Just A Dot Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 YOUTUBE. Ah! It feels like I'm cursing for the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Whiplash- Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) it's about time, I can finally link to forum and youtube now. Good job. Edited July 26, 2013 by -Whiplash- Quote Gamers rise up, not down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Please note: Most of what I'm about to say is NOT "the official answer" per se, just advice. I hate to be all negative again, but the "now leaving BZP" thing is quite annoying. I understand why we need it there, of course... but is there some way to, perhaps, disable that warning in our profile settings?My guess is we'll get used to it. Just one more click, and it's common on other sites already. Keep in mind too that it's not adding a step but removing steps that previously had to be done (subtly implying the direction of a google search or whatever and hoping people would figure it out mainly, without actually mentioning a disallowed site at all), and/or making something possible that just wasn't. That's probably obvious but yeah. So... I have a question about content appropriate for links.My Facebook isn't political. USUALLY. But occasionally I share a politics-related news story on there, or voice my opinion on a political issue. So is it okay for me to post a link to my Facebook page if I'm not linking directly to one of those posts? Is it okay to link to a particular post that doesn't bring up politics, if other posts of mine elsewhere on the site might do so? How many degrees of separation do there need to be between a page I link to and pages that might be inappropriate on BZPower?The way I see it, my Facebook is fairly non-offensive, and I try to maintain the same level of decorum on there as I would on any other site (including BZPower). The religion/politics restriction on BZP exists so that flame wars don't start, and whenever I approach a political or otherwise controversial subject on Facebook I try to do so with a level head and with empathy for those who feel differently. But I grew up immersed in a media landscape, including politics, religion, and all that jazz. I'm an avid follower of the news, and when I find a story I like, or that interests me, I like to share it along with my thoughts about the content and style of said story. If one of my friends posts about a subject I have a different opinion on, I like to engage them in debate so that I can better understand their position, as well as share my reasoning for my own. And I'm certainly not prepared to change my posting habits on Facebook just so I can link there from BZP.So, where do we draw the line? Has my discussion of subjects we would not be allowed to broach on BZP voided my opportunity to share my social media profiles with people here?Personally, if you have to ask in any instance, then if I were you I'd err on the side of caution and not do it. Also, keep in mind it can be risky to release personal info like real name and the sorts of other info often revealed on FB publicly. FB is best used with a privacy option so only people you trust can see it, or with extreme caution as to what goes on there. Most people use neither and that opens them up to a lot of trouble. So, even without getting into your specific question (which I'm not 100% sure of the correct answer myself), I would think twice before doing that, just on that basis alone. If you can just quote the content here, that's still an option as we used to do (especially if it's your own content); just because technically you CAN link there doesn't mean you HAVE to do so in order to put the content here (where applicable). All that said, I THINK the right answer is that as long as the content you're directly linking to follows BZP rules it's fine (see previous answers by other staff). I know that for deviantart for example that will be the rule. There's some great art I know of that I still can't link to the pages with comments because the artist accompanied the art with inappropriate comments, for example. But linking to the art directly should be fine as it has been for a while, and linking to a separate page that's entirely appropriate on the same site should be fine. Pretty sure the same principle applies to Facebook. As I understand it. If you want a definite answer, though, ignore me. Lmao, BZP is desperate because they know discussion is slowly dying down and people are becoming more and more inactive. First it was the new member policy and now this.Don't get me wrong though, I think this is a great change. Also, since when was "youtube" not blocked by the word filter? I am SO late.My reaction to this is, doing what is helpful to increase discussion is good (within reason) regardless of what motive people might imagine to attribute to it. There's no shame in observing that discussion has gone down, that that's (arguably) bad, and that there are things we can do to possibly increase it a bit. Hope this helps. Quote The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 So... I have a question about content appropriate for links.My Facebook isn't political. USUALLY. But occasionally I share a politics-related news story on there, or voice my opinion on a political issue. So is it okay for me to post a link to my Facebook page if I'm not linking directly to one of those posts? Is it okay to link to a particular post that doesn't bring up politics, if other posts of mine elsewhere on the site might do so? How many degrees of separation do there need to be between a page I link to and pages that might be inappropriate on BZPower?Yes, you can link to your profile. Yes, you can link to non-political posts. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just A Dot Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 So... I have a question about content appropriate for links.My Facebook isn't political. USUALLY. But occasionally I share a politics-related news story on there, or voice my opinion on a political issue. So is it okay for me to post a link to my Facebook page if I'm not linking directly to one of those posts? Is it okay to link to a particular post that doesn't bring up politics, if other posts of mine elsewhere on the site might do so? How many degrees of separation do there need to be between a page I link to and pages that might be inappropriate on BZPower?Yes, you can link to your profile. Yes, you can link to non-political posts. I'm assuming that, in the same vein, I can link to my YouTube videos, provided I don't link to videos in which I curse? Even though people watching my videos will eventually stumble upon one where I slip up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nold Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) YOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBE!!!!!I've been wanting SO bad to do that ever since my first encounter with this rule. No joke, it's been torture. Thank you so much. Edited July 26, 2013 by Hahli Husky Whoa thar boi let's not stretch the screen okiee - HH Quote Xbox LIVE: FlamingCheese77 BZPRPG Profiles: http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/9733-bzprpg-profile-pages/?p=547516~Ignitus~Rerus~Xadah~Moeru~Rida~Turi~Sokia~Kashikoi~Yujin~Bani~Waru~Tasuke~Therin~Diabhal~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'm assuming that, in the same vein, I can link to my YouTube videos, provided I don't link to videos in which I curse? Even though people watching my videos will eventually stumble upon one where I slip up? Part of the logic of the popup is that once off of BZPower, the member is free to browse and clink on links at his or her own risk. The staff no longer has jurisdiction. The direct links posted here on the site are the only ones that we can moderate, not the secondary, tertiary, etc. links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Noise Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Ooh Ooh! Do the word filter next!Basically, everything bad will be filtered to "an cool dude". thank <3 Quote bring back "an cool dude" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanakalackin Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 YES! I CAN OPENLY ASK MEMBERS IF THEY'RE ON *checks to see if anyone's watching* FACEBOOK!!! Quote I have an Instagram page where you can see these pictures and more like them! Just click HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dralcax Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) YOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEYOUTUBEvideo unrelated It still feels like I'm swearing... But seriously, yes. It's been way too long. Of course, outside of this topic, not many people will actually feel the need to link to youtube. Edited July 26, 2013 by Dralcax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kohran Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J46 Nui Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I can finally say Youtube instead of feeling like I'm cursing whenever I want to reference that site. Now if only the site would stop auto-correcting mod when I am talking about video game alterations. Quote PSN ID: darthlegoGamertag: SPARTAN J46Steam name: jumpy46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesiii Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). Quote The Destiny of Bionicle (chronological retelling of Bionicle original series, 9 PDFs of 10 chapters each on Google Drive): Part 1 - Warring with Fate | Part 2 - Year of Change | Part 3 - The Exploration Trap | Part 4 - Rise of the Warlords | Part 5 - A Busy Matoran | Part 6 - The Dark Time | Part 7 - Proving Grounds | Part 8 - A Rude Awakening | Part 9 - The Battle of Giants My Bionicle Fanfiction (Google Drive folder, eventually planned to have PDFs of all of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nold Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. I'm using an iPad, and it's working fine. :shrugs: Edited July 26, 2013 by Toa Aki Quote Xbox LIVE: FlamingCheese77 BZPRPG Profiles: http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/9733-bzprpg-profile-pages/?p=547516~Ignitus~Rerus~Xadah~Moeru~Rida~Turi~Sokia~Kashikoi~Yujin~Bani~Waru~Tasuke~Therin~Diabhal~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. I'm using an iPad, and it's working fine. :shrugs: Are you using the mobile version or the full version of the site? Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBBalta Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable? It doesn't work in Chrome when you middle-click the link, but it does work when you left-click. In IE and Firefox middle-clicking opens both the popup and the link itself in a new tab. Clicking "Proceed" opens the link again in a third tab. Edited July 26, 2013 by Baltarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. Yeah, the mobile version on my iPhone doesn't work when clicking links (opens a new window that's just blank--the popup doesn't come up at all for me), but everything works fine on my laptop. Anyway, I think this was an awesome treat for the anniversary--thanks for doing it. ^^ Quote "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just A Dot Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I can finally say Youtube instead of feeling like I'm cursing whenever I want to reference that site. Now if only the site would stop auto-correcting moderator when I am talking about video game alterations.Since we can now mention other forums, then Please do not bypass the filter. -B6 shouldn't censor out. EDIT: Dangit, they censor it to "moderator" again. Edited July 27, 2013 by Black Six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kohran Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). Windows Internet Explorer. In IE and Firefox middle-clicking opens both the popup and the link itself in a new tab. Clicking "Proceed" opens the link again in a third tab. For me, middle-clicking and left-clicking both lead to the same pop-up. Edited July 27, 2013 by Sir Kohran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velox Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I just tested it on IE and it works fine for me. When I hover over the button (on Chrome or IE), the cursor is the "I" (as if you're hovering over text), and not the finger "clicking" one, but it still works if I click on it. Edited July 27, 2013 by Velox Quote "As a writer you ask yourself to dream while awake." ~ Aimee Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just A Dot Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). Windows Internet Explorer. Well, there is your problem. You're using Internet Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takhamavahu Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 This is excellent news and long overdure. The warning pop-up is perfectly reasonable. Quote Flash Fire Adaptive Armour Where They All Are Tobduk Nikila Iron Wolf Artakha Adaptive Armour 2 Helryx Lariska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nold Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. I'm using an iPad, and it's working fine. :shrugs: Are you using the mobile version or the full version of the site?Full. Edited July 27, 2013 by Toa Aki Quote Xbox LIVE: FlamingCheese77 BZPRPG Profiles: http://www.bzpower.com/board/topic/9733-bzprpg-profile-pages/?p=547516~Ignitus~Rerus~Xadah~Moeru~Rida~Turi~Sokia~Kashikoi~Yujin~Bani~Waru~Tasuke~Therin~Diabhal~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?What browser are you using? I'm having no issues with it so far (Firefox). It works on Chrome fine, but doesn't work on mobile. I'm using an iPad, and it's working fine. :shrugs: Are you using the mobile version or the full version of the site?Full. Well, yeah. It always works on the full version of the site, even if you're using an iDevice. I just tested it on IE and it works fine for me. When I hover over the button (on Chrome or IE), the cursor is the "I" (as if you're hovering over text), and not the finger "clicking" one, but it still works if I click on it. I did this; same result. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 If you are having issues, please open a Tracker ticket. That will allow us to more closely keep an eye on things and troubleshoot them. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Is anyone else finding the 'Proceed' button on the pop-up to be unclickable?Yes, I did, but I've only experienced/tried clicking a link in blogs. Not sure if the problem exists elsewhere. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Lol facebooktwitteryoutuberedditdeviantarttumblrbiomediaprojectmaskofdestinyaccelepediabimmerforums190revgtplanetls1techsupraforums and MYSPACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Lol facebooktwitteryoutuberedditdeviantarttumblrbiomediaprojectmaskofdestinyaccelepediabimmerforums190revgtplanetls1techsupraforums and MYSPACEThe rule against spam is still in place though. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Lol facebooktwitteryoutuberedditdeviantarttumblrbiomediaprojectmaskofdestinyaccelepediabimmerforums190revgtplanetls1techsupraforums and MYSPACEThe rule against spam is still in place though. True. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I'm perfectly fine with the fact that we have a pop-up for this ... but ... does it really have to lean a bit to the centre-left? It feels so ... untidy. Quote http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The True Zedd of BZPower Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I return to BZP for a nostalgia blast and see this.You havve no idea how happy this makes me. Itt's a change BZP had to maake for three years now. Quote Cyan Productions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexann Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I can finally say Youtube instead of feeling like I'm cursing whenever I want to reference that site.WHAT THE YOUTUBE! GO TO YOUTUBE YOU YOUTUBE! This is too much fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Than the Moa Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 This is a test, ignore it and it will go away shortly. www.weather.com Quote Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Best thing BZP staff has ever done. 4chan! Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Best thing BZP staff has ever done. 4chan!No. No no no no NO. We are not having anything to do with that. Edited July 28, 2013 by Content with Life Quote http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycron Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Karz yeah! Youtube! I can say the word! Quote Sycron's Comics - Ten Minutes Or Less - Here Come Dat Toi - The White Gryffon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopaka25 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 YouTube! *covers mouth* A great new addition to the site. Quote "Where wisdom and valor fail, all that remains is faith. And it can overcome all." - Tahu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Best thing BZP staff has ever done. 4chan!That would not be a site that is okay to link to. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Reverb> Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 A sign the staff are trying to make a BZPower comeback. Ah, Tumblr and Youtube. Best thing BZP staff has ever done. 4chan! No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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