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I Know This Is Really Lame, But What Does "pinned" Mean?
#2
Posted 02 May 2009 - 05:19 AM
When you first start a thread, it's not 'pinned' and it sits at the bottom of the list of threads in that topic. A moderator checks your thread to make sure it's not spam, and that it's in the right forum, and then 'pins' it. Once it's pinned, it moves to the front of the list.
"But then, in all honesty, if scientists don't play god, who will?"
- James Watson
My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
- Ashleigh Brilliant
Hailing from freshly rinsed Seattle.
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
- James Watson
My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
- Ashleigh Brilliant
Hailing from freshly rinsed Seattle.
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
#5
Posted 02 May 2009 - 09:28 AM
It's surprising how much spam people try to post. Checking every thread seemed to be the way to catch most of it.
If you come across something you think is spam in the middle of a thread, please use the "report" button that is at the bottom left of every post to let the moderators know that it needs to be removed.
If you come across something you think is spam in the middle of a thread, please use the "report" button that is at the bottom left of every post to let the moderators know that it needs to be removed.
"But then, in all honesty, if scientists don't play god, who will?"
- James Watson
My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
- Ashleigh Brilliant
Hailing from freshly rinsed Seattle.
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
- James Watson
My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
- Ashleigh Brilliant
Hailing from freshly rinsed Seattle.
Celiac.com - Celiac Disease Board Moderator
#6
Posted 04 May 2009 - 07:57 AM
more lame questions... what are cookies? and what is spam? sounds like they would make a really gross sandwich
I have lots more dumb computer questions but thats enough for now
Electronics are not my thing...it will take me forever to learn this stuff...plus I only can type with 2 or 3 or 4 fingers at a time...and I have 10
Electronics are not my thing...it will take me forever to learn this stuff...plus I only can type with 2 or 3 or 4 fingers at a time...and I have 10
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
#7
Posted 04 May 2009 - 11:12 AM
purple, on May 4 2009, 11:57 AM, said:
more lame questions... what are cookies? and what is spam? sounds like they would make a really gross sandwich
I have lots more dumb computer questions but thats enough for now
Electronics are not my thing...it will take me forever to learn this stuff...plus I only can type with 2 or 3 or 4 fingers at a time...and I have 10

Electronics are not my thing...it will take me forever to learn this stuff...plus I only can type with 2 or 3 or 4 fingers at a time...and I have 10
Cookies are small files that a website places on your computer. When you return it looks to see if the cookie is there. This is generally how a website knows who you are when you return to it. The pro is that your websurfing can become more tailored to you. The con is that anytime someone else puts stuff on your computer there is a risk. There are more detailed explainations but that is the general idea.
Spam is unwanted messages either via e-mail or postings on a message board. Think of it as the equivalent of junk mail. Obviously some people like it and respond or it would cease to be effective (but as cheap as it is to send an e-mail, there doesn't have to be much of a response).
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