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New to site, befuddled

New to site, befuddled

Where is the "how to" for help navigating and understanding this site?  I'd like to buy one of the three memberships, but I cannot get the "2 regular' member downloads to see if any of this is quality or spam links. 

pepperspray   1131   N/A

pepperspray

Introducing our Mobile Theme

Introducing our Mobile Theme

Given the way the internet is going, I dedicated the past month to create a functional, user-friendly mobile framework for the forum. It is very close to completion, though there are still a few elements that need fixing. You may test it out using an

bio_man   1072   N/A

bio_man

Problem with the staff directory

Problem with the staff directory

According to the list, one member hasn't logged in for 45 years lol

What's up with that?

savio   1048   N/A

savio

Want to ignore a category / board completely? Now you can.

Want to ignore a category / board completely? Now you can.

Hello all, I have added the option to totally ignore a category. While ignoring a board, it will be completely inaccessible to you.

To ignore a board, first go to your profile and find the link entitled "Ignore Boards Preferences"

bio_man   4720   1 Reply

jerico

Has anyone been contacted by people from website "Do My Online Math Class?"

Has anyone been contacted by people from website "Do My Online Math Class?"

Has anyone been contacted by this website "Do My Online Math Class" through private messaging? Is this a reputable website? Or is something trying to scam students through the use of biology forum?

tree12   6264   1 Reply

bankseller

What's with the spam on this forum?

What's with the spam on this forum?

If you look at the activity of the "top posters," they are all just spammers posting random questions and answering with the same responses. What's the point?

CooperS   1217   1 Reply

bio_man

Take-back PM feature - thoughts?

Take-back PM feature - thoughts?

A modification that allows members to call back PMs that have not already been read by the recipient.

Any negative implications, thoughts?

Thanks.

bio_man   9730   3 Replies

bio_man

please do not combine answers. it is stupid.

please do not combine answers. it is stupid.

please do not combine answers. it is stupid.

as Einstein said "the stupidity of human being is unlimited".
They always can find some stupid ideas.

1bigcat   4479   1 Reply

bio_man

A geology section/subforum

A geology section/subforum

Perhaps I am overlooking something, but I believe a geology section within this forum would be a useful tool.  I know there is an abundant amount of geology information on here already, but it might be easier to find if it were in its own sub fo

LifeStudent   6289   3 Replies

bio_man

Topic Trending?

Topic Trending?

How about a trending section that shows the most active posts in the past 24 hours?

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padre   4391   19 Replies

padre

Subtle changes to the forum design / style

Subtle changes to the forum design / style

I've added some shading all across the forum.

Hopefully the forum appears easier on the eyes now that this is done

bio_man   912   N/A

bio_man

Quitting smoking?

Quitting smoking?

I am not sure how relevant this is, but I read somewhere that if someone is to quit smoking,
we should take them to a sauna for 3 days, and let them "sweat the nicotine out!" This helps making quitting easier..

Does this r

ehd123   3984   9 Replies

ehd123

Implemented a brand new member profile experience

Implemented a brand new member profile experience

I've completely redesigned the member profile. I hope it's more user-friendly and a lot less cluttered then it used to be. If you have any issues with it, let me know.

bio_man   1561   3 Replies

bio_man

Menu changes

Menu changes

I've implemented a floating menu using the following codes. You may implement this into any working version of SMF.

Styling (in styling sheet)

[code]#top_menu {display:none; background: #88A6C0 ur

bio_man   2578   1 Reply

bio_man

I've redesigned some old blocks

I've redesigned some old blocks

Hey all, I took the time to redesign some of the old tables that displayed the latest questions, recent posts, etc. If you happen to find something wrong with the changes, or you want to request a different design, please let me know below.

bio_man   870   N/A

bio_man

Reputation and best answer voting changes

Reputation and best answer voting changes

Starting from today, every time you receive a best answer vote, your reputation goes up by one!

Soon I'll also implement this when the topic starter chooses the overall best answer.

bio_man   1377   N/A

bio_man

Books Section

Books Section

Hi to everyone. I'd like the forum had a books.

SergioFunhouse   2984   1 Reply

bio_man

Teacher says we have a bacillus but our tests say otherwise.

Teacher says we have a bacillus but our tests say otherwise.

We are supposed to have a bacillus but our tests all keep coming back negative. What is this and what tests can we do to prove it?

xoxo9210   2034   1 Reply

alexander.romeo

probation at college

probation at college

I have a question about being on probation at college how long is it for and what is the best thing I can do to get my college to understand that I have been doing good and I have appealed the decision with my school what else can I do They are sayin

platham   4170   7 Replies

alexander.romeo

What's the best diet for the day before a fitness test?

What's the best diet for the day before a fitness test?

Hi everyone!

I have a fitness test and was wondering what I should eat that is light yet sufficient for an easy going run, sit up and push up the next day..
Also, the test is at 6:30 am. What should I do that morning? Should I eat s

ehd123   1360   2 Replies

alexander.romeo

A search logger would be cool

A search logger would be cool

Often times I wonder why people join our community. Would be cool to see what people are searching for and possibly display the last ten searches. I think it would drive traffic and increase activity.

duddy   3146   N/A

duddy

Your thoughts on this new look...

Your thoughts on this new look...

Given that our community is approaching its lowest season, I figured it would be a good idea to upgrade the software and tinker with a new theme. Please let me know your thoughts on the following theme:

bio_man   4881   N/A

bio_man

Issues with the Gallery

Issues with the Gallery

Notice how some gallery images have a much higher comment count than what's actually displayed. In addition, the statistics are not displayed correctly.

I think this needs to be looked at.

duddy   4794   3 Replies

Fakington

Would anyone like me to implement a members-only note system?

Would anyone like me to implement a members-only note system?

Essentially, each member would have a maximum of 10 notes that they can store. It would look sort of like this (see attachment), and you'd be able to access it via your profile. If you're interested, let me know, so that I can get started.

bio_man   3774   6 Replies

bio_man

Get 5% off at Canada protein

Get 5% off at Canada protein

(link removed) get 5% off your total purchase

redice   2609   7 Replies

azgg7

I can hardly find any free board to chat.

I can hardly find any free board to chat.

 

ymnphk   1721   1 Reply

bio_man

How I get the point?

How I get the point?

How do I get the point to be able to download information from this site?

Muzka89   2151   1 Reply

azgg7

Country Flags

Country Flags

Can we get the name of the country to appear when we hover over someone's country flag?  I think you have to add a title to the img HTML tag.  Should be a fairly easy feature to add.  I think it'd be cool to know where people

Doctor-2-B   2876   13 Replies

bio_man

Tutoring and Services Category?

Tutoring and Services Category?

Any pros / cons to starting a tutoring and services section?

bio_man   1386   N/A

bio_man

OP's Best answer

OP's Best answer

The think the OP's choice of best answer should go towards the member's best answers vote count. Currently, the count only goes up with an external vote is made, which is cool, but shouldn't the OP's opinion count more or just as

padre   6395   N/A

padre

Where can I post this topic

Where can I post this topic

I have a report about Climate Change focus on CO2 / O2 / water . I use biological data to analyze the environment around NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction . I need biologists review my data . Where can I post this topic ?

I po

iRock   1273   N/A

iRock

Top Contributor

Top Contributor

What is the Top Contributor badge?  How does one earn such a badge?  Just curious.

Doctor-2-B   4205   3 Replies

bio_man

college

college

I been going through some problems with my college and they have me on probation for failing grades and I have brought my grades up and now they are saying that I haven't progress enough for financial aid. CAN I TRANSFER TO A  DIFFERENT COL

platham   948   1 Reply

padre

should there be a requirment to download files?

should there be a requirment to download files?

No

andys392   3744   1 Reply

monroe025

Retiring the old logo

Retiring the old logo

Any thoughts on the new top layer?

bio_man   3114   6 Replies

Troooop

Add more games

Add more games

I think it would be a good idea if more games are added, and are added regularly. If it's a major link on the website, it should prove its worth I think.

padre   4993   2 Replies

padre

Categorize News Articles

Categorize News Articles

Since there is such interest in articles ... it would be useful to create subcategories like medicine, healthy lifestyle, zoology/botanology articles, (these are the most common) and maybe more, like environment, astronomy, machines, etc.

bio_man   3531   1 Reply

doseofmegan

Could you add an experts membergroup / badge?

Could you add an experts membergroup / badge?

I think some of us deserve recognition. Some members, not boasting about myself or anything do know our science quite well. If we create an "Experts" membergroup, the level of trust increases when someone accepts our post as best answer.

savio   5006   11 Replies

doseofmegan

I just got into university and i was wondering if you could help me ?

I just got into university and i was wondering if you could help me ?

What do you think is the best way to learn physics??

unexampled   12182   7 Replies

djdannyj25

Instead of "Recently Updated Topics", make it "Recently Updated Posts"

Instead of "Recently Updated Topics", make it "Recently Updated Posts"

Location: In front page.

As per Alexx.

bio_man   683   N/A

bio_man