Forum quirks and requests to fix - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 01:53:23 pm
content: Since there isn't a dedicated sub forum for forum issues, this seems to be the only place to post this.Two issues:1. When you reply in a existing thread, you get redirected to the forums home page. Why not return to your post?2. When you use the quote function, the cursor is placedafterthe brackets, not between where it needs to go. This requires a extra unnecessary step,ifyou remember to do it.Would someone address these? Thanks.

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 02:10:43 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 01:53:23 pmThat can be changed with the Profile -> Look and Layout -> "Return to topics after posting by default" option.QuoteHmm -- which quote function do you mean? The one in the post editor puts the cursor between the brackets for me; the one on existing posts inserts the whole post before the current cursor position, which seems logical (although it'd be nice to just quote selected text instead, but I digress).

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 02:40:52 pm
content: QuoteKinda hidden, never saw that. When isn't that chosen as default? Why would you want to get directed to the home page after posting?? You can always go there by one click if you want.Question; What is the difference between a "sidebar" & a "dropdown" menu?QuoteThe Icon above the smiles in the replay box, not the quote post button. I always hit the quote icon first, then paste the selected text. If I paste the selected text on a empty line, then hit the quote icon, the quotes are place outside the text as it should.I see this problem on a few other forums, but the majority of others work ok.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:33:37 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 01:53:23 pmInstead of taking your hand off the keyboard, type the BBcode yourself.

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:34:51 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 02:40:52 pmYeah, it's not very obvious. I can only guess that some (strange) people prefer to completely lose their place when they finish typing a reply; users are strange. Developers are stranger.QuoteNot sure how many pages that affects, but to take the profile settings as an example -- when set to 'use sidebar' you get a list of the various sub-pages down the left side of the page, whereas by default you have to realise that pointing at the highlighted 'modify profile' gets you a menu of sub-pages.QuoteTo be honest I only noticed that button when replying to you earlier -- looks like it might make editing a bit easier, thanks

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:35:25 pm
content: I've got one + , issue off the top .If I bother to post on a thread then shouldn't it go to notify ?The 2nd half of that , I get what seems to be random notifies to my email , subjects I never looked at in the 1st place ?

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:48:00 pm
content: QuoteDefeats the purpose & convenience of the button,assumes your are proficient at typing,unnecessary, additional keystrokesand one more thing to remember.QuoteIt's one of the 1st buttons I look for. A few forums don't even have it.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:53:06 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 03:48:00 pmThe button defeats the purpose and convenience of typing with two hands.QuoteAnyone can learn.QuoteUnnecessary use of additional, surplus tool.QuoteI fail to see how it's any harder than remembering where the button is and what the picture on it means.Also, fix your browser, because the button works correctly.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 03:59:22 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 01:53:23 pmUnderneath the text entry window is a line "Attachments and other options". Expand that and then check "Return to this topic."

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:05:25 pm
content: QuoteOne has nothing to do with the other.QuoteBad assumption, not they can't. Can anyone learn to be a electronics technician?QuoteYea, that makes sense.QuoteStandard icon for the purpose that is situated above the edit window as it is on just about all forums. Little to remember.Just because you don't use it and have the ability to be proficient at typing, doesn't mean everyone else should or can be the same.

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:08:04 pm
content: QuoteInteresting location. I haven't had to need to post an attachment yet, or I would of seen that.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:10:44 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 04:05:25 pmOn different forum software and with different visual styles, it can be in different places, have text and not an icon, have a different icon, etc. There is no standard shape, size, or icon. Other forums also have you click a second time to close the tag. Further inefficiency.QuoteMost people have the ability to type. They just don't want to learn because it's too much effort. Much like the people who insist on not spelling three letter words. But I'll leave that point, as you can lead a horse to water..Once again: Fix your browser, the button works as expected.

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:20:07 pm
content: QuoteWhat browser are you using?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:21:22 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 04:20:07 pmFirefox at present. Chrome fails to lure me, nothing else is functional.

author: videobruce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:31:56 pm
content: At least we agree about Chrome.I have Used Opera for probably 10 years. I love the integrated e-mail client & the ability to place all files in one folder, something FF can't do, among other things.If it is a browser issue, why isn't it across the board with all forums?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 20, 2012, 04:34:56 pm
content: Quote from: videobruce on December 20, 2012, 04:31:56 pmI love not having an integrated email client, and I'm not sure what you mean about placing all files in one directory.Last time I tried Opera it lasted all of three minutes before driving me away with stupid ways of doing things. IE doesn't even get run on my sole Windows box.QuoteBecause all forums copy and paste the same code, yes..At any rate, if thereisa problem (Opera is so small I doubt anybody else has even noticed or cared, let alone investigated where the fault lies), it's an SMF problem, go bug them.