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Using
this forum:
Anyone may search and read the messages (topics) posted here, but to respond
on the forum or to post a new topic, you must register
first. We promise not to use your email address or other personal information
in any way other than the processing of this forum. You may hide your
email address by choosing to do so in your profile. So, to ask a question you
need to register and then click on "New Topic" in the appropriate
forum.
Finding
an answer:
Before you post a question, search
the forum for a keyword related to your question.
To search for pictures in our Gas Station Image Album, use the form below to search only within our GasPumps.info for pumps, globes, oil cans and gas station photos.
Can
I edit my message?
You may edit your post for 10 hours after you post it. Click on the "Edit" button within your post. If the Edit button is gone, the time has expired. Mark sold items by posting a reply in your For Sale topic.
Adding
your link or image:
Users can insert working links to Web pages, images on another server
or email addresses by using UBB code. This is a simplified version of
the standard Web html code. Users are encouraged to post images of the
items they are referring to in their messages by using UBB code. Click on "Frequently Asked Questions" and scroll down to the UBB code section.
A system is available for easy direct image upload from your computer
to our server for use on Shop Talk.
Or, use the ImageShack form below to upload images for free and get the correct code to copy
and paste for Shop Talk.
Click
"Browse" to find the image on your computer to upload. Once
you have selected your image, click "Host It" to upload. After
you upload, copy
the ImageShack code marked for "Forums" to paste into messages
on Shop Talk. The code with "[img]" works, the code
with "[img=" does not. The thumbnail code option with
[img] in the middle of it is the most efficient.
* To copy for a full size image, left click
your cursor in the code box titled, "Hotlink
for forums (1)."
* To copy for a thumbnail image linked to a full size one, left
click your cursor in the code box titled,
"Thumbnail for forums (1)"
To
get your image in your message:
With your cursor over the highlighted text, click your right mouse button
and choose "Copy" from the menu. Go to the Shop Talk
reply or new topic submission form. put your cursor in the message box
and right click. Choose "Paste" from that
menu. The code should appear there. And the image should appear when you
submit the form.
Trouble? Send us a message with a request for assistance
I
can't get my image to show up. Help!
Review the instructions in these two Tutorials
ImageShack "How To"
File Manager Direct Upload "How To"
Testing Area - to try out image posting
My
images are too big, how can I make them smaller?
Most
digital cameras take megapixel images that are too big to fit on computer
screens. Resizing them smaller also helps to speed the transfer
to display the image, especially for slower connection users.
Your image works best when it is resized to fit on an average screen. The
sizes of 640 x 480 pixels is best. That is much
smaller than most digital camera photos.
Easy "How To" resize your image online.
Or, go directly to ImageShack:
http://www.imageshack.us/
Check the box for Resize Image and choose 640 x 480 when
you upload. Your image will then be automatically resized.
How
do I send an email message to another member?
You must be logged in.
"How To" email a member
What
are the rules of conduct?
The
Membership
Agreement explains the rules for acceptable conduct for Shop Talk
membership. Click on "Frequently Asked Questions" near the top of this page. Scroll down there and click on "What are the rules of conduct for the forum?"
There are also Guidelines for individual forum categories. Look for them at the top of the list of topics in the forums.
How can I change my registered email address?
Login, Click on "My Stuff" and choose "Edit Profile" on the top of most Shop Talk pages. We encourage you to also enter your location and collecting interests.
What do those words mean?
Look up petroliana word definitions by clicking
this link for a Gas
Station Collectibles Glossary.
I
still need help!
We stand ready to help. but please read the instructions and try first.
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