What lack of communication? There are 2 threads about this and the mods are responding to as many queries as we can. What more can be reasonably expected?That does not excuse the lack of communication outside of the platitude about being patient.
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What lack of communication? There are 2 threads about this and the mods are responding to as many queries as we can. What more can be reasonably expected?That does not excuse the lack of communication outside of the platitude about being patient.
The likely reason why you are still not seeing the names in the quoted text is because you are still on "ReligiousForums.com - UI.X" style. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, on the left hand side, click where it says that and you can change it to "Default". The names in the quoted text are now orange.Not for me.
I've not noticed anything on my list getting fixed yet.
I'm also used to user-friendly lists of "we've fixed this and that" and a "need to be fixed" list in other places. My perception is that RF is not a high priority to the "owners" and communication with those of us who use the site even lower. (I'm not counting the mods here because they're stuck with "PhD (piled higher and deeper)".
You're lucky that I dint buy this place back when it was for sale.Not for me.
I've not noticed anything on my list getting fixed yet.
I'm also used to user-friendly lists of "we've fixed this and that" and a "need to be fixed" list in other places. My perception is that RF is not a high priority to the "owners" and communication with those of us who use the site even lower. (I'm not counting the mods here because they're stuck with "PhD (piled higher and deeper)".
Had you done that you would have literally been king of RF.You're lucky that I dint buy this place back when it was for sale.
The earnings were stellar for the price, which was pocket change.
One reason I passed was the difficulty of technical management.
Had I bought it, my keen interest would've been defeated by
my incompetence. RF might'a died.
I don't see any 'New Threads' list. I look, I look, everything is confusing as hell.
That's what I used most, wanted it EXPANDED not eliminated! New posts? TOTALLY USELESS!
I click on 'What's New' is there any new threads? NO! But 'Latest profile posts' are there.
You think I give an excrement about 'Latest profile posts'??? WTF??? Where are LATEST THREADS???
I see no way to IGNORE A FORUM, like I'd LOVE to do with the political forums. Just BLOCK THEM. Nope.
The site is almost unusable now. My posts are now down to zero. I probably won't stay. I don't have time for this....
Its being worked on. Many people are missing the "new threads" widget, and its of high priority to be attended to.When being off for a few days the "new thread" list was where I always started when I came on.
Cheers folks
I'd have kept ownership secret from all, including staff.Had you done that you would have literally been king of RF.
I would imagine so, I will continue to check in every day. But I don't suppose I'll be making very many posts.Its being worked on. Many people are missing the "new threads" widget, and its of high priority to be attended to.
Where are the frubal choices? All I seem to have is like, quote , reply , report.The admins are deciding whether to keep that one. We have always deemed negative ratings contrary to the forum mission, so any such usage of the "Angry" rating might lead to its being disabled.
I'll pass this along. I'm not sure if its possible or not, but it would be a nice feature.I would imagine so, I will continue to check in every day. But I don't suppose I'll be making very many posts.
What would be the chances of my second point? If for some reason, 'new threads' were not possible,
I could live with only 'new posts' if I could also 'ignore' those sub-forums I have no desire to be active in.
(indeed, many sub-forums, such as other DIRs, I'm not allowed to post in anyways, so why be alerted? Useless clutter!)
Not for me.
I've not noticed anything on my list getting fixed yet.
I'm also used to user-friendly lists of "we've fixed this and that" and a "need to be fixed" list in other places. My perception is that RF is not a high priority to the "owners" and communication with those of us who use the site even lower. (I'm not counting the mods here because they're stuck with "PhD (piled higher and deeper)".
Come on....admit it...you were watching cat videos all day.Maybe you've never worked in a technical support capacity. I have, for many years.
I still remember the endless error reports flooding in, the immediate requests for when a fix would be ready ("I don't know, you just put it on my desk, I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, and there are these 20 other problems ahead of yours"), the time it takes to make the problem happen on your system, management wanting an update every 20 minutes ("It's the same as last time you asked, if you just leave me alone I might be able to get on with it"), the lack of appreciation ("It should be easy to fix, it's only one character in the wrong place" without realizing how many other things are involved), the need to test the fix before releasing it .....
Grrrr never mind.
I would imagine so, I will continue to check in every day. But I don't suppose I'll be making very many posts.
What would be the chances of my second point? If for some reason, 'new threads' were not possible,
I could live with only 'new posts' if I could also 'ignore' those sub-forums I have no desire to be active in.
(indeed, many sub-forums, such as other DIRs, I'm not allowed to post in anyways, so why be alerted? Useless clutter!)
Maybe you've never worked in a technical support capacity. I have, for many years.
I still remember the endless error reports flooding in, the immediate requests for when a fix would be ready ("I don't know, you just put it on my desk, I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, and there are these 20 other problems ahead of yours"), the time it takes to make the problem happen on your system, management wanting an update every 20 minutes ("It's the same as last time you asked, if you just leave me alone I might be able to get on with it"), the lack of appreciation ("It should be easy to fix, it's only one character in the wrong place" without realizing how many other things are involved), the need to test the fix before releasing it .....
Grrrr never mind.
You mean like this? Update About RF: The Search Function, Email Verification, and Forum SoftwareAs a matter of fact, I was the manager of a support group for a time. The trick I now know is to communicate fully in a way that those who care can be informed without impacting those who are not as involved. Consider the impact of this possibility (there could easily be better ways to do it):
-> Announce ahead of time that an update is needed but timing is not certain. Note that there will be disruptions.
Like the thread you're posting in?-> Have a problem/request thread (not or not just a "how do you like it")
Start one? Use this one?-> Have a problem/configuration status thread showing what is on the fix/implementation list and any priority. Have a static place to show what has been fixed to avoid asking people to wade through all kinds of posts to find this out.
This thread and the other thread basically include that.-> Have a thread devoted to workarounds or improvements - documentation including helpful internet sites if such exist.
Perhaps RF needed an informational banner that everyone saw on every visit?You mean like this? Update About RF: The Search Function, Email Verification, and Forum Software
Like the thread you're posting in?
Start one? Use this one?
This thread and the other thread basically include that.
Hover over the 'like' button and the other options will appear.Where are the frubal choices? All I seem to have is like, quote , reply , report.
As a matter of fact, I was the manager of a support group for a time. The trick I now know is to communicate fully in a way that those who care can be informed without impacting those who are not as involved. Consider the impact of this possibility (there could easily be better ways to do it):
-> Announce ahead of time that an update is needed but timing is not certain. Note that there will be disruptions.
-> Have a problem/request thread (not or not just a "how do you like it")
-> Have a problem/configuration status thread showing what is on the fix/implementation list and any priority. Have a static place to show what has been fixed to avoid asking people to wade through all kinds of posts to find this out.
-> Have a thread devoted to workarounds or improvements - documentation including helpful internet sites if such exist.
Come on....admit it...you were watching cat videos all day.
But if I'd bought the forum, I'd have doubled their pay.In addition, am I right that the staff members do this on an unpaid and spare time basis?