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Post by Cam on Jul 12, 2010 15:38:15 GMT -5
As an admin on a forum, do you think it's important that the admin should know basic coding? What are your thoughts?
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Post by 22 on Jul 13, 2010 11:58:28 GMT -5
If they are using a free host then they shouldn't really need to learn coding. That's my views though.
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Post by barutiwa on Jul 13, 2010 19:05:06 GMT -5
The more you know the better you are at answering questions. I've been able to find solutions to certain Qbasic and Perl problems from forums like these (self-teachers) than a premium forum with professionals.
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Post by jl2tall on Jul 14, 2010 13:24:46 GMT -5
While I think it would be useful for an administrator to know coding, I also know learning it isn't always the easiest thing in the world. I tried but couldn't understand a word of the stuff I was reading.
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Post by dan213 on Jul 14, 2010 15:25:28 GMT -5
I feel it would defiantly be useful, I personally know coding and would not know what to do if I didn't . It has helped me a great deal in making a success out of my sites.
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Post by samcro on Jul 18, 2010 5:19:26 GMT -5
I used to know HTML but I havent used that in a long time. I have a co-admin who knows abit about coding. Whilst I don't think it is estential for admins to know how to code, it is handy.
I remember when I was on Invisionfree, coding was fairly simple and I learnt it by trial and error (I had a test board) Now I wouldn't know where to start, And I would be stuck if it wasn't for my Co-Admin.
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Post by margesh on Jul 25, 2010 23:51:29 GMT -5
I think a admin should know basic HTML coding because it helps on appearance Of forum because you can add a floating chatbox, HTML aracade by HTML . So i think it's necessary for a Admin to know HTML basic coding .
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Post by 50cent on Jul 26, 2010 8:22:52 GMT -5
Yeah, i think it is important to know at least the basic. So he can custom the forum a little like adding his copyright into the forum footer..
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Post by marvin on Jul 29, 2010 6:18:07 GMT -5
I think it should be, at least HTML would be okay... cause I'm not a coder but still i own my forum and know HTML,. it can be an advantage if you know how to code and make GFXes  |
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Post by stevenf50 on Aug 1, 2010 3:34:33 GMT -5
I know high levels of HTML,JavaScript and BBCode. Which I don't often use but its handy to know how to code.
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Post by Cam on Sept 10, 2010 23:02:10 GMT -5
Yeah, i think it is important to know at least the basic. So he can custom the forum a little like adding his copyright into the forum footer.. Even I know how to do that.  |
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Post by loading on Sept 27, 2010 17:31:22 GMT -5
Every administrator should have enough coding knowledge at least to fix common forum problems. Administrators also need to know the forum software they use.
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Post by qanthous on Oct 6, 2010 19:52:19 GMT -5
If they want to edit their forum with coding, then yes. If not then why should they?
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Post by Cam on Oct 6, 2010 20:22:12 GMT -5
But think about, what if they experience an issue? How will they fix it? They would have to rely on others. It's best for them to be able to rely on yourself when it comes to coding.
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