bullnose forum faq's

Before getting into the FAQ's, let me just say that ad block software, like AdBlock, tend to hide the signatures on the forum.  So, since we don't have ad's then why not turn your ad blocking program off for the whole of the Garagemahal?

Also, our new InVision digs has a whole bunch of bells and whistles that we are just figuring out.  So the items below are likely to change as we learn more.
  • Posting Pics
  • Notifications
  • Ignoring
  • Embedding
  • Signatures
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Now that we are on the InVision platform inserting pictures is dramatically easier than it was on Nabble.  As you are creating your post​ you'll see a paperclip at the bottom and the words "Drag files here to attach, or choose files...".  Either drag files there or click that text and you'll have the opportunity to choose the picture or pictures you want.  (Yes, you can load up several at a time.)

Once the files are loaded into the tray at the bottom you can insert them into the post.  Just put your cursor where you want the pic and click on it.  And when you have them in the post you can double-click the picture to resize it or move it to the left or to the right.
There are several things you can be notified about, and I won't try to summarize them here.  However you may not know how to get to the settings, so:
  1. Click on your name in the upper left
  2. Click on Account settings
  3. Click on Notification Settings on the right.​
There are actually two settings regarding ignoring someone - ignoring their posts completely and ignoring their signatures:
  • Posts: If someone's posts seem to always get to you then you have the option of completely ignoring them, although instead of doing that perhaps you should discuss your concerns with one of the moderators first.  To ignore someone you'd click on your name in the upper right, click on Ignored Users, and add their name to the list.​
  • Signatures: Sometimes long signatures get in the way, especially on mobile devices.  So you can turn off, or ignore, signatures by clicking on the dropdown to the right of a person's signature and adjust your signature preferences.  You will see two options: ignore that person's signature or ignore all signatures.  If you ignore that person's signature then the way to turn his/her signature back on is as explained with Posts above.  However, if you turn all signatures off then that approach does not work - although it should.  Instead you need to go to your name, account settings, signature, and then re-enable View Signatures.

 
I had a good laugh/cry just now.  Was about to write "There are two settings regarding ignorance" and remembered my father.  He was known to say "Don't ignore me.  If there's anything I hate it is ignorance!"  And that was delivered with his wry grin.  Boy, I sure do miss him!
This is just a placeholder to see what, if anything, needs to be said about embedding things.
A signature that contains details about your truck is very helpful to those of us trying to help you.  You don't want us guessing about your truck because we might give you the wrong info and cost you money.  We don't want to do that either so we might not even try to help you for fear of getting it wrong.

​New members joining on or after 18th September 2024 will have created a signature as part of joining.  But members that have been here longer might not have, and even those that have may want to edit theirs.  So here's how to:
  1. Click on your name in the upper right
  2. Click on Account Settings
  3. Click on Signature and create/edit
  4. ​Save!