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wpjunkie
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28th March 2010 (2 years ago)
Hello!
When I click on my member name I see "Mrs. Neighbor @mrs-neighbor-2-2." Can I remove "@mrs-neighbor-2-2?" If not, how do I get rid of "2-2" listed after my name. My username is Mrs. Neighbor.
When I click on my member name I see "Mrs. Neighbor @mrs-neighbor-2-2." Can I remove "@mrs-neighbor-2-2?" If not, how do I get rid of "2-2" listed after my name. My username is Mrs. Neighbor.
Not sure about the numbers that are being appended to the @mention string.
That said, an easy way to remove the @mention link in member profiles is via CSS - just look at the class/id being assigned that element in your theme, and use display:none in your CSS.
You'll first need to determine the styles that apply to the element you want to alter. Using the "view source" command in your browser, you can identify the classes and IDs of the various elements on the page that you want to alter via CSS.
Then, as Andrew pointed out, you'll need to access the files and edit the stylesheet for your theme - generally called "style.css" in the folder that contains the files for your specific theme - though depending on the particular theme there may be multiple style sheets.
If you are not familiar with basic CSS or editing PHP files, it might be easier and faster to find a developer or web designer who can help you.
I located my CSS file under my theme (bp-fun-child) but I can't open the file to edit it. Is this because it is the child? I can open up and edit the CSS file for bp-fun the parent.
In addition, this problem is happening with my other members as well...2-2 is being added to their member name. I don't know why additional 2's are being added at random.
Sorry - if you are unable to open the CSS file, I'm not sure what might be happening - a corrupted file, permissions problems come to mind. I also can't help with the numbers being appended to the username. Perhaps someone else has some ideas on these issues for you.
Well, I finally figured it out...I can't use any spaces within a username. This issue was only a problem with those members that had spaces in their username.
Responses (11)
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
So now only a few minutes after I posted this my name is now listed as "Mrs. Neighbor @mrs-neighbor-2-2-2-2"....is it going to keep growing?
Keeper of the Dark Chocolate — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Um, where are you looking and seeing this? It's always a plus to include a link when asking a support question, here or on any other support forum.
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Sorry, here is the link http://www.theredbridgehouse.com/members/mrs-neighbor-2-2-2-2-2/
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
@wpjunkie:
Not sure about the numbers that are being appended to the @mention string.
That said, an easy way to remove the @mention link in member profiles is via CSS - just look at the class/id being assigned that element in your theme, and use display:none in your CSS.
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
I'm a bit of a newbie...do I find this info in my Editor? I don't know where I find my CSS...sorry for needing clarification.
Erstwhile founder — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
You'll need to access the theme files via FTP or a file manager provided by your host.
Thanks,
Andrew
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
You'll first need to determine the styles that apply to the element you want to alter. Using the "view source" command in your browser, you can identify the classes and IDs of the various elements on the page that you want to alter via CSS.
Then, as Andrew pointed out, you'll need to access the files and edit the stylesheet for your theme - generally called "style.css" in the folder that contains the files for your specific theme - though depending on the particular theme there may be multiple style sheets.
If you are not familiar with basic CSS or editing PHP files, it might be easier and faster to find a developer or web designer who can help you.
Hope this helps.
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Thanks for your help.
I located my CSS file under my theme (bp-fun-child) but I can't open the file to edit it. Is this because it is the child? I can open up and edit the CSS file for bp-fun the parent.
In addition, this problem is happening with my other members as well...2-2 is being added to their member name. I don't know why additional 2's are being added at random.
Any other thoughts?
Member — 28th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Sorry - if you are unable to open the CSS file, I'm not sure what might be happening - a corrupted file, permissions problems come to mind. I also can't help with the numbers being appended to the username. Perhaps someone else has some ideas on these issues for you.
Hope you get it figured out. Good luck!
Member — 29th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Well, I finally figured it out...I can't use any spaces within a username. This issue was only a problem with those members that had spaces in their username.
My theme is bp-fun....FYI for anyone else.
Founder & CEO — 29th March 2010 (2 years ago) #
Thanks for the heads up on that!
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