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the "Visual C++" forum should be renamed to "MFC" ( or something similar ) since it's what it's mainly used for these days.
Create a real "C/C++" forum for standard C and C++ questions ( STL, templates, C++, ... )
Rename the "C++/CLI" to something more meaningfull in that context; maybe something like "C++.net"
I see a lot of people asking C++ .net windows form questions in the "Visual C++" forums, and see standard C++ questions in the "C++/CLI"
Maximilien Lincourt
Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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and what about win32 questions?
-Prakash
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forgot about that ... so one forum "MFC/Win32"
Maximilien Lincourt
Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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I think two forums is enough, although I agree that the names aren't clear.
The VC forum is really intended for all non-managed C++ topics, not just MFC and Win32, so maybe "Native C++" would work.
"C++/CLI" is probably too new a term for people to know what it is, "Managed C++/CLI" might be better (the forum used to be named "Managed C++" IIRC).
--Mike--
Visual C++ MVP 
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My first guess was that "CLI" stood for "command line interface" which seemed to indicate console program (non-gui) forum.
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How about different gender icons for the sexes? On occassion, I forget whether the person I'm talking to is male or female and a gender icon would be a nice tip-off. Obviously, a neutral icon would be needed for those not wishing to divulge that information.
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote: How about different gender icons for the sexes? On occassion, I forget whether the person I'm talking to is male or female and a gender icon would be a nice tip-off. Obviously, a neutral icon would be needed for those not wishing to divulge that information.
I don't like that idea - it brings in openings for gender discrimination!
Regards,
Nish
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Not if you add it in their personal profile. Most people mention their significant other or boy/girlfriend at one point in time and you can basically tell what their sex is. However, adding it as a profile option makes it easier for others to remember. I don't see it as a problem since most forums nowadays add it as a user option.
Considering what goes on in the soapbox, I don't think this can make any worse. 
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Yeah, the few women we have posting here really don't get harassed enough as-is... 
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Shog9 wrote: Yeah, the few women we have posting here really don't get harassed enough as-is...
I don't know *wipes chin* what you're *stuffs tounge back in mouth* talking *swabs puddle off his desk* about. 
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Great idea.
I nominate :arnold: for one gender and :jenna: for the other. That'll cover all the bases, I'm sure.
Chris Meech
I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar]
When I want privacy, I'll close the bathroom door. [Stan Shannon]
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Nice sig! [Tim Deveaux on Matt Newman's sig with a quote from me]
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Not too many people know Jenna. 
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote: Not too many people know Jenna.
Interesting! I'd have thought everyone knew her!
Regards,
Nish
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They wish.
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote: They wish.
Regards,
Nish
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Is there an Indian Jenna? 
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote: Is there an Indian Jenna?
Woah - now that, would be something, eh?
Regards,
Nish
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote: I forget whether the person I'm talking to is male or female and a gender icon would be a nice tip-off.
but does it really matter? How would your discussion be changed by knowing the gender of the person you are talking too?
Michael
CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
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Guys tend to joke with guys differently than they do with women. Granted that none of my jokes have been way off, but on occassion I thought someone was a woman and may have been offended.
"If only one person knows the truth, it is still the truth." - Mahatma Gandhi Web - Blog - RSS - Math
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Michael P Butler wrote: but does it really matter? How would your discussion be changed by knowing the gender of the person you are talking too?
There's always the flirtation angle to consider, Michael
Regards,
Nish
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How about different icons for the hair color? On occassion, I forget whether the person I'm talking to is a blond or a brunette and a hair color icon would be a nice tip-off. Obviously, a neutral icon would be needed for those not wishing to divulge that information.
Maximilien Lincourt
Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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Just one second there, buddy. Let's not forget the folliclely challenged amongst us. We need an icon for them, too. Like :bald: might work. 
Chris Meech
I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar]
When I want privacy, I'll close the bathroom door. [Stan Shannon]
BAD DAY FOR: Friendly competition, as Ford Motor Co. declared the employee parking lot at its truck plant in Dearborn, Mich., off limits to vehicles built by rival companies. Workers have to drive a Ford to work, or park across the street. [CNNMoney.com]
Nice sig! [Tim Deveaux on Matt Newman's sig with a quote from me]
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so, we'll have :blond: :not_blond: and :bald:
Maximilien Lincourt
Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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