Hey Guys! It's now really easy to use smilies!

[Urban Ranger]

Actually it could be accomplished quite easily here.

1. We need a header line for every post, but since there's already the "subject" line, and all new threads need subjects, a little JavaScript code can be used to generate "Re: subject" and "Re: Re: subject" etc.

2. Add a threading mechanism to the database. I think one field will do.

3. Create a template for the format.

[TCO]

Wombat, why do you have a knife next to your teddy bear in your avatar?

[tniem]

I am a fan of the branching thread format in hwo it has been used on Slashdot and different news sites. I do not believe that it would be practical here on Apolyton.

There are not enough posters to justify the use of such a format. Also, I believe branching threads work best when the thread is discussing a news item or what is provided on that page. uBB/vBB work best when their is a forum page that allows everyone to discuss topics that you can create.

Imagine using uBB on Slashdot. It wouldn't work as a new topic would have to be created on a linked page from the news page. Likewise, here on Apolyton branched threads would not work because it would be hard to find new topics among all of the replies and posts.

In summary, GP I support your mission, I just don't think you will win concession nor do I even think it would even work.

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by GP
Wombat, why do you have a knife next to your teddy bear in your avatar?

Because he's a sick, twisted little man. Note the proper use of the apostrophe.

[Immortal Wombat]

Originally posted by GP
Wombat, why do you have a knife next to your teddy bear in your avatar?

Oooh now I'm mad

1) Its a wombat
2) Its a dagger



It is a wombat, I took the graphic from an australian search engine called wombat search or something. It is a dagger to signify that the wombat is the immortal wombat. Didn't you watch the cartoon?
A wombat, visits a wise-woman, is told he is immortal, then with the help of his marsupial friends, battles russian zombies to avenge his father's death, then finally defeats the evil Welsh emperor Zhu Kiang-che in a great showdown. Later on, his mission accomplished, he dies, but its only funny if you watch the cartoon. Which I'm in the process of making.

Never insult the Immortal Wombat again, please

[TCO]

Hey Wombat, no offense. It's really cute.

[Rasputin]

didnt realise our damn Wombats were so dangerous

[Immortal Wombat]

Yeah, beware the wombat

None taken GP, just kiddin', maybe I should use some more smilies for the more serious posters

[Rasputin]

they are usually such docile animals, hardly cuase any trouble, unless you run over them in your car, can do hell of a lot of damge to your undercariiage

[Provost Harrison]

Originally posted by Immortal Wombat
...then finally defeats the evil Welsh emperor Zhu Kiang-che in a great showdown.

Don't get me wrong but that name doesn't sound very Welsh. Taffy Jones or Iestyn Lloyd maybe, but not those two

AND WE DO NOT WANT BRANCHING THREADS. STOP IT BEFORE I HAVE TO KILL YOU ALL!

[Urban Ranger]

Woops Provost is possessed by CivNation's ghost.

Okay see what you have done. You made me spam

[Provost Harrison]

To GP, I thought this image was appropriate for you

[Immortal Wombat]

Don't get me wrong but that name doesn't sound very Welsh. Taffy Jones or Iestyn Lloyd maybe, but not those two

Ah the subtle humour is lost on Provost

And he looks a little like this:

[Provost Harrison]

Obviously the humour has been lost on me, I never saw this cartoon you mention.

Although on that picture, he looks decidedly gay Didn't he sing in Village People

[Rasputin]

and wahts wrong with th evilalge people, i used to love their music, but you cant say that anymore without people thinking you are gay too !!!