Posted by Dr. Bob on April 10, 2005, at 11:59:00
In reply to Re: Board style » Dr. Bob, posted by cubic_me on April 10, 2005, at 4:19:43
> > > I have found threads in this format while using search engines, so it is possible
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> yes, they link directly to the part of the thread with the information.I didn't know that was possible, could you give me an example?
> Don't most people have wheels these days?
Not most people with laptops! Although the new Powerbooks do have scrolling trackpads:
http://www.apple.com/powerbook
> > > Boards like Psyke (and others) sometimes have sections that only members with a certain amount of posts can access/see - that makes people feel more confident about posting very personal things on a very public board.
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> it severely limits how many people can read the post (like talking to a room full of people rather than a lecture theatre full), and also makes people feel less like their therapist, friends or family could happen upon the site and read particular threads that they don't want them to see.I wondered about a "frequent fliers" board a long time ago:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020308/msgs/3945.html
And that kind of led to 2000. But anyone can read 2000. Restricting even reading would be something new. But we could discuss it. But some people might be opposed...
Bob
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