared by all, this is why we have discussions.

Here is the product: 

1. Locate the plus symbol: Find the plus symbol (+) at the bottom of each post that you would like to respond to in the forum threads. It should be accompanied by the word "Quote" or a similar indication. 

2. Select multiple posts to quote: As you read through the thread, click on the plus symbol (+) beneath the posts you want to quote. Each click will add the corresponding post to your quote list. You can even select posts from different threads.

3. Head over to the bottom like you are entering a brand new post: To respond to the selected quotes, just head over to the bottom as you are about to type a new reply. Click inside the reply box.

4. Press quote on the bottom right, where all the quotes that you selected by the (+) are being held. It even has the number value that you selected. In this case, I selected 2. 



5. The system should automatically arrange the quoted posts with spaces, allowing you to address each fragment individually. You can proceed to write your responses after each quoted section. If you selected some by accident just delete them. 

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See below test with your quotes:

Test 1 to reply to post 1. 

Test 2 to reply to post 2. 

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5. Submit your reply: After composing your reply and ensuring it addresses each quoted fragment, submit your response to the forum thread. Your post will now include the selected quotes, followed by your respective replies.

 

Yes, this is indeed how I understand a multi quote feature to operate. And none of this makes any sense at all in the context of our discussion. The situation we have here is that all of that is being done automatically. But nothing you've written above explains how to stop the system from doing so.