Sort of. I just finished a first pass at allowing visitors to post comments anonymously. Note that all anonymous (non-logged in) comments will go into moderation awaiting approval before being visible in an article. The only other major catch is that these anonymous comments are, for now, only available at a top level and will not work as threaded comments. That's probably not too difficult to fix, I'm just tired right now.
Please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions to improve this feature!
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May 26th 2009, 21:19
Re: Now with anonymous content!
I tried looking for some sort of bbcode parser, but never really found anything satisfying. If you're aware of something, then I would lurv to hear about it! I do allow some limited set of HTML, would it be sufficient to simply indicate what is accepted? I've also considered using some sort of WYSIWYG editor like TinyMCE, but eh...
The textarea is the size it is for mostly cosmetic reasons. It's what fits the space best. I agree, it's small, but I haven't figured out how to make it all right.
I made the post notice not fade away, though, so there is that!
The textarea is the size it is for mostly cosmetic reasons. It's what fits the space best. I agree, it's small, but I haven't figured out how to make it all right.
I made the post notice not fade away, though, so there is that!
May 27th 2009, 16:19
Re: Now with anonymous content!
TinyMCE: eww. Just saying "<em>, <strong> and other basic HTML supported" or some such should work fine.
As for bb code parser: just write your own. :) (Alternatively, maybe you could rip whatever punbb uses out of that? iirc it isn't too ugly, although I don't think I ever looked at it in depth.)
As for bb code parser: just write your own. :) (Alternatively, maybe you could rip whatever punbb uses out of that? iirc it isn't too ugly, although I don't think I ever looked at it in depth.)
May 27th 2009, 16:59
Re: Now with anonymous content!
I understand now. I'll try and get some copy in there to explain what tags can be used. I will also see if I can do a javascript thing to increase the size of the textarea when the user clicks an "enlarge textarea" box, or something like that. That should get me the look I want in standard operation, and the more useful area for users like you. :p
Thanks for the suggestions!
Thanks for the suggestions!
May 28th 2009, 14:54
Re: Now with anonymous content!
*blinks* <img> is allowed? Goatse coming up in three, two, ...
May 28th 2009, 15:14
Re: Now with anonymous content!
*shrug* The posts are moderated. I can filter out anything unacceptable before it goes out.
@normallywho on twitter:
Posted my review of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy http://t.co/m6jrLleH This movie is smarter than I am.
4 days ago
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My review of Underworld: Awakening has been posted. http://t.co/FX3FQZQk #skintightpantsandcorsets
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And there it is, folks, the reason I don't talk to girls. http://t.co/fH1cM1Ud
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@alibakes Haywire is a sparse little covert thriller featuring a smooth jazz score. I can't think of anything else to say about it.
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@dcorsetto I would also like to contribute to the "Anti-Humans in Traffic" fundraiser. #pleasemakeitstop
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3 weeks ago
@normallywho on twitter:
My incredibly short review of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol http://t.co/SwXymQKQ
3 weeks, 3 days ago
@normallywho on twitter:
@Nanalew Why yes, I am going to be there! As soon as I can extract myself from the office... #harderthanitsounds
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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@nerdist @930Club @EllenMcLain @johnpatricklowr Thank you all for a wonderful show last night! My nerd brain is basking in the afterglow.
on 7/1/12
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@dcorsetto For the record, I'm more grossed out by pooping. And war. War and pooping, mostly.
on 30/12/11
@normallywho on twitter:
@wired I only use Gmail to manage my Contacts. Today was the first time I had seen the new interface. I couldn't find the Contacts.
on 28/12/11
@normallywho on twitter:
@jessiechar The scary thing is, most hipsters don't know they're hipsters.// How ironic.
on 21/12/11
@normallywho on twitter:
Twitter ran out of "who to follow" recommendations for me. I should probably turn the Internet off now.
on 19/12/11
Re: Now with anonymous content!
So, what I think: you should have a "preview" option, and/or (but ideally and) a comment next to this textarea explaining if URLS are linked automatically, and what kind of formatting options (if any) are available. [b]ubb-style?[/b] html? *markdown?* - People tend to expect at least one of these on weblogs nowadays, and not knowing which it is, _and_ not being able to preview is limiting.
Also, this textarea should be way larger. Why isn't it at least taking up the full width of the fieldset, and twice as high? (Small textareas make people write short off-the-cuff comments; large tetareas invite people to write more thoughtful things.)