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scimonster wrote:

dont you mean HTML code?

No. I mean something that will hide things unless clicked. It is on a variety of things, such as the Project pokemon forums, and the PokeFarm logs.

It is a code for BBcode, using [spoiler][/spoiler]

It is not Html.

When I first saw this, I was against. Spoiler tags in bbcode are useful if you're discussing movies and books where crucial plotline is involved, but there's no need for that here.

Then I realised how many people (myself included) like to use the fora to write tutorials. Spoiler text would allow a tutorial to be split into chapters, and then each chapter can be written inside a spoiler tag and only viewed by those who want to, providing a neater, easier to read and understand tutorial. This would also allow users to post long pieces of code or a large image that only appears to users who will find it useful!

I totally support this idea.

(one problem is that it might make moderating posts a lot harder for many moderators, they might be against it for that reason. To solve this I would suggest a "show all spoilers" option for a user that the mods can use to see all of the post easily and quickly.)

sparks wrote:

When I first saw this, I was against. Spoiler tags in bbcode are useful if you're discussing movies and books where crucial plotline is involved, but there's no need for that here.

Then I realised how many people (myself included) like to use the fora to write tutorials. Spoiler text would allow a tutorial to be split into chapters, and then each chapter can be written inside a spoiler tag and only viewed by those who want to, providing a neater, easier to read and understand tutorial. This would also allow users to post long pieces of code or a large image that only appears to users who will find it useful!

I totally support this idea.

(one problem is that it might make moderating posts a lot harder for many moderators, they might be against it for that reason. To solve this I would suggest a "show all spoilers" option for a user that the mods can use to see all of the post easily and quickly.)

At the moment, gainsboro doesn't seem to cause any modding problems, does it? Spoilers are much easier to find than gainsboro, so I don't really see a problem with this.

I support 

I definitely support - but the "spoiler" name is a bit misleading. Perhaps call it "expand" instead? It's a tad more generic.

kimmy123 wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

I definitely support - but the "spoiler" name is a bit misleading. Perhaps call it "expand" instead? It's a tad more generic.

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Is there even a way to add bbcode to punbb forums?

I think there's some sort of plugin system, but we currently don't have any installed as far as I can see. Here's an article that describes exactly what we'd need to do...basically write a quick function to put text inside a hidden div so that:

It was Colonel Mustard in the pantry with the turkey drumstick.

becomes:

<div class="spoilerContainer">
<a class="showSpoiler">Expand</a>
<div class="theSpoiler">
It was Colonel Mustard in the pantry with the turkey drumstick.
</div>
</div>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(document).ready(function(){
  $(".spoilerContainer").children(".showSpoiler").click(function(e){
    $(this).parent().children(".theSpoiler").show()
  })
})
//Assumes jQuery
</script>

Nexstudent wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

I definitely support - but the "spoiler" name is a bit misleading. Perhaps call it "expand" instead? It's a tad more generic.

That was the name of the bbcode i saw, I didn't come up with it.

Regardless, it should still be changed, don't you agree?

Nexstudent wrote:

scimonster wrote:

dont you mean HTML code?

No. I mean something that will hide things unless clicked. It is on a variety of things, such as the Project pokemon forums, and the PokeFarm logs.

It is a code for BBcode, using [spoiler][/spoiler]

It is not Html.

on other websites its HTML, but here it would be BBC

GirWaffles64 wrote:

I support this, I was just about to suggest it myself!
The only problem I can think of is mods having a harder time but the pros outweigh the cons.

Cross your fingers!

Ok 

Definitely support!

Maybe this should go on Scratch Suggestions?