in reply to Re: How 'bout a <pre> (and other stuff) warning?
in thread How 'bout a <pre> (and other stuff) warning?

If it comes up in bold red explaining the specific problem you'll likely catch quite a few new posters who didn't bother to read the normal text.

something like:
Did you really mean to use <pre> tags?
Please use a descriptive title (avoid 1 word titles or module names as the entire title)



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Re^3: How 'bout a <pre> (and other stuff) warning?
by TGI (Parson) on Oct 22, 2006 at 03:07 UTC

    Ooh, how about blinking text? ;)

    Seriously, the bold red works best when used sparingly. For example the words "bold red" in your post stand out and grab my attention, but the sentences you wrote just sort of disappear on my screen.

    How about something like:

    Warning:

    Your node may have some problems -

    • Please limit the use of <pre> tags. When possible, use <code> tags instead.
    • Please use a descriptive title (avoid 1 word titles or module names as the entire title)


    TGI says moo

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      I agree completely. I was offering examples of single sentence warnings. I was in no way suggesting a large block of bold red text.

      but

      OMG PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE USE THE <MARQUEE> TAG!!!!!!!! :^>~



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