Sean, thanks for the reminder. Indeed, linking options have been on our ToDo list for a while now, though admitedly it was one of several hundred items on the list. As we were poking around the forum software anyway, your reminder prompted us to go ahead and do something about it.
We have implemented "markup tags", which allow several formatting options for posts. For example, one could quote another writer's comments in this manner:
Another tag allows the creation of links for pointing out a really cool site for example. There is also a tag for creating clickable email addresses.
This mechanism will require a little practice, or at least careful study of the tags, so that the software will recognize the intent. Follow the link just below the text box in the posting form, to see the specifics.
We have implemented "markup tags", which allow several formatting options for posts. For example, one could quote another writer's comments in this manner:
Audiogon, how about something that allows us to post links that are "clickable" ? Having the link open in a separate window would be even nicer. I know that this was discussed and basically put on the "list of things to do" but it has not materialized in well over a year. SeanThe above block was created by putting a specific "tag" before and after Sean's comments, which were copied and pasted into this response.
Another tag allows the creation of links for pointing out a really cool site for example. There is also a tag for creating clickable email addresses.
This mechanism will require a little practice, or at least careful study of the tags, so that the software will recognize the intent. Follow the link just below the text box in the posting form, to see the specifics.