From 7f55a6b78cc80af63aaae3af6e1cb05f930408ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Atwood Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:42:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] improved New User Welcome tips with pictures --- config/locales/server.en.yml | 62 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/config/locales/server.en.yml b/config/locales/server.en.yml index 63fe2043cc4..89e8f5ebf5b 100644 --- a/config/locales/server.en.yml +++ b/config/locales/server.en.yml @@ -1240,44 +1240,72 @@ en: text_body_template: | This private message has a few quick tips to get you started: - ### Keep scrolling + ## Keep scrolling - There are no next page buttons or page numbers – to read more, just keep scrolling down! + There are no next page buttons or page numbers – to read more, **just keep scrolling down!** - As new replies come in, they will appear automatically at the bottom of the topic. + As new replies or topics come in, they will appear automatically. - ### How do I reply? + ## How do I reply? - - To reply to a specific post, use the Reply button on that post. + - - To reply to the overall *theme* of the topic, rather than any specific person or post in the topic, use the Reply button at the very bottom of the topic. + - To reply to a specific post, use the Reply button on that post. - - To take the conversation in a different direction, but keep them linked together, use Reply as New Topic to the right of the post. + - To reply to the overall *theme* of the topic, rather than any specific person or post in the topic, use the Reply button at the very bottom of the topic. - ### Who is talking to me? + - To take the conversation in a different direction, but keep them linked together, use Reply as New Topic to the right of the post. - When someone replies to your post, quotes you, or mentions your @username, a number ➀ will appear over a conversation button at the top of the page. Use it see who's talking to you, and where. + ## Who is talking to me? - - To mention someone's name, start typing `@` and an autocompleter will pop up. + When someone replies to your post, quotes you, or mentions your @username, a number ➀ will appear over a conversation button at the top right of the page. Use it see who's talking to you, and where. - - To quote just a section of a post, select it, then use the Reply button that appears over your selection. + - - To quote an entire post, use the Import Quote button on the editor toolbar. + To mention someone's name, start typing `@` and an autocompleter will pop up. - ### Look at that post! + - To let someone know that you enjoyed their post, use the like ♥ button at the bottom of the post. If you see a problem with a post, don't hesitate to use the flag button and privately let our staff know about it. + To quote just a section of a post, select it, then use the Reply button that appears over your selection. - ### Where am I? + - - To get back to the home page at any time, **use the logo at the upper left** or the back ← button on your browser. + To quote an entire post, use the Import Quote button on the editor toolbar. + + ## Look at that post! + + + + To let someone know that you enjoyed their post, use the **like** button at the bottom of the post. If you see a problem with a post, don't hesitate to use the **flag** button and privately let our staff know about it. + + You can also share a link to a post, or bookmark a post for later reference. + + ## Where am I? + + - To get back to the home page at any time, **use the logo at the upper left** or the back ← button on your browser. - For search, your user page, or the sitemap, use the **icon buttons at the upper right**. - - While reading a topic, move to the top ↑ by clicking its title at the top of the page, or press the home key. To reach the *bottom* ↓, use the down arrow on the topic progress indicator at the bottom of the page, or press the end key. + - While reading a topic, move to the top ↑ by clicking its title at the top of the page, or press the home key. To reach the *bottom* ↓, use the down arrow on the topic progress indicator at the bottom of the page, or press the end key. + + - Use times as entry shortcuts. You can always enter at the top of a topic via the first post date, and the bottom via the last post date. + ## How do I find my conversations? + + By default all conversations less than two days old are considered new, and any conversation you've participated in will automatically be tracked. + + You will see the blue new and number indicators next to these topics: + + + + You can change the individual notification state of a topic via the control at the bottom of the topic (this can also be set per category). To change how you track topics, or the definition of new, see [your user preferences](/my/preferences). + + ## Why can't I do certain things? + + New users are somewhat limited for safety reasons. As you participate here, you'll gain the trust of the community, become a full citizen, and those limitations will automatically be removed. At a high enough [trust level](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-do-user-trust-levels-do/4924), you'll gain even more abilities to help us manage our community together. + welcome_user: subject_template: "Welcome to %{site_name}!" text_body_template: |