Song playing now indicator

bystandertom · 3rd December 2002, 12:13

Hi people again, for my index page of my website it would be cool if i could display the song playing now. How can I do this?

FesterHead · 3rd December 2002, 15:19

Check out the Sticky post titled:
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled:
General SHOUTcast Information -> SHOUTcast ToolBox (All sorts of nifty add-ons for SHOUTcast)

bystandertom · 3rd December 2002, 15:25

thank you mr festerhead man the solver of all problems and the king of the message board.

FesterHead · 3rd December 2002, 18:35

Thanks, but I don't really do anything.

Most all problems have already been solved. I just point out where the solution is. Yes, I could (and used to) include a direct link, but having folks go through the searching, clicking, scanning, and reading is half the help.

There are 6 levels of support.
1 = None
2 = RTFM (read the *&^% manual) -or- STFF (search the *&%^*& forums)
3 = The answer can be found by doing/going...
4 = The answer can be found here (simulated link)
5 = The answer is (spew text)
6 = I'll fix it for you

Obviously, #6 isn't an option.

#5 opens a new thread on the same problem/solution pair. This disjoints the solutions and can cause confusion on which thread to read and/or follow.

#4 is a direct path the the answer and the most convenient for the person with the problem. However, this method tends to train folks that answers will be spoon fed.

#3 (What I do) maps out the path to the answer, but lets the person with the problem walk it. Along the way, it is hoped the person will admire the wildlife and foliage (that is, read other threads).

#2 Think of the flames, the horror, the newbies.

#1 This is a free product, right?

I don't have all the answers. I don't respond to every post.
[/soap box]

Last, thanks again for the thanks.

jagwac · 3rd December 2002, 22:52

Quote:

Originally posted by festerhead

I don't have all the answers. I don't respond to every post.
[/soap box]

Liar...do so

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3rd December 2002, 12:13	#1
bystandertom Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 21	Song playing now indicator Hi people again, for my index page of my website it would be cool if i could display the song playing now. How can I do this?

3rd December 2002, 15:19	#2
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	Check out the Sticky post titled: SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME! Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled: General SHOUTcast Information -> SHOUTcast ToolBox (All sorts of nifty add-ons for SHOUTcast)

3rd December 2002, 15:25	#3
bystandertom Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 21	thank you mr festerhead man the solver of all problems and the king of the message board.

3rd December 2002, 18:35	#4
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,108	Thanks, but I don't really do anything. Most all problems have already been solved. I just point out where the solution is. Yes, I could (and used to) include a direct link, but having folks go through the searching, clicking, scanning, and reading is half the help. There are 6 levels of support. 1 = None 2 = RTFM (read the &^% manual) -or- STFF (search the &%^*& forums) 3 = The answer can be found by doing/going... 4 = The answer can be found here (simulated link) 5 = The answer is (spew text) 6 = I'll fix it for you Obviously, #6 isn't an option. #5 opens a new thread on the same problem/solution pair. This disjoints the solutions and can cause confusion on which thread to read and/or follow. #4 is a direct path the the answer and the most convenient for the person with the problem. However, this method tends to train folks that answers will be spoon fed. #3 (What I do) maps out the path to the answer, but lets the person with the problem walk it. Along the way, it is hoped the person will admire the wildlife and foliage (that is, read other threads). #2 Think of the flames, the horror, the newbies. #1 This is a free product, right? I don't have all the answers. I don't respond to every post. [/soap box] Last, thanks again for the thanks.