Why not have a 'how to use the forum, ya DUMBASS!' section?

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  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,882Chief of Staff
    Looks good. It would be great, though, if it could magically pop up as soon as a newbie begins to compose his/her message and will not disappear for ten minutes (assuring it will be read), after which the newbie can post the message. . .but that's asking too much. Ah, well, a Hardyboy can dream. . .
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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    Well, I'll give it one more day to allow any last-minute changes then we'll proceed as planned.
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Whoever reads the rules ? or am I the only naughty boy :D
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Well, theres that Thunderpussy... :))
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  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Should there be a rule against bright trainers?
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Talking of Trainers, Higgins seems to have vanished,,,
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Maybe a dimmer switch :D
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Talking of Trainers, Higgins seems to have vanished,,,

    The last I herd he was mankini shopping :)
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Please don't, I've just had my Tea :# :))
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Please don't, I've just had my Tea :# :))

    :D Luminous slingshot, Nice :o
  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,774MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Talking of Trainers, Higgins seems to have vanished,,,

    The last I herd he was mankini shopping :)

    Oh dear has he been watching that 'borat' movie again :D
    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    I'm planning to go live with the guide soon, posting it in this forum with a sticky. I'd like to ask that all members refer newcomers to it whilst welcoming them.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    Pity we can't get SiCo to incorporate it during the 'sign up' to the site...but a great effort all round -{
    YNWA 97
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Really, really good work MG, Barbel and other contributors. -{
    Just a final polish from the Collecting thread:

    However, if you are just popping in to find out how much your item is worth etc, please take a few moments to introduce yourself and explain what's going on. It's just good manners to say hi instead of posting blunt demands.
    ...
    If you're here to find out what something is worth, we have a very simple answer to this: your item is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it.
    -{
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    May I suggest to concentrate the contents into short sentences at the beginning.

    I am concerned that the text will be too long to read, so maybe first-times will read at least the first lines such as:

    - be respectful
    - link to full size pics
    - Estimates for collectors items can't be done.

    For the future, it would be great to get a chapter-after chapter instructions on a daily basis like Apple does with my new iPhone.
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Talking of Trainers, Higgins seems to have vanished,,,
    minigeff wrote:
    Should there be a rule against bright trainers?

    There usually is a bright mind above and connected to bright trainers :D
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    Higgins wrote:
    Talking of Trainers, Higgins seems to have vanished,,,
    minigeff wrote:
    Should there be a rule against bright trainers?

    There usually is a bright mind above and connected to bright trainers :D

    But in this case, sadly not :D
    YNWA 97
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    (Now incorporating C&D's suggestion. MG, do you want to take up Higgins' suggestion of shorter sentences?)

    Guide to general use of the forum.

    One way to approach using the forum is to treat it as if you were talking to people in person. Remember that those messages you're reading are written by a real life person somewhere, some of whom you might just end up meeting face to face as we sometimes get together.

    You'll find that the forum is full of knowledgable and helpful people, but we're all different, with different opinions. Sometimes, like all aspects of life, things can get a little heated.

    Try to be cordial at all times, take into account people's beliefs and ways of life and if things do get heated, contact a moderator who will take an impartial review of the situation and act accordingly.

    Most of the time though, things run pretty smoothly. We enjoy a good laugh, daft jokes and silly witty one liners. You'll find that many members have jokes with each other, and enjoy a little friendly banter. This isn't anyone being 'cliquey', but as a newcomer you might find it a little difficult to get established. This takes time and patience, but it will and does happen. We all had to join at some point. Get involved and you'll soon feel part of the team.

    To avoid complications, always bear in mind that sometimes the things you say (or rather type) can be misunderstood or be seen as inflammatory. Tone of voice, facial expressions and sarcasm seldom translate easily in the form of text. Before you post, have a quick read through your message before submitting it. Try and read it in the third person and see if it contains anything that might be taken the wrong way. We all make mistakes, be it in what we write or how we read things, but just a quick review or second reading might avoid any tense situations. Using the Preview button can also help.

    They say, 'write the text you want to write, walk away (you might want to enjoy a dry Martini, or perhaps a Morlands cigarette, while you think it through) then write the text you should write'.

    Finally, don't be shy. Some new members join and then 'lurk' around for a while just observing what's going on. That's fine, we've probably all done it. But at some point it's a good idea to jump in the pool. There are no daft questions, and no one is going to take the mickey (too much).

    Most of all, enjoy it.

    Minigeff


    To show an online image simply press the 'img' button in the row of icons above the dialogue box when you're posting a message. This will insert the script '**' into the dialogue box (or you can type it in by hand) and all you need to do is copy and paste the image's web address between the "*insert address here*" facility. Simples!

    Some devices show 'Add image to post' which automatically links to Postimage.org. This facility invariably posts content accompanied by adverts, some of which may be a bit risqué; so it's best to avoid by using the steps above.



    To show an image of your own you'll need to upload it first to a hosting service such as imageshack or photobucket. When you upload, you'll be able to find the direct link to your images there. Then it's simply a matter of copying and pasting this direct link into the ** script, just as you would when posting a web image.

    Using this method avoids displaying smaller thumbnails of your image on AJB, which member may have to click on to view it at it's full resolution elsewhere. This can be a pain, so we try to avoid it.


    Spoilers You may be lucky enough to be the first to see a new Bond film, or have some inside information, or even have read leaked scripts on the internet. Please bear in mind that writing about such things, without giving the reader due warning, can spoil their enjoyment if they haven't seen the film yet. If you do intend to write, either precede what you say with 'Spoiler Alert' or redact your text using


    Guide to searching the forum.

    More often than not, we have new members join us and ask us pretty generic run of the mill questions regarding a certain Mr Bond. To avoid wasting your time waiting for a reply, and/or slightly annoying people with yet another question we've covered a million times, try using the search function first. It's not that bad to use, pretty straightforward and could help you find your answer in just a few minutes.

    If after using the search you've got nowhere and are still stumped, consider the best area or section to post your request for help. Hopefully by posting in the correct section, you'll be rewarded with your answer from one or more of our very knowledgeable members.

    Don't take answers as gospel, but usually we get things right. Some members here even have close contact with well known celebrities, collectors and members of the film industry. You never know, maybe even Mr Craig is a member! So 9 times out of 10 we do know what we're talking about. Except for minigeff, he's useless.

    On rare occasions though, even the best don't know. Please don't get irritated when this happens, and if your request is something specialised or a break from the norm, please be patient while you wait for someone to help you out. It might take a few days for people to find things out for you, plus our members around the world operate in different time zones, making instant replies quite unique. Just be patient, we'll get there eventually.


    Guide to collecting stuff.


    In the memorabilia section we often have new members who have joined the community simply to ask 'how much is this worth?' or to try and sell an item. This is fine, we don't mind this and there's nothing wrong in it as such.


    However, if you are just popping in to find out how much your item is worth etc, please take a few moments to introduce yourself and explain whats going on. It's just good manners to say hi instead of posting blunt demands.

    If you're selling an item, please let us know in the 'The Great Ebay Thread', which is a sticky thread at the top of the memorabilia section. The Ebay thread is there for this purpose only, so that the main area of the section doesn't get clogged up with adverts.

    If you're here to find out what something is worth, we have a very simple answer to this: your item is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it.

    There is no set hard and fast rule on what something is worth. Our best advice is to have a search on Ebay for items similar to yours to that you may get a rough idea of what your item might sell for. Avoid the silly listings for Factory Entertainment's golden gun on sale for £5000, that's just wishful thinking. Instead, look at completed listings for items that actually sold. It's only the listings where money changed hands that give any true indications of an item's worth.

    One important thing to remember is that AJB007.co.uk is in no way responsible for any sales advertised or made via the forum. You buy and sell, and view ebay listings etc at your own risk and judgement. Members can and do offer opinions on Ebay sellers, but these opinions are those of the members that post them and not of AJB007.co.uk, its owner(s) or moderators.

    Finally, if you're not offered what you hoped for please don't get annoyed. Members here will offer sensible amounts, but if you're hoping to get £10,000 for the Airfix db5 you just stuck to your fingers then I'm afraid it's probably not going to happen here.

    When buying anything from AJB members, it's probably a good idea to discuss between you shipping fees and any associated insurance, especially if shipping overseas.

    We all hope you find what you're looking for, from time to time you'll see some really rare and unique items up for grabs, so keep your eyes open.

    Have fun!

    Minigeff

  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    ...and it's now posted in its own thread http://www.ajb007.co.uk/post/717149/#p717149 . Please, everyone, refer our new members there whilst welcoming them.
    Any comments about the introduction in this thread only please, unless answering questions from newcomers. Thanks to everyone esp C&D, but most of all:

    A big hand to minigeff! {[]
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    Not a problem, happy to give back to the forum that's given me so much over the years. -{
    'Force feeding AJB humour and banter since 2009'
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    {[] Congratulations to all involved. -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Yes {[]
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    Great idea and excellently implemented ! -{

    I've closed the thread - just to stop people adding to it...if anybody thinks that was a bad idea just let me know -{
    YNWA 97
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,646MI6 Agent
    Well done to all involved - a great job indeed! :) -{
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  • JagJag Posts: 1,167MI6 Agent
    I posted in one of the threads yesterday. When I went back today to continue discussion and tried to hit "reply", I got the following message: "You do not have permission to access this page." Weird. If the admins though I'm such a pain, they would probably ban me from the whole forum. Is there any reason for this, and has it happened to anyone else?
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    I've had this happen a few times when a thread has been closed while I've been typing my post, resulting in hitting 'submit' leading to a similar message.
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    Jag wrote:
    I posted in one of the threads yesterday. When I went back today to continue discussion and tried to hit "reply", I got the following message: "You do not have permission to access this page." Weird. If the admins though I'm such a pain, they would probably ban me from the whole forum. Is there any reason for this, and has it happened to anyone else?

    You don't say in which thread you had this happen...so it's difficult to answer your query...unless minigeff has already done so ?
    YNWA 97
  • JagJag Posts: 1,167MI6 Agent
    Can't fid the thread now - probably because there haven't been any new posts. All the ones I went into today worked fine. Will let you know if I see it again. By the way, perhaps we should have a sticky where we could discuss tech problems with the forum?
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,418Chief of Staff
    Jag wrote:
    Can't fid the thread now - probably because there haven't been any new posts. All the ones I went into today worked fine. Will let you know if I see it again. By the way, perhaps we should have a sticky where we could discuss tech problems with the forum?

    Ok, if you find it or have more problems then please let us know -{

    A 'sticky' for tech problems is an idea...but we get so few of them, tbh...I'll see if there is already a thread up and running for this...
    YNWA 97
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