Forrest, I am referring to Microsoft Word.

RobP, I use the Word spell and grammar checker for every opst. Doesn't everynoe (:>|

Trouble is they is far less than perfect and let though a lot of errors...the little buggers!

I guess not everyone has access to a spellchecker. So yes, if OLO could provide one, or point posters in the right diection, twould be good.

Below is a summary, using the briefest possible descriptions, of features of or for OLO that have so far been mentioned by posters to this thread, but as yet listed in no particular order.

Can I suggest, Fractelle, that posters and other interested OLO users be invited to copy the list into their text editor, and re-order it from the most to the least desired, feature by feature, then paste the re-ordered list back into the post pane for posting back to this thread. That way, in spite of what may be considered the possible limitations of the site, we could have an online opinion poll of sorts.

Its your thread Fractelle, so feel free to correct me - no, no, STOP! I'll rephrase that. Feel free to modify my list in any way before you post the authentic poll starting list over your own sig - I wouldn't want to be seen to be trying to hijack your thread. Equally, feel free not to post it at all if you think this a bad or premature idea: I will not be offended (much).

It might also be helpful to summarize the features mentioned in the thread that has now dropped off the default radar, 'Suggestions for OLO' (See: http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=1954&page=0 ) There will obviously be some overlap. rstuart should have first bite at that cherry, since it was his topic, but if he hasn't the time, and you don't either, I would be prepared to draft one up.

The Summary (to [un]numbered post 26)

Standard sized font

Variable sized font

Bold

Italic

Different fonts

Coloured text options

Smileys (graphical emoticons)

OP designed mini-polls

Spelling and punctuation correction edit facility for topic titles

Reduced size links

Asterisks confined to expressing sarcasm

Non-intrusive but distinct background colour for intra-Forum quotes

Unique user avatars

A spell checker that does not remember the Alamo

Progressive removal of text enhancement privileges for infractions (shudder)

OT, Ludwig,

Use of 'facilities' in post #3. How brave! Mine in #4, foolhardy!

FG

Feel free to do as you suggested - I do not consider it a hi-jack at all, but rather a positive, considered contribution.

That is all I have ever required.

'I myself have been known to misplace the odd apostrophe on occasion, which (I hope) adds a little character to an otherwise dry presentation.'

Man OLO gives me some laughs. I'd be tempted to believe that... na.. surely not.. Actually... It fits for OLO.

Lets leave OLO as a place where people can further their written communication skills using words rather than relying on presentation.

I'm sure dear Fractelle would dearly love to add sparkles to her latest project, though she doesn't really need that smiley stamp reward, as she knows when she's done a 'worthy' post apparently.

Forrest had become sick of the constant tension on the leashes. He had only agreed to mind the dogs of his neighbours, the Waughs, because at the last minute their plans to have someone come in to do it over their holidays had backfired. "Havoc" he had thought he heard someone cry, and in a moment's absence of mind he had let them slip.

Forrest knew right then there was going to be trouble.

Forrest had already noted that the technical 'causus belli' had been crafted by Fractelle right from the start: "Disagree - ", she had written in her second post, the seventh in the thread. Before Forrest had even raised the issue of mutually accepted incompatibility of post perfection in the twelfth post in the thread! Dayyum! Seen him coming!

Fractelle had, however, made three mistakes.

First, she had issued the challenge! 30 paces at dawn. That gave Forrest the choice of venue and weapons. So Fractelle's Dad didn't like guns! Neither did Forrest (guns needed cleaning) , and particularly not the Smith & Wesson .38 Service revolver, which he had chosen for this confrontation.

Second, she had presumed that Forrest would not have noticed the challenge, the contradiction, already standing in the thread. That gave Forrest the initiative: he could call it on when he liked.

Third, she had accused Forrest of "not contributing much, BTW" on another thread! Indeed!

SATISFACTION TIME!

Forrest wondered if she had any idea: thirty regulation 30 inch paces each, overseen by their seconds, even allowing for a little shortening of step, whether on account of age, or stature, would see them facing off at around 44 metres apart. Most could not get one round out of six on a man-sized target at 25 metres. At 44 metres it was going to be more than four times as difficult.

"not contributing much". Really!

Why were people so unkind? Forrest was utterly unable to donate the hindquarters of a rodent.

And where better to get satisfaction than on her own thread? The results would be on screen for weeks.

Yair, bring it on!

Forest

I think you should put your talents into writing a book. You certainly wouldn't have any problem finding the words!