grndma
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Post by grndma on Apr 26, 2008 14:24:10 GMT -5
???Can anyone enlighten me? Sorry to seem so dim.  I'm sure all you computer savvy people already know. Also why do they change? Thanks. Denise |
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Post by Jody on Apr 26, 2008 15:05:00 GMT -5
I hope this is what you are asking!
If one clicks on your name, we can see your profile and your last postings.
The stars signify how many posts you've made. After so many you become a senior member then a few other rankings , up to Methuselah.
The little printer allows you to send a personal message to someone.
The exalt allows you to praise a member's post.
The smite should not ever have to be used because we are such a lovely group, we do no wrong!!
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grndma
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Post by grndma on Apr 27, 2008 3:24:11 GMT -5
:)Thanks Demarais, but I meant the symbols at the side of the thread titles. When I look closely, (glasses help!) I think they are file symbols. Some are flashing. some are not. Some thread titles have ?torches next to them. And on the home page all the categories have blue circles with something yellow at the back of them  Denise |
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Post by annettecinca on Apr 27, 2008 8:28:19 GMT -5
Denise, those folders actually start burning the hotter the topic is (the more replies the topic receives). As for the blue and gray dots with the file folders behind them...I'm not sure!
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Post by Darcy on Apr 27, 2008 15:15:17 GMT -5
I believe the blue and grey dots indicate whether or not you're read that thread. After you've read it, the blue dot changes to grey. At least it does on my computer.  Thanks for explaining the burning files, Annette! |
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Post by Truffaut on Apr 27, 2008 19:18:59 GMT -5
Honestly, I've no clue what the blue and gray dots mean, so I'll go with what Darcy said!
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Apr 27, 2008 21:53:16 GMT -5
I have also noticed that the blue dots turn grey once I have read the thread. But, you may be referring to the other types of icons that appear in some threads in place of the folder symbol (burning or otherwise)? Those are icons that can be inserted when a thread is created - click on "new thread" and the box under the subject line allows you to select an icon (the default appears to be the folder, which changes as the topic "heats up"), including an exclamation mark, a question mark, etc.
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I'm sure all you computer savvy people already know. 
Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha