Sports scores
## FAQ
**Do moderators have to write a notice every time?**
No. The field is optional; submitting it blank locks or sticks the thread silently, as before.
**Where does the notice appear?**
At the bottom of the first post, on a new line after the existing message. Anyone who can view the thread sees it.
**What happens when a thread is unlocked or un-stuck?**
The most recent `[STAFFNOTE]` block is removed from the first post. These actions do not ask for a notice, and nothing changes if the post has none.
**A thread was locked and then stuck. Which notice is removed first?**
The latest one. Notices are a stack in the post text, so reversing an action removes the most recently added note regardless of which action added it.
**What if a moderator cannot edit the first post?**
They can still lock or stick. The prompt replaces the notice field with an explanation that no notice can be added, and nothing is appended. Reversing actions will not remove notices for them either.
**Do redirect threads get notices?**
No. Redirect threads have no editable first post, so no notice is added.
**Will the notice appear in email notifications?**
Yes. HTML email copies use an inline-styled callout, and the plain-text version contains the note text without formatting.
**How do I change the look of the notice?**
Admin CP → Appearance → Style properties → **Staff action notices**. Seven properties control the callout, and because the CSS is a LESS template, per-style and color-variation values work as usual.
**Can the notice be removed by editing the post?**
Yes. The `[STAFFNOTE]` block is ordinary post content, so editing the first post removes it like any other text.
**Is the notice limited in length?**
Yes, 500 characters. Any `[STAFFNOTE]` tags typed into the field are stripped so the note cannot be broken open, while other BB code is parsed normally.
**Why does the first post show an "edited by" line?**
The notice is added with XenForo's post editor service, so the edit is counted and logged according to your board's edit log display and edit history settings.
**Does inline moderation slow down on large batches?**
One post edit is performed per selected thread, so locking or sticking a large selection takes a moment longer than a single thread action.
**Does the add-on create database tables?**
No. It only edits the first post and uses style properties, templates and phrases.
**Do moderators have to write a notice every time?**
No. The field is optional; submitting it blank locks or sticks the thread silently, as before.
**Where does the notice appear?**
At the bottom of the first post, on a new line after the existing message. Anyone who can view the thread sees it.
**What happens when a thread is unlocked or un-stuck?**
The most recent `[STAFFNOTE]` block is removed from the first post. These actions do not ask for a notice, and nothing changes if the post has none.
**A thread was locked and then stuck. Which notice is removed first?**
The latest one. Notices are a stack in the post text, so reversing an action removes the most recently added note regardless of which action added it.
**What if a moderator cannot edit the first post?**
They can still lock or stick. The prompt replaces the notice field with an explanation that no notice can be added, and nothing is appended. Reversing actions will not remove notices for them either.
**Do redirect threads get notices?**
No. Redirect threads have no editable first post, so no notice is added.
**Will the notice appear in email notifications?**
Yes. HTML email copies use an inline-styled callout, and the plain-text version contains the note text without formatting.
**How do I change the look of the notice?**
Admin CP → Appearance → Style properties → **Staff action notices**. Seven properties control the callout, and because the CSS is a LESS template, per-style and color-variation values work as usual.
**Can the notice be removed by editing the post?**
Yes. The `[STAFFNOTE]` block is ordinary post content, so editing the first post removes it like any other text.
**Is the notice limited in length?**
Yes, 500 characters. Any `[STAFFNOTE]` tags typed into the field are stripped so the note cannot be broken open, while other BB code is parsed normally.
**Why does the first post show an "edited by" line?**
The notice is added with XenForo's post editor service, so the edit is counted and logged according to your board's edit log display and edit history settings.
**Does inline moderation slow down on large batches?**
One post edit is performed per selected thread, so locking or sticking a large selection takes a moment longer than a single thread action.
**Does the add-on create database tables?**
No. It only edits the first post and uses style properties, templates and phrases.