25-06-2005 08:49									#1
	Can we have a "Preview Post" button in the Quick Reply form? Increase the size of your Attachments

Why not? For those who would like it, it's there, for those who don't (and I'm sure there will be people who argue against it - it's the nature of boards), they can ignore the damn thing.

I'm thinking that you press the "Preview Reply" button and it takes you to the already built "Preview Post" form. Should be an easy addition, right?

This would have the added benefit of making the button sizes similar, making the site more symmetrical - and y'all Greeks invented symmetry, didn't ya?

Thanks!

	25-06-2005 09:30									#2
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Yes. Symmetry is a Greek word.

	25-06-2005 09:38									#3
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Yeah, like you would know, you criminal! You know nothing!

	25-06-2005 09:50									#4
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I know that the body of a communist post-helicopter defenestration accelerates at a rate of 9.8 metres per second squared and has an approximate terminal velocity of 200 km/h.

So there.

	25-06-2005 10:49									#5
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Except that the communist in all likelihood doesn't go out a window, per se, but out the side of the helicopter via an open door.

So they aren't technically defenestrated.

	25-06-2005 11:28									#6
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You're just a window definition fascist.

	25-06-2005 21:25									#7
	Re: Can we have a "Preview Post" button in the Quick Reply form? Remove this text

quote: Originally posted by JohnT Why not? For those who would like it, it's there, for those who don't (and I'm sure there will be people who argue against it - it's the nature of boards), they can ignore the damn thing. I'm thinking that you press the "Preview Reply" button and it takes you to the already built "Preview Post" form. Should be an easy addition, right? This would have the added benefit of making the button sizes similar, making the site more symmetrical - and y'all Greeks invented symmetry, didn't ya? Thanks!

I strongly oppose that idea since it was put forth by an evil capitalist.

	25-06-2005 23:23									#8
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	25-06-2005 23:57									#9
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Evil, evil!!!

	26-06-2005 00:39									#10
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The quick reply is made for, uh, quick replies. If you want more features, click on the "post reply" button.

	26-06-2005 02:25									#11
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Are you really in the right thread, Alex?

	26-06-2005 03:07									#12
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I think I never ever pressed a preview button... I do several edits though..

	26-06-2005 03:49									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Dr Zoidberg Are you really in the right thread, Alex?

I think so.

He said he wanted a "Preview Post" button in the Quick Reply form, which is located at the bottom of a thread page. I disagree with this because if you click on the "Post Reply" button, you'll be taken to a page where you can not only preview your post but also edit your text with lots of interesting tools (they're useful if you don't know the codes).

So, all I said was: the quick reply was made to be a time-saving feature, allowing you to post without having to go to a different page. It should not contain unnecessary features like "Preview Post".

Ok, I'll stop, otherwise you'll think I'm mad.

	26-06-2005 04:24									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Atahualpa I think I never ever pressed a preview button... I do several edits though..

I usually do it when I post a thread.

Have to agree with Alex though, press repley when you think you're going to need to see a preview.

I would like to be able to do an attachement from the quick reply box, now that would be handy.

	26-06-2005 04:29									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Agathon You're just a window definition fascist.

In that case be prepared to be quasi-defenestrated via helicopter.

	26-06-2005 05:33									#16
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I love threads full of references to Fez.

	26-06-2005 06:09									#17
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Why would anyone ever use the Submit Reply (return to forum) button?

	26-06-2005 07:03									#18
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It is useful if you don't open threads in new tabs or windows, but use just one window (or tab) to navigate the forums.

	26-06-2005 07:17									#19
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It's faster just to have a bookmark to the forum page you're browsing. Then it's just tab-enter or tab-space and a quick click on the bookmark toolbar. Skips the quote page.

	26-06-2005 08:23									#20
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quote: He said he wanted a "Preview Post" button in the Quick Reply form, which is located at the bottom of a thread page. I disagree with this because if you click on the "Post Reply" button, you'll be taken to a page where you can not only preview your post but also edit your text with lots of interesting tools (they're useful if you don't know the codes). So, all I said was: the quick reply was made to be a time-saving feature, allowing you to post without having to go to a different page. It should not contain unnecessary features like "Preview Post".

The problem is, no one in their right mind ever uses "post reply" unless they want to post an attachment. Previewing posts is a very reasonable option to have for quick replies.

	26-06-2005 08:28									#21
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Yes, Alex, but many times that "quick retort" becomes a dissertation and it would be nice to preview that unexpected monstrosity before you toss it out to the wolves.

	26-06-2005 08:31									#22
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Again, it detracts none from the site and adds a feature that is needed and wanted. If you don't want to use it, don't use it.

	26-06-2005 08:33									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Atahualpa I think I never ever pressed a preview button... I do several edits though..

I do both.

	26-06-2005 08:34									#24
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quote: Originally posted by alva I usually do it when I post a thread. Have to agree with Alex though, press repley when you think you're going to need to see a preview. I would like to be able to do an attachement from the quick reply box, now that would be handy.

You support my idea, I'll support yours. Deal?

	26-06-2005 08:37									#25
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quote: Originally posted by civman2000 The problem is, no one in their right mind ever uses "post reply" unless they want to post an attachment. Previewing posts is a very reasonable option to have for quick replies.

Well, I use it quite often just to post. I also use the quick reply button. It depends upon what I want to say and if I want it to appear ASAP.
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	26-06-2005 09:30									#26
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5 posts in a row- I think JohnT has the ultrauberspam method down pat.

	26-06-2005 10:40									#27
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quote: Originally posted by JohnT Yes, Alex, but many times that "quick retort" becomes a dissertation and it would be nice to preview that unexpected monstrosity before you toss it out to the wolves.

In those cases I usually copy-paste it into the normal post reply screen. It would be nice of that screen actually resized itself to fit your resolution... it's absurd to have to type in a 400x300 box when you're using a 1200x1024 screen.

	26-06-2005 13:29									#28
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Can't you just read your post before hitting post reply?

	26-06-2005 16:16									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Alex I think so. He said he wanted a "Preview Post" button in the Quick Reply form, which is located at the bottom of a thread page. I disagree with this because if you click on the "Post Reply" button, you'll be taken to a page where you can not only preview your post but also edit your text with lots of interesting tools (they're useful if you don't know the codes). So, all I said was: the quick reply was made to be a time-saving feature, allowing you to post without having to go to a different page. It should not contain unnecessary features like "Preview Post". Ok, I'll stop, otherwise you'll think I'm mad.

You´re right, I just got thrown by the lack of quote in your post. Thus making it seem like you answered a previous post in another thread...

	26-06-2005 16:21									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Theben 5 posts in a row- I think JohnT has the ultrauberspam method down pat.

Ban him!