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On-line photo libraries
by mike in kurtistown- 6 replies
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I have used as online photo library to post picture libraries for fellow palm hobbyists. The photos I post are jpegs. I found a few months ago that if I tried to download, it was in a weird format that could only be used by the photo library. For maximum usefulness, a photo should be downloadable as a jpeg. Now, I find that I cannot download a file, even from my own libraries, without "registering". Does anyone know a library which allows free downloading, as jpegs, without "registering"?
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IMPORTANT --- POLICY RE: DELETING OLD TOPICS/POSTS 1 2
by PALM MOD- 64 replies
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This was briefly eluded to several times in the past, but needs to be officially discussed and enacted soon. It should be obvious that we can not keep every single post forever. There are several reasons this is impractical, as well as problematic. I am proposing a policy, and would appreciate some feedback. I am proposing that we delete every topic that has not been "added to" in 6 months, with the exception being the Palapa where topics would be deleted after 3 months of inaction. This would allow anyone who really likes a topic, and would like to see it kept alive, plenty of time to "bump it" (save it) before it's deadline arrived. This policy would be the easiest …
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This Board
by bubba- 29 replies
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Since the passing of Robert Rifle, this board seems less interesting. The discussions seem to center exclusively around Californians talking amonst themselves.This "clique" seems to run the board and only respond among themselves.When a topic is posted that should garner some legitimate discussions between Californians(ie the fate of the Keitt mango commercial operation in Coachella), there is no response or worst yet a question about how information was obtained by a Floridian when they could have driven to the location and seen it with their own eyes. The "clique" meanwhile discusses ad nauseum the fate of their foot tall "cocos nucifera",while taping fake leaves onto a…
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IPS logo
by fiji jim- 1 reply
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Hi I see many posts with the logo below and would like it to show on my posts as I have been a member for a couple of years now and think it is a good incentive for usues to join. My membership #283349. thanks
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Deleting Personal Uploaded Avatars
by gavilan1- 1 reply
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How do I get two (or at least one) uploaded avatars that I made deleted? I uploaded them after Photoshopping them (they are my work), but last night I noticed that someone else in FL. had begun using one of them (Cocos1 and Cocossunset - same image - different colors). I thought that personal avatars were "personal" I wouldn't want to start using the image of Dypsis Orange Crush because we all know that Bo Goran uses it. I made my own custom image and only uploaded it so that I could use it. However, it became a part of the list available to all. I later used a Photobin URL to display the avatar larger (http://www.photobin.us/uploads/82acd0d096.jpg). Any remedy her…
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Kris Achar text posts
by Dave-Vero- 4 replies
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Kris's beautiful Plumeria photos show up fine, but my Mozilla Firefox browser doesn't show his texts. Microsoft Internet Explorer does. The problem seems restricted to Kris's posts. Anyone else experiencing the problems?
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Browser icon for Palmtalk.org
by Logolight- 12 replies
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Any chance of us getting a browser icon for the website? Many other established websites have their own icons but Palmtalk still has the generic page icon next to the "http". Thanks. Dave
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Bumping old threads
by Palmy- 6 replies
- 3.1k views
My question is: Is it ok to bump old or even very old threads? Is this ok? Or should I start a new thread on the same subject? Thanks
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cold hardiness data
by Jimbean- 3 replies
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Should I post the CRDB info on the freeze data collection board? I think it might be useful, but it also might be misleading because not all of what is posted on CRDB is probably accurate. Any suggestions, I mean, I don't want to post what people consider to be useless.
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Maybe I missed the announcement of it's departure, But I sure miss it. Any chance of it being reinstated? Thanks, Scott PS:- Thanks for all the great work you do on the Forum!
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Screen Size
by JimR- 4 replies
- 2.3k views
Is there a way to configure the way I view a post so that all of the text can be seen in one screen? It often happens that the width of the text portion of a message is wider than my screen, and I have to scroll back and forth to read each line.
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Can't edit
by ania- 7 replies
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I am unable to edit my own post. Ania
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NEW POLICY RE: EDIT/DELETE
by PALM MOD- 16 replies
- 4.6k views
When a post is edited significantly or deleted altogether, it changes the context of all the subsequent replies. In some cases it renders them meaningless. Because this is occuring with increasing frequency, members will no longer be able to delete posts, and will have only 30 minutes in which to edit. This policy is much more in line with the majority of forums on the web. If you need to correct something factual, post a correction. If you just regret what you said, or the way in which you said it, try apologizing as you would in real life. If you feel it is important enough to delete or edit something after the 30 minutes, PM me, and if it doesn't materially affect t…
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What happened to Palmtalk last night?
by SunnyFl- 2 replies
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Was the system (?) or something down last night? I could see the list of topics, but couldn't access any posts. When I tried, I got an error message that it couldn't be found. ??? So - was it Palmtalk? or was it only my 'puter being putzy again?
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Site Skin
by Neofolis- 8 replies
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Is it just me or has the forum skin disappeared. I've still got the nice buttons for search/member/?? Help Faq at the top but the forum and thread header/footer are just a plain band of blue and it has changed to a monotype font.
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Edit Feature
by Kathy- 10 replies
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I noticed in Jeff from Tampa/Costa Rica's thread announcing his move that I could not edit my typo, that I instead had the "quote" feature pop up instead of the edit feature. I double checked by doing a "post preview" and I definately get a quote and new post, and not an edit of my original post. Yet Ray/Tampa was able to edit his post in the same thread. I also tried clicking to the far left (and far right) of the "edit" tab to see if it was place sensitive for my cursor. It was not. Are others seeing trouble with the edit feature? I've noticed it before but was in a hurry so didn't follow-up. Moderator, any ideas? Thanks.
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Member IPS
by Bilbo- 1 reply
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I note that many IPS members including myself are not so designated . . . Is this work in progress? Couldnt help but notice Jeff Searle has that designation already tho everyone knows that all that heavy lifting down at Searle Brothers is done by Andrea! Jeff and Andrea . . . seriously I will take up that Salsa invitation when I can get to Florida maybe in 08 en route for CR. Love and regardez to all. Juan
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Scam e-mails
by avant gardener- 9 replies
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Even here there are African scam e-mails . We're not even safe on Palm talk. I just received this appeal in my inbox. Can we do something about this? From :jacob david Abidjan, Ivory Coast (jacobdavid480@yahoo.co.jp) APPEAL FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE. Dear , Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I got your name and contact from our country chambers of industry (internet department). I prayed over it and selected your name among other names due to its esteeming nature and the recommendations given to me as a reputable and trust worthy person that I can do business with and by the recommendati…
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FORUM SUGGESTIONS 1 2
by PALM MOD- 54 replies
- 9.8k views
Clayton posted a couple of good suggestions in another topic. I thought it would be worth it to start a new topic, specifically for suggestions (I may regret this ), and start it with his post which I will move here.
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Important announcement
by bgl- 20 replies
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Yes folks, we have a new moderator! Dean Ouer, a.k.a. 'dypsisdean' has graciously agreed to take on this job. Mike in Houston is taking care of the technical details right now. On behalf of the Executive Board of the IPS I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dean. Things have been pretty smooth the last few months, and let's keep it that way. In other words, please refrain from offensive statements and anything that may be inappropriate for the Forum. If anyone strays, our new moderator will take swift action! Thank you all! And Dean, welcome to your new job! Bo-Göran Lundkvist Vice President, IPS
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The PalmTalk Forum is back online
by IPSPTAdmin- 2 replies
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Bo-Göran called little while ago with news the server is down and may have been for couple hours (or more) Looking into the problem, seems Apache can only handle so much traffic at once and we have been exceeding that lately. There is no cure, we are bigger than the machines! Anyway all fixed now, I'll keep a closer eye on the forum for a while to make sure all is up and running and for those of you trying to out number the 'competition' with sheer number of posts, maybe slack off a while on the no content messages. Have a great weekend. Later, Mike
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who's running the show?
by palmazon- 10 replies
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I came across one of RLR's posts while reading an old thread, and seeing his member status offline, it occurred to me: who is taking care of business? I just wanted to extend a thank you...
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Can some threads get a "shelf life" first?
by BS Man about Palms- 2 replies
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RLR, Bob (thanks to both of you) and others, What do you think about having some of the threads regarding "Soils, Fertilizers, Pests & Other Problems, SEED GERMINATION" etc., start out in the main area, THEN move to that section after roughly a month or so? I've been thinking about it and some of the threads are asking questions regarding various situations regarding palm health, but some of the "veterans" may not be perusing that area to give answers! I think a good "question" thread should get all the responses it can generate in a month, THEN be archived (more or less) in the appropriate section. Any comments? suggestions? Bill
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Allowable Pic Sizes
by Dypsisdean- 18 replies
- 4.4k views
Admin Guys, Would it "break the bank" to up the allowable pic size to 125? Some are having trouble getting under 100, and I know a lot of mine come in at 110 or so, and I lose a lot of detail taking the next step down.
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Where did the "largest rare palm collection" go?
by BS Man about Palms- 20 replies
- 4.3k views
I was trying to read the latest posts and it seems to have disappeared. Surely it couldn't have turned controversial? Bill
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