question re flyertalk icons
May 14, 2011, 8:26 am
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question re flyertalk icons
almost all posts have a blue box with a check (i think) in the box preceding the texts. what does that mean? i've looked at the flyertalk glossary but can't find icon definitions. if there is such a thing, pls tell me where it is.
May 14, 2011, 9:05 am
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May 14, 2011, 9:18 am
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If signed in:
Circle = if blue, poster is not on line; if green, poster is currently on line
Triangular, red-bordered sign with exclamation point within: "Alert a Moderator to this Post" (e.g. misplaced post, personal attack, etc.)
At least that's what I see (I actually see more, but only if signed in as a moderator,) so vasantn's advice is best and easiest. Move your mouse cursor over the icon and let it hover; a dialogue bubble will show you the icon's purpose.
Circle = if blue, poster is not on line; if green, poster is currently on line
Triangular, red-bordered sign with exclamation point within: "Alert a Moderator to this Post" (e.g. misplaced post, personal attack, etc.)
At least that's what I see (I actually see more, but only if signed in as a moderator,) so vasantn's advice is best and easiest. Move your mouse cursor over the icon and let it hover; a dialogue bubble will show you the icon's purpose.
May 14, 2011, 11:05 am
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The little blue icon that displays to the immediate left of a thread title (as you view the forum page) is very useful. Click on it and the thread opens to first post you've not previously read.
May 14, 2011, 11:30 am
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Clicking on a user's name will open up several options:
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May 14, 2011, 3:52 pm
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As a Flyertalk icon myself, I am pleased to answer your question. The blue box with the check mark is just to the left of the thread title on the forum page. If you click that icon, it will take you to the first post that you have not yet read in that thread.
May 15, 2011, 8:50 am
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Icon AND Hero
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May 15, 2011, 11:31 am
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On MP a couple of months ago I discovered what the holes in the napkins are for... I consider myself a fairly smart guy but it amazes me how often I discover something that is blatantly obvious to most people!
May 16, 2011, 3:56 pm
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Now that this thread has had some time to percolate and enlighten in the AA Forum, we'll move it over to the Technical Issues Forum, it's rightful home.
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