Vigile Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 When I click "View New Content", and then click on the title itself for the topic, I automatically get to the last/newest posts in that thread. In the old forum it took you to the first. It doesn't do that for you Vig? Nope, it takes me to the first post. Both on my laptop at home and my desktop at the office. I'm using the latest version of Firefox btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrth Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah.. Essentially, the View New Content feature is problematic. I thought I would just summarize the issues here: 1) You can't see who created each topic 2) You can't skip to the last post in a topic 3) It is harder to see because its not set in a grid like everything else 4) Once you click on a topic, its removed from the View New Content. Previously, it stayed on the recent topics list as a clicked hyperlink, but now it dissapears completely. 5) Its a super slow load -- apparently because its an RSS feed. So at least until problem 4 is fixed, it is probably going to be easier to scan the forum sections individually rather than with the View New Content page. Other than that, its perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Another Plus is that I seem to stay logged on now! Vigile, we can still skip to the last post, but the link has changed to the date in the far right column. Just click that and your at the end! That only works from the main forum page. If you click on the "view new content" link it gives you RSS links that force you to go to the first post first. We used to be able to click on a "go to unread posts" link that let you see all posts you haven't yet read. Now it's RSS with the problem mentioned above. I don't like going to the main forum page because it only shows the last post in each section. If I want to see all posts I've not yet read I would have to open each forum. This is an extra drag on the server and really a pain in the ass. I hate to complain as I know Dave is always looking to improve the site. Hopefully this is just considered constructive commentary as it's intended to be. Ah, didn't know what you meant at first! And apparently the overhaul has NOT fixed my log in problem...oh well...just gota post quickly now I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Nope, it takes me to the first post. Both on my laptop at home and my desktop at the office. I'm using the latest version of Firefox btw. Oh, I know why. All posts and threads were set to "Unread" for everyone. If you click (there's a button somewhere) to set everything as "read" (I know, it sucks at first), then the "View new" should only give you the new posted threads, and the link will only give the news posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentLoner Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Blah. Me no likey. But I'll get used to it *grumbles* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigile Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Am I obtuse? Where are the PMs? I can't seem to locate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixentrox Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I like the new look but the quoting function seems inconsistant, lot of qoutes not showing properly. Where is this rating system thing> I didn't see a button for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Am I obtuse? Where are the PMs? I can't seem to locate them. I just sent you a PM and said you can view the online members list and click on the envelope on the right side of the screen. However, I just noticed that the same little envelope is located under your avatar and chevron, so it is even easier than I thought! Good luck!!! noob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I like the new look but the quoting function seems inconsistant, lot of qoutes not showing properly. Where is this rating system thing> I didn't see a button for it? I think the quoting works as we add new posts, but I don't think the quotes carried over from the old format. This makes it a little challenging to read old threads. The rating system is at the bottom of each post. But things continue to change! The other night there were two buttons - a red minus sign and a green plus sign. Today all I see is the green plus sign. I guess this means we are all going to have a neutral zero reputation or a positive one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsmoke Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Smart move, that. Removes the potential for abuse while still retaining the positive feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpheliaGinger Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'll get used to it. The new format does present a little more lag on my system than the old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Can anyone tell me where the "Mark all posts read" or something similar is on the View New Content page? I can't seem to find it, so for the time being I have over 25000 unread posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Oh wow, I found it. FYI for anyone else that's having trouble finding it, it's at the very bottom of the page in small print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I only have two complaints. 1) I don't like how you have to go to a separate page on your profile just to see your friends. 2) The white background is very bright. Other than that, I like the new look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpheliaGinger Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't like how it doesn't prompt you to a separate tab/window when you click on a link. That may just be my personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Genesis Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is it just me or does anyone else's browser sometimes freezes for a few seconds when you use the fast reply function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Davka Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Can anyone tell me where the "Mark all posts read" or something similar is on the View New Content page? I can't seem to find it, so for the time being I have over 25000 unread posts. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the View New Content page. There are some links over towards the left, the last one is "Mark Board As Read." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Davka Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The white background is very bright. OK, here's where some options to change that are: Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page (any page, I'm pretty sure), and look for these dropdown boxes on the left: The dropdown that says "default skin" gives some options for changing the look-and-feel of the board. Hopefully they will be loading more skins as time goes on. Here's some other cool stuff: Up at the top right, where your profile name is . . . . . . if you click on the white arrow to the right of your nick, there's a dropdown. Click on "My Settings." Now you're on your settings page. Over on the left, under the shoutbox, there are some tabs available: Check out the different tabs - profile, forums, etc. There's a bunch of useful stuff in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Davka Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Is it just me or does anyone else's browser sometimes freezes for a few seconds when you use the fast reply function? It's not just you. I've actually had to shut down and restart my browser a few times. Firefox, latest build. The interface is a bit buggy in places. But it seems to be getting better. Rolling out something new like this always takes a while to fine-tune. Give it time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhoof Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Okay, this thread is helping a bunch! Couple of points: 1) I miss the direct link to PM's. When I click on anyone's PM link, my screen takes on a grey hue and freezes. Refresh clears it, but very odd. I can circumvent it by opening it in a new window (right-click the icon and select New Window). The only way to my mailbox is through other peoples PM links. 2) I don't like change. If it ain't broke, don't break it! 3) A spellchecker! WOO HOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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