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  • Birthday 05/11/1971

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  1. You left out stupid statements
  2. Everything is a matter of perspective. One could easily debate there (w3fools) approach is not the most appropriate way to initiate change. But the simple fact is, if there is misinformation, errors, or any other inaccuracies they should be fixed. The authors of w3schools are making changes and corrections. It may be one's opinion that these changes are taking too much time - but they are being made and that is surely better than them not.Here are a couple articles dating back to the beginning of the year when this was "in the news" that might be of interest to some:W3Fools Takes on W3SchoolsW3Schools Responds to W3FoolsWhat is comforting to me, having been associated with w3schools (particularly the launch and success of the forums), is that this has not turned into a mud slinging battle. I respect Kai Jim and the rest of w3schools authors/staff for not getting sucked into what could have easily turned into a situation that would really turn people off. Instead, the response to the criticism (whether you like the angle or not) has been well played and everyone benefits - w3schools.com is being updated, w3fools mission/egos are being served, but most importantly the end user (the web development community) is getting the best, most user friendly collection of online web development tutorials.
  3. Thanks for sharing your implementation of version control. I liked the fact that you detailed your professional and person methodology. I'll have to do the same. What I posted is just what I have at work. At home, it is a little different since I don't have a dev or test server. I do all my work on my clients live sites. I know that seems scary but I meticulously plan every thing I work on and always have a tagged version to fall back on should I really screw something up. Granted, I will work on copy pages as needed so it's far from ideal but that's what version control has been important for me there.Thanks again for taking the time post that.
  4. A version control system (or revision control system) is a combination of technologies and practices for tracking and controlling changes to a project's files, in particular to source code, documentation, and web pages.One of the more popular applications on the market at Visual Source Safe, Team Foundation Server, and Subversion. There is a lot to know about version control. A good, informal, introduction can be found at Producing Open Source Software - How to Run a Successful Free Software Project.When creating new topics of discussion in this area, please be sure to include which version control software you are currently using or questioning. It is also very helpful to include the operating system(s) involved.
  5. Happy Birthday :)

  6. Skemcin

    Signatures

    That has NOTHING to do with the original topic O_o. Not to mention it's not the most intelligent thing I've ever read.This was meant for this post (I"ll move it later).
  7. Skemcin

    Signatures

    I guess I was blinded to humor because of my blazing distaste for image signatures. I apologize for what I can see now as an over reaction to an otherwise harmless continuation of humorous posts.
  8. Skemcin

    Signatures

    Your reply is worth alot. Just add some emotion icons so there is some indication of your mood. Just one smiley face here or there is often all it takes to understand you were joking. if I ended this with you would think I was pissed, when I'm actually not. A misunderstanding, is a misunderstanding.:)P.S. No need to take a "vacation"
  9. Skemcin

    Signatures

    Look, if someone asks for an opinion, I am entitled to give mine. I, otherwise, do not make it a habit of sharing my position on matters unless I am asked by several people, asked several times, or feel rather passionate about the topic - hence my reply here. If you want to read my post and interject some attitude on my part - that's your disposition. I did not make any personal attacks on him, I did not insult, degrade, or belittle him in any way shape or form. I offer blatant constructive criticism. And I do not appreciate you instructing me to relax. You, however, have decided to get personal by bringing in my family (particularly my father) by insinuating I have repressed feelings - that is inappropriate and you need to make sure you refrain from doing that in the future.As for the signature, you ask "What's really up with you and Xalor's sig?", didn't I make myself clear already?
  10. Skemcin

    Signatures

    Where do I start . . . can't stand image signatures at all - but the majority rule permits them here way too big don't understand why one would want to advertise they are in training doesn't show any extraordinary skill - if it was art, I'd be impressed but still disapprove of its use in this manner there is a place for advertising/self promotion - your own website did I mention I can't stand image signatures? maybe I could put it this way, any image signature, especially this one, is a distraction to the text/threads people come here to read and much much more... (but that's not how I really feel)
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    Domain Name

    I think I prefer Sample one for the way the "V" is sized and positioned in the background. I, too, think the cream background is too light - if it were darkened up a little, the white content area will contrast more and therefore stand out more than blend in. The "V" will also become more pronounced.Then again, I'd like to see the content area of your current site simply changed to white background with black text - that might be all it needs to address the "darkness". Work a little with your nav buttons and you might not have to do that much more - especially if you can do this all through CSS.
  12. lol - no argument on the browser hey - lol - what is conTEXT.:)In all sincerity, you're absolutely right, it is hard to start a disbute over something that is fact driven. You might be confusing moderator with facilitator or someone who is simply (and thankfully) a very active member of the community. Might I also take the opportunity to add just how valuable a member that guy is. He may be just some guy to you, but he's been more than that for the community.
  13. You'd be surprised. Not that it happens here often - it doesn't, especially compared to other forums I've moderated. Early on we had a few hot heads that either left, got banned, or have settled in and realized that no one is perfect and/or that there is always more than on correct and incorrect way to code a page.In any respect, all the active members here are well behaved and well-mannered individuals that only occasionally need a little suggestive guidance.Thanks for all the kind responses everyone has posted. We started this thread to give members an opportunity to provide the feedback we would need to be the best moderators we could for you.
  14. Thank you. I appreciate nice people too. I found and shared something to critique as well. How come you have chosen to attack me rather than ask me to elaborate on my thoughts? Most of those replies give feedback on what is functionally working or not - that is testing. Critiquing a site is totally different and usually includes some background information like the mission of the site or future plans - something to base the critique off of. In some of the situations, it took more than 2 weeks to get a reply and you even had a conversation with yourself for while in one - at least there are folks here willing to discuss this with you (for now). What are you "right" about anyway? A critique is not a statement or collection of thoughts that is necessarily going to be want you want to hear. If you had some preconceived ideas of where folks should focus their criticism, then you should have shared it. Any critique is better than no critique. Our rules do not need to be restated. Did you read the "Before You Post" topic (http://w3schools.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=15248), specifically the second sentence in the last paragraph? You seem to be complaining about a lack of criticism and/or the fact that it did not meet your expectations (of which none were communicated). There have been plenty of other folks that have posted in this section that have received harsh criticism for their work but have been able to handle it much better than you have.If you have a serious problem with the way you have been received here and you have reviewed your responses and feel that you have been very reasonable and very helpful, then send me a Private Message and I will address the issues myself. If you feel that I am not the appropriate moderator/administrator to deal with your situation, please feel free to find another(http://w3schools.invisionzone.com/index.php?act=Stats&CODE=leaders).From here, you can either accept the criticism (or lack there of) that you have received, specify more clearly what type of feedback you would like to receive, or drop the matter all together and move on.I sincerely hope that you find it in your "heart" to simply reply with more clarifying statements regarding what specifically you would like folks to examine and critique (i.e. the design/skin or the discussion topics/categories or the fact that there is nothing else to the site - not even an about us section).
  15. Congratulations, you successfully installed a discussion board and "customized" a header graphic.There is not much to "critique" here other than wondering how you will make this stand out from all the other similar web development forums - its seems too broad.
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