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## [Hello! Introducing myself as the Processing Community Lead Fellow 👋](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hello-introducing-myself-as-the-processing-community-lead-fellow/39193)

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**Author:** [@sableraph](https://discourse.processing.org/u/sableraph)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hello-introducing-myself-as-the-processing-community-lead-fellow/39193 "2022-10-17T03:16:15Z")

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Hi everyone, my name is Raphaël de Courville (but you can call me Raph) I’m the newly appointed Processing Community Lead fellow (you can find the official announcement here). I’ll be responsible for the content of the …

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## [False positive spam on changing category/tags](https://discourse.processing.org/t/false-positive-spam-on-changing-category-tags/39228)

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**Author:** [@mnse](https://discourse.processing.org/u/mnse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/false-positive-spam-on-changing-category-tags/39228 "2022-10-12T17:27:41Z")

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Investigation for Also the issue that on changing the category or tags sometimes leads to spam classification and make the topic invisible therefore. Tried to reproduce it, but currently it works. Don’t know which ci…

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## [Site feedback –– Searchable Topic Titles](https://discourse.processing.org/t/site-feedback-searchable-topic-titles/39205)

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**Author:** [@debxyz](https://discourse.processing.org/u/debxyz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/site-feedback-searchable-topic-titles/39205 "2022-10-11T12:35:11Z")

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Hello! This is not a pressing matter. And perhaps is my own personal Achilles’ heel… but thought I’d mention it if others sometimes have the same experience when searching the topic archive. I referred to the GUIDESLIN…

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## [Where is the Exhibition category like the older website showed up](https://discourse.processing.org/t/where-is-the-exhibition-category-like-the-older-website-showed-up/39190)

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**Author:** [@Siyue](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Siyue)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/where-is-the-exhibition-category-like-the-older-website-showed-up/39190 "2022-10-10T10:13:19Z")

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please format code with \</\> button \* homework policy \* asking questions I just watched the youtube video from Daniel Shiffman, I am a beginner and in his video there is a category called “exhibition” from the older p…

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## [Timing of the Daily User Statistics Update](https://discourse.processing.org/t/timing-of-the-daily-user-statistics-update/38943)

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**Author:** [@javagar](https://discourse.processing.org/u/javagar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/timing-of-the-daily-user-statistics-update/38943 "2022-09-23T11:26:59Z")

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I sometimes check the user statistics page to find out who has been active over various periods of time. That page is updated approximately once per day, however the timing of the update varies. Evidently, the statistics…

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## [Trying to get a spam-flagged post un-spam-flagged, who to contact?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-get-a-spam-flagged-post-un-spam-flagged-who-to-contact/38754)

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**Author:** [@blippr](https://discourse.processing.org/u/blippr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/trying-to-get-a-spam-flagged-post-un-spam-flagged-who-to-contact/38754 "2022-09-14T13:06:23Z")

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My post was taken down, obviously by mistake. But it does not come online again and I can not contact any admins over PM, it seems that I am not allowed. Please help me out so I can get starting posting :slight\_smile:

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## [Where is my 2017 topic, in the old forum?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/where-is-my-2017-topic-in-the-old-forum/38518)

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**Author:** [@RichardDL](https://discourse.processing.org/u/RichardDL)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/where-is-my-2017-topic-in-the-old-forum/38518 "2022-08-27T15:52:44Z")

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I had a topic, think in 2017, think had JSON in the topic title. Can’t find it. Did this current forum start in 2018? so my topic is in the old forum. Is that this https://forum.processing.org/two/ or is that 2 forums …

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## [Wacatac trojan found in Processing Windows x64 download](https://discourse.processing.org/t/wacatac-trojan-found-in-processing-windows-x64-download/38297)

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**Author:** [@IMLXH](https://discourse.processing.org/u/IMLXH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/wacatac-trojan-found-in-processing-windows-x64-download/38297 "2022-08-11T19:12:33Z")

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Yesterday I tried to download Processing onto my new PC, only to have Windows tell me that Windows Defender had quarantined the Wacatac trojan horse in Processing’s core.jar file. I highly doubt the Processing Foundation…

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## [I assigned posts to a different category, and they disappeared](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-assigned-posts-to-a-different-category-and-they-disappeared/37445)

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**Author:** [@tabreturn](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tabreturn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/i-assigned-posts-to-a-different-category-and-they-disappeared/37445 "2022-06-18T16:36:24Z")

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I can move topics to different categories. But when I do, they simply vanish. This happened twice today trying to move topics to the Processing.py category. The most recent topic was (formerly) at the URL: https://discou…

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## [Confusing order of download links](https://discourse.processing.org/t/confusing-order-of-download-links/36831)

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**Author:** [@jango\_fx](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jango_fx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/confusing-order-of-download-links/36831 "2022-05-11T22:24:12Z")

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maybe it’s just me and there’s a reason behind it, but i find the current order of download links on the website super confusing if there are 2-3 version of an current OS i would expect all alternatives clearly group…

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## [Most Recent Poster - more visible](https://discourse.processing.org/t/most-recent-poster-more-visible/35098)

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**Author:** [@RichardDL](https://discourse.processing.org/u/RichardDL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/most-recent-poster-more-visible/35098 "2022-02-11T12:40:06Z")

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Each topic has a row of contributors’ icons. Hover-over shows you which is the most recent. Wouldn’t it be good if the most-recent was visible. e.g a square around the round image? Going further, a square around the o…

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## [It's like staring at the sun](https://discourse.processing.org/t/its-like-staring-at-the-sun/35040)

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**Author:** [@hotfooted](https://discourse.processing.org/u/hotfooted)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 11:20am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/its-like-staring-at-the-sun/35040 "2022-02-08T11:20:09Z")

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We need a night mode. 3am this site kills my eyes.

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## [Guidelines in plain language](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-in-plain-language/31815)

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**Author:** [@micuat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/micuat)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/guidelines-in-plain-language/31815 "2021-09-14T17:29:37Z")

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First of all I think the forum guidelines are already written in plain language and everybody should read it before posting - but I know that it may still be difficult for some non-native speakers. For example, Creative …

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## [Are there supposed to be tags in the post creator optional tags box?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/are-there-supposed-to-be-tags-in-the-post-creator-optional-tags-box/30147)

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**Author:** [@Tinkerer](https://discourse.processing.org/u/Tinkerer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/are-there-supposed-to-be-tags-in-the-post-creator-optional-tags-box/30147 "2021-05-18T06:02:20Z")

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When i click or type on the optional tags box all i ever get is homework x779 no other tags and it doesnt let me type anything using firefox 88.0.1 on win10 thanks :slight\_smile:

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## [Updating the topic template](https://discourse.processing.org/t/updating-the-topic-template/29620)

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**Author:** [@micuat](https://discourse.processing.org/u/micuat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/updating-the-topic-template/29620 "2021-04-25T16:37:11Z")

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I don’t know if this was suggested before, but I guess it would be great to update the topic template. It could be as wordy as p5.js issue template: \<!-- Hi there! To check any option, replace the “” with a “”. Be su…

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## [Hoemwork - mis-spelled tag?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hoemwork-mis-spelled-tag/29281)

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**Author:** [@RichardDL](https://discourse.processing.org/u/RichardDL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/hoemwork-mis-spelled-tag/29281 "2021-04-16T23:20:11Z")

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Hoemwork. I guess this is a mis-spelling. There are at least 7 topics with this tag, and it shows in the pull-down tag selector. Could an admin simply delete the tags and that would be the end of it?

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## [Is there a way to edit old posts?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-edit-old-posts/28686)

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**Author:** [@hamoid](https://discourse.processing.org/u/hamoid)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-edit-old-posts/28686 "2021-03-23T08:23:34Z")

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Hi, I’ve noticed that old posts can not be edited. Maybe to avoid them being brought to the top of the list? That’s a good thing I guess, but being unable to correct broken links or other outdated information is not ide…

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## [Python syntax highlighting](https://discourse.processing.org/t/python-syntax-highlighting/22173)

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**Author:** [@tabreturn](https://discourse.processing.org/u/tabreturn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/python-syntax-highlighting/22173 "2020-11-22T23:45:07Z")

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I suspect that some recent update to the forum has thrown-off the Python syntax highlighting. It seems to more often ‘default’ to Java (or some other language?). You can get it to highlight Python by coaxing it – writing…

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## ["Example" category as an alternative/addition to "Gallery"](https://discourse.processing.org/t/example-category-as-an-alternative-addition-to-gallery/25461)

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**Author:** [@solub](https://discourse.processing.org/u/solub)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/example-category-as-an-alternative-addition-to-gallery/25461 "2020-11-19T20:17:17Z")

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Just an idea I had for quite some time. What would you think about creating a new forum category named “Example” ? Possibly as an alternative or replacement of “Gallery”. I have noticed several forums in the creative c…

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## [If this forum has a moderator I need your help](https://discourse.processing.org/t/if-this-forum-has-a-moderator-i-need-your-help/23637)

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**Author:** [@CND](https://discourse.processing.org/u/CND)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/if-this-forum-has-a-moderator-i-need-your-help/23637 "2020-09-03T16:23:33Z")

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I need to file a grievance regarding one of your higher-up members.

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## [New p5py category](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-p5py-category/23847)

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**Author:** [@jeremydouglass](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jeremydouglass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/new-p5py-category/23847 "2020-09-14T00:36:02Z")

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We have created a new category for questions related to p5py, as distinct from Processing.py / Python mode. https://discourse.processing.org/c/p5py/27 Until now our Processing.py category contains most python-related t…

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## [Web browser integration on Android](https://discourse.processing.org/t/web-browser-integration-on-android/21252)

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**Author:** [@uheinema](https://discourse.processing.org/u/uheinema)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/web-browser-integration-on-android/21252 "2020-05-24T23:20:03Z")

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Just a small annoyance, might be specific my phone, Android / Chrome. Specifics available if needed. I like to grab places I want to come back to by just opening the the “⋮”-menu (top right) and selecting “Add to strat…

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## [Simpler way to copy code on this forum](https://discourse.processing.org/t/simpler-way-to-copy-code-on-this-forum/14652)

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**Author:** [@paulgoux](https://discourse.processing.org/u/paulgoux)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/simpler-way-to-copy-code-on-this-forum/14652 "2020-05-02T13:26:01Z")

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Hi any chance we could get a button that simply says copy code at the bottom of a code snippet, rather than having to click and drag, I know some of you might not find it a big deal, but it can be a hassle pulling long p…

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## [Processing Forum Guidelines and Advice](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-forum-guidelines-and-advice/20150)

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**Author:** [@gjs](https://discourse.processing.org/u/gjs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-forum-guidelines-and-advice/20150 "2020-04-26T02:32:25Z")

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What does it mean when my question’s subject has been shaded gray?

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## [Using MathJax in the forum (testing)](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-mathjax-in-the-forum-testing/19970)

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**Author:** [@quark](https://discourse.processing.org/u/quark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/using-mathjax-in-the-forum-testing/19970 "2020-04-21T14:18:54Z")

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@jeremydouglass has recently enabled MathJax for this forum. MathJax allows formulae to be shown as if written in a maths context. So something like x^4+y^3-x^2\*y=0 can be displayed inline like this x^4+y^3-x^2\*y=0 or di…

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## [Helping students with their homework](https://discourse.processing.org/t/helping-students-with-their-homework/17745)

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**Author:** [@debxyz](https://discourse.processing.org/u/debxyz)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/helping-students-with-their-homework/17745 "2020-04-19T22:56:17Z")

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I tried to find some guidelines in the forum about how to help students who are asking for help with their homework. It may be useful to have this information in a very visible place on the site? In the past week have …

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## [Privacy Policy for the p5 web editor](https://discourse.processing.org/t/privacy-policy-for-the-p5-web-editor/19809)

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**Author:** [@fullerr](https://discourse.processing.org/u/fullerr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/privacy-policy-for-the-p5-web-editor/19809 "2020-04-17T22:47:20Z")

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I will be having my students use the p5 web editor. Before I can ask them to make an account, my school must review the privacy policy. Is there a privacy policy for the p5 web editor or should I reference the privacy po…

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## [What is this forum? How does one create a forum like this?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-this-forum-how-does-one-create-a-forum-like-this/18991)

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**Author:** [@portis](https://discourse.processing.org/u/portis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/what-is-this-forum-how-does-one-create-a-forum-like-this/18991 "2020-03-25T00:28:15Z")

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What is this forum? How does one create a forum like this? I want to create a forum for people who like to read books and who’d like to exchange reading suggestions. Is it difficult to build a database, to install the …

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## [Forum: catching badly formatted code posts](https://discourse.processing.org/t/forum-catching-badly-formatted-code-posts/226)

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**Author:** [@jeremydouglass](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jeremydouglass)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/forum-catching-badly-formatted-code-posts/226 "2020-03-08T00:09:12Z")

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One major complaint for regulars on the old forum was the constant need to write back to new users and explain to them how to format their code. Regular responders wrote “please format your code” or shared links to the F…

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## [Posts in Gallery vs platform/language mode](https://discourse.processing.org/t/posts-in-gallery-vs-platform-language-mode/18419)

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**Author:** [@jeremydouglass](https://discourse.processing.org/u/jeremydouglass)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/posts-in-gallery-vs-platform-language-mode/18419 "2020-03-06T19:13:13Z")

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\[As this is for an Android audience, moving back to Android category at user request.\] @GoToLoop Moving this off the thread by @noel. EDIT: In general, we move projects to the Gallery. This works well for Processing J…

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