We have implemented a new feature that we feel will be helpful.
Warning levels indicate the type of content in a thread. Each warning level is listed under the "!" in the thread list (you can mouse over the ! and see a short description of the levels), as well as on thread pages, on the green bar just before the posts are listed.
Currently, only moderators and administrators can edit a thread to include a warning after the thread has already been started, but if you are starting a thread and you start it with some questionable content, or think that it may end up that way, you can set the warning level there.
If a warning explanation has been included by the thread starter or by the moderator, it will be listed as a mouseover on the "Current warning level: #" text in the green bar just above the first post in that thread.
Here is a list detailing the warning levels and the type of thread that each warning level is intended for.
Warning level 0: This thread contains content that is safe to view in all environments
Warning level 1: Some content in this thread may not be suitable for viewing by young children or in strictly monitored business environments.
Warning level 2: This thread contains strongly offensive or inappropriate content and it is strongly recommended not to view it in the presence of your family or in any work environment.
You can change your warning level threshold by <a href="profile.php?mode=editoptions">editing your options</a> and setting the level to the number that you feel should be the maximum warning level you want to view. If you set it to level 0, you will only be able to view threads which are safe for work and family viewing. Threads marked as level 1 or 2 will not even be listed, and if you happen to refresh a thread which has just been marked up a level or have bookmarked a thread and click on it while its warning level is above your threshold, you will be turned away by an error page, with the reason of the warning level included on the error page.
If you set the threshold to level 1, you will be able to see all threads marked as warning level 0 or 1, but level 2 will still be invisible from the thread list and inaccessible even via the direct link.
If you set the threshold to level 2, you will be able to see any thread.
Hopefully, this warning system should reduce the risk of your spouse or kids, or your boss or a sensitive coworker from getting you in trouble over a thread you didn't know would contain the content that it did.
Warning levels indicate the type of content in a thread. Each warning level is listed under the "!" in the thread list (you can mouse over the ! and see a short description of the levels), as well as on thread pages, on the green bar just before the posts are listed.
Currently, only moderators and administrators can edit a thread to include a warning after the thread has already been started, but if you are starting a thread and you start it with some questionable content, or think that it may end up that way, you can set the warning level there.
If a warning explanation has been included by the thread starter or by the moderator, it will be listed as a mouseover on the "Current warning level: #" text in the green bar just above the first post in that thread.
Here is a list detailing the warning levels and the type of thread that each warning level is intended for.
Warning level 0: This thread contains content that is safe to view in all environments
Warning level 1: Some content in this thread may not be suitable for viewing by young children or in strictly monitored business environments.
Warning level 2: This thread contains strongly offensive or inappropriate content and it is strongly recommended not to view it in the presence of your family or in any work environment.
You can change your warning level threshold by <a href="profile.php?mode=editoptions">editing your options</a> and setting the level to the number that you feel should be the maximum warning level you want to view. If you set it to level 0, you will only be able to view threads which are safe for work and family viewing. Threads marked as level 1 or 2 will not even be listed, and if you happen to refresh a thread which has just been marked up a level or have bookmarked a thread and click on it while its warning level is above your threshold, you will be turned away by an error page, with the reason of the warning level included on the error page.
If you set the threshold to level 1, you will be able to see all threads marked as warning level 0 or 1, but level 2 will still be invisible from the thread list and inaccessible even via the direct link.
If you set the threshold to level 2, you will be able to see any thread.
Hopefully, this warning system should reduce the risk of your spouse or kids, or your boss or a sensitive coworker from getting you in trouble over a thread you didn't know would contain the content that it did.
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