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Title: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: rubywishes on March 04, 2017, 07:04:22 AM
So I must have been absent from school that day......can someone tell me what the little buttons signify on the avatars...why some people have more than others, why some are colored and some are see through?
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Vegegrow on March 04, 2017, 07:12:26 AM
 Imi posted this

One dark button for registered members
Four clear buttons for subscribers
and Five dark buttons for admin...

Exception for Demented Fairy who was given her own special ID last night by Fran... don't think she(DF) has seen it yet...no I can't hear any screaming
http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,169.0.html
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: rubywishes on March 04, 2017, 07:17:14 AM
Yep, just found the answer myself...should've looked more first before asking. Eeek, it was sort of like a "boy look"...you know: "where's my socks?"
         "Have you looked in the sock drawer?"
         "nuh, didn't think of that!"

Do we have a blushing/embarassed icon yet?
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: UttaRetch on March 04, 2017, 08:16:14 AM
Exception for Demented Fairy who was given her own special ID last night by Fran... don't think she(DF) has seen it yet...no I can't hear any screaming

Any minute now.  0_0
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: UttaRetch on March 04, 2017, 08:32:21 AM
Do we have a blushing/embarassed icon yet?


I think it's this |O but perhaps some red on the cheeks would help to identify it.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Francesca on March 04, 2017, 23:09:25 PM
I think  :| is what you're after
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Francesca on March 04, 2017, 23:10:52 PM
Yep, just found the answer myself...should've looked more first before asking. Eeek, it was sort of like a "boy look"...you know: "where's my socks?"
         "Have you looked in the sock drawer?"
         "nuh, didn't think of that!"

Do we have a blushing/embarassed icon yet?

Haha yes we call that a "little boys look".

I just say "well I know where they are. So you should too".
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on March 18, 2017, 15:49:18 PM
So I get Fran's 4 black buttons, subscriber's four green/clear ones, one black one for registered members, but I've now seen two black ones and I'm sure a one clear button - what are they for??  And is there an explanation for the one with bunting for those of us who don't know?
Signed, Confused of Lincolnshire.  :P
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: MrIminei on March 18, 2017, 16:18:19 PM
This might help. "Borrowed" from an admin screen (Shhhh, don't tell the others)

As for the bunting - I can only assume that Demented Fairy loves bunting! I believe it is a carry over from the old place.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: DementedFairy on March 18, 2017, 19:45:07 PM
I hate bunting.  Hate it.  Loathe it.  It's a running joke from the old site [The Old Sewing Site =TOSS had you noticed?]
It makes me so happy. *grits teeth* >:)
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: C3PO on March 18, 2017, 20:01:06 PM
I hate bunting.  Hate it.  Loathe it.  It's a running joke from the old site [The Old Sewing Site =TOSS had you noticed?]
It makes me so happy. *grits teeth* >:)

Oh Madam, I am quite distressed to hear that bunting is not to your taste. Upon discovering the cruel joke that has been played I naturally tried to correct the unfortunate situation. However I seem to have been locked out of this part of the system and I almost blew a fuse trying to reassign your bunting.

The bunting appears to have been hard coded into the system firmware. There is only one person who can undo this deed. And Francesca is, I understand, away for the weekend.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on March 18, 2017, 20:17:17 PM
I hate bunting.  Hate it.  Loathe it.  It's a running joke from the old site [The Old Sewing Site =TOSS had you noticed?]
It makes me so happy. *grits teeth* >:)
  :D And I bet you thought you had friends on here ...  :P
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: DementedFairy on March 18, 2017, 20:30:36 PM
Oh Madam, I am quite distressed to hear that bunting is not to your taste. Upon discovering the cruel joke that has been played I naturally tried to correct the unfortunate situation. However I seem to have been locked out of this part of the system and I almost blew a fuse trying to reassign your bunting.

The bunting appears to have been hard coded into the system firmware. There is only one person who can undo this deed. And Francesca is, I understand, away for the weekend.
I shall tolerate the situation by imagining that the 'flags' are knickers, thus denoting an equivalent of a 5-star rating on my nethers. :*
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: C3PO on March 18, 2017, 20:48:47 PM
Oh dear. My silicon diodes are quite overheated at the thought!                                                                                                                             
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Francesca on March 19, 2017, 00:30:50 AM
I hate bunting.  Hate it.  Loathe it.  It's a running joke from the old site [The Old Sewing Site =TOSS had you noticed?]
It makes me so happy. *grits teeth* >:)

I'm away-ish I'll be back at my computer Monday. Perhaps if you're nice I can remove the torture.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: UttaRetch on March 19, 2017, 08:27:04 AM
That would mean that DementedFairy need no longer burn bunting in Brum.  Perhaps a reference to fish?  0_0
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: DementedFairy on March 19, 2017, 09:48:46 AM
That would mean that DementedFairy need no longer burn bunting in Brum.  Perhaps a reference to fish?  0_0

Ohhhh don't get me started on fish puns, I can go one for DAYS at a  time.  Even the mention of fish puns makes all my kids run for cover
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: ajuga on April 13, 2017, 18:31:21 PM
I am sure it was somewhere but can't find it. What do all the symbols below our avatars mean? Buttons, heart etc.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: DementedFairy on April 13, 2017, 19:33:55 PM
Can't remember, but I was blinded by bunting... :angry:

Something was to do with if you are an ordinary member, or if you have contributed...
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: UttaRetch on April 13, 2017, 19:44:31 PM
There, there, Fairy, all gone now.  0_0

For ajuga

(http://i.imgur.com/weJWWj4.jpg)


Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Francesca on April 13, 2017, 19:46:50 PM
We haven't yet really finalised these. I feel like they're not doing the best job.

I think what I will do is give everyone "filled in" buttons as I don't think the clear ones look great. But they will be of varying colours...

Edit: new symbols for all!

Different colours now represent what the members are: admins, mods (not that we have any yet), subscribers and ordinary members.
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on April 13, 2017, 21:44:54 PM
I wondered why my buttons had gone red, I was hoping I hadn't got an infection  :P
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Lowena on April 15, 2017, 19:41:52 PM
I'd love to offer to be a Moderator, but, the symbol is green  :D
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: DementedFairy on April 15, 2017, 23:42:09 PM
I'm none the wiser...
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Lady Violet on April 30, 2017, 20:49:05 PM
Could anybody tell me what the different buttons signify, on members profiles?
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Iminei on May 01, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
Here you go Lady V ....
http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,878.msg11579.html#msg11579 (http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,878.msg11579.html#msg11579)
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Deafoldbat on May 01, 2017, 19:18:15 PM
Since we often get asked about the buttons, should we just have a sticky?
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Iminei on May 01, 2017, 19:38:16 PM
Yup probably so ...please ask the Whizzkid aka Fran
Title: Re: The big thread of "what do the buttons mean" questions
Post by: Francesca on May 03, 2017, 09:54:46 AM
Consolidating these many threads into one place.

If you want to know what the buttons mean under your profile, click here (http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,943.0.html)

Locking this thread now, if you have further questions please post them on the above post linked.