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AB-Rich	April 9th, 2011 at 7:53 pm New home page layout You're not seeing things: the Happening Now feed, composed of the questions and answers submitted by you, has reclaimed its rightful place at the heart of the Answerbag home page. Now you won't have to scroll down quite so far to see the flow of new Q&A. Let us know what you think! 36 comments \| Post one Comments I agree with wellduh. Do something about those bots as well. I agree with wellduh. Do something about those bots as well. Report by Nitsua Evets Hates AB Staff on April 9th, 2011 COOL! It's good to see the actual questions at the forefront of the Home Page once again! Thanks! COOL! It's good to see the actual questions at the forefront of the Home Page once again! Thanks! Report by The Chief on April 9th, 2011 Wow, I actually like a change to the site. How strange. Wow, I actually like a change to the site. How strange. Report by Talimze on April 9th, 2011 Gradually, little by little, you are going back to what the old timers like myself missed. It's too bad you lost so many of us. Gradually, little by little, you are going back to what the old timers like myself missed. It's too bad you lost so many of us. Report by Yarnlady is happy every day on April 9th, 2011 I like the change a lot. Feels more like the "old" times. Well done. I like the change a lot. Feels more like the "old" times. Well done. Report by Barcaluv on April 9th, 2011 I have some questions. Does this mean that the "Polls", "Debates" "Hot Topics", "Featured Member" etc. sections are gone for good? Or will some of those be re-instated in a different format or layout at a given time? I also wanted to share this link in case anyone is curious about checking out the changes that have happened to AB's layout and appearance through the years. http://waybackmachine.org//http://answerbag.com I have some questions. Does this mean that the "Polls", "Debates" "Hot Topics", "Featured Member" etc. sections are gone for good? Or will some of those be re-instated in a different format or layout at a given time? I also wanted to share this link in case anyone is curious about checking out the changes that have happened to AB's layout and appearance through the years. http://waybackmachine.org//http://answerbag.com Report by Barcaluv on April 9th, 2011 I actually love it. Thanks so much, Rich! @Wellduh: The problem with removing those questions and answers is that when you get a post that is removed that you feel shouldn't have been, it would be a bit hard to tell Rich or one of the CLs or one of the other members of the Staff what the link is if it's not right there on your profile. Maybe a fix to this can be that removed material is viewable to the profile holder, the Staff, and Community Leaders only . . . ? In other words, my proposal is to hide removed material from the general public so that that becomes an issue with the administration and the user in question who had removed material only. This would also solve problems with users who truly are embarrassed with things they've asked that they've asked the Staff to remove, but are still frustrated with the posts still showing up on their profiles for all to see. I actually love it. Thanks so much, Rich! @Wellduh: The problem with removing those questions and answers is that when you get a post that is removed that you feel shouldn't have been, it would be a bit hard to tell Rich or one of the CLs or one of the other members of the Staff what the link is if it's not right there on your profile. Maybe a fix to this can be that removed material is viewable to the profile holder, the Staff, and Community Leaders only . . . ? In other words, my proposal is to hide removed material from the general public so that that becomes an issue with the administration and the user in question who had removed material only. This would also solve problems with users who truly are embarrassed with things they've asked that they've asked the Staff to remove, but are still frustrated with the posts still showing up on their profiles for all to see. Report by AnonymousGirl on April 10th, 2011 I like the cleaner look. I still wonder why you made the "Contact Us" link so hard to find. It used to be on the bottom of all the "pages" and now you have to click on "About Answerbag" and then find "Contact Us" on the top of the next screen. I like the cleaner look. I still wonder why you made the "Contact Us" link so hard to find. It used to be on the bottom of all the "pages" and now you have to click on "About Answerbag" and then find "Contact Us" on the top of the next screen. Report by Mrs. Cleaver on April 10th, 2011 Oh, is that what you did? I thought something was different! Oh, is that what you did? I thought something was different! Report by Ambrose the Colossal Praying Mantis on April 10th, 2011 AB-Rich: I like the new "keep it simple" look and feel of the homepage. As to the things that have been happening "under the hood" lately, I am missing the extended possibilities to use some HTML code in answers and comments. I guess that this was done as an anti spam measure. AB-Rich: I like the new "keep it simple" look and feel of the homepage. As to the things that have been happening "under the hood" lately, I am missing the extended possibilities to use some HTML code in answers and comments. I guess that this was done as an anti spam measure. Report by iwnit on April 10th, 2011 AB-Rich: one suggestion to the new homepage. As it is basically the same as the "Happening Now" page (plus "Leaderboard" and "Popular questions" and minus "Professionally researched"), why not suppress the "Happening Now" page and show the long list of "Happening Now" Q&As already on the homepage? AB-Rich: one suggestion to the new homepage. As it is basically the same as the "Happening Now" page (plus "Leaderboard" and "Popular questions" and minus "Professionally researched"), why not suppress the "Happening Now" page and show the long list of "Happening Now" Q&As already on the homepage? Report by iwnit on April 10th, 2011 i dont like it really..yall need to change it back please lol i dont like it really..yall need to change it back please lol Report by MS.TODD on April 10th, 2011 I'm sure you're just stripping down the site for mobile devices. You should get rid of all the graphics and just have a text only site. I'm sure you're just stripping down the site for mobile devices. You should get rid of all the graphics and just have a text only site. Report by Mister_Bromide on April 10th, 2011 the answer's pick seems to be working again...at least it shows when you click it...but if you go back to the same answer it no longer shows. the answer's pick seems to be working again...at least it shows when you click it...but if you go back to the same answer it no longer shows. Report by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 10th, 2011 It was so long on the other version, that I almost missed that, the first time I signed in to the AB service this morning, and now I'm STARTING to LOVE Answerbag again. You're getting there, so keep up the good work! It was so long on the other version, that I almost missed that, the first time I signed in to the AB service this morning, and now I'm STARTING to LOVE Answerbag again. You're getting there, so keep up the good work! Report by byankno1 on April 10th, 2011 Thanks, nice to hear you guys like the changes. If the rationale was to optimize the site for mobile devices no one told me ;), but people have been requesting that for a while. Also shielding removed content from display has been on our list, but not highest priority. If someone really wants something removed, I generally go in and edit it, then the next time Google and the other search engines visit the site and update their indexes it disappears. Also, thanks to our tech folks the asker's pick and profile link problems have hopefully been solved. Thanks, nice to hear you guys like the changes. If the rationale was to optimize the site for mobile devices no one told me ;), but people have been requesting that for a while. Also shielding removed content from display has been on our list, but not highest priority. If someone really wants something removed, I generally go in and edit it, then the next time Google and the other search engines visit the site and update their indexes it disappears. Also, thanks to our tech folks the asker's pick and profile link problems have hopefully been solved. Report by AB-Rich on April 10th, 2011 Well, Rich, thanks for showing us all once again that you guys actually are listening, no matter who tries to tell us otherwise. :) Well, Rich, thanks for showing us all once again that you guys actually are listening, no matter who tries to tell us otherwise. :) Report by AnonymousGirl on April 10th, 2011 I would love to also see the categories the questions are asked in on the homepage I would love to also see the categories the questions are asked in on the homepage Report by Patti jo on April 10th, 2011 I like it. I like it. Report by Shemarq the Wamama on April 10th, 2011 I'm happy to see it, it reminds me of the "good old days" before AB went all "commercial" (for lack of a better term). Good job! Now if you could just bring back the old point system where leveling up actually meant something. 8-) I'm happy to see it, it reminds me of the "good old days" before AB went all "commercial" (for lack of a better term). Good job! Now if you could just bring back the old point system where leveling up actually meant something. 8-) Report by Self Consuming Cannibal on April 10th, 2011 hooray!!! that's good, really! thank u a lot!! hooray!!! that's good, really! thank u a lot!! Report by Sophie the Valiant on April 10th, 2011 Thankyou very much for changing this as close to back as you have. When I saw it I was hoping it was not a glitch. Thankyou very much for changing this as close to back as you have. When I saw it I was hoping it was not a glitch. Report by Arisztid on April 11th, 2011 Thanks! I find myself more and more looking into AB........ Thanks! I find myself more and more looking into AB........ Report by Whitehair on April 11th, 2011 the " follow us to facebook" window cannot be deleted and blocks Rick's message. someone told me the blog is about the new homepage. I do like the new homepage. it's simple, and that is cool. cheers Shunyata the " follow us to facebook" window cannot be deleted and blocks Rick's message. someone told me the blog is about the new homepage. I do like the new homepage. it's simple, and that is cool. cheers Shunyata Report by shunyata on April 11th, 2011 The "new (good old) homepage is terrific! Whoda thunk? The "new (good old) homepage is terrific! Whoda thunk? Report by trouble ... on April 12th, 2011 Sort of off-topic, and I don't know if this happens to others but when I try to edit a comment, I'm being re-directed to the home page. Can you please look into that? , thanks, Sort of off-topic, and I don't know if this happens to others but when I try to edit a comment, I'm being re-directed to the home page. Can you please look into that? , thanks, Report by Barcaluv on April 12th, 2011 note this question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476352 when i look at it...the words go outside the box and into the area on the right hand side of the screen... note this question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476352 when i look at it...the words go outside the box and into the area on the right hand side of the screen... Report by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 15th, 2011 Barc, what I have taken to doing when that happens is to open link in another tab. That way I get the edit comment box. I have no clue if this still works but it did last time I did it. If it works, it is a temporary solution until the glitch is fixed. Barc, what I have taken to doing when that happens is to open link in another tab. That way I get the edit comment box. I have no clue if this still works but it did last time I did it. If it works, it is a temporary solution until the glitch is fixed. Report by Arisztid on April 15th, 2011 I would like your answer to this question..thanks http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2477296 I would like your answer to this question..thanks http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2477296 Report by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 17th, 2011 Off Topic When I try to answer a question or click like on the question I get this message: Error Encountered! * you are already logged in! Read more: What was the last article you read? \| Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2481584#ixzz1KGyp9pXU Off Topic When I try to answer a question or click like on the question I get this message: Error Encountered! * you are already logged in! Read more: What was the last article you read? \| Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2481584#ixzz1KGyp9pXU Report by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011 Report by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011 I no longer have the previously stated problem. Would someone please remove my goofs -- thanks I no longer have the previously stated problem. Would someone please remove my goofs -- thanks Report by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011 in addition to my previous question...this one goes outside the box as well http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2484912#ans10638299 the wording runs right across the page. in addition to my previous question...this one goes outside the box as well http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2484912#ans10638299 the wording runs right across the page. Report by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 26th, 2011 Spam is completely out of hand again. I have given up flagging it because it does no good. It just keeps pouring in. Spam is completely out of hand again. I have given up flagging it because it does no good. It just keeps pouring in. Report by Arisztid on April 28th, 2011 Stay classy answerbag! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489686 Stay classy answerbag! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489686 Report by Perryman on May 3rd, 2011 I've been away from Answerbag for a long time. I never was a "heavy hitter" here anyway. But I'm glad to see that you're going back to the basics of Q&A, and ditching all the crap that nearly killed Answerbag after the [redacted] event a few years ago. Now I wish all the old regulars wold come back... I've been away from Answerbag for a long time. I never was a "heavy hitter" here anyway. But I'm glad to see that you're going back to the basics of Q&A, and ditching all the crap that nearly killed Answerbag after the [redacted] event a few years ago. Now I wish all the old regulars wold come back... Report by Kate Walker on February 18th, 2012

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April 9th, 2011 at 7:53 pm

New home page layout

You're not seeing things: the Happening Now feed, composed of the questions and answers submitted by you, has reclaimed its rightful place at the heart of the Answerbag home page. Now you won't have to scroll down quite so far to see the flow of new Q&A.

Let us know what you think!

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I agree with wellduh. Do something about those bots as well.

I agree with wellduh. Do something about those bots as well.
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by Nitsua Evets Hates AB Staff on April 9th, 2011
COOL!

It's good to see the actual questions at the forefront of the Home Page once again!

Thanks!

COOL! It's good to see the actual questions at the forefront of the Home Page once again! Thanks!
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by The Chief on April 9th, 2011
Wow, I actually like a change to the site. How strange.

Wow, I actually like a change to the site. How strange.
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by Talimze on April 9th, 2011
Gradually, little by little, you are going back to what the old timers like myself missed. It's too bad you lost so many of us.

Gradually, little by little, you are going back to what the old timers like myself missed. It's too bad you lost so many of us.
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by Yarnlady is happy every day on April 9th, 2011
I like the change a lot. Feels more like the "old" times. Well done.

I like the change a lot. Feels more like the "old" times. Well done.
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by Barcaluv on April 9th, 2011
I have some questions. Does this mean that the "Polls", "Debates" "Hot Topics", "Featured Member" etc. sections are gone for good? Or will some of those be re-instated in a different format or layout at a given time?

I also wanted to share this link in case anyone is curious about checking out the changes that have happened to AB's layout and appearance through the years.

http://waybackmachine.org/*/http://answerbag.com

I have some questions. Does this mean that the "Polls", "Debates" "Hot Topics", "Featured Member" etc. sections are gone for good? Or will some of those be re-instated in a different format or layout at a given time? I also wanted to share this link in case anyone is curious about checking out the changes that have happened to AB's layout and appearance through the years. http://waybackmachine.org/*/http://answerbag.com
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by Barcaluv on April 9th, 2011
I actually love it. Thanks so much, Rich!

@Wellduh: The problem with removing those questions and answers is that when you get a post that is removed that you feel shouldn't have been, it would be a bit hard to tell Rich or one of the CLs or one of the other members of the Staff what the link is if it's not right there on your profile. Maybe a fix to this can be that removed material is viewable to the profile holder, the Staff, and Community Leaders only . . . ? In other words, my proposal is to hide removed material from the general public so that that becomes an issue with the administration and the user in question who had removed material only. This would also solve problems with users who truly are embarrassed with things they've asked that they've asked the Staff to remove, but are still frustrated with the posts still showing up on their profiles for all to see.

I actually love it. Thanks so much, Rich! @Wellduh: The problem with removing those questions and answers is that when you get a post that is removed that you feel shouldn't have been, it would be a bit hard to tell Rich or one of the CLs or one of the other members of the Staff what the link is if it's not right there on your profile. Maybe a fix to this can be that removed material is viewable to the profile holder, the Staff, and Community Leaders only . . . ? In other words, my proposal is to hide removed material from the general public so that that becomes an issue with the administration and the user in question who had removed material only. This would also solve problems with users who truly are embarrassed with things they've asked that they've asked the Staff to remove, but are still frustrated with the posts still showing up on their profiles for all to see.
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by AnonymousGirl on April 10th, 2011
I like the cleaner look.

I still wonder why you made the "Contact Us" link so hard to find. It used to be on the bottom of all the "pages" and now you have to click on "About Answerbag" and then find "Contact Us" on the top of the next screen.

I like the cleaner look. I still wonder why you made the "Contact Us" link so hard to find. It used to be on the bottom of all the "pages" and now you have to click on "About Answerbag" and then find "Contact Us" on the top of the next screen.
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by Mrs. Cleaver on April 10th, 2011
Oh, is that what you did? I thought something was different!

Oh, is that what you did? I thought something was different!
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by Ambrose the Colossal Praying Mantis on April 10th, 2011
AB-Rich: I like the new "keep it simple" look and feel of the homepage.
As to the things that have been happening "under the hood" lately, I am missing the extended possibilities to use some HTML code in answers and comments. I guess that this was done as an anti spam measure.

AB-Rich: I like the new "keep it simple" look and feel of the homepage. As to the things that have been happening "under the hood" lately, I am missing the extended possibilities to use some HTML code in answers and comments. I guess that this was done as an anti spam measure.
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by iwnit on April 10th, 2011
AB-Rich: one suggestion to the new homepage. As it is basically the same as the "Happening Now" page (plus "Leaderboard" and "Popular questions" and minus "Professionally researched"), why not suppress the "Happening Now" page and show the long list of "Happening Now" Q&As already on the homepage?

AB-Rich: one suggestion to the new homepage. As it is basically the same as the "Happening Now" page (plus "Leaderboard" and "Popular questions" and minus "Professionally researched"), why not suppress the "Happening Now" page and show the long list of "Happening Now" Q&As already on the homepage?
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by iwnit on April 10th, 2011
i dont like it really..yall need to change it back please lol

i dont like it really..yall need to change it back please lol
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by MS.TODD on April 10th, 2011
I'm sure you're just stripping down the site for mobile devices. You should get rid of all the graphics and just have a text only site.

I'm sure you're just stripping down the site for mobile devices. You should get rid of all the graphics and just have a text only site.
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by Mister_Bromide on April 10th, 2011
the answer's pick seems to be working again...at least it shows when you click it...but if you go back to the same answer it no longer shows.

the answer's pick seems to be working again...at least it shows when you click it...but if you go back to the same answer it no longer shows.
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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 10th, 2011
It was so long on the other version, that I almost missed that, the first time I signed in to the AB service this morning, and now I'm STARTING to LOVE Answerbag again. You're getting there, so keep up the good work!

It was so long on the other version, that I almost missed that, the first time I signed in to the AB service this morning, and now I'm STARTING to LOVE Answerbag again. You're getting there, so keep up the good work!
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by byankno1 on April 10th, 2011
Thanks, nice to hear you guys like the changes. If the rationale was to optimize the site for mobile devices no one told me ;), but people have been requesting that for a while. Also shielding removed content from display has been on our list, but not highest priority. If someone really wants something removed, I generally go in and edit it, then the next time Google and the other search engines visit the site and update their indexes it disappears. Also, thanks to our tech folks the asker's pick and profile link problems have hopefully been solved.

Thanks, nice to hear you guys like the changes. If the rationale was to optimize the site for mobile devices no one told me ;), but people have been requesting that for a while. Also shielding removed content from display has been on our list, but not highest priority. If someone really wants something removed, I generally go in and edit it, then the next time Google and the other search engines visit the site and update their indexes it disappears. Also, thanks to our tech folks the asker's pick and profile link problems have hopefully been solved.
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by AB-Rich on April 10th, 2011
Well, Rich, thanks for showing us all once again that you guys actually are listening, no matter who tries to tell us otherwise. :)

Well, Rich, thanks for showing us all once again that you guys actually are listening, no matter who tries to tell us otherwise. :)
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by AnonymousGirl on April 10th, 2011
I would love to also see the categories the questions are asked in on the homepage

I would love to also see the categories the questions are asked in on the homepage
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by Patti jo on April 10th, 2011
I like it.

I like it.
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by Shemarq the Wamama on April 10th, 2011
I'm happy to see it, it reminds me of the "good old days" before AB went all "commercial" (for lack of a better term). Good job! Now if you could just bring back the old point system where leveling up actually meant something.

8-)

I'm happy to see it, it reminds me of the "good old days" before AB went all "commercial" (for lack of a better term). Good job! Now if you could just bring back the old point system where leveling up actually meant something. 8-)
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by Self Consuming Cannibal on April 10th, 2011
hooray!!! that's good, really! thank u a lot!!

hooray!!! that's good, really! thank u a lot!!
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by Sophie the Valiant on April 10th, 2011
Thankyou very much for changing this as close to back as you have.

When I saw it I was hoping it was not a glitch.

Thankyou very much for changing this as close to back as you have. When I saw it I was hoping it was not a glitch.
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by Arisztid on April 11th, 2011
Thanks! I find myself more and more looking into AB........

Thanks! I find myself more and more looking into AB........
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by Whitehair on April 11th, 2011
the " follow us to facebook" window cannot be deleted
and blocks Rick's message. someone
told me the blog is about the new homepage.
I do like the new homepage.
it's simple, and that is cool.
cheers
Shunyata

the " follow us to facebook" window cannot be deleted and blocks Rick's message. someone told me the blog is about the new homepage. I do like the new homepage. it's simple, and that is cool. cheers Shunyata
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by shunyata on April 11th, 2011
The "new (good old) homepage is terrific!

Whoda thunk?

The "new (good old) homepage is terrific! Whoda thunk?
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by trouble ... on April 12th, 2011
Sort of off-topic, and I don't know if this happens to others but when I try to edit a comment, I'm being re-directed to the home page. Can you please look into that? , thanks,

Sort of off-topic, and I don't know if this happens to others but when I try to edit a comment, I'm being re-directed to the home page. Can you please look into that? , thanks,
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by Barcaluv on April 12th, 2011
note this question:
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476352
when i look at it...the words go outside the box and into the area on the right hand side of the screen...

note this question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2476352 when i look at it...the words go outside the box and into the area on the right hand side of the screen...
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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 15th, 2011
Barc, what I have taken to doing when that happens is to open link in another tab. That way I get the edit comment box.

I have no clue if this still works but it did last time I did it.

If it works, it is a temporary solution until the glitch is fixed.

Barc, what I have taken to doing when that happens is to open link in another tab. That way I get the edit comment box. I have no clue if this still works but it did last time I did it. If it works, it is a temporary solution until the glitch is fixed.
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by Arisztid on April 15th, 2011
I would like your answer to this question..thanks
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2477296

I would like your answer to this question..thanks http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2477296
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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 17th, 2011
Off Topic
When I try to answer a question or click like on the question I get this message:

Error Encountered!

* you are already logged in!

Read more: What was the last article you read? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2481584#ixzz1KGyp9pXU

Off Topic When I try to answer a question or click like on the question I get this message: Error Encountered! * you are already logged in! Read more: What was the last article you read? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2481584#ixzz1KGyp9pXU
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by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011
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by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011
I no longer have the previously stated problem.

Would someone please remove my goofs -- thanks

I no longer have the previously stated problem. Would someone please remove my goofs -- thanks
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by Booknight on April 22nd, 2011
in addition to my previous question...this one goes outside the box as well
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2484912#ans10638299
the wording runs right across the page.

in addition to my previous question...this one goes outside the box as well http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2484912#ans10638299 the wording runs right across the page.
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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 26th, 2011
Spam is completely out of hand again. I have given up flagging it because it does no good. It just keeps pouring in.

Spam is completely out of hand again. I have given up flagging it because it does no good. It just keeps pouring in.
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by Arisztid on April 28th, 2011
Stay classy answerbag!

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489686

Stay classy answerbag! http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2489686
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by Perryman on May 3rd, 2011
I've been away from Answerbag for a long time. I never was a "heavy hitter" here anyway. But I'm glad to see that you're going back to the basics of Q&A, and ditching all the crap that nearly killed Answerbag after the [redacted] event a few years ago. Now I wish all the old regulars wold come back...

I've been away from Answerbag for a long time. I never was a "heavy hitter" here anyway. But I'm glad to see that you're going back to the basics of Q&A, and ditching all the crap that nearly killed Answerbag after the [redacted] event a few years ago. Now I wish all the old regulars wold come back...
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by Kate Walker on February 18th, 2012

New home page layout.

New home page layout

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