Posted by Larry Hoover on September 8, 2003, at 6:47:01
In reply to Re: two problems, posted by Dr. Bob on September 7, 2003, at 20:28:49
> > I've had problems using the Google search feature the last week. It goes to an error page.
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> I'm not sure if this was the problem, but it turns out there are guidelines for this that I didn't know about. I've made some changes now, let's see what happens...I noticed the change, and used the revamped interface before you posted about it. Many thanks. BTW, I know I've posted on certain topics in the past, but for the life of me, I can't find them again, despite using very finely-crafted keyword searches. Any idea why that might be?
> > Also, your new process that warns about inadvertent closing of a post/reply activates if I switch between the confirm post/enter post windows
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> Oops, sorry about that. I've added "go back" and "go forward" buttons that should let you do that without activating the warning, is that better?Yes. I am very grateful for your going the extra mile.
> > or if I pause and refer to another post while creating a message.
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> But that one's harder, since you could want to refer to another post, or you could be inadvertently proceeding without having submitted your post. Would it be too much of a nuisance (1) to open the post you want to refer to in a new tab or window or (2) just to ignore the warning?
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> BobI accept the limitations of the system. I often find myself writing away, and realizing that I'm unsure of something (requiring a websearch for data), or that I may have already posted relevant material. I always try to verify everything I post, so I can accept a few well-intentioned warnings.
Thanks again,
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
thread:257784
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