How do I create links on the boards?
How do I add an image to a post?
How and when do I use spoiler tags?
How do I create links on the boards? -- You should be able to simply type(or paste) the website URL (the www stuff) in to your post and it will create a link to that URL. However if for some reason this does not work, highlight the URL in your post and click the 'insert hyperlink' button (it looks like a globe) located in the tool-bar above the main body of your post. (
Be sure you inserted the URL in it's entirety, the best possible result for this is: right-click your address bar, click copy. Then right-click the body of your post and click paste.)
How do I shorten links to a single word/phrase? (added this one)
-- This is slightly different than a normal link and there is no easy click button. The 'code' should look something like this
[url=your_url_here]Link text[/url]
So for example, if I wanted to put a link to
www.jimbutcheronline.com but have the link read as "Dresden" in my post, I would type:
[url=www.jimbutcheronline.com]Dresden[/url]
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Again, it's best to use the copy/paste method when inserting URL's to ensure the accuracy of the link)
How do I add an image to a post? -- First, you need the URL (or 'link') to the image. If the image is on your computer, you should host it online (
www.photobucket.com is the most popular/safe image hosting site that I'm aware of and it's free).
-- Place the image's URL in your post (by typing it or pasting it there). Some websites (Like Photobucket) add the 'code' for you. If this is the case, stop here.
-- Highlight the URL in your post, and press the 'insert image' button located in the tool-bar above the body of your post.
The end result should look something like:
[img]www.photobucket.com/mypichere[/img]
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you can also type this out if you type faster than you find buttons)
How and when do I use spoiler tags? Spoiler tags are used to cover text (until it's specifically highlighted for viewing) that gives information from a book/movie that others haven't had a chance to read/watch. This typically doesn't involve content that's on-topic or a year or so old, unless you're giving away major plot lines/scenes, however
it's always better to use it and not need it than to not use it and spoil it for someone else.
Also note that Administrators may post spoiler rules for the newest of content, be sure to read and respect said rules when discussing new releases. To insert a spoiler tag simply:
-- Highlight the spoiling text (example: omg so-and-so died so viciously omgz!)
-- Click the button 'SP' located in the tool-bar above the body of your post. (can't miss it, Black S , white P).
The end result should be:
[spoiler]omg so-and-so died so viciously omgz[/spoiler]
Which looks like:
(you can also type this out if you type faster than you find buttons)