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AND - I am looking for either a measuring cup AND measuring cups Using quotes in your search will not give you the logical AND results. Instead that is actually an exact phrase search. For the logical AND results, just type the words you want without quotes. (example: "measuring cup", with quotes, brings up posts or threads containing that exact phrase only. But typing 'measuring cup', without quotes, will bring up any thread or post containg both 'measuring' and 'cup' in any combination.)



OR - I am looking for either a measuring cup OR measuring cups
Logical OR is set up using | ("pipe") character. Usually located on the same keyboard key as \ ("backwards slash")
For example, if you are looking for measuring cup or measuring cups, type in the search box "measuring cup" | "measuring cups" (with quotes)*
*Please Note: measuring cup | measuring cups (with no quotes) will not bring you any search results.



NOT - I am looking for a measuring cup, but NOT measuring cups
Logical NOT is achieved using the minus " - " sign
For example, if you are looking for keyword free but not shipping, type in the search box free -shipping


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Keywords are case insensitive (LaPtop is considered the same as laptop)
Search for the model number of an item, (e.g. SKU or ASIN) instead of the name
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go for it. What's your question regarding the site?

go for it. What's your question regarding the site?
Ok, by your answer I am assuming questions may and should be asked here, correct?

My other question is in regards to threads-- How long (time wise) before a thread started by an OP appears in their profile. By profile I mean when you click on the user's name and go to "View Public Profile" and then click "Find all threads started by user"

From some quick informal research, it appears to be under a minute.

thank you. The reason for asking is that a thread I started didn't appear for a while (1hour+), but it did appear as a post within one minute.

Aluvus is correct. From time to time during peak times Mr.SD might give less priority to some functions of the site to devote more resources to others.

I got another question but didn't want to start a new thread.

What are the post #'s for each level? I think it is

0-50 L1 Learner
100-200 L2 Beginner
200-300 L3 Novice
300-? L4 Apprentice

Are these #'s right? What are the rest?

I got another question but didn't want to start a new thread.

What are the post #'s for each level? I think it is

0-50 L1 Learner
100-200 L2 Beginner
200-300 L3 Novice
300-? L4 Apprentice

Are these #'s right? What are the rest?

I had to ask Mr.SD, this is what he says...

L1: Learner 0
L2: Beginner 25
L3: Novice 100
L4: Apprentice 300
L5: Journeyman 500
L6: Expert 1000
L7: Teacher 2000
L8: Grand Teacher 3000
L9: Master 4000
L10: Grand Master 6000

I had to ask Mr.SD, this is what he says...

L1: Learner 0
L2: Beginner 25
L3: Novice 100
L4: Apprentice 300
L5: Journeyman 500
L6: Expert 1000
L7: Teacher 2000
L8: Grand Teacher 3000
L9: Master 4000
L10: Grand Master 6000
oh thank you so much, you and Mr. SD. I was so curious about that :worship: :worthy:

oh thank you so much, you and Mr. SD. I was so curious about that :worship: :worthy:

you do know that you can change your "custom user title", right? :nod:

you do know what you can change your "custom user title", right? :nod:
I know how to, but whatshould I change it too? I was almost too afraid to ask

I know how to, but whatshould I change it too? I was almost too afraid to ask

Anything you want. Do you think the site gave me mine? ;)

Anything you want. Do you think the site gave me mine? ;)
Or mine??

though, I 'm thinking of a new screenname change, back to the old one....

Or mine??

though, I 'm thinking of a new screenname change, back to the old one....
I actually like your Transformers user title.

Here's a question (seriously) Can your user title inclde an emotion icon, for example :eek: or ;) ?

I actually like your Transformers user title.

Here's a question (seriously) Can your user title inclde an emotion icon, for example :eek: or ;) ?

Only through experimentation will you figure that out. :)

tropicaltech made me do it...

OP, consider becoming an Information Stylist and/or Doofus!

The benefits are many! I'm proud that my hard work, training, dedication, and sacrifice are reflected in my current status:

Intermediate Doofus
Information Stylist Level 7

I'm not stopping here, though, I hope someday to achieve Senior Doofus status and IS level 100. Don't be discouraged from following your dreams!

Xnarg, I foresee you being dubbed Grand Master Doofus very soon :worship: :P

Xnarg, I foresee you being dubbed Grand Master Doofus very soon :worship: :PThank you, you are too kind! I can't allow myself to think that far ahead, though.

Right now, I'm focused on the next level, which remains elusive.

Better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all, right? Reach for the stars! (http://slickdeals.net/?t=184485&u2=http://www.kineticbaltimore.com/KSR/2003/MedRes/ImpossibleDream_Gutter2.jpg)

Or mine??

though, I 'm thinking of a new screenname change, back to the old one.... Everytime I see you SN I think of my fave Hawaiian restaurant...they serve a scrumptious dish called Kalbi. :yummy:

:) :)

copy the code to your web page where you use XML

copy the code to your web page where you use XML
thanks!

may i ask a question in this thread too?

may i ask a question in this thread too?
Of course. :) I created this thread for such this type of thing, but people (including yourself) are free to create your own thread question. I thought it would just save space.

i would like to know how a "Hot Deal" get chosen to go front page. in the past, i've seen some even hotter deals that don't get front page attention.

sincerely,
confuse3 :confuse3:

may i ask a question in this thread too?
you just did and used up your one allotted question... such a shame :D

you just did and used up your one allotted question... such a shame :D


:weeping:

here's another question...when i click on the 'more' in the Smilie section only the standard smilie comes up with a pull-down pick-a-category for more smilie came up. these are two extra steps i didn't have to do yesterday :mad:

i would like to know how a "Hot Deal" get chosen to go front page. in the past, i've seen some even hotter deals that don't get front page attention.

sincerely,
confuse3 :confuse3:
Of course a mod or Mr. SD is better to answer this, but I believe they (Mods and Mr. SD) make the decision through their judgment. Whether they vote on it or go through a tribunal where the great deals are voted off onto the front page I do not know. I think they get to choose because otherwise they would get 100's of suggestions a day of what the new hot deal is.

:weeping:

here's another question...when i click on the 'more' in the Smilie section only the standard smilie comes up with a pull-down pick-a-category for more smilie came up. these are two extra steps i didn't have to do yesterday :mad:
I just tried the "more" button and it just jumped the page up a little but didn't give me the full list either, it must be glitchy in the system right now.

:weeping:

here's another question...when i click on the 'more' in the Smilie section only the standard smilie comes up with a pull-down pick-a-category for more smilie came up. these are two extra steps i didn't have to do yesterday :mad:

RickySlicky:

In the last few days Mr.SD has done some minor upgrades to the forum software. I have submitted your "software bug" to him. :hug:

thanks. hope i am not the only one experiencing this glitch. i don't want to be the only pain in the butt.

It's not a bug. There is a category list up on top for you to select. This way users don't get bombarded with 200+ small images loading up all at once.

can we pick what we want as our "standard" smilies?

...i don't want to be the only pain in the butt.can we pick what we want as our "standard" smilies?

:lol:

sorry, I'm not making fun - this just seems funny to me...

can we pick what we want as our "standard" smilies?
Not really but I'm open to suggestions on which smilies to move.

It's not a bug. There is a category list up on top for you to select. This way users don't get bombarded with 200+ small images loading up all at once.
It seems like a good idea for dialup and other slow internet speeds but it does kinda stink for high speed. Anyway, maybe you could have the option of choosing how many Smilies per page? Like we have now with posts per page. Have the default at the new, current setup and have the ability to have 200 smilies per page if you want them. My guess is that would be way too complicated but if it would be something easier than I imagine, please consider. thank you

Me like smilie categories! Me like much!

:thumbup:

:kissgrin:

I like the smilie categories too - they're a lot easier to sift through now.

On another subject, I'm noticing today that threads in my subscription list stay bold even after I check them :scratchh:

It only happens on threads I didn't start...

I like the smilie categories as well, but there are some "sign" smilies under more and is the "oops" smilie gone?

I just noticed today that not very many threads fit on each page.

Is this something new or did I change something under "options" that I don't know about?

I just noticed today that not very many threads fit on each page.

Is this something new or did I change something under "options" that I don't know about?

That happened to me too, prolly when I changed something else - under options you can change the number of threads or posts on a page.

I just noticed today that not very many threads fit on each page.

Is this something new or did I change something under "options" that I don't know about?User CP, then Edit Options, and finally: Number of Posts Per Page (http://slickdeals.net/?t=184485&u2=http://usera.imagecave.com/xnarg/NumberOfPostsToShowPerPage.gif)

found it. thanks. :D

How come some of my thread titles are bold and some are not?

How come some of my thread titles are bold and some are not?
Bold thread titles mean that there is a new post that you, the individual user, has not read yet. By a new post it could be a new thread or a new reply that you have not read.

If I am wrong someone please correct me

Why has Mr. Slickdeals made the Earth flat again? We've lived with a round Earth for over 4 centuries, I was just getting used to the idea and now I have to adjust my thinking all over again :angry:

(So0o0o0 sowwy, I just hadda blurt that out. It seems Mr. Slickdeals get blamed for everything, I figured I might as well ascribe divinity to him as well. :lol: )

I tried to give rep to someone and got that ^ message - what's the deal?

who was the user?

who was the user?

PM'd, though you know that...

How do you give a thumbs up or down or give some rep points? I find the FAQ dealing with those topics, but they don't say HOW to do it. When I click on a deal/freebie, I don't see a thumb icon or how to give points anywhere in the listing. Thanks!

How do you give a thumbs up or down or give some rep points? I find the FAQ dealing with those topics, but they don't say HOW to do it. When I click on a deal/freebie, I don't see a thumb icon or how to give points anywhere in the listing. Thanks!


Click here-----> LINK (http://forums.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=15127&stc=1&d=1151565992)


:)

How do you give a thumbs up or down or give some rep points? I find the FAQ dealing with those topics, but they don't say HOW to do it. When I click on a deal/freebie, I don't see a thumb icon or how to give points anywhere in the listing. Thanks!
You also have to be logged in, in order to give a rep, thumbs up or thumb down.

yes yes yes.. i might sound stupid.. but how do u give someone rep points??? lol...

you go to their post and click on the "blue" number under their user name. see it???????? can't give reps in the lounge.

also, your reps won't count until you've reached 50 posts or more. but, it's the thought that counts.

you go to some deal forum and under their names there should be a number and the word "Reputation". I believe this is in the FAQ's which are somewhere in the USER CP


EDIT: HMMPH! i was typing, ricky.. beat me... :heart:

i was wondering at what point does a person gives more than 1 rep points when they do it once.

i was wondering at what point does a person gives more than 1 rep points when they do it once.

If you mean, when is repping someone worth 2 points instead of one, it is at your one year anniversary with SD.

If you mean, when is repping someone worth 2 points instead of one, it is at your one year anniversary with SD.

Or when you get 500 rep points, I think. :)

i was wondering at what point does a person gives more than 1 rep points when they do it once.

***

10-499 reps = 1 rep (If your reps are not gray)
500-999 reps = 2 reps
1000-1499 reps = 3 reps
1500+ reps = 4 reps


*Of course the number of posts and the amount of time you have been here can also increase your repping power (and yes, all these factors for reps are stackable :nod: )
~~:):)~~

great thanks!

well that answers my question I was going to ask.
Was wondering why when I rep someone they get 3 points but
I see now.
Thanks

is there anyway all....and i mean ALL of my posts in one specific thread can get deleted with a push of a button by a mod?

is there anyway all....and i mean ALL of my posts in one specific thread can get deleted with a push of a button by a mod?
Sort of. :dontknow:

You guys should make a board where we can sell things with each other. I've gotten on tons of deals but most of it is just sitting there...wasted money...

You guys should make a board where we can sell things with each other. I've gotten on tons of deals but most of it is just sitting there...wasted money...

:ermm: that's what ebay is for

Sort of. :dontknow:

can you?? i need all my post deleted from two threads

:ermm: that's what ebay is for



can you?? i need all my post deleted from two threads
PM me the links and justification, and we'll see about it.

I can see the Slick Deals forum, which saysWelcome to the high rep club. If you can see this, it means you have enough reps to access this exclusive forum.
When I click on it, it saysxxxxxx, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.Anyone knows what's going on? Thanks.

I can see the Slick Deals forum, which saysWelcome to the high rep club. If you can see this, it means you have enough reps to access this exclusive forum.
When I click on it, it saysxxxxxx, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.Anyone knows what's going on? Thanks.


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