Literature Network Blogs: FAQ etc.

[Logos]

deleted because I figured something out

If and when you do leave a comment for someone else, you can click the "Private Comment" box so that it only appears to the blog owner, not anybody else.

[Logos]

IF, after going through the steps I posted on 04-11-2007 12:00 PM regarding your blog comments (and you *must* remember to click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom of the page or they won't take effect) , and they still aren't showing right away or you are seeing a "Comments waiting to be moderated" message somewhere, then please let me know

[Countess]

I can't enable my "about me" block.

[Logos]

Countess it is enabled? I see your "About Me" on the right hand side of your blog

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To enable or disable blog items:

Click "Blogs" pull down menu, select "Manage Blocks".

To enable something, make sure there is no green checkmark in the "Disabled" white box beside that item. You can also choose where it shows on your blog, and whether it shows to your buddys only or everyone.

To disable something, make sure there is a green checkmark in the "Disabled" white box beside that item.

And again, always remember to click the "Update Blocks" button at bottom of page so that the changes take effect

[Countess]

Yes. I figured out that before I added information, I had to save my settings. I thought I could reconfigure and add data at the same time, but it was a two-step process.

Thanks.

[Captain Pike]

I have plenty of ego, right? So I figured, I'll create a blog, and everyone will then know how cool I am.

So I goes in there, start clicking off boxes and stuff, figuring out a nifty name other than Captain Pike's Blog, I'm well on my way. Then came a wave of fear. "Maybe," I began to think, "I'll just go back now and look at some other people's first...".

WARNING: DO NOT CLICK THE BOX NEXT TO DELETE BLOG!

After looking for a while at witty lamentations, I'm ready: as surefooted as ever. Then up against this big sign:


Your blog has been deleted. If you wish to create another, please contact an administrator.



I have sent e-mails to all the moderators, I'm sure it'll all be worked out fine OR I'LL GET BANNED!

[Logos]

heh, no you don't get banned for deleting your blog It's now restored:
http://www.online-literature.com/for...p?userid=26383

[Logos]

I've also added this to the OP, but will post it here too

If you have been a

member of the site for at least 30 days and have made at least 10 posts in the forums, or, you have been a

member less than 30 days but have made at least 50 posts in the forums, you can

Start Your Blog here:
http://www.online-literature.com/forums/blogs/

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Blog Settings:

This is where you can create the Title for your blog and post a Description of it etc. Click the "Blogs link at the top of the Forum page.

Select "Modify Settings" from the pull-down menu.

If the white box has a green check mark in it, it is selected. If the white box is blank then that option is not selected. If you change or add any items in the "Modify Settings" page you must click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom of the page for them to take effect.

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How to Customise your blog:

Click the "Blogs link at the top of the Forum page.

Select "Manage Blocks" from the pull-down menu.

That takes you to the page where you can select what items (Monthly Archive, Fav. TV Show, Recent Comments etc.) are displayed and where they are displayed on your blog (at the Top, in the Left or Right side columns, in the Centre, or at the Bottom).

Once you have created any of the above (a list of Favorite links for example) you can always click the Edit List link beside that item to change it.

If you change your mind about any of the above items at any time you can click its corresponding white box in the Disable column so that it doesn't show, or, you can click the white box beside Private to make it only visible to your Buddy List.

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How to post your first blog entry:

Click the "Blogs link at the top of a forum page.

Select "Create New Entry" from the pull-down menu. The functionality is the same as when posting to the forums. You can insert images, change the size and colour of the font, and you can preview your entry before you submit it. You can always edit a specific entry later if you wish.

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[Countess]

Hi Logos, Admin,

One (I hope) simple request: can we please create paragraphs when we post a comment to someone's blog? It drives me absolutely mad to be unable to separate my thoughts. Pink elephants and ancient Japanese blinds don't go together, no matter how much you will them.

Your entirely grateful servant, Countess

[Logos]

Well, so far all I've figured out is that if you click the <-- "code tags icon" then type your comment between them [code....comment here..../code] it will remain in paragraphs, but it looks like a quote, as in this comment here:
http://www.online-literature.com/for....php?entry=509

If/when I figure out a better way I will let ya know While you can use some codes for bolding and italics etc. it seems that the comments function doesn't allow for paragraphs, even though they show when you "Preview" the comment. The "About Me" area also doesn't allow for paragraphs and doesn't allow forum codes.

[Logos]

Just thought I'd mention this regarding commenting on blogs:

If you fall within the category of not qualifying for a blog yet, you can still post comments to other members' blogs, but your comment does not appear immediately: it enters a queue for moderators to post them.

[Niamh]

I started a blog but i ended up deleting it as i get very confused an couldnt figure out what to do! How do i go about being able to set another one up or can i?

[Logos]

It's now restored Niamh, now just start blogging away!
http://www.online-literature.com/for...p?userid=23587

[Niamh]

Thanks Logos! took me a while but i think i've finally figured it out!

[Madhuri]

I see a blog has been created by my name, but, I don't remember making a blog for myself Is it that, maybe I was playing with the settings and accidently the blog got created??