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wilder

Chris (tine)

• Jul 29, 2004

• #1

Hi everyone,

I have posted a couple of times since joining, and am gradually finding my way around the site. Is there a list of forums anywhere, or is it best just to seach using a keyword? Also, what do the flashing bird symbols mean, and what are the envelope symbols for?

I am totally sure that I am making an idiot of myself (which I have done once already, when I couldn't figure out how to start a new thread!) but, well, if you don't ask..............

Chris

 

pduxon

Quacked up Member

• Jul 29, 2004

• #2

Hi Chris

the flashing bird tells you there is a new post in that forum since last you logged on.

as to the envelope well if its got an arrow from it means you've posted to that thread. Can't remember the rest !!

ttfn

 

birdman

Орнитол&

• Jul 29, 2004

• #3

Hi Chris

List of Forums: Go to top left of the page - red bar just beneath the title banner - "Forums" - click there for a list (some of the forums have sub forums)

Flashing Bird: Posts made into this forum since you last logged on.

Envelopes: I don't remember exactly, but they indicate threads with upto and over 5 posts and also "active" threads.... it's on one of the pages somewhere.

Easiest of all though is to select "Go" next to "Forums: New Posts" just below the time - right hand side of the page about a third of the way down.

:t:

 

digi-birder

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2004

• #4

A closed envelope is a thread you've not yet read - an open envelope is one you have read. The colour changes depending how many replies the thread contains.

There used to be a key at the bottom of the main forum page, but it appears to have disappeared. It only shows the bird symbol and what a closed thread looks like.

 

T

The Magpie

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2004

• #5

On the very bottom you will find the index for the icons.
red envelope is for hot new thread.

 

digi-birder

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2004

• #6

The Magpie said:

On the very bottom you will find the index for the icons.
red envelope is for hot new thread.

Click to expand...

OK, so some can see the icon key then. Wonder why I can't??

 

wilder

Chris (tine)

• Jul 29, 2004

• #7

Neither can I Diane...I had begun to wonder if I really was daft!

Thanks to everyone for the explanations. Now all I have to do is remember them! Think I need to attach a note to my computer.

Someone else is using the family brain cell today!

Chris

 

digi-birder

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2004

• #8

Thought it might just be this computer, but obviously not. I could swear they were there a while ago.

Also, you might find answers to some questions HERE - if not, just ask.