Hello everybody!

It may sound silly, but the first thing I noticed when posting is... I miss all my smilies! I keep typing in codes for ones we don't have lol. Otherwise I like it so far! I like that it's more simplified - makes quick browsing and posting easier!

One of the best things about this site is the size. Right now its perfect. I'm sure when it gets bigger u'll have to expand the forum a little with more parrot specific catagorys...but all good for now. I'm glad to be a part...were gonna make this baby huge!!

Jenny said:

It may sound silly, but the first thing I noticed when posting is... I miss all my smilies! I keep typing in codes for ones we don't have lol. Otherwise I like it so far! I like that it's more simplified - makes quick browsing and posting easier!

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Not silly at all! Smilies are an important aspect of any community, and make it much more exciting and fun!

This is definitely on my to-do list. We are still in our very nascent stages, and there are plenty of things to be done still.

Thanks for the reminder!

kneel said:

One of the best things about this site is the size. Right now its perfect. I'm sure when it gets bigger u'll have to expand the forum a little with more parrot specific catagorys...but all good for now. I'm glad to be a part...were gonna make this baby huge!!

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Thanks! I do like the simplicity in the beginning. And as you said, as time goes on the growth will dictate the need for expansion.

Thanks for the suggestions so far everyone. Smilies will be added in due time. If there are any specific smilies you want to make sure get added to the list, just add them as an image.

Jenny said:

It may sound silly, but the first thing I noticed when posting is... I miss all my smilies! I keep typing in codes for ones we don't have lol. Otherwise I like it so far! I like that it's more simplified - makes quick browsing and posting easier!

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186 smilies have just been added! :hehe::hurray::clap::yahoo::afro::woohoo:

Enjoy!

Ask and ye' shall receive!

Yay! :clap:

i miss the 'ignore thread' option

You guys are CRAZY COOL! I am glad for the chance to be here to have fun and learn with all of you.

twotweets said:

You guys are CRAZY COOL! I am glad for the chance to be here to have fun and learn with all of you.

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Thanks! I'm glad you have the opportunity to be with us. I hope TP turns into a wonderful community; it's already off to a great start.

Just added a boatload of parrot-icon smilies: :flb::sun2::lovebird::ekmale: :i.bousiw::i.komidori::afrgrey::senegal: ...just to show a few.

And a couple of other neat smilies:
:lol2: mg: :hug:

Yay! A Goober!! :i.komidori: :lovehearts: I love them Nick!

I love the colors! Lime green is the best color ever haha. We just need a few more sub forums like talk budgies

birdiebuddie said:

I love the colors! Lime green is the best color ever haha. We just need a few more sub forums like talk budgies

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More forums will come in time as we get more active.

Thanks dave!

The only thing I am confused about is automatically being subscribed to a thread when you post, isn't that usually an option?

Other than that I am already in love with the forum

Hi Dave and Nick
Great job. I miss the "thanks" for a post. Will it be added in the future?

Asily said:

The only thing I am confused about is automatically being subscribed to a thread when you post, isn't that usually an option?

Other than that I am already in love with the forum

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The setting can be changed in your UserCP under Edit Options -> Default Thread Subscription Mode
http://www.talkparrots.com/profile.php?do=editoptions

To update threads to which you are already subscribed, go to: http://www.talkparrots.com/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription
... tick the check-box on the right side of the thread(s) that you would like to update, then scroll down and utilize the drop-down menu/box to update your subscription type.

Sensfan said:

Hi Dave and Nick
Great job. I miss the "thanks" for a post. Will it be added in the future?

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Here, we use the "did you find this post helpful" alternative, which is below the buttons where "Thanks" usually appears.