POLL: Trump/Biden/Etc.

[VoidCat]

I dont want fewer trump threads. But I would like a subforum like covid

 

[McBell]

Admins have the ability to make a sort of subforum like we have for Covid where all the threads would be contained. We are looking into doing this.

Though IMO not a perfect solution it is a good start

 

[Rival]

Though IMO not a perfect solution it is a good start

It's the best that can be done, at the minute

 

[McBell]

Perhaps a member customizable filtering New Threads link/button?

I am not talking about changing the current New Threads link/button.
I am actually talking about a NEW link/button that can be customized....

 

[McBell]

It's the best that can be done, at the minute

I have no knowledge of the forum back end.
AND
my experience with the back of forums is at least 15 years old.

So I would like to think that the back end has improved since then....

 

[The Hammer]

The best fix would be to bring back the recent created threads lost, as opposed to the "most active threads" which we currently have.

As it stands the site sucks because all the "active" threads are the same 3 things: ev vs c, trump v Biden, and something about Christianity/monotheism arguing.

 

[Rival]

I have no knowledge of the forum back end.
AND
my experience with the back of forums is at least 15 years old.

So I would like to think that the back end has improved since then....

Not to disappoint but...

 

[Rival]

The best fix would be to bring back the recent created threads lost, as opposed to the "most active threads" which we currently have.

As it stands the site sucks because all the "active" threads are the same 3 things: ev vs c, trump v Biden, and something about Christianity/monotheism arguing.

We can't fix this atm. It's beyond what we can do.

 

[We Never Know]

The best fix would be to bring back the recent created threads lost, as opposed to the "most active threads" which we currently have.

As it stands the site sucks because all the "active" threads are the same 3 things: ev vs c, trump v Biden, and something about Christianity/monotheism arguing.

Yep. I miss 'the newest threads' feature.

 

[McBell]

I am not talking about changing the current New Threads link/button.
I am actually talking about a NEW link/button that can be customized....

Kinda like the advanced search but one that doe snot completely reset once you leave the customization part.

 

[Eddi]

Admins have the ability to make a sort of subforum like we have for Covid where all the threads would be contained. We are looking into doing this.

I think that would be good

 

[McBell]

We can't fix this atm. It's beyond what we can do.

I figured as much.
I imagine that the majority, if not all, who know about the old one wants it back.
thus the only reason it is not back is because it can not be brought back.

 

[Spice]

I'm fine with the current set-up. I have no problem reading a title and maybe the OP and making a determination as to whether or not I'll follow. And if sticks around long after it begins to smell, I toss the thread out of my feed.

It is interesting that such topics hang as long as they do, while others never get off the ground. I try to always daily check the Unanswered feed.

 

[We Never Know]

I'm fine with the current set-up. I have no problem reading a title and maybe the OP and making a determination as to whether or not I'll follow. And if sticks around long after it begins to smell, I toss the thread out of my feed.

It is interesting that such topics hang as long as they do, while others never get off the ground. I try to always daily check the Unanswered feed.

Unanswered feed? What's that?

 

[Spice]

Unanswered feed? What's that?

In the Forum Menu. I use only my phone, so I don't know if there's a difference on a PC.

 

[Quagmire]

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In the Forum Menu. I use only my phone, so I don't know if there's a difference on a PC.

The option is there across the board, although the format varies depending on what device you're using.

This is what it looks like on my tablet:

 

[McBell]

The option is there across the board, although the format varies depending on what device you're using.

This is what it looks like on my tablet:

My PC:

 

[Spice]

In My Opinion...

an ability to ignore individual threads and individual subforums would be most excellent.
Like the ignore function works for members but on the thread and subforum level.

Having to wade through a bunch of threads you have no interest in to get to the ones you are interested in can get annoying.

I would also love to see the ability to "turn off" the forums you are not allowed to post in.
Perhaps having a box to click to turn their appearing on and off.

I also think the default for such settings should be on.
Then we can go in and select the ones we do not want to see.
But anyway said ability would be set up is better than not having it at all.

I definitely agree with a better filtering system. I run across far too many that interest me that I'm not allowed to participate in so I'd prefer to just not be enticed.

 

[McBell]

I definitely agree with a better filtering system. I run across far to many that interest me that I'm not allowed to participate in so I'd prefer to just not be enticed.

You are allowed to view them.
And can even frubal posts in them.
But posting is a no no.

 

[Rival]

My PC:

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You should have a What's New tab to click the down arow on.