Recent content by SHaines

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    Space.com Forums Closure

    Folks can click on any Space.com article, then the Comment button to go to the start of the comment section. From there, just click to sign up for your Viafoura account and you'll be able to comment on the articles. Be sure to follow the commenting guidelines for articles, which can be found...
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    Question on Site Discussions and Members

    Unfortunately, adding the ability to include symbols as requested would mean installing an add-on for Xenforo. We don't have specific plans to add it at this time, especially with add-ons having unknown lifespans, as they can stop being supported at any time and aren't a great tool to provide...
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    Add a Speculations Section?

    Hey there, Thanks for reaching out with a suggestion for the forums! While I can definitely see the appeal of such a subforum for those who would use it, it's not something we plan to add. Folks are already free to provide whatever theorems they wish regarding outstanding issues. What we...
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    Having trouble using the forums?

    The issue with Microsoft emails has been resolved, so if anyone wants to return to using their previous email address, it should be safe to do so. Thanks for your patience!
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    Having trouble using the forums?

    Glad to have you back! I'm terribly sorry for the issue, but am glad Microsoft was able to address it once the holidays ended.
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    Having trouble using the forums?

    Hey again! The issue appears to be clearing up for folks now. We've not had official word of it being fixed, but we've tried multiple tests and have been receiving emails again via Microsoft domains. There's a chance of some slight lingering issues, but things mostly appear back to normal...
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    Having trouble using the forums?

    Hey there! We've followed up on several reports of issues and can confirm that some forum accounts have lost access unexpectedly over the last few days. Unfortunately, Microsoft has temporarily blocked our emails, so anyone using Hotmail, Live, Outlook, or Microsoft email domains will not...
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    Question about big bang theory

    I just wanted to drop in and thank folks for this discussion. It's incredibly satisfying to see people discussing complex questions intelligently and respectfully. Something that isn't satisfying for everyone, but actually provides me with comfort, is that there are no guarantees we'll ever...
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    Question Missing posts???

    Hey there, I'm afraid we can't really provide additional info without getting some additional info from you first. Can you provide any specific details about the forum posts you're expecting to see, but can't? Until we can look at any specific post we won't be able to determine where it went or...
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    Announcement May the 4th Be With You - Star Wars Round-up!

    Greetings, Star Wars fans! May the 4th is upon us again. Do you like to participate in this particular branded holiday? If so, this year has some cool Star Wars goodness you likely won't want to miss. Star Wars News 2021 Deals on Star Wars Gifts Young Adult (YA) Novel - Star Wars: the High...
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    News Watch the NASA Earth Day Event - 3PM Eastern - 4/22/2021

    The NASA Earth Day Event can be watched live at 3PM Eastern US time. On social media use the hashtag #AskNASA to get questions directly to the team. If you're watching live, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
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    Reporting Ads on Space

    Hey folks! Our websites, like many, sell what are known as Programmatic Ads to sponsors. These ads are handled completely separate from the Editorial teams, which allows them to focus on writing the best possible content without focusing on external factors. When you see any problematic ads...
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    Announcement AlienCon Panel - History's Greatest Mysteries: Roswell - December 10

    Howdy space fans! Our very own Mindy Weisberger is moderating a panel at AlienCon on Thursday, December 10, 2020. The panel is History's Greatest Mysteries: Roswell featuring panelists, Ben Smith (investigator), Donald R. Schmitt (Best-selling Author), and Jesse Marcel III (grandson of Major...
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    Space.com Forums User Guides

    Here on the Space.com forums, we're going to be running a variety of contests and giveaways. With that in mind we wanted to answer a common question for all of you. Q. Why on earth do you restrict your contests to US & UK residents only? Please note that we'd absolutely love to be able to...
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    Space.com Forums User Guides

    Greetings space fans! In an effort to provide you more options for connecting with our community we're pleased to introduce the option to register for our forums using Google. You can register as a brand-new forum user with just a couple button clicks! Register as a new user:* Click...