PLIME FAQ : RSS 0.91http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/low.mtmen-usPLIME FAQ : RSS 0.91http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/low.mtm<![CDATA[irfan @ 8/15/2009 8:33:18 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q51<![CDATA[suckersklub @ 7/12/2009 4:10:27 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q50« Dork : I think that when you go to register a new account, there should be account naming tips. Obviously Goblog* probably isn't the best choice of a name for someone who wants to actively participate, but they may not know that and then people might get suspicious of their motives.

Just a thought.

*Just one example.Have a little faith in man, k.]]><![CDATA[Dork @ 7/12/2009 4:03:50 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q49
Just a thought.

*Just one example.]]><![CDATA[maven @ 7/11/2009 12:06:10 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q48<![CDATA[goblog @ 7/11/2009 12:02:17 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q47thanks]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 5/13/2009 11:03:05 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q46Clark Little was posted before, kthxbai.]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 4/6/2009 3:41:02 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q45« Ankabout:Is there a reason why the linked FAQ (the link on the right) is not the cross-referenced cool FAQ?

Just wondering.At some point, when a bunch of changes were made to Plime, I stopped working on them.

Later it turned out that direct linking to certain comments had been disabled in the articles section. Don't ask me why. Anyway, the cross-linking idea didn't really work anymore after that.]]><![CDATA[Ankabout @ 4/6/2009 11:51:18 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q44cool FAQ?

Just wondering.]]><![CDATA[bingo @ 4/5/2009 7:20:08 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q43« maven : You can still add someone as a friend, there just isn't the block that shows if they're online anymore. I agree, it would be nice to have back.

(and the post referenced is #5 on this page)That's the part I meant]]><![CDATA[maven @ 4/5/2009 7:18:52 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q42« bingo : I don't know where Maven's post is but that feature is gone I believe.
I don't really care about that one, but having the friends one back would be nice.

I doubt any that have been deleted will ever come back though.You can still add someone as a friend, there just isn't the block that shows if they're online anymore. I agree, it would be nice to have back.

(and the post referenced is #5 on this page)]]><![CDATA[bingo @ 4/5/2009 7:01:42 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q41« meggysue : There may already be a topic on adding INTERESTS to your profile. If not, that would be a wonderful thing. Thank you. *bows*

EDIT: Just read Maven's informative post. Thanks for the clarification, now I don't feel so.... uninteresting.I don't know where Maven's post is but that feature is gone I believe.
I don't really care about that one, but having the friends one back would be nice.

I doubt any that have been deleted will ever come back though.]]><![CDATA[meggysue @ 4/5/2009 6:56:43 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q40
EDIT: Just read Maven's informative post. Thanks for the clarification, now I don't feel so.... uninteresting.]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 4/5/2009 5:25:20 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q39<![CDATA[2manyusernames @ 3/15/2009 10:05:34 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q38<![CDATA[tgkprog @ 3/15/2009 7:55:26 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q37« suckersklub:
These aren't as accurate as the general Plime (Google) Search; maybe the new tabs aren't cached ... A workaround is to use the main google search but with the site: attribute added - these help with that:
images and videos

news and forums

all plime


my++]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 3/14/2009 5:43:24 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q36
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=001754321983945501928:nx0oe5zrky4


Video Tab Search:
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=001754321983945501928:jpn7b_noxwk


These aren't as accurate as the general Plime (Google) Search; maybe the new tabs aren't cached as frequently as the the news tab, I dunno.
Anyway, tagging your submissions (PEOPLE'S NAMES MAKE GREAT TAGS, too!) always helps improving Plime...

/broken record]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 3/12/2009 11:10:17 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q35
Whether it's about artists, celebrities, crime, movies - a name among the tags will improve the chances of preventing dupes by about 2000% (rough estimate by me).

Seriously, it works. We should post that all over the place.
Go spread the word.

_____________________________________________________

Warning: Does NOT work for "Bush" and "Obama".]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 3/12/2009 1:00:24 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q34« tgkprog:Do you know what the little subscript numbers on the right side of the list mean?

The +/- shows how much the link has gone up or down in rank.

Sample :

the first one has +1 and the next one has -1

(thank you staff tech for answer)Given that the experimental tab is working (which it is currently not), those numbers indicate every post's movements up or down in the ranking (the algorithm behind which still seems to be somewhat of a secret) since the last time the tab was updated - I believe Jax said somewhere it should happen every 5 minutes or so, but apparently, it hasn't happened since, well, about last thursday.]]><![CDATA[tgkprog @ 3/12/2009 12:53:48 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q33
The +/- shows how much the link has gone up or down in rank.

Sample :
http://picasaweb.google.com/Tushar.Kapila/T

the first one has +1 and the next one has -1

(thank you staff tech for answer)]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 3/9/2009 4:51:27 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q32
It's not like other users would deny to answer questions going beyond a solid, but not too extensive set of "FAQ".]]><![CDATA[tgkprog @ 3/9/2009 2:53:37 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q311. What does the "experimental" tab mean? Why is it numbered?
This was a modified method for determining popularity, using different criteria than what's on the main page. It's up, in theory under review to see if it's liked more.Do you know what the little subscript numbers on the right side of the list mean?

Edit (thank you staff tech for answer): The +/- shows how much the link has gone up or down in rank.

Sample :
http://picasaweb.google.com/Tushar.Kapila/T
the first one has +1 and the next one has -1]]><![CDATA[dOntEAtpOOp @ 1/26/2009 11:04:31 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q30« maven : 1. What does the "experimental" tab mean? Why is it numbered?
This was a modified method for determining popularity, using different criteria than what's on the main page. It's up, in theory under review to see if it's liked more.

2. Why doesn't my forum's "interested in" tab on my profile show anything? I've looked at other long time members and theirs list links to all their forum posts. Mine shows nothing at all. Is this a bug or am I missing something?
The interested in tab used to be populated automatically by the system based on your activity. The code that populated the list was removed, but for those members who were here before hand, the list retains the last update. New users don't get anything added in, and realistically it should be removed from the profile display.

3. What determines "Popular" - it doesn't seem to be related to the number of up-votes a submission gets.

It's determined based on the number of votes with the timeline. In other words, something hits the front page when it gets lots of upvotes right away, even if the total karma isn't as high as for other, older threads.

4. What about those "interests by participation" links in the profile. They aren't always categories, like Plimates is one.. so is WTF and Crime.. where do these come from?

Same as item number 2...an old feature that was partially removed. There used to be categories for all of those items, but they were removed a while back. Call it legacy features. :DAdded this to page one, thank you Maven.]]><![CDATA[equinox @ 1/26/2009 10:38:24 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q29« maven :  Call it legacy features. :DThanks so much! I'm much less confused. Grateful you took the time to answer in so much detail.]]><![CDATA[bingo @ 1/26/2009 10:34:43 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q28« 2manyusernames:Maven beat me to it.The difference of a few seconds.]]><![CDATA[2manyusernames @ 1/26/2009 10:33:11 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q27<![CDATA[maven @ 1/26/2009 10:30:41 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q261. What does the "experimental" tab mean? Why is it numbered?
This was a modified method for determining popularity, using different criteria than what's on the main page. It's up, in theory under review to see if it's liked more.

2. Why doesn't my forum's "interested in" tab on my profile show anything? I've looked at other long time members and theirs list links to all their forum posts. Mine shows nothing at all. Is this a bug or am I missing something?
The interested in tab used to be populated automatically by the system based on your activity. The code that populated the list was removed, but for those members who were here before hand, the list retains the last update. New users don't get anything added in, and realistically it should be removed from the profile display.

3. What determines "Popular" - it doesn't seem to be related to the number of up-votes a submission gets.

It's determined based on the number of votes with the timeline. In other words, something hits the front page when it gets lots of upvotes right away, even if the total karma isn't as high as for other, older threads.

4. What about those "interests by participation" links in the profile. They aren't always categories, like Plimates is one.. so is WTF and Crime.. where do these come from?

Same as item number 2...an old feature that was partially removed. There used to be categories for all of those items, but they were removed a while back. Call it legacy features. :D]]><![CDATA[equinox @ 1/26/2009 10:02:31 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q25
1. What does the "experimental" tab mean? Why is it numbered?
2. Why doesn't my forum's "interested in" tab on my profile show anything? I've looked at other long time members and theirs list links to all their forum posts. Mine shows nothing at all. Is this a bug or am I missing something?
3. What determines "Popular" - it doesn't seem to be related to the number of up-votes a submission gets.
4. What about those "interests by participation" links in the profile. They aren't always categories, like Plimates is one.. so is WTF and Crime.. where do these come from?

Thanks for helping me understand this fun place to hang out.]]><![CDATA[2manyusernames @ 1/26/2009 6:43:54 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q24<![CDATA[pocksucket @ 1/26/2009 6:43:48 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q23« tgkprog:i made a form that will help searching witin plime easier

its just a form that submits to google. no frills quick to load form that you can keep on your PC for fastest load (of the form actual search goes to google)

http://sel2in.com/g5.html]g form
| it came out of this that sits as my homepage
http://sel2in.com/g4.html]g form and links in the plime form (right on top, you can choose to search within all plime or just the forum. The other 2 forums are google forms - do same thing as starting a search by going to Your links are broken, but you might want to have a look at this for the News section and this for the forums - both courtesy of our own dear Suebe.]]><![CDATA[davbob @ 1/26/2009 6:42:20 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q22<![CDATA[tgkprog @ 1/26/2009 6:34:46 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q21
its just a form that submits to google. no frills, quick to load form, that you can keep on your PC (open the page and then use the menu - File - Save As, bookmark the location on your computer-quicker)

http://sel2in.com/g5.html




it came out of this form that I use as my homepage:

http://sel2in.com/g4.html



(which has additional links)

With both you can choose to search within all of plime or just the forums.

The other 2 forms are google forms - do the same thing as starting a search by going to
http://google.com
and the second for searching for images in google.]]><![CDATA[franz6 @ 1/9/2009 10:00:30 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q20« suckersklub : I'm getting the same message today, but it doesn't affect the upload process at all.

Make sure that you really chose an actual image file (not the website it's from), i.e. it ends in .jpg, .gif, .png or such.

Furthermore, the Plime library contains countless images already, so you could always try to let Plime search for images matching your tags. You can even enter specific, off-topic tags only for the purpose of finding a certain image. Just remove them before you hit submit.
If you upload new pics, make sure to tag them well, so others will find them, too.Ok, thanks a lot!]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 1/9/2009 9:58:18 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q19« franz6:Hi, I hope this is the right place to ask my question.
When I choose the thumbnail for a new news item, if I select "add a new image", just above the field where I should put tags it says "you're not authorized to use this form!".
Why's that? Do I need to reach an higher level, or is the feature just blocked?
Thanks!I'm getting the same message today, but it doesn't affect the upload process at all.

Make sure that you really chose an actual image file (not the website it's from), i.e. it ends in .jpg, .gif, .png or such.

Furthermore, the Plime library contains countless images already, so you could always try to let Plime search for images matching your tags. You can even enter specific, off-topic tags only for the purpose of finding a certain image. Just remove them before you hit submit.
If you upload new pics, make sure to tag them well, so others will find them, too.]]><![CDATA[franz6 @ 1/9/2009 9:51:41 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q18When I choose the thumbnail for a new news item, if I select "add a new image", just above the field where I should put tags it says "you're not authorized to use this form!".
Why's that? Do I need to reach an higher level, or is the feature just blocked?
Thanks!]]><![CDATA[pocksucket @ 1/8/2009 6:40:57 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q17« drogue : Hey, should the FAQ include a mention of the image size limits in comments? I worked out that more than 500 pixels wide will not work, but the error message you get is kind of only a riddle. Maybe the same for videos, if necessary?

Reason: Commenting with a picture alone can be hilarious, and should be encouraged.
Click here to show image
]]><![CDATA[drogue @ 1/8/2009 5:35:32 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q16
Reason: Commenting with a picture alone can be hilarious, and should be encouraged.]]><![CDATA[jhordie @ 10/23/2008 6:08:36 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q15« pocksucket : He'll track you down. He'll find you where-ever you go. He'll put all that effort in and then log you out of something.

He's kind of like that.s**t... thanks for the warning.

*looks over shoulder and deletes 'puter cookies*]]><![CDATA[pocksucket @ 10/23/2008 6:06:01 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q14« jhordie : *sigh*

no, apparently not.

Probably won't have to worry about it much longer anyway, eh? :(He'll track you down. He'll find you where-ever you go. He'll put all that effort in and then log you out of something.

He's kind of like that.]]><![CDATA[jhordie @ 10/23/2008 4:38:30 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q13« tomphoolry:You haven't learned by now to hover over any Skandar link before clicking?*sigh*

no, apparently not.

Probably won't have to worry about it much longer anyway, eh? :(]]><![CDATA[tomphoolry @ 10/23/2008 4:36:30 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q12« jhordie : fargen icehole!!! :PYou haven't learned by now to hover over any Skandar link before clicking?]]><![CDATA[Wingnut @ 10/23/2008 4:34:29 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q11« tomphoolry : You're dragging that old chestnut out again?Hey now! If anybody's going to go dragging their old nuts out, it'll be ME.

Uhhhh...

wait a second...

(*rereads above*)...

Yep, that's fine.]]><![CDATA[jhordie @ 10/23/2008 4:32:29 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q10« skandargraun : Nah, the first item should be thisfargen icehole!!! :P]]><![CDATA[tomphoolry @ 10/23/2008 4:24:21 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q9« skandargraun : Nah, the first item should be thisYou're dragging that old chestnut out again?]]><![CDATA[skandargraun @ 10/23/2008 4:23:11 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q8« tomphoolry:Could we add this to the FAQ, please? It should be the very first item.Nah, the first item should be this]]><![CDATA[tomphoolry @ 10/23/2008 4:19:51 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q7add this to the FAQ, please? It should be the very first item.]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 10/23/2008 2:45:14 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q6« 2manyusernames:Did we ever add the forum Imnotyoo started to the FAQ:



Another great place for Plimates to gatherIt's already in the new FAQ (still under construction, but already linked on the very top of this thread).]]><![CDATA[2manyusernames @ 10/23/2008 2:36:34 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q5
http://plime.goo-board.com/index.htm


Another great place for Plimates to gather]]><![CDATA[suckersklub @ 10/23/2008 1:57:51 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q4« hOOsker : Most appropriate user name ever!Too bad it was one of several fake accounts used for spamming us - reedo, tango21, possibly rickyshaw.]]><![CDATA[hOOsker @ 10/23/2008 11:03:14 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q3« reedo : Why Can't I submit a link?
« 2manyusernames : try it now.
Most appropriate user name ever!]]><![CDATA[2manyusernames @ 10/23/2008 10:58:26 AM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q2« reedo : Why Can't I submit a link?try it now.]]>
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<![CDATA[donteatpoop @ 4/6/2007 9:24:55 PM]]>http://www.plime.com/f/820/1/rss0_91.rss#q1EDIT (09/14/2008): New, cross-referenced FAQ (under construction) available here. -sk





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This is what we have put together so far, all up front so that no one has to search through the forums to find what they need. If you have a question that is not on here, please ask so that we can add it to the list. If any of these can be worded more clearly, please let me know and I will edit them differently according to your suggestions.



How do you pronounce Plime?
It's pronounced Plime as one word because it's a combination of plum and lime, plime.

What is plime? Plime is a "Wiki-like" user editable news aggregator. It relies on the power of online community participation to control it's structure and editorial content. It's also a great place to meet others with similar interests.

What does that mean? This means that Plime is a place to share interesting links, news stories, and videos. Plime is also controlled by everyone and no one. Each individual user can rate any post or comment based on it's value to the community, making you essentially in charge. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility.

What is a Plimate? Plimates are a group of people commonly believed to be very cool, ultra attractive, and extremely intellectual. Plimates are also all members of the website known as Plime.com If you have joined plime, you are a plimate.

What is Karma? Karma is a rating system used here at Plime. Karma is affected by other users giving you votes either up or down. Each user will add/subtract Karma points to yours based on their level.

What username should I choose?
That's really up to you. Your username will be visible on all of your posts, so make sure it's something that you like and are comfortable with. Some people create a name based on their interests or skills, or something related to their personality. Others might choose something relating to their favorite novel, movie, game, or television program. Think of your chosen username as your "Plime name", as other Plime users will probably refer to you by your username.
Here are a few rules to keep in mind when choosing your Plime username:

Usernames are limited to alphanumeric characters (A-Z and 0-9) only, and may contain both capital and lower case letters.

Do not choose a name that others might find offensive. Profanity, racial or ethnic slurs, hateful language, or sexualy explicit names are NOT allowed.

In accordance with Plime's rules against spamming (link to spam regulations, here), your username may not be used as an advertisement for your personal or business website. For example: the usernames wwwPLIMEdotcom or Plimedotcom would NOT be allowed, but the usernames Plime, PlimeRulez, or ilovePlime would be.

What is that little number inside my star? This is your user Level/rating this is the amount of Karma points you will give/take when you vote on a post.

How often does my user rating change? User level will change when you hit the next Karma plateau.
User_level = (Karma/10)^(1/3)
This is broken down like this.
Insert Karma scale here

What can I do at higher user levels? When you reach higher levels you can:
Edit posts (must be a higher level than the persons post you are editing)
Create/edit categories/sub-categories (25)
Edit Category color schemes (5)
Change User access levels (25)
etc...]]>