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Forum: Plugins
In reply to: Display Most Recently Commented PostsThank you very much for pointing me in the right direction.
Perfect!
Forum: Themes and Templates
In reply to: Design Strategy QWell,
I figured out the answer to my own question. 🙂 As soon as I started adding content, problems in the layout did begin to appear pertaining to achieving consistent background colors inside inner containers, etc.I think I’ve got it all squared away now.
batrachoid,
Excellent site! I’m on it now. Thanks for that. I’m downloading everything locally now.Thanks Simon,
I’ll be sure to use those validators throughout.Thanks everyone.
Good advice! Thank you very much.
Thanks faevilangel for your tips. So you completely isolate the css/xhtml initially (working on it locally) rather than writing it directly into the css sheets in the working directory to immediately see how it changes the application?
I hadn’t considered that. I guess you have to continue to check in the php files to see what structures they’re already using (tables, etc) to handle the incoming data?
That’s probably a good idea as far as fine tuning all the css layout stuff. I might try that. It should also help me to polish up my css skills, before I make a mess.
So, if one was to start from scratch, would you recommend just creating a new folder under /themes with a new name – copy in the default theme’s css and php files, and then build up from there?
Back to my initial question: I had asked about building upon a Theme closer to my tastes, because I assumed that was what the Open Source movement was all about – not reinventing the wheel, but adding onto existing code contributed by past individuals.
Don’t individuals and even companies who use Open Source code usually fine tune it to their own needs – put their own company logos, colors, features into it to make it relevant to their own unique needs?
Seems to me if someone puts an Open Source Theme out there for the public to use at will, they would essentially expect it to transform a bit according to the one using it. But I can certainly understand the importance of crediting the original designer at the bottom of the site.
I’ll probably just reinvent the wheel to make certain I’m not stepping on anyone’s toes or breaking protocol, but I guess I’m a bit surprised by the protocol.
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Preview feature not working in Add New Post FeatureActually I just found another post on the Preview problem in add new post. Looks like it’s an outstanding problem.
Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Post Preview not WorkingI’m having the same problem in 2.8.4. WordPress address and blog address are the same. Hmmm …
Forum: Everything else WordPress
In reply to: Newbie Question Regarding What I NeedI’ve been doing some research and have found a great page that shows the legal rights of a blogger regarding using content from other sources, for anyone who is interested: Blogger’s Legal Guide
Forum: Everything else WordPress
In reply to: Newbie Question Regarding What I NeedThis other question doesn’t really relate to WordPress so you might not have the answer:
Regarding your comment on Third Party content, is it acceptable to have a title, picture, and a blurb of a news feed with link to the original source, or would that be violating their copyrights?
I see this kind of thing on HuffingtonPost and other blogs, but they might have an agreement with those news sources – not sure.
Forum: Everything else WordPress
In reply to: Newbie Question Regarding What I NeedThanks Gangleri for your response,
So, just to be clear, you’re saying that with a standard install of WordPress, visitors could register, sign in, comment on existing posts, AND have the option to create new posts in my blog–which could then be commented on?
I guess I’m trying to envision why someone would need to upgrade to MU, if all that is achievable in the standard download.