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#24502 - 26/07/07 02:39 PM Changes to forum Software.
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Just to keep you all informed, here are some changes made to the forum software...

  1. Spoiler Tags.
    These can be accessed via the Full Reply screen. "S" with the Diagonal line. What are spoiler tags for?
    There are many reasons.
    • A Review and you don't want to spoil the ending.
    • A joke with a funny ending.
    • Or the answer to a question.
  2. Mark a Forum as Read
    The New Post Icon next to a forum can now be double-clicked to mark an individual and sub forums to be marked as ALL Read.
  3. Who's On-line More Details
    screen to show the actual topic a user is looking at
  4. Quick Full Reply
    A New Button under the quick reply box "Switch to Full Reply"
    This will keep your text in the quick reply and place it
    into the full reply for you. Where you can access all the Active panel controls.
  5. Leaving a Private Message Notice
    When a someone removes themselves from a private message / topic a note will be added to the topic to let other participants know.
  6. Images with Descriptions
    When using the File / Image Manager you can now add a description {caption}
    to appear underneath your picture. Available with the uploader only.
  7. Moods have Moved
    Changed the online /off line indicator next to users name,
    you can hover over it to see text of that mood.
  8. Who is in a Private Message
    it will now show all participants in each private message.
  9. E-mail with Forum Name as Type And Subject
    When you receive an e-mail from our forums, it will also contain
    the Forum and the Topic Title in the Subject line.
  10. Private Message E-mails
    Are now sent with full content to your e-mail address.
  11. Private Message Limit Bar
    You can now see in a progress bar in "My Messages" how many private message you can receive "Total"
  12. Attachment Limits
    Members now have an Attachment limit total visible when using
    the file / image manager to assist them. This will inform you
    how many images you can upload.
  13. New Active Posts
    Now you can view the Last Active Posts or Active Topics
  14. New Gallery Forums
    These behave like a Gallery and are different from a Posting Forum.
    The Gallery forums have a unique Forum Icon looking like a camera.
  15. Gallery Pictures in a side Island.
    The latest Gallery Images can now be viewed in side islands.
  16. User Information On the Top Or Side of a post view?
    By visiting "My Preferences" you can now choose to view user details on the top of a post or at the side where it is now.
    You know where you see our avatars?
  17. View all Topics Started by a member.
    By visiting "A Member's Profile" select "Show User's Posts" and then select Topics Created or All Posts
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#24505 - 26/07/07 05:04 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Huw]
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thanks Huw
John
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#24523 - 27/07/07 06:08 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Huw]
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Good work, Mate. My only comment would be that it would be nice to have a longer list of "Recent Posts" at top left on the home page. As it is at present, it is easy to miss the latest gems. \:\)

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#24525 - 27/07/07 11:57 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Geoff Hannis]
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 Originally Posted By: Geoff Hannis
My only comment would be that it would be nice to have a longer list of "Recent Posts" at top left on the home page.


I hear what you're saying Geoff, and it's not the first time I've heard it. Many members ask for this feature - but it's tricky to fit everything onto the home page.

There is a feature on the forum main page that allows members to view...

Active Topics
Past 24 hours

Past 48 hours

Past 7 days



Active Posts
Past 24 hours

Past 48 hours

Past 7 days

If I brought this onto the home page - would that help?

Or is it that you guys want to actually see the last x posts?
In which case, I'll try to make room.
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#24526 - 27/07/07 11:59 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Huw]
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Or to 'fine tune' the above post....

Would you guys prefer to see active topics over active posts?
...and for which period?

(i.e. 24hrs, 48hrs, 7 days)
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#24528 - 28/07/07 01:30 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Huw]
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On the Home Page, I think I would just delete the name and time under each of the "Recent Posts" and thereby squeeze a few more in. How’s that? As we all know, the title of each thread in the Recent Posts box "changes colour" if the user hasn’t visited the latest post (as an indication whether it is "new" or not).

Personally, I always start by taking a look at "Recent Posts" before deciding if it's worth logging on, or not; and I suspect I am not the only one with this habit. \:\)

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#24531 - 29/07/07 10:24 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Geoff Hannis]
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Not keen on removing the posters name Geoff. I also think the posting time is relevant.

Sometimes Bob posts then Pete then Bob again (within a few minutes).

I do take your point about squeezing in a few more posts, so I'll reconsider the layout.

Anymore comments from anyone?
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#24542 - 30/07/07 04:13 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Huw]
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I'd like to add another vote for more posts on the homepage if i could. I'll try and think of anything else.
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#24543 - 30/07/07 04:18 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Cyberdog]
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oh just one thing, its probably just me being a perfectionist but the GE banner shows a Pro series Dinamap which is terribly out of date.
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#24545 - 30/07/07 04:21 PM Re: Changes to forum Software. [Re: Cyberdog]
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The Pro Series are still on sale though ;\)
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