I might have an idea how to get newbies to use code-tags:
Why don't you replace the (rather vague) # symbol in the replybox with the word "code" or "code-tags". Some other forums I visit have this and it appears that they have a better newbie/codetag ratio :)
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Jump to PostOkay, I'll try it. I'll see if I can come up with a button that mimics what it says in the editor watermark so newbies can associate the two.
Oh, also, can you take a screenshot for me of the editor page of a forum that does this? Thanks!
Jump to PostImplemented. :)
Jump to PostImplemented. :)
Alright, what do I need to do to see it then. All I see is a distorted version of the #
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