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Posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:15:16
Dr. Bob,
Could you add a preview page to the Babblemail feature to preview it before confirming the submittal? I like how that works on regular posting on the boards.Curtm
Posted by muffled on September 7, 2006, at 1:26:02
In reply to Babblemail request Dr. Bob, posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:15:16
Posted by zazenducky on September 7, 2006, at 8:56:46
In reply to Babblemail request Dr. Bob, posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:15:16
Posted by llrrrpp on September 9, 2006, at 0:26:03
In reply to Babblemail request Dr. Bob, posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:15:16
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 12, 2006, at 4:23:57
In reply to Babblemail request Dr. Bob, posted by curtm on September 6, 2006, at 16:15:16
> Could you add a preview page to the Babblemail feature
Sorry, but I know how this server will format posts, but can't predict how email programs will format babblemail...
Bob
Posted by alexandra_k on September 12, 2006, at 5:10:03
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by Dr. Bob on September 12, 2006, at 4:23:57
> > Could you add a preview page to the Babblemail feature
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> Sorry, but I know how this server will format posts, but can't predict how email programs will format babblemail...
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> Bobbut we don't babblemail via email program we babblemail via the server - don't we?
hence... why can't we have a 'confirm post' option on babblemail like we have a 'confirm post' option on babble posts?
Posted by muffled on September 12, 2006, at 20:07:35
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by Dr. Bob on September 12, 2006, at 4:23:57
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2006, at 18:29:34
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by alexandra_k on September 12, 2006, at 5:10:03
> but we don't babblemail via email program
And your email program does have a preview option?
Bob
Posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 7:05:46
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2006, at 18:29:34
hi Bob,
my issue is that the babblemail window is small.
Everyonce in a while, I write a big long babblemail.
then I'm at the bottom of the window.and I don't know how long it is, cause I can't see the top anymore.
I don't know how coherent it is, becuase "out of sight, out of mind"
And I like to do a last grammar and civility check before the babblemail flies off to bonk someone in the head in their email inbox.
that's all. I don't care about the font, or the tabs or the margins. just hte content of the text, and whether it forms a coherent and civil message.
thanks,
-ll
Posted by curtm on September 14, 2006, at 8:54:18
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2006, at 18:29:34
> And your email program does have a preview option?
Babblemail does not have a preview/confirm option, though. I think you may be missing my point?
Curt
Posted by alexandra_k on September 14, 2006, at 9:05:59
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview, posted by Dr. Bob on September 13, 2006, at 18:29:34
> > but we don't babblemail via email program
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> And your email program does have a preview option?and your email program has a small text box for you to post your email in?
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 14, 2006, at 10:16:20
In reply to Re: Babblemail preview » Dr. Bob, posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 7:05:46
> my issue is that the babblemail window is small.
What if I just make it larger? That would be a lot easier. How many lines would you like?
Bob
Posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 11:15:57
In reply to Re: babblemail window, posted by Dr. Bob on September 14, 2006, at 10:16:20
Hi Dr. Bob. let's see how many lines this is: in increments of 10 lines
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40 I guess that's pretty good. Forty lines. Thanks! You may want to take another vote, though. Is it really hard to program in a preview function? for revising babblemail? just like a regular babble post? If it is, I understand. bigger window is a good compromise for me. I don't know about others though. It's curtm's thread.-ll
Posted by 10derHeart on September 14, 2006, at 11:54:22
In reply to Re: babblemail window » Dr. Bob, posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 11:15:57
I generally write any long emails or Babblemails in Word, then paste them into the Babblemail window or my email message 'Compose' window. So another option is to use your favorite word processor, where you can save, edit, spell check, see the whole message, etc. Not to mention save it for the purpose of 'cooling off' and going back later to see if you should really send it...:-)
I do that for some of the reasons mentioned here, and also because my ISP is currently a little finicky and I can (and do)lose my internet connection at any time - suddenly. And I often just don't have the energy to recreate an entire, lenghty message I've just lost.
But that's just me. I know that might not be convenient or desireable for some. And it doesn't mean there isn't always room for tweaking Babblemail to make it better/easier to use.
Posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 12:39:02
In reply to another option, posted by 10derHeart on September 14, 2006, at 11:54:22
yes, 10derheart.
this is a good idea.I wish i had more good ideas like that.
mostly, my long babblemails start off with the intention of getting a quick little line off to a buddy. and then... 30 minutes later, I'm astounded at my ability to go blah blah blah.
I'm just lazy. too lazy and preoccupied to edit in a small window, much less do the copy paste thing. I feel bad admitting it, but maybe I want it to be easier for lazy people like me. Sometimes I genuinely have very little cognitive juice. that's a bad situation, which could be helped by some enlargement of babblemail box. Lately-- not so much a problem for me personally. just lazy apathy.
-ll
Posted by 10derHeart on September 15, 2006, at 11:17:18
In reply to Re: another option » 10derHeart, posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 12:39:02
I understand completely, I am known as the Ultimate Queen of Lazy - often :-( (and the sad thing is, that's when I'm *not* depressed)
It's just become a habit now, formed after losing messages and feeling so frustrated and too tired (lazy?) to re-type them. I open MS Word evey time I'm on Babble....just in case.
And you have plenty of good ideas.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2006, at 19:06:06
In reply to Re: babblemail window » Dr. Bob, posted by llrrrpp on September 14, 2006, at 11:15:57
> 40 I guess that's pretty good. Forty lines. Thanks! You may want to take another vote, though.
OK, any other votes?
> Is it really hard to program in a preview function? for revising babblemail? just like a regular babble post?
I wouldn't call it really hard, but this would happen faster...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 22, 2006, at 0:36:43
In reply to Re: babblemail window, posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2006, at 19:06:06
> > 40 I guess that's pretty good. Forty lines. Thanks! You may want to take another vote, though.
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> OK, any other votes?Then 40 it is!
Bob
Posted by Lindenblüte on September 22, 2006, at 17:12:12
In reply to Re: babblemail window, posted by Dr. Bob on September 22, 2006, at 0:36:43
> > > 40 I guess that's pretty good. Forty lines. Thanks! You may want to take another vote, though.
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> > OK, any other votes?
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> Then 40 it is!
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> BobWOW! thanks Dr. Bob.
If other people don't like it, I guess they better speak up now, since they didn't vote before :)thanks!
I feel like people are really listening to me this week. (what a week!)
-Li
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