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Uncategorized Boards => Events. Balloon, Magic, Etc => Topic started by: shackerley on April 04, 2013, 01:06:55 AM
Where do I go on this site to find out how all this works? I'm quite computer literate. However, this site isn't easy. I've been wanting to post/download my new creations for two days......
Grrrrrr
Paul
I would have to disagree. It works like just about any other forum I've been on.
That aside, if you scroll down when typing a message, just below the "Preview / Submit / Save" buttons, you'll notice an area that says "Filename". Click browse and find your picture. Then, click "Add the file", which is just below "Browse". You picture is added. Also, if you have a picture on another website that you'd just like to link to, go to the picture, right click and push the "Save Image Location" option. Come back over here and paste it. While the URL is selected, click the "Img" button in the top formatting row above the main message box. It will automatically add the HTML code to display the picture.
Any questions?
Remember to resizer your images using an image resizer to reduce the number of pixels.
I am sad about the title of this thread :( I do think it is pretty user friendly, the search button maybe not the best but as it is a template forum then it is what it is. I have added things to the site, album buttons and a few other things that have slipped my mind at the moment. The other thing is and maybe I should not mention this is I do this at no cost to anyone else. I pay for the upkeep to keep it all online and it is a pretty big site and does take up a lot of my time, I better stop here as I think I was just going to make a few comments that maybe would be better unsaid :o
There are two threads on posting pictures and I even had the site changed so that you do not need to re-size pictures although for some I believe you still may have to. I can either re-size pictures or put up as is. They do take longer to upload the larger size so I find it quicker to re-size but only because I put many hundreds onto the forum.
And if you are struggling then just put a post up or send me a PM, everyone is so helpful here and I have talked many through the how to post pictures over the phone.
I thought the site was pretty good, have you tried posting pictures onto other balloon forums, now even I struggle there.
This is the posting pictures thread, posting-pictures-and-sizing-the-forum-t2113.html (http://balloonchat.co.uk/posting-pictures-and-sizing-the-forum-t2113.html)
I joined back in January and its the first forum I have been involved with properly, I have been a member of others but I never posted or took part in them, This forum I found really easy to use and I have no problems uploading photos or posting, the information is all there to read and I thought it was pretty plain and simple, sorry to hear your having problems but there are plenty of people around to help you if you need it.
Rob
I absolutely love this forum Graham and think it is very user friendly. I am computer illiterate so I do have some problems however I know that all I need to do is ask and someone here offers a solution to my problem.
I can't even imagine all the time and energy you have spent making this forum what it is, and it is for free! WOW!
Sorry anyone else is having problems with it, but maybe after time and after asking how things are done, they will be as happy as
the rest of us.
Keep up the great work Graham!
Quote from: "Simply Shonna"Keep up the great work Graham!
Ditto :D
If the forum isn't user friendly then simply don't use it :-)
Me too, I don't think that the forum is not user friendly.
Anyway, it is more important that the users are friendly!
at 5 years old & just short of 1000 members world wide would suggest to me that this site is very user friendly a good heading for this topic could of been (help needed);-)
I know I don't post often but I have to say I find the site very user friendly and appreciate all the effort that has been put into it :D
i once had a dog he wasn't that friendly either :(
The only trouble I had is remembering my password
You're not called Daniel by any chance...?
Martin you said what I and probably others thought!
No it can't be Daniel - he never had any creations to post despite us nagging him for weeks. :lol:
Quote from: "Dillingerentertains"at 5 years old & just short of 1000 members world wide would suggest to me that this site is very user friendly a good heading for this topic could of been (help needed);-)
We would be up to around 14/1500 members but I keep deleting those who do not post within the first four weeks, we do try to keep the forum active and evolving.
It is not Daniel as Paul is also a BAG member and I'm happy to talk him or anyone else through posting pictures if he/they would like to call me.
This is the first forum I have ever been a member of and have found it easy to use and more importantly, the people using the forum are friendly and always willing to help where they can.
Boo, hiss!
May the post be stricken from the record.
Quote from: "shackerley"Where do I go on this site to find out how all this works? I'm quite computer literate. However, this site isn't easy. I've been wanting to post/download my new creations for two days......
Grrrrrr
Paul
Try BalloonHQ.com, now that's an user friendly platform! :roll:
oooo I think I got it ... it's worked... derrrrr! I must be having a dizzy day.
I'm mixing forum up with instant chat, I think... anyway, I've got it now... :-)
Thanks. Very helpful
P
Good to hear your getting the hang of things now :-)
Quote from: "shackerley"Where do I go on this site to find out how all this works? I'm quite computer literate. However, this site isn't easy. I've been wanting to post/download my new creations for two days......
Grrrrrr
Paul
i agree, i cant use it either !!!
Quote from: "janice maxey"Quote from: "shackerley"Where do I go on this site to find out how all this works? I'm quite computer literate. However, this site isn't easy. I've been wanting to post/download my new creations for two days......
Grrrrrr
Paul
i agree, i cant use it either !!!
Can I suggest you start a thread and ask or Just get in touch with me, Just call me, PM, email. I'm generally about and happy to help,
I have to disagree though, the site is really easy to use, honest.
I know that Graham puts a whole lot of work into this forum and from my personal experience I have had nothing but the best help when I ran into any problems. Just have to ask lol!
I find it easy to use, and all the answers are here somewhere, it's just knowing where to look ;)
its easy and im thick :D
This forum is the friendliest place I've ever been ( been on lots of forums not just balloon related) In my experience every forum is different and takes a bit of getting used to when you first join :) if you can't work something out don't be shy just post the question and lots if people will help. Don't forget the search option too - there are masses of archived information here - a true gold mine! Xxx
I suppose none of us know what you are looking for, which is why we cant offer any instant assistance to you on how to find it..
Firstly I would suggest that the events section is not really the place to ask.. try posting in the welcome section or the balloon chat section, I am sure more people on the forum would look at those and may be able to offer the help and assistance you seek
Once on the forum and lost the Contact Graham Lee is the first port of call you should take..
This is the most friendly bunch of people you will ever meet.. and they will share their knowledge and skill with you willingly and freely. Everyone is treated with the utmost respect and all we ask is that you are the same in return to the other users of the forum
Kindest Regards
Pam
xx
Yes this is a really terrible place...I just really can't stay away from here... :)
Oooh! I guess i must like bad places!! :D
All forums take a little while to get used to, that's why we encourage you to ask question's if you need answers! The more time you spend on here the more you learn about how to use this place. Be warned it can get quite addictive!!
I love this forum and how helpful everyone is. I have not seen the bickering or flaming on this forum, except for a few isolated incidents that were quickly handle as peaceable as possible.
I am sure I am still not getting full use of it because I do not really use the search app or ask when I am stumped, but so far I have learned a lot from reading other peoples responses.
Thanks everyone! ;)
im as dumb as a bag full of wet mice, i managed to figure it out, its all there infront of you