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MS Update Mod Squad Update - October 24th, 2007

Discussion in 'Communications' started by DVeditor, Oct 24, 2007.

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  1. DVeditor

    DVeditor Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    <table width="855" height="1110" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center"><tr><td>
    <div style="margin:0px;padding:25px;width:855px;height:1105px;background:url(http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5096/msubgnd1.gif) top center no-repeat;">
    <div style="height:90px;margin:110px 10px 0px 10px !important; margin-top:10em;"><font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">My name is DVeditor. I work for the Mod Squad Corporation, the <del>largest</del> COOLEST and most <del>powerful</del> AWESOME online entity in the world. I'm part of security at a secret high-tech facility, <font style="color:#000000;background:#000000;">The Tower</font>, an underground laboratory developing experimental viral networking. But there were incidents. The news escaped and everybody visited. Trouble was...they can't stay gone. No one can stay gone from this place.<br>At the beginning of the 21st century, nine out of every ten homes contain its forums. Its political and geekery influence is felt everywhere. In public, it is the world's leading supplier of Star Wars discussion, spamfests, and healthcare. Unknown, even to its own employees, its massive pull is generated by FORCEBOAT technology, social experimentation, and viral networking.</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"Well, I think I'll go out and get some fresh air for a change."</i></font><br />
    <font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">Your clocks will need to be adjusted soon to give us time to deal with the increasing infection - be sure to check with your local authorities to assure a seamless (and safe) transition.</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;background:#161616;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"The mods are like protein, changing from liquid to airborne to blood transmission, depending on their environment. They are almost impossible to kill."</i></font><br />
    <font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">Mods <a href="http://boards.theforce.net/communications/b10006/27314058">came and went</a> for a variety of top-secret purposes. They managed to survive the trip outside and are safely barricaded inside once again.</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"Take the info to the <font style="color:#000000;background:#000000;">CLASSIFIED</font> facility then assemble a team, we're re-opening the Tower, I want to know what went on down there. Just do it."</i></font><br />
    <font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">Discussions continue for <a href="http://boards.theforce.net/communications/b10006/27582909">the suggested Hall of Fame forum</a> - labs tests are underway and should have results fairly soon.</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;background:#161616;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"We fought the ads. We survived the archives. And now, we face more tech issues...good thing we like a challenge."</i></font><br />
    <font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">The corporation had several technical hiccups as upgrades went underway this week. Fortunately the research data was able to be preserved and remains uncompromised.</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"This is what we've been waiting for gentlemen. Confirm at 2:18 and 27 seconds the Image Program is now fully activated."</i></font><br />
    <font style="color:#e8e8e8;font-size:12px;">Many hours of meticulous R&D were put to use as new Halloween banners and icons were put through rigorous user testing. Unfortunately they have spread much faster than anticipated and must be dealt with! <b>NYCitygurl</b> has risen to the challenge and taken on another round of icon pruning. They don't stand a chance...</font></div>
    <div style="margin:0px 10px 5px 10px;height:90px;background:#161616;"><font style="color:#45C2DF;font-size:11px;"><i>"They're S.T.A.R.S. Special Tactics and Rescue Squad. They're the best
     
  2. ObiWan506

    ObiWan506 Former Head Admin star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Awesome. Very presentable too I might add.
     
  3. dianethx

    dianethx Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    I have no idea what movie/video/game/etc the idea came from but it looks really cool!
     
  4. ObiWan506

    ObiWan506 Former Head Admin star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Resident Evil. ;)
     
  5. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    It bunches up on the screen for me. :(

    There is a little more than a week left in the Fan Force Charity Raffle. See this thread for more information.
     
  6. DVeditor

    DVeditor Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    What resolution are you using? Looks fine at 1024 X 768 from what I hear (aside from a slight bit of side-scrolling, which is hopefully fixed now.)
     
  7. The_Face

    The_Face Ex-Manager star 5 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I'm at 1280x800 and the top line is running across the words "Company Update: October 24th, 2007" and the bottom of the logo. I'm not getting any side-scrolling.

    But, despite my lack of RE knowledge, it is a really cool theme. :)
     
  8. NYCitygurl

    NYCitygurl Manager Emeritus star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Way cool :cool:
     
  9. carmenite

    carmenite Jedi Padawan star 4

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    When you join The Tribe, this post is going to become a mess of HTML and ugliness :(
     
  10. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    1) I'm old and I wouldn't be able to read anything at that resolution :p

    2) I'm on Firefox now and it is fine. :)
     
  11. Handmaiden Yané

    Handmaiden Yané Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Wow, that's a great update presentation! Good job. :)
     
  12. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    Nicely done.

    And yes, I can confirm that the alignment hates IE but works fine in Firefox.
     
  13. DVeditor

    DVeditor Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Dangit, must be an IE 6 issue. I tested it on v7 but not anything earlier. Sorry for those who it has broken on, kudos to the rest. [face_peace]
     
  14. malkieD2

    malkieD2 Ex-Manager and RSA star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    so you are ok that the Update is only fully accessible to a portion of JC users? Isn't this exactly why html should be banned from official MS Updates ? All too often lately it's look like a pissing contest between mods to be funny/witty/html-gurus, but at the expense of an easily readable update.

    I'm personally ok with html if it contributes to the update presentation, but the use here makes the update unreable and hence unacceptable.

    Sort it out please.
     
  15. DarthIntegral

    DarthIntegral JCC Baseball Draft/SWC Draft Commish star 9 VIP - Former Mod/RSA VIP - Game Host

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    Here ya go:
    Text Only Update
    My name is DVeditor. I work for the Mod Squad Corporation, the largest COOLEST and most powerful AWESOME online entity in the world. I'm part of security at a secret high-tech facility, The Tower, an underground laboratory developing experimental viral networking. But there were incidents. The news escaped and everybody visited. Trouble was...they can't stay gone. No one can stay gone from this place.
    At the beginning of the 21st century, nine out of every ten homes contain its forums. Its political and geekery influence is felt everywhere. In public, it is the world's leading supplier of Star Wars discussion, spamfests, and healthcare. Unknown, even to its own employees, its massive pull is generated by FORCEBOAT technology, social experimentation, and viral networking.

    "Well, I think I'll go out and get some fresh air for a change."

    Your clocks will need to be adjusted soon to give us time to deal with the increasing infection - be sure to check with your local authorities to assure a seamless (and safe) transition.

    "The mods are like protein, changing from liquid to airborne to blood transmission, depending on their environment. They are almost impossible to kill."

    Mods came and went for a variety of top-secret purposes. They managed to survive the trip outside and are safely barricaded inside once again.

    "Take the info to the CLASSIFIED facility then assemble a team, we're re-opening the Tower, I want to know what went on down there. Just do it."

    Discussions continue for the suggested Hall of Fame forum - labs tests are underway and should have results fairly soon.

    "We fought the ads. We survived the archives. And now, we face more tech issues...good thing we like a challenge."

    The corporation had several technical hiccups as upgrades went underway this week. Fortunately the research data was able to be preserved and remains uncompromised.

    "This is what we've been waiting for gentlemen. Confirm at 2:18 and 27 seconds the Image Program is now fully activated."

    Many hours of meticulous R&D were put to use as new Halloween banners and icons were put through rigorous user testing. Unfortunately they have spread much faster than anticipated and must be dealt with! NYCitygurl has risen to the challenge and taken on another round of icon pruning. They don't stand a chance...

    "They're S.T.A.R.S. Special Tactics and Rescue Squad. They're the best. - let's see how good they really are."

    Updates to lab safety policies and terms or service were discussed, modifications are being planned and should be implemented shortly. Please remember that misuse of privileges or misuse of system functions will be dealt with swiftly and warrant immediate quarantine.

    "It's nothing personal. But in an hour, maybe two, you'll be banned. And moments later, you'll become one of them. You'll endanger your friends, try to troll them, probably succeed. I'm sorry. That's just the way it is."

    Problem users were used for classified purposes then promptly disposed of.[hr][/blockquote]
     
  16. Tyi-Maet_Nefer

    Tyi-Maet_Nefer Jedi Master star 6

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    All HTML updates that rely heavily on the code to display should just put this in at the top of the first post as a buffer. It would solve everything:





    (if you have no idea what I just did, quote this post and hit "Preview". kthx)



    <!--

    Text Only Update
    [i]My name is DVeditor. I work for the Mod Squad Corporation, the largest COOLEST and most powerful AWESOME online entity in the world. I'm part of security at a secret high-tech facility, The Tower, an underground laboratory developing experimental viral networking. But there were incidents. The news escaped and everybody visited. Trouble was...they can't stay gone. No one can stay gone from this place.

    At the beginning of the 21st century, nine out of every ten homes contain its forums. Its political and geekery influence is felt everywhere. In public, it is the world's leading supplier of Star Wars discussion, spamfests, and healthcare. Unknown, even to its own employees, its massive pull is generated by FORCEBOAT technology, social experimentation, and viral networking.[/i]

    "Well, I think I'll go out and get some fresh air for a change."

    [b]Your clocks will need to be adjusted soon to give us time to deal with the increasing infection - be sure to check with your local authorities to assure a seamless (and safe) transition.[/b]

    "The mods are like protein, changing from liquid to airborne to blood transmission, depending on their environment. They are almost impossible to kill."

    [b]Mods came and went for a variety of top-secret purposes. They managed to survive the trip outside and are safely barricaded inside once again.[/b]

    "Take the info to the CLASSIFIED facility then assemble a team, we're re-opening the Tower, I want to know what went on down there. Just do it."

    [b]Discussions continue for the suggested Hall of Fame forum - labs tests are underway and should have results fairly soon.[/b]

    "We fought the ads. We survived the archives. And now, we face more tech issues...good thing we like a challenge."

    [b]The corporation had several technical hiccups as upgrades went underway this week. Fortunately the research data was able to be preserved and remains uncompromised.[/b]

    "This is what we've been waiting for gentlemen. Confirm at 2:18 and 27 seconds the Image Program is now fully activated."

    [b]Many hours of meticulous R&D were put to use as new Halloween banners and icons were put through rigorous user testing. Unfortunately they have spread much faster than anticipated and must be dealt with! NYCitygurl has risen to the challenge and taken on another round of icon pruning. They don't stand a chance...[/b]

    "They're S.T.A.R.S. Special Tactics and Rescue Squad. They're the best. - let's see how good they really are."

    [b]Updates to lab safety policies and terms or service were discussed, modifications are being planned and should be implemented shortly. Please remember that misuse of privileges or misuse of system functions will be dealt with swiftly and warrant immediate quarantine.[/b]

    "It's nothing personal. But in an hour, maybe two, you'll be banned. And moments later, you'll become one of them. You'll endanger your friends, try to troll them, probably succeed. I'm sorry. That's just the way it is."

    [b]Problem users were used for classified purposes then promptly disposed of.[/b][hr][/blockquote]

    -->
     
  17. DVeditor

    DVeditor Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Thanks Inty. [face_peace]
    Maybe people should upgrade their browsers? ;) IE 7 has been out for some time...just sayin'.

    I can edit all the code to be IE 6 compatible though - it's just a pain and I didn't think anyone still used it. I'll fix it for ya.


    EDIT: Confirmed working in IE 6 now!
     
  18. SVAndrei

    SVAndrei Jedi Knight star 5

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    Nice presentation! Love the logo.
     
  19. malkieD2

    malkieD2 Ex-Manager and RSA star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Maybe some of us have no control over the software installed on some of the PCs we use to connect to the internet.
    Same goes for people accessing at public locations, universities etc etc etc. Sorry that no every last institute has upgraded yet, but my point remains........ over use of html back firing resulting in an unreadable update.

    The copy and paste of the text looked even less readable without the formating...........

    Let fluff, more content.
     
  20. jp-30

    jp-30 Manager Emeritus star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    As a historical record, HTML encoded MS updates written by mods who have since stepped down are next to useless. Add me to the list of those who would prefer plain markup only.

    See, and this uses pretty minimal HTML markup

     
  21. droideka27

    droideka27 Manager Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Yeah, my work is still IE6 as well. And there is till side scrolling, the greatest of internet offenses.
     
  22. SVAndrei

    SVAndrei Jedi Knight star 5

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    Indeed, side scrolling is pretty bad. Does help if you have a tilt wheel mouse :p
     
  23. The_Modfather

    The_Modfather Jedi Grand Master star 1

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    DV, give them an update, but never discuss the Family business with them.
     
  24. Jada

    Jada Jedi Master star 6

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    I really don't feel like making a whole new thread for this (it would be covered in this one) but I just tried to use the word c.ock as in rooster [face_chicken] and it starred it out. I was using it to refer to a rooster. Now, I wasn't quoting the bible (which uses it frequently in many versions). It just seems silly.

    </rant>
     
  25. SVAndrei

    SVAndrei Jedi Knight star 5

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    Well then, use the word rooster instead of the other one.
     
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