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Move Discussion (aka the Move whine & cheese thread)

Discussion in 'Communications' started by Grimby, Mar 21, 2012.

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  1. Darth McClain Community Manager

    I kinda of like doing rough drafts in physical notebooks. It easier to keep track of changes, in some ways.

    But, yes, things like Open Office and Google Docs are obvious things for writers (and anyone) to use to avoid problems like that.
    Darth McClain, May 1, 2012
    #301

  2. Grand Admiral Jello Community and Expanded Universe mod-type person

    You can also use Microsoft Office for free on the Web, if you get a free Microsoft Skydrive account (5-25gb of free storage and it can be integrated right into your computer as a remote drive, on both PC and Mac). Between Skydrive's web-based Microsoft Office, that Open Office thingie, and Google Docs... everybody can have a word processor.

    Or, of course, you can be awesome and write everything on Notepad.
    Grand Admiral Jello, May 1, 2012
    #302

  3. Ramza FanAct Manager; Probably Going to Destroy Us All

    It's all about LaTeX, yo.
    Ramza, May 1, 2012
    #303
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  4. eht13 Jedi Grand Master

    None of the fanfic authors are writing their stories on stone tablets or on cave walls, are they? :p
    eht13, May 2, 2012
    #304

  5. carlover87 Jedi Knight

    I'm all for the gritty reboot. Let's get this show on the road. You guys are like a bunch of hoarders. Leave those old posts and threads at IGN. The rest of us shouldn't suffer because someone is crying over some fanfic garbage they never saved.

    MOVE NOW!
    MOVE NOW!
    MOVE NOW!
    carlover87, May 2, 2012
    #305

  6. harpuah Force Ghost

    Yeah, but all the people, such as gabe and Dark Lady Mara, who registered during the ubb days would probably appreciate keeping their accounts.
    harpuah, May 2, 2012
    #306

  7. Ramza FanAct Manager; Probably Going to Destroy Us All

    Not to mention that it screws up their current posting data, from what I understand. That could cause serious issues.
    Ramza, May 2, 2012
    #307

  8. carlover87 Jedi Knight

    Having a reset might actually be a good thing. I bet some people are intimidated coming to our boards. A full reset makes everyone a noob.
    carlover87, May 2, 2012
    #308

  9. Ramza FanAct Manager; Probably Going to Destroy Us All

    Yes, but it also makes moderating problem users a logistical nightmare because of screenname changes. Thanks but no thanks.
    Ramza, May 2, 2012
    #309

  10. CPL_Macja Jedi Grand Master

    Plus it is more then just FanFics that would be effected by a total reboot, so I agree with ramza.
    CPL_Macja, May 2, 2012
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  11. JediLiz_Temp Jedi Padawan

    I don't want to have to REPOST my fanfics (though I would revise one a little because of mixed up information) And my backups are on a computer that is not set up anymore.

    And as CPL_Macja said, it wouldn't only be fanfic that would be affected...but other sections of the forums such as....discussion threads like SOS Luke Skywalker....fan clubs in the EU Community, Original Trilogy and Prequel movie discussions, etc,. etc. etc
    JediLiz_Temp, May 2, 2012
    #311

  12. Jabba-wocky Jedi Grand Master

    I have received word that the Libre Office program is in fact superior to Open Office. Among other things, it is said to handle the transitions to and from the Microsoft Office file types much better, which is pretty essential for those who hope to work in the outside world.
    Jabba-wocky, May 2, 2012
    #312

  13. solojones Force Ghost

    Hmm I don't think I've ever had a problem going to and from my OpenOffice to that. Details? I'm curious.
    solojones, May 2, 2012
    #313

  14. Jabba-wocky Jedi Grand Master

    Well, my main information is from this analysis and this one.

    Here's one relevant part.

    Jabba-wocky, May 2, 2012
    #314

  15. solojones Force Ghost

    Ah I see. I have no interest in saving in docx, and OpenOffice being able to open it is good enough for me.
    solojones, May 3, 2012
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  16. Jabba-wocky Jedi Grand Master

    Apparently the other thing is for if you have "track changes" on and have heavily marked it up, but then need to open it in a non-Word program.
    Jabba-wocky, May 3, 2012
    #316

  17. echo-3 Manager

    I'm going on record as saying , I HATE the look and feel of the temp boards ! I want the old board feel back!
    echo-3, May 3, 2012
    #317

  18. solojones Force Ghost

    I really thought I was going to hate it. I'm not someone who likes change at all. But I have to say, despite myself, I really love it. Even if no attempt is made to make the style sheets look more like IGN, I'm shocked to say I think I'll be okay with it. I like these boards.
    solojones, May 3, 2012
    #318

  19. eht13 Jedi Grand Master

    I agree, I definitely prefer the clean, up-to-date look and feel of these boards to the old school look and feel of the old boards.
    eht13, May 3, 2012
    #319

  20. harpuah Force Ghost

    Well, nobody can recreate the feeling you got from the old board - after all it's your feeling. The only person capable of dealing with that is you.

    As for the look of it, meh... makes no difference to me, so long as people are posting.
    harpuah, May 3, 2012
    #320
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