Examples are all very well, but since this has been discussed at least a few times before, what's needed is code, and actual ideas of where in the sequence this encoding takes place, etc. (previous discussion)

If you don't know, the problem (as I gather it) is: Either we parse on input (ie when the user hits the 'Create' button), once, and store the HTML result. In which case when someone tries to edit their post, they may not recognise it, and complaints will ensue. Or, we parse on output, ie every time someone views the page, which puts more strain on the server. (Can't be cached, because there are user specific psuedo links, etc.

Then theres the whole: 'How do we parse what' discussion..

Anyhow, nice idea, but suggesting what, and not saying how, probably won't get you very far.

C.

Personally, I'd like a whole cute little editor with buttons for italics, bold etc.. but pigs may well fly..

In reply to Re: How about different input styles when posting? (HTML , TEXT, POD, ePod...) by castaway
in thread How about different input styles when posting? (HTML , TEXT, POD, ePod...) by Anonymous Monk

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