Latex FAQ not stickied any more?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the status of the LaTeX FAQ in the Physics Forums, specifically addressing its unstickied status in the Feedback forum and the implications of this change. Participants explore the accessibility of the LaTeX FAQ and related resources, as well as the accuracy of statements regarding compatibility with web browsers.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the LaTeX FAQ is no longer stickied in the Feedback forum, suggesting it was unstickied when how-to threads were consolidated.
  • Others point out that the LaTeX FAQ can still be accessed through the INFO link on the menu bar and is now located in the help section.
  • One participant raises a concern about the lack of a timestamp on a post regarding LaTeX compatibility with older versions of Opera, suggesting that this could lead to confusion.
  • Another participant mentions that the statement about LaTeX not working under old Opera may no longer be relevant, as MathJax is compatible with Opera 9.5 and above.
  • There is a suggestion to replace vague terms like "today" with specific dates or version numbers to improve clarity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the LaTeX FAQ is still accessible but express differing views on the implications of its unstickied status and the relevance of certain compatibility statements. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best way to update or clarify the information about browser compatibility.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the accuracy of statements about browser compatibility due to the lack of timestamps and the potential for outdated information. The discussion also highlights the need for clearer communication regarding version compatibility.

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I believe it was unstickied when all howtos were combined into one thread in the feedback forum. As of today they are not there, but they can be reached through the INFO link on the menu bar.
 
Ah, got it. Thanks Borek! :-)
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Yeah it's in help now
https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/
That post has no timestamp that I can see. This can be problematic for statements in the post like "As of today, LaTeX doesn't work under old Opera."

Perhaps the word "today" could be replaced with an approximate date, if anybody has some idea when that was written.

[EDIT] Or maybe better, have it mention the most recent compatible version of Opera?

[EDIT #2] Oops, should have said oldest compatible version of Opera.
 
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Redbelly98 said:
That post has no timestamp that I can see. This can be problematic for statements in the post like "As of today, LaTeX doesn't work under old Opera."
That statement probably is not needed any longer. MathJax works with Opera 9.5 and above. Only 8 visitors browsed PF in the last 30 days using a version less than 9.5
 
Yes, that part about Opera was true only around the switch to xenforo. I actually tried to edit it out, but couldn't find a way while in hurry and forgot about it later :(
 

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