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Need to be able to wrap long lines...see example Fri. Aug 22, '03 11:12 AM (permalink)
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see this thread: http://www.aspplayground.net/forum/m_377987/tm.htm

also, like vbulletin you should have a mechanism to wrap long lines...watch this:

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RE: Need to be able to wrap long lines...see example Fri. Aug 22, '03 12:12 PM (permalink)
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maybe there does need to be line wrapping, it's a good point. however, it's a point better stated than demonstrated. people who post long lines (without spaces) on my forums, never post again! see signature.
 
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RE: Need to be able to wrap long lines...see example Fri. Aug 22, '03 12:26 PM (permalink)
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chief - we are a bit more forgiving of our users. If long lines are posted we simply wrap them for them rather than remove their access. Vbulletin allows you to set how many characters you want before inserting a <br> and thus creating a wrap for long lines. This prevents the forum table from getting blown out. Better to solve these issues via programming then any other way.
 
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RE: Need to be able to wrap long lines...see example Fri. Aug 22, '03 1:52 PM (permalink)
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actually, long lines does not disturb the forum display at all. As you can see, only the cell that contains the long line is stretched. long line is usually just prank (meaningless) and since it does not disturb the display I suggest we leave it alone.
 
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