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Activity for trichoplax
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Comment | Post #291331 |
I'm not advocating introducing HTML comments on Codidact for syntax highlighting (hence that section of my question suggesting making that a separate feature request if anyone wants it).
My main reason for posting this question is to raise the general problem that the detection of unsupported HTML... (more) |
— | 27 days ago |
| Comment | Post #291331 |
My experience with Stack Exchange is several years out of date, and it sounds like this method of indicating language for syntax highlighting may be deprecated.
See [What is syntax highlighting and how does it work?](https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/184108/what-is-syntax-highlighting-and-h... (more) |
— | 27 days ago |
| Comment | Post #291331 |
The example I saw here was on Code Golf Codidact, where the online interpreter [Try it online](https://tio.run/) was used with its Stack Exchange output format, which uses HTML comments for syntax highlighting and 4 spaces of indentation for code blocks, rather than triple backticks. (more) |
— | 27 days ago |
| Comment | Post #291331 |
On Stack Overflow they are probably used rarely as the language tag on a question will be used to determine the syntax highlighting for the question and its answers.
They are used commonly on Code Golf Stack Exchange, where it is common to have many answers each using a different programming langu... (more) |
— | 27 days ago |
| Comment | Post #291331 |
The only place I've seen them used is on Stack Exchange. I don't know if my terminology is correct, but they are HTML comments that are recognised by Stack Exchange when rendering syntax highlighting. (more) |
— | 27 days ago |
| Edit | Post #291331 |
Post edited: Fix an overlooked instance of Meta Codidact instead of Codidact Meta |
— | 29 days ago |
| Edit | Post #291331 |
Post edited: Fix incorrect naming of Codidact Meta |
— | 29 days ago |
| Edit | Post #291331 |
Post edited: Reduce ambiguity |
— | 29 days ago |
| Edit | Post #291331 | Initial revision | — | 29 days ago |
| Question | — |
Syntax highlighting comments break the unsupported tags warning message When an HTML tag is used in a post but is not supported by Codidact, a warning message is displayed listing the unsupported tags. However, [syntax highlighting] hints in the form of HTML comments such as `` are listed as `` in the warning message: Unsupported HTML message, listing undefined instea... (more) |
— | 29 days ago |
| Comment | Post #291242 |
I also see the 500 error for your first 2 links, and a successful page for your last link. However, the number of characters in the search term does not appear to be the trigger.
For example, "da" gives a successful search, but "dt" gives me a 500.
So there's definitely a problem but I don't kn... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #290919 |
Post edited: Convert asterisk note to markdown footnote for ease of use |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291233 |
How do people feel about showing no deleted posts in the main user profile page, but showing your own deleted posts when you click on "Show all" to see the full paginated list of all your own posts?
Would people still want a way to optionally hide deleted posts even in the full list? If so, could ... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291174 |
Maybe if the underlying post is not edited, but the interface only displays links from posts that are not flagged as spam, then there would be no bumping.
The interface could possibly leave the link showing, but when clicked it takes the user to an advice page about the dangers of spam... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291174 |
Yes I'm in 2 minds about blocking links from new users. I'd rather find a way that doesn't restrict anyone it doesn't need to. (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291173 |
Yes that works, but the question is should we continue to permit strings of spaces. Personally I'd like to see this prevented (quite possibly by your method), but that's not my decision to make. (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291174 |
Further protection could be provided by preventing new users from posting links. Perhaps it could be an ability that is earned. This way users would be protected from dangerous links even before the post is flagged.
The reaction approach could still be available as an additional measure for any sp... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291174 |
I like the idea of warning users that links may be dangerous, but in addition we could also remove links from a post when it is flagged as spam. If a moderator later decides the flag was incorrect, they can dismiss the flag and the link will be restored. (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291174 |
Some spam is just unwanted advertising, and the target of the link is irritating but not dangerous. Other spam links to sites that can steal data or money and is dangerous rather than just irritating.
Marking something as spam may not make sufficiently clear to all users that a link is dangerous t... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #291173 | Initial revision | — | about 2 months ago |
| Question | — |
Should multiple whitespace characters in a row be permitted in usernames? I was confused by the unusual layout of text below a post in the question list: Post showing a large offset between "posted by" and "last activity" sections Note the long gap after "posted 3y ago by". Viewing the individual question page shows the underlying cause: Username with a long st... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291153 |
In addition to allowing the outcome to be more tailored to each individual community, separate discussions per Codidact community would also allow some communities to experiment and try out different approaches, rather than trying to guess up front what is best. (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
Doubting myself, I reread the question and now I can see that it does mention less formal chat rather than just a specifically assigned mentor, so this might well be suitable for posting as an answer.
I'm going to leave it as a comment for now as I'm short of time but anyone is free to construct a... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
I decided to add comments for things that are not mentorship but may be of interest to people reading this question. If I was also announcing that there is not mentorship then I would make this an answer, but I don't have that information so I'm leaving it for someone better informed to indicate whet... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
The following is not official mentorship in the sense of having an assigned mentor, but is a great source of help when contributing:
The chat link in the right hand panel (or lower down the page on mobile) goes to a Discord server called "Codidact Communities" with a channel for each community. Th... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
Also, this comment thread only works as a signpost to Collab for new contributors if it stays here on Meta... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
The fact that Collab is easy to overlook makes me personally think that people just wondering about whether to contribute are more likely to benefit from this question staying here on Meta. (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
For anyone who wasn't aware of this community and would like it to be more visible, I previously posted on Meta about this possibility: [Codidact Collab - should it be listed?](https://meta.codidact.com/posts/287378) (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291130 |
Not quite mentoring, but relevant to people looking to contribute:
There is a whole Codidact community dedicated to questions about contributing to or setting up the QPixel software: [Codidact Collab](https://collab.codidact.org/) (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291107 |
I think many people can handle securely recording an id, but I would want it made very clear that unlike with a password, there is no way to reset the id if they do lose it. This way a user can make an informed decision whether to accept that risk.
Some users may be confident that they can remembe... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291127 |
(That last comment of mine was sent hours ago before your responses but my internet failed so now it's out of order...) (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291127 |
I'm recommending making the post as clear as possible because I believe this is an important discussion to have, particularly because Codidact is set up to let communities largely govern themselves via Meta. Where to draw the line between helpfulness and strictness is a subjective decision that may h... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291127 |
I think there's a typo in the paragraph directly following the bullet points - first and second seem to be switched from what you intend in at least one place.
Even if that is fixed, the reader still needs to keep track of what "first" and "second" mean for the rest of the post. I wonder if it mig... (more) |
— | about 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291106 |
In addition to fixing this, would it also be useful to have the option to "apply this to all communities" when changing this setting? (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291107 |
I don't think it's a question of intelligence. Most people still occasionally need to reset a password. If implemented, I'd expect the default to still be to use an email address (which makes password resets easy), with the unique id only approach requiring clicking on a link and reading a warning be... (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291094 |
Personally I'd be perfectly happy with reducing all the minimums to 1 character, but even if that decision was mine to make, we'd still need to deal with the case where someone accidentally submits a single space. (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #278901 |
Post edited: Put screenshots in quote blocks to make it easier to see the small amounts of text in between |
— | 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #291094 |
Post edited: Mention that extra spaces may not always be deliberate |
— | 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #291094 | Initial revision | — | 2 months ago |
| Question | — |
Handling too short comments padded with spaces When starting a new comment thread, the "Create thread" button is disabled until the content of the "Your comment" text box has at least 15 characters. This character count includes leading and trailing spaces. However, leading and trailing spaces are removed after pressing "Create thread", which can... (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291073 |
I like your suggestions, and I'd like to see them exist, so this is just a possible substitute in the meantime:
The [dashboard](https://meta.codidact.com/dashboard) (in the hamburger menu on mobile, or the grid of 9 squares icon at the top right on desktop) doesn't show individual questions, but i... (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291043 |
That sounds like the perfect middle ground, that leaves all users well informed. If that was an answer I would upvote it... (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #291043 |
To me a nag is a repeated notification. If you would prefer only opt in notifications you could post an answer. (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #291043 |
Post edited: Link to post on Software Development Meta |
— | 2 months ago |
| Edit | Post #291043 | Initial revision | — | 2 months ago |
| Answer | — |
A: Can we get email notifications? I would argue that this feature should be opt out, rather than opt in. That is, everyone should receive email for their notifications (answers to their questions or comments on their posts) unless they untick a checkbox in their user preferences. The email should state clearly how to opt out, prefera... (more) |
— | 2 months ago |
| Comment | Post #290996 |
On mobile (Firefox on Android) the sample table does not look identical to the screenshot, but still splits words in the first column. It actually splits them worse ("Element" and "hydrogen" are split across 3 lines each). (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
| Comment | Post #290996 |
I can confirm that the sample table and the screenshot look identical to me (viewing on Firefox on Fedora Linux) so the problem seems to be independent of browser or operating system. (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
| Comment | Post #290996 |
(Alternatively, a link to the post the current screenshot was taken from would help narrow down who is affected.) (more) |
— | 3 months ago |
| Comment | Post #290996 |
I wonder if it might help to add an example table to this post, alongside a screenshot of how it looks for you. This would make it immediately clear whether each viewer is seeing the same problem, which could help narrow down which browsers and operating systems are affected. (more) |
— | 3 months ago |