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Steve Echols wrote: Don't know why that color is bothering me
Because red is the color associated with cancellation, green is the action color of choice.
Luc Pattyn [My Articles] Nil Volentibus Arduum
Fed up by FireFox memory leaks I switched to Opera and now CP doesn't perform its paste magic, so links will not be offered. Sorry.
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Red is also the colour associated with "stop", as in "stop and look before you proceed".
Sometimes people need to do that more often.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Red is also a rather nasty color to look at on a bright LCD screen!
A darker orange shade or green would have worked better I'd think.
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One has to stop and think twice before pressing cancel, as data might get lost inadvertantly.
Pressing post is the normal operation, and it can be undone, that is what the delete widget is for.
Applying red for the normal use is as silly as using a Start button to shutdown a computer.
Luc Pattyn [My Articles] Nil Volentibus Arduum
Fed up by FireFox memory leaks I switched to Opera and now CP doesn't perform its paste magic, so links will not be offered. Sorry.
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Luc Pattyn wrote: Applying red for the normal use is as silly as using a Start button to shutdown a computer.
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Why then is the "Submit your question" button in Q&A green?
Luc Pattyn [My Articles] Nil Volentibus Arduum
Fed up by FireFox memory leaks I switched to Opera and now CP doesn't perform its paste magic, so links will not be offered. Sorry.
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I like it this way, it shows up much better than the old orange. Also I'm less likely to confuse it with the other buttons.
Unrequited desire is character building. OriginalGriff
I'm sitting here giving you a standing ovation - Len Goodman
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I find the red button to be extremely retro. It helps the ancient ones see it better.
Just along for the ride.
"the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
"It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
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It's not as harsh now. As the sincerest form of flattery I have copied the colours from GMail. No doubt they have spent billions on determining exactly the right shade of red - one that alerts, without alarming.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Nice, the new color is subtle and does not hurt the eyes anymore.
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote: new color is subtle
It's refined, well-bodied, yet has an air of sophistication about it without being stuffy. It's smooth, rounded contour lines are aerodynamic and sleek. It commands the attention of all who gaze upon it.
Just along for the ride.
"the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
"It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
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Slacker007 wrote: It's refined, well-bodied, yet has an air of sophistication about it without
being stuffy. It's smooth, rounded contour lines are aerodynamic and sleek. It
commands the attention of all who gaze upon it.
Ok, that's enough internet for the day! 
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So you have just admitted to copying elements off another site! I will send 'the lads' round to collect a protection fee from the big g's lawyers.
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Actually we're waiting for Google to hit us with a SOPA claim and seize our domain.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Chris Maunder wrote: Actually we're waiting for Google to hit us with a SOPA claim and seize our
domain.
Then we'd probably see The Code Project beta on top
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Ahhhhhhhh, that's an intelligent shade of red. Both of my eyes thank you!!
- S
50 cups of coffee and you know it's on!
Code, follow, or get out of the way.
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I've managed to do this twice recently (stupid browser autocomplete).
0) Hit http://codeproject.com/Lounge[^]
1) Get redirected to the 404 page.
2) Hit the lounge link in the header.
3) See all messages in the forums are marked as read.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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You need to hit www.codeproject.com/lounge.aspx. Note the missing ".aspx".
Not sure about the "all results marked as read". That would happen if you start a new session soon after a previous session.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Chris Maunder wrote: You need to hit www.codeproject.com/lounge.aspx. Note the missing ".aspx".
I know what the correct URL is. It was a one time fat finger, combined with brain damaged URL auto complete for the repeat performances.
Chris Maunder wrote: Not sure about the "all results marked as read". That would happen if you start a new session soon after a previous session.
I guess that explains how the bug works: No (expired?) session -> 404 page -> valid address (just the lounge?) shouldn't trigger creating two sessions one immediately after the next.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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Dan Neely wrote: I know what the correct URL is.
Just covering all the bases. We all have moments where the solution was in front of our noses.
And no, there should not be two sessions created. To me this sounds like an error caused by something like a server dying or a site update. Web3 is particularly woozy this week and has gone down twice.
Let me know if it happens again.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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It happened consistently in january (IIRC I did it once or twice more after reporting it); but I'm 0/2 reproing it yesterday/today.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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I'll take those odds 
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Had an idea for a change to rep points for the participation rep points. In my mind, Participation really represents 'active' participation, and all of the other categories represent lasting works (and points).
If someone doesn't perform any of the actions that will gain them participation points for a long period of time (say 2 months?) do they really deserve to keep their participation points? I think if you become inactive, and do not participate, that your rep points in this category should go down by a certain increment every so often (and the total deduction over time should not exceed the points in earned the participation category). All other rep points would stay because they represent lasting works on the site.
I bring this up because in looking at some profiles, there are some people that had a flurry of activity long ago and then they dropped off the map. They are no longer participants. I think their rep points in this category should represent that fact.
I think this would be a more accurate representation of the sentiment for that category. While it currently takes more of a 'carrot' approach, I think a combination 'carrot & stick' approach would help newer, more active members. I think a new person to CP that is actively participating (as defined by the points you can earn in the category) should have higher participation rep points than someone who has moved on and no longer participates (Or only participates once every six months).
Be The Noise
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I canpredict the future. Chris will reply to your post with the following words, "I prefer it the way it is."
Just along for the ride.
"the meat from that butcher is just the dogs danglies, absolutely amazing cuts of beef." - DaveAuld (2011)
"No, that is just the earthly manifestation of the Great God Retardon." - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
"It is the celestial scrotum of good luck!" - Nagy Vilmos (2011)
modified 25-Jan-12 15:30pm.
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Is my suggestion a repost? Or is it that Chris just usually denies suggestions for changes to the rep system?
eidt - nevermind, got my answer. Chris replied at the same time I posted this.
Be The Noise
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