We've added a couple of bits and bobs to the site today.

Advanced Tagging

The @user Tagging mod is designed to increase activity on the forum by allowing members to mention each other in posts when talking about them. This is done in a very easy way, very similar to how Twitter mentions people. We use @ ; as the tags, so for instance you could say:
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This new mod from @ally: is pretty cool.
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The “@ally:” will become a link to ally's profile, it will also inform ally they had been mentioned, and link to the relevant thread/post via a new area in the profile section, as well as a new tab in the shoutbox.

It also allows members to “tag” the thread for specific other members by inputting their usernames in the tag box above the posts of the thread (separating each username by commas).

It's also integrated into the shoutbox so you can see any mentions directed at you.

Status Updates

Has been updated. Very similar to how Facebookallows for a user to quickly update their current status. If you look in the panel to the left of the post you will see something like This user has no status or is lost in translation etc and a little icon. Clicking on the icon will allow you to update your status. Status history also appears in your profile.

Our Football Prediction League - FBA Soccer - has been updated.