View Poll Results: Do you agree that the code tag checking script should be restored

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Thread: Please restore the code tag checking script

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    and the hat of int overfl Salem's Avatar
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    Please restore the code tag checking script

    We the undersigned wish to petition the management of cprogramming.com to restore the post checking script which detected attempts to post code without using tags.

    If you agree, kick on the "yes" on the poll.

    If you disagree that such a script is a waste of space, then click "no" and some people will be around to "educate" you later on....
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    As ammusing as I find 'Jewelry Price Tag' (Add from Google), I cannot agree more with the OP

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    Absolutely. I'm actually quiet surprised it was removed. Although it did have the nagging side effect of forcing one to place code tags before switching to the advanced edit box. But that's peanuts.

    When it was removed the numbers of posts without code tags raised incredibly.
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    Or if it only forced the tags for over 3 lines of code or something, cause lets be honest, code tags for a one liner shouldn't be forced, and are unnecessary!


    >> When it was removed the numbers of posts without code tags raised incredibly.

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    Down with the noob who want you to do their homework, off with their head, code tags for the win!

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    > code tags for a one liner shouldn't be forced
    They never were. It totally depended on what that line had in it. One of the triggers for the alert was the use of curly braces.

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    >> They never were.
    I know, but just to make sure they don't go over-kill cause we want more

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    I may have to cast a dissenting vote just to annoy Salem

    Is there a minimum amount of "signatures" required for this petition to be accepted?
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    Agreed.
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    I'm for it.

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    How that script works?
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    Can I vote yes again? How about another 20 times?
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    but then i can't use {} in my everyday speech Of course it should come back

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    Even for the mustached smilies???? :-{|

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