Bookmarking threads

[shmokes]

Is there a way to bookmark threads within the forum software?  I know that I can bookmark them in my browser, but I use multiple computers and don't really want to try to keep bookmarks synced between them or run a mobile browser.

[SirPeale]

Try FoxMarks.

[ChadTower]

Is there a way to bookmark threads within the forum software?  I know that I can bookmark them in my browser, but I use multiple computers and don't really want to try to keep bookmarks synced between them or run a mobile browser.

It's a bit cheap but if you post in the thread there are 4-5 different built in queries that pull all of those threads up.

[shmokes]

Heh . . . that's not a bad idea (if kind of obnoxious to others).  I can just make a post that says, "Bookmarked," and anytime I want to access my bookmarks I can just run a query for that word.  I can't decide if I'll start doing that.  It would get pretty annoying if it became commonplace and even ten members did this with any regularity.  Regardless, that's thinking on your feet.   

[polaris]

shmokes
i think chad was referring to ways the forum will do it for you, one way is to use the new replies to my posts link, if you post in a thread then hit that link itll bring up any new posts in that thread.

ive just seen through posting the pic that theres a checkbox in additional options , ill post another pic

[polaris]

additional options

[ChadTower]

shmokes
i think chad was referring to ways the forum will do it for you,

Well duh.  The way I suggested works nearly as well, though, and it built in to every skin.

[polaris]

shmokes
i think chad was referring to ways the forum will do it for you,

Well duh.  The way I suggested works nearly as well, though, and it built in to every skin.

well duh, all ive done is further explain two of the methods you suggested havent i ?

reading shmokes reply i didnt get the impression he understood you, as it seems he was going to post the word  bookmarked in a thread and then search for that word.

[ChadTower]

reading shmokes reply i didnt get the impression he understood you, as it seems he was going to post the word  bookmarked in a thread and then search for that word.

He understood me perfectly.  He gave another suggestion similar to mine.  His would be more effective but more annoying.

[shmokes]

No, I understood.  But what made me think of the subject to begin with was a couple of threads where a question was asked and answered by the time I saw the thread, and I thought, "That's something I bet I'm going to run into down the line.  I want to bookmark that."  So, specifically, I was talking about threads that would make no sense for me to post in.

If I use the new replies to my posts link, wouldn't that treat every thread I post in as bookmarked?

[Franco B]

You could send yourself a PM with the thread/message URL in. You could even use the {url=www.}thread{/url} tags (but obv with []'s) to give it a descriptive name.

You could 'add' new bookmarks to it by quoting the previous PM and including the new bookmark before sending it to yourself. You could then delete the old PM to keep things tidy.

We could even start a bookmarks thread similar to the picture hosting thread in project annoncements. You could then add your bookmarks to the thread and then just keep modifying your message to add the new bookmarks. It could also make interesting and useful reading if you have lots of peoples descriptive bookmarks in one thread.

[shmokes]

Good idea!  Now that one I just might do.  Idea of posting the word "bookmark" in threads would work pretty well, but it wouldn't be nearly as well organized as using {url} tags in a personal message.  Also the PM idea wouldn't bother anyone else. 

I also like the idea of people contributing useful bookmarks.  That would make a cool sticky in this or the main forum.  It's kind of halfway between the organized material in the Wiki and the absolute jumble of useful tidbits scattered throughout the forum.

[Franco B]

That would make a cool sticky in this or the main forum.  It's kind of halfway between the organized material in the Wiki and the absolute jumble of useful tidbits scattered throughout the forum.

Thats exactly what I was thinking. Sometimes you don't know what you are looking for until you find it.

[polaris]

i like the idea guys, so i can create a thread called eg polaris bookmarks, i can have one link to that in my browser favourites and just paste links into the first post of the thread and lock it i suppose, so its there for my reference. but what forum should i create it in, be nice if there was a 'my byoac' sub forum that we could all create a personal link list in.
i like the idea of a general thread one as a pre wiki but id like my own one too.
i might create one and see where it gets moved to.

[shmokes]

Well . . . you could do what Franco suggested and just send yourself a PM.  Anytime you want to add a new bookmark you can just copy and past the old bookmarks into a new PM, add the new bookmark and send it.  Then just delete the old bookmark PM.  That way you don't have to keep bumping your locked bookmark thread to the top of a forum every time you want to add a new bookmark.  That would be irritating, especially if more people started doing it.

[Franco B]

Do you think we should start a 'bookmarks' thread? I for one think it would be really useful i more ways than one. I often use at least three computers to access this site and it would be nice to have all my 'bookmarks' in one place. In  certain instances I have refrained from bookmarking certain threads as I knew I wouldn't get chance to recall them on a different computer (well that was before I had the PM idea but I think a community bookmark thread would be more beneficial.)

 I'm not sure what forum it should be in if it was to happen. Probably not Main as it may confuse new comers to this site. Maybe a sticky in this forum?

Obviously it may not be moderated as much as the Wiki additions but people could always report offending posts/links to the mods. I really do think it could open up many links/resources to all of us and would also help people who either don't know how to share or don't realise the potential that the links they have contain.

[polaris]

spot the difference from the first pic i posted
but the skin isnt working at the moment ive had to change to the regular forum skin.
weird

[saint]

Bookmarks mod added. You have to use the SMF theme.

[shmokes]

Sweet!  This is a far better solution than what we were talking about.  Thanks.

p.s. Thanks for fixing my account.

[saint]

Heh. Your account wasn't broken, installing the mod broke the SMF theme. But my pleasure anyway.

[boykster]

Anybody else wanna chip in and get Shmokes account broken again 

[shmokes]

I'm in!

[saint]

Paypal to: saint@arcadecontrols.com

[Hemi]

I'd chip in and send Shmokes to charm school if it would help any.

[shmokes]

Dunno what they could possibly teach me.  How do you suppose I get away with the things I do?   

[Hemi]

Dunno what they could possibly teach me. 

How to cut wood? 

[shmokes]

Do they teach that at charm school?

[Hemi]

At the one I'm chipping in for you they do. "How to cut straight lines in MDF while not cursing and acting like a smart-ass in either a thread talking about the job or on the actual job" school. 

[ark_ader]

At the one I'm chipping in for you they do. "How to cut straight lines in MDF while not cursing and acting like a smart-ass in either a thread talking about the job or on the actual job" school. 

Gee Shmokes looks like you have a buddy for life.   

[shardian]

Gee Shmokes looks like you have a buddy for life.   

Yeah, its like he has known Shmokes for years instead of days...

[Hemi]

I find it so funny that they guy admittedly has no wood skills at all, but is attempting to construct something out of wood, and then has the nerve to act like a smart ass while doing it. 

[CheffoJeffo]

Some people are going to act like smart asses no matter what, present company included.

[shmokes]

I find it so funny that they guy admittedly has no wood skills at all, but is attempting to construct something out of wood, and then has the nerve to act like a smart ass while doing it. 

You think I post on these message boards while I'm cutting things out of wood? 

BTW, anybody who won't attempt to do something because he doesn't have the skills is a giant wuss.  I'm just sayin . . .

[facesmiths]

I may have missed this but I did not see anyone mention "subscribe to this thread" is that an option here? I know it is over at the cenobite.com forums

[gatordad]

Hey I just changed themes, bookmarking is a great addition. 
I would have loved this feature when I was building my cab. but will still use it just the same but prob not as frequently as I would have 8 months ago.

[DrewKaree]

Dunno what they could possibly teach me.  How do you suppose I get away with the things I do?   

Vaseline.

Lots and lots and LOTS of Vaseline. 

[shmokes]

Petroleum-based?  Drew Drew Drew, you are so out of touch.  Astroglide is where it's at.

[Necro]

Ok...how in the heck do I change themes.  I can't find the stinking option ANYWHERE.

[polaris]

profile
modify profile
look and layout preferences
current theme (change)

[Necro]

Ah HA!  For some reason I completely over looked that the 10 times I took a look at that page...guess no drop down box resulted in me just looking it over.  Thanks.