Forum Gets a New Look

wifi · 04-07-2016, 05:29 AM

I'm pretty much the run of the mill user. Log in, hit "new posts", to capture what I have missed, read the interesting, non controversial topics, hit "new posts" again to see if something posted while I was reading, then "mark forums read". Been doing this for years and years.

I can't put a date on it, but sometime in the last year or so, not all threads with new posts show up with "new posts". I am only aware of new posts because I am subscribed to that particular thread and can follow the link in the email to get in. I don't know of any ignore thread option that I might have hit in error.

Anyone else seen this?

Phantom · 04-07-2016, 06:58 AM

Nice Don,

Love the new "statistics" bar that is at the top of the forum when you first log in now. It enlightened me to see, though I know I comment (post) too much, it's seems a far cry from Rattlesnake Gal !!

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Rattletrap · 04-07-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Nice Don,

Love the new "statistics" bar that is at the top of the forum when you first log in now. It enlightened me to see, though I know I comment (post) too much, it's seems a far cry from Rattlesnake Gal !!

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I don't see it am I just missing it Phantom?

Phantom · 04-07-2016, 08:42 AM

OH Crap -- it disappeared from my home landing screen now

Don - You messin with my tiny brain ?

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tis · 04-07-2016, 09:07 AM

Don't worry, Phantom. I had it too and it is now gone.

webmaster · 04-07-2016, 09:21 AM

I've been testing that module and I took it down so I could make a few small changes. I wasn't sure if members would like it or if it just introduced more clutter. I'll reactivate it now and keep it running if you like it. Only members who are logged in can see it.

Slickcraft · 04-07-2016, 10:15 AM

I normally go to Quick Links and then Today's Posts. I see that the new module has a direct link to Today's Posts so this is one less step.
And after choosing Today's Posts the statistics module goes away.

So I'm good with the new module, a quick status summary and a direct link to new posts.

webmaster · 04-07-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

after choosing Today's Posts the statistics module goes away.

It doesn't really go away, it only shows on the main forum index page. If you return there you'll see it.

SIKSUKR · 04-07-2016, 12:41 PM

Holy crap, I'm only 500 posts behind the leader RG! I have a Winni forum problem.

Phantom · 04-07-2016, 03:09 PM

LMAO SIKSUKR !!

Sadly I noticed that I am climbing up and catching our beloved Webmaster and he had a three year head start!!

Gotta find me a new hobby for sure

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JasonG · 04-07-2016, 03:21 PM

I think it is a great idea. One thing I dislike about forums is the difficulty of seeing your own thread that you start or are part of. An easy reference to any of this information when you log in is a great!

pjard · 04-08-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

I've been testing that module and I took it down so I could make a few small changes. I wasn't sure if members would like it or if it just introduced more clutter. I'll reactivate it now and keep it running if you like it. Only members who are logged in can see it.

Is it possible to list forum members by date joined? Like and oldest to newest member?

Senter Cove Guy · 04-10-2016, 10:11 PM

Try this:
1. Go to Members List
2. Select Search Members
3. Select Advanced Search
4. Scroll down to Options
5. Select Order Results by Join Date
6. Select In Ascending Order
7. Select a high number of Users Per Page
8. Hit Search Now
9. Select member and look at their Mini Statistics on the right to see join date

After you do this once you'll probably never do it again.

chipj29 · 04-07-2016, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wifi

I'm pretty much the run of the mill user. Log in, hit "new posts", to capture what I have missed, read the interesting, non controversial topics, hit "new posts" again to see if something posted while I was reading, then "mark forums read". Been doing this for years and years.

I can't put a date on it, but sometime in the last year or so, not all threads with new posts show up with "new posts". I am only aware of new posts because I am subscribed to that particular thread and can follow the link in the email to get in. I don't know of any ignore thread option that I might have hit in error.

Anyone else seen this?

I view the forum in the same manner as you, using the "New Posts" option. For a time, posts in threads in the Lake Issues sub-forum did not show up, so I would have to go to that section individually. Then for the last year or so, all posts showed up under "New Posts", including the threads in the Lake Issues section.

And thanks to you for mentioning this, I just noticed that the new posts in the Lake Issues sub-forum no longer show up when I click New Posts.

Pineedles · 04-07-2016, 09:50 AM

Looks like the Webmaster was listening. I like the new Header!
Thanks Don.

wifi · 04-08-2016, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipj29

I view the forum in the same manner as you, using the "New Posts" option. For a time, posts in threads in the Lake Issues sub-forum did not show up, so I would have to go to that section individually. Then for the last year or so, all posts showed up under "New Posts", including the threads in the Lake Issues section.

And thanks to you for mentioning this, I just noticed that the new posts in the Lake Issues sub-forum no longer show up when I click New Posts.

Thanks Chip, I'm not getting senile, lol. The forum section I'm having the most problems with is "general issues"

ApS · 04-11-2016, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipj29

I view the forum in the same manner as you, using the "New Posts" option. For a time, posts in threads in the Lake Issues sub-forum did not show up, so I would have to go to that section individually. Then for the last year or so, all posts showed up under "New Posts", including the threads in the Lake Issues section. And thanks to you for mentioning this, I just noticed that the new posts in the Lake Issues sub-forum no longer show up when I click New Posts.

You can't go straight to "New Posts" in your browser anyway, so a click on "Lake Issues" will allow you to click on "New Posts" without delay.

I use the following URL to instantly initiate the forum from my browser's toolbar and, for the most part, ignore "Lake Issues".

http://winnipesaukee.com/forums/foru...aysprune=&f=33

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wifi · 04-11-2016, 05:13 PM

Thanks APS, I have been missing lots

Who would have guessed clicking new posts only checks certain forum threads. I'll be loading every section and do new posts from now on, going to burn a lot of bytes and reaching EOL a lot faster.....

04-07-2016, 05:29 AM	#1
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Forum Gets a New Look I'm pretty much the run of the mill user. Log in, hit "new posts", to capture what I have missed, read the interesting, non controversial topics, hit "new posts" again to see if something posted while I was reading, then "mark forums read". Been doing this for years and years. I can't put a date on it, but sometime in the last year or so, not all threads with new posts show up with "new posts". I am only aware of new posts because I am subscribed to that particular thread and can follow the link in the email to get in. I don't know of any ignore thread option that I might have hit in error. Anyone else seen this?

04-07-2016, 06:58 AM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Forum Gets a New Look Nice Don, Love the new "statistics" bar that is at the top of the forum when you first log in now. It enlightened me to see, though I know I comment (post) too much, it's seems a far cry from Rattlesnake Gal !! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

04-07-2016, 08:42 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	OH Crap -- it disappeared from my home landing screen now Don - You messin with my tiny brain ? . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

04-07-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Holy crap, I'm only 500 posts behind the leader RG! I have a Winni forum problem. __________________ SIKSUKR

04-07-2016, 03:09 PM	#10
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	LMAO SIKSUKR !! Sadly I noticed that I am climbing up and catching our beloved Webmaster and he had a three year head start!! Gotta find me a new hobby for sure . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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04-07-2016, 09:07 AM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,654 Thanks: 747 Thanked 1,440 Times in 1,001 Posts	Don't worry, Phantom. I had it too and it is now gone.

04-07-2016, 09:21 AM	#6
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,445 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 454 Thanked 3,778 Times in 834 Posts	I've been testing that module and I took it down so I could make a few small changes. I wasn't sure if members would like it or if it just introduced more clutter. I'll reactivate it now and keep it running if you like it. Only members who are logged in can see it.

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04-07-2016, 10:15 AM	#7
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,213 Thanked 2,052 Times in 942 Posts	I normally go to Quick Links and then Today's Posts. I see that the new module has a direct link to Today's Posts so this is one less step. And after choosing Today's Posts the statistics module goes away. So I'm good with the new module, a quick status summary and a direct link to new posts.

04-07-2016, 03:21 PM	#11
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	I think it is a great idea. One thing I dislike about forums is the difficulty of seeing your own thread that you start or are part of. An easy reference to any of this information when you log in is a great!

04-10-2016, 10:11 PM	#13
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 596 Thanks: 288 Thanked 429 Times in 140 Posts	Sorting Forum Members By Date Joined Try this: 1. Go to Members List 2. Select Search Members 3. Select Advanced Search 4. Scroll down to Options 5. Select Order Results by Join Date 6. Select In Ascending Order 7. Select a high number of Users Per Page 8. Hit Search Now 9. Select member and look at their Mini Statistics on the right to see join date After you do this once you'll probably never do it again. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

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04-07-2016, 09:50 AM	#15
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,541 Thanks: 1,071 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Looks like the Webmaster was listening. I like the new Header! Thanks Don.

04-11-2016, 05:13 PM	#18
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Thanks APS, I have been missing lots Who would have guessed clicking new posts only checks certain forum threads. I'll be loading every section and do new posts from now on, going to burn a lot of bytes and reaching EOL a lot faster.....