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[About XDA developers] upndwn4par:
Is it possible to implement something like a static header for a thread so that no matter what page you are on you will see that same header?

For example, for a ROM thread you could see "Please direct all non-development related discussion to the ROM Specific Q&A Thread (link)" as the header for every page?

Or for this thread, "Can we please stop talking about the 10 post rule here. If you feel the need to discuss it, post here instead (link)".

Another possibility would be to have the header floating so that as you scroll down the page of a thread it will always be the top-most post in your field of view. Though, this might be really annoying if it wasn't super smooth.

This would preferably be an option that could be set by the OP. I think this would have some value in preventing repeat posts.

Not sure how well this would work for the app, but should be doable on a browser.
[About XDA developers] Fallen Spartan:
Not a bad idea, but I think we'd need to limit the size of the header as some OP's can be rather large........so this header in affect would only be from page 2 onwards and would not be a carbon copy of OP. I'll mention to others to see what we can do
[About XDA developers] upndwn4par:
I wasn't suggesting to use the OP as a header. I was thinking something like a sentence or two at the most. Sorry for not making that clear.
[About XDA developers] Fallen Spartan:
That's cool, that's what I thought anyhow and what I relayed to everyone else ;) :highfive::good:
[About XDA developers] xChr11s:
Oh I love the xda forum (:

I used it even a year ago, but didn't made an account, but then I decided to make an Account now.

The site is very good, because you can find 99% of what you are searching for and don't need to search at 2,3 or 4 other sites (:

Thanks for that !

Chris
[About XDA developers] Deformat:
I was thinking, since Jolla launched a phone, shouldn't the Sailfish forum have the same number of subforums like the Ubuntu forum? Why would Ubuntu be "superior"?

Same goes for Firefox.
[About XDA developers] percy_g2:
Can app development forum have troubleshooting section or like support section for support in app development ?
[About XDA developers] percy_g2:
it shows this

App Development Forums > Coding Discussion, Q&A, and Educational Resources > Java for Android App Development >

Q&A in development section bit weird ,will ask there.Thanks
[About XDA developers] trillo69:
Sorry if it doesn't belong here, but I have a feature suggestion for the forum. I don't know if it's been suggested before.

I would be awesome to be able to mark post as "favourite", so we can bookmark useful posts. Right now the only way I find to do this is bookmarking the post in my browser, but I don't think that's the way to go. In addition, I see there's a twitter/facebook share button, so a "google drive" button would serve for this purpose.

I hope I explained my self well enough, it would be like the thread subscribe feature, but for posts.
[About XDA developers] freakboy13:
spam button?

Hey guys I hope this is the right thread.

I did a search on this and found stuff like :

the spam thread thread, why theres no report option in xda ap,

etc.

I would like to suggest a spam button.

A different yet commonly used (on other forums) spam button.

Something like a simple button you hover that just reports the post as spam by clicking it.

Just like the standard report button but without taking you to the "report" page and asking for description, type, etc.

1. no description needed; it's spam.

2. No need to choose type same reason

Maybe even save server space with less actions needed?

Even maybe just an extra option in the report section when you click "report".

An extra option that gives you ability to "report post/thread as spam"

maybe even clicking this would negate the need for a typed report.

I think this would make things a lot easier.

I think that if you're worried about trolling abuse

just make it a strict rule using the spam button for lulz will not be tollarated.

(Mods excluded of course....sigh. :lol: ) Maybe make this option a must contain links?

I think you could write something that would allow the button to work only if links are detected?

Then maybe a redirect to the original report page?

idk just a suggestion seems like it owuld make things a bit easier for you guys.

I appologize in advance if this has been gone over before but I didnt see my suggestion in the searches.

Please do not consult Archer on my search abilities.

So appologies in advance.
[About XDA developers] boyheadkick:
may i just suggest too, some attached images are sometimes too large and take up significant screen space plus it takes time to load..so how about implementing something that will automatically

HIDE

the image if it takes up a certain file or image size?

here's one post particular post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41891677&postcount=444

it froze my browser just loading the images :eek:
[About XDA developers] netham45:
I'm sure that it's been suggested before, but some way to limit the stupid questions that users consistently PM devs about questions answered in either FAQs or threads would be awesome.

Here are my suggestions:

Ability to restrict received PMs based off of user group (I could allow Senior Members, RD's, ERD's, RC's, RT's, Mods, and Admins to PM me, but restrict Junior Members)

Ability to restrict received PMs based off of user post count (I could restrict PMs received to only people who have over X posts, so I would stop getting questions that should be asked in a public forum from 0 post users because they can't post in the developer sections)

Ability to restrict received PMs based off of join date (I could block PMs from users that have been registered for <1 week, for example)
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
An option to restrict PMs from Junior Members would take care if all of this. That's everyone with less than 10 posts. Members are people with 11 - 100 posts. Senior members are 100+ posts.
[About XDA developers] NotATreoFan:
Junior Member is from 1 to 29 posts.

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[About XDA developers] sabre31:
The development section should be closed to all general users and nobody should be allowed to post at all only the dev op. There should be a sub - forum for all bug related queries and general questions related to the rom. This way the actual development forum for a specific rom does get cluttered but yet users can submit bugs via sub-forum.
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
My mistake. Still a pretty darn good idea, though.
[About XDA developers] upndwn4par:
A change is coming soon. Maybe this can be upped to 30 posts?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41443832&postcount=1423
[About XDA developers] netham45:
Ah, thanks. I didn't see that post. Perhaps I should've searched first. :silly:
[About XDA developers] ZaLiTHkA:
I've been a pretty regular visitor for quite a while now, having researched and customised 6 different devices using resources from XDA, and for a while now I've thought it would be nice to have a slightly more structured approach for ROM devs to release and support their ROMs, while still keeping the site as a forum.

Actually, this could possibly even build on the existing forum base quite nicely... My idea involves using the typical forum-thread structure and using it as a type of "comment stream" for the thread, providing a dynamic space above the first post of the thread for the developer in question to set out the details of his/her release.

This way, details of a ROM release would be entered using controlled forms, allowing the developer to set in one place things such as...

ROM Name

Current Version

Status (Alpha | Beta | RC | Release)

Download link (ROM)

Additional Downloads

etc...

This information could then be presented at the start of a thread with a tabbed interface; showing a type of "overview" of the ROM first, with tabs where a user could view the change log, or a gallery of screenshots, or a list of FAQs for the ROM. Visible tabs and their contents would obviously depend on the information given by the dev, so this would work equally well for releasing a full blown custom ROM like Paranoid Android as it would for releasing a custom kernel.

I think something like this would make the moderators' lives easier, saving them from having to edit ROM posts and tell users to fix their post layouts. There are many other benefits to doing something like this, too many to list here.

Any chance of something like this happening on XDA? :)
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
My only issue with this is that I like to hide my download links somewhere in the FAQ normally so that users have to read to find it. People like to go straight for the download links without reading, then ask questions that have already been covered. This way people read and get downloads. win/win
[About XDA developers] ZaLiTHkA:
I agree completely, everybody should read through all the information provided before installing and/or complaining about something. The problem at the moment is that not everybody does that (or even thinks like that)...

Think about it this way for a moment; if the top of a thread has a tabbed information block, the more important initial information could be shown in the first tab as a type of 'overview', with additional information in tabs to the right of that. If it's done in such a way that all of the information provided by the software (aka ROM/Tweak/mod/kernel) developer is all in neat tabs at the top, then everything (including the FAQ) will always be available on every page of the thread.

The joys of web; it's dynamic, so why not use it in a dynamic way..? I'm a help manual author by trade and a web developer by night, so UI flow, ease of use and a logical layout is very much a big part of my inspiration for this idea. I could put together a quick example this evening on top of Bootstrap, that will have to be after work today though (17:00 GTM+2). (:

Edit:

I've put together two quick and dirty examples of what I'm seeing for the "special thread" headers idea [link]. My "idea presentation" skills have never been great, so the source file are attached if anyone wants to see the PHP.

My idea would involve having some sort of taller version of something like that, in the header above the list of post threads. It could ever be collapsed by default if it's not the first page... But it would always be there at the top of every page, in a common basic style. By all means, let the software developers structure their content however, in fact I'd say build the content of whatever tabs there are based on what the user enters there (maybe even with html?).

Essentially this would provide a basic template for releasing ROMs, mods, etc., that the user can still make their own, it just starts out with a bit more help in the styling and layout side. :)
[About XDA developers] McFex:
This is fantastic!

Hi Devs and the ones responsible for this site,

I've been here for some time now, and I just have to express my gratitude and admiration for this place :victory: !

Thanks to you, I have the feeling I can escape the firm grip of the big corps and providers and I couldn't imagine the mobile universe without xda anymore.

This community is just amazing, passionate people sharing their fruits of labor with everyone, and helpful, if help is needed.

I had some good times with my SGA and I'm looking forward to the ROMs for my Galaxy S4 :cool: !

And as overview and tidiness seem to be a point of discussion in the last few posts, here are my two cent:

ZaLiTH has a point there, it would be a win/win for both developers and consumers.

Yes, a lot of the guys seeking a custom ROM don't bother with long descriptions, maybe because they are lazy or maybe (and more probably) because they are stupid.

But they still love you devs, and believe me, they are a big part of the community and whether you like it or not part of the reason, why xda is so popular!

For example: when have the devs ever a problem finding testers?

So instead of trying to force people to read through layout, it could be time to test a new strategy and place the most important info in a good place.

In addition I'd like to suggest a thread per section (phone model) that lists and links to all the ROMs presented in that section.

Or (even better) create a sub forum "ROMs".

@sabre31:

I think in the end it should be up to the developer to choose how many threads he'd like to maintain.

And last but not least a word in general about noobs and just plain stupid users and the ones whining about them:

Just try to take a step back, take a deep breath and start to learn to live with them - it's merely impossible to get rid of them.

The ones asking "Is this ROM working on my iPhone?" while the first post and the header clearly states "This ROM is

only

for Samsung Galaxy ACE GT-S5830" will always be there, no matter how hard the mods try to keep 'em out.

You people really should accept that fact and save your energy for developing instead of getting involved in flame wars in your dev threads ;)
[About XDA developers] ZaLiTHkA:
Each device section already has sub-forums dedicated to the different types of threads. All Android ROMs for an Android device are generally located in "Android Development" thread, or something similar (for example: HTC One forum has "Android Development" and "Original Android Development").

This is a bit of a moot point to be honest; yes inexperienced people (read: noobs) are very common, but at the same time, they always will be... There isn't anything one can do with regards to people asking obvious or "stupid" questions. I design user interfaces and write user manuals for a living, so taking something and presenting it in an easy to follow way is almost second nature to me, I can say from experience that it works better for everyone involved to simply provide information in such a way that the obvious questions are answered without a user actually having to answer it.

Anything more than that should honestly be left to nothing more than a user's common sense.. But that's a big nasty grey area that I'll stay far away from thanks very much.

By the way, thanks for the positive vote on my idea. (: I just hope the powers-that-be behind XDA also like it though...
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
As ZaLiTH mentioned in the post above, all ROMs can be found in device forums in the Android Development. Things like kernels, recoveries, development related guides and certain mods can also be found those sections.

As also mentioned, quite a few of the device forums also have a forum called Original Android Development which is for work which is more original (as the name suggests). This helps to narrow down some of the trouble in finding ROMs.

In addition, one thing which you'll see in quite a lot of the device forums is an Index/Repository thread. It will either be found in General or Android Development and will keep a list of ROMs, kernels, recoveries, guides etc. in an organised manner which will help other members find the threads easier. I'm not sure if these exist so much in older device forums, but I know that if a popular device is released these days, there will be an index thread created right away to make things more straightforward.
[About XDA developers] McFex:
You guys are right, naturally, but the Android Development (or - Original Development) forums still contain [ROM] threads and [Kernel,script,whatever] posts alike.

There still is room for more organization, e.g. if you divide the forum into sub forums [ROM],[KERNEL],[SCRIPT], etc. :p .

I knew about the index threads. Actually I think it's the better way to keep it neat, because there is room for additional info like FAQs, tuts, etc. .

Sadly they are not in every device forum.

But I still think ZaLiTH's idea is worth a try :victory:

...and ZaLiTH: you're welcome.
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
(recap) so what about the OP+ idea? user [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] wants to help in my thread, and its impossible to have two OPs ... Or should I just request to turn over OP-ship to him?
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
Or you could stay as the thread OP and he could claim post #2 so he can add useful information into it.

It works out kinda similar either way though :)
[About XDA developers] _Variable:
thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192886

turn over the 2nd post to [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION]

[MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION] [MENTION=710782]Fallen Spartan[/MENTION] :)
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
It's easier to just report the thread. Even if you use the app it doesn't take long to open the browser to do it anyway.
[About XDA developers] mikef:
This is done.

mikef

XDA Senior Moderator
[About XDA developers] mnishamk:
But a the share OP feature be added?

Ie if two people work on a rom, they can both edit the op (not the 2nd post as it currently is).

is there any chance that this will be implemented?

Regards

N
[About XDA developers] mikef:
Unfortunately this appears to not be possible. One post, one owner. The fact that a post is an OP of a thread makes no difference, it is still a post with one owner. Sorry, we are not opposed to the idea, it just isn't possible. :(

mikef

XDA Senior Moderator
[About XDA developers] D™:
just going to do the same & you did already. Great work.
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
I think that the new "Jump to Top" button broke the page's layout for me. The page numbers, reply buttons and post breadcrumbs are displayed in the wrong place.

Is a screenshot needed or can you see it as well?
[About XDA developers] NotATreoFan:
Our server admin cannot see an issue, so please post a screenshot and mention OS/browser version.

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[About XDA developers] roofrider:
+1

On Win 7, Chrome Version 27.0.1453.110 m

Sometimes the sidebar doesn't let me scrolll to the bottom of the page.

And when i force scroll it (multiple attempts) this is what it looks like.
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
I'm seeing the same thing as roofrider.

It's happening on both my OSes:

Arch Linux, Firefox 21.0 & Chromium 27.0

Windows 7, Firefox 21.0

EDIT: Add Android GB with Naked Browser to that list. It's happening everywhere :D
[About XDA developers] ZaLiTHkA:
The attached image should help pin point the layout bug... :)
[About XDA developers] KidCarter93:
Can the XDA changelog be added to the bottom of the forum pages aswell as the portal?

I think it would be good for a lot more people to see it and learn about the sites progression over the years.
[About XDA developers] peterbonge:
Same here, with IE, Firefox and Chrome. So I don't understand why the server admin cannot see the problem and why it takes so long to fix it. If it's too hard to fix it fast the changes should be reverted to the previous version until he can fix it.

And I think that the share buttons at the bottom don't really make sense. Aren't the ones at the top and in every post enough?

And there is a problem with the topmost G+ button (the orange one): If I hover the mouse over it there comes a popup and if I try to click a link inside the popup it disappears.
[About XDA developers] mnishamk:
In the mention system if I say [MENTION=367214]somename[/MENTION] it appears as @(link to somename)

Instead could just appear as (link to somename)

Ie taking out the @.?

Regards

N
[About XDA developers] Lifehacker7:
You should try This thread
[About XDA developers] BTow1105:
How come there isn't a custom field called "Main Device" that displays above or below your post count? For example:

Posts: 1,836

Join Date: Nov 2012

Location: Bangalore

Main Device: Kyocera KX414
[About XDA developers] LordManhattan:
That would be nice to have. It would eliminate a lot of signatures, including mine. Do it!

Sent from my third leg
[About XDA developers] jonahly:
I spent a few hours working on a modified version of the XDA Logo and I thought it would be nice if it could be hung up somewhere! :D If you like the idea or want me to edit it or your own picture, message me at XDA or text me at Mod Edit: "better safe than sorry"
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
Probably not a good idea to put your phone number up on a public forum like that.
[About XDA developers] jonahly:
-_- We'll just see.
[About XDA developers] cities516:
Sorry for noobie question:

Where can I edit poll options? I can't find it anywhere...
[About XDA developers] Zephyr!:
For editing poll option report it to mods they can do only..
[About XDA developers] copitlory:
Suggested Ideas

I have an interesting. Every year there should be a conference where the main developers get together and discuss the future of Android. Google should host such an event.
[About XDA developers] Fallen Spartan:
Ok, we'll let you contact Google and suggest this then

...........................

You can lead a fool to wisdom but you can't make him think! XDA, mobile wisdom, not a n00b feeding ground!!
[About XDA developers] quallenbomber:
Feedback:

Xda is very usefull for me and many other people! My friends who have a smartphone too don't know anything about xda.

You can see the difference between a xda user and a guy who doesn't use customroms, kernel etc.

I have learned a lot from you and just want to say "thanks" althourgh my english is not really good :D
[About XDA developers] jonahly:
Anyone got a comment about it? At all??
[About XDA developers] D™:
Yes buddy, you can use it in your sign.:p
[About XDA developers] boyheadkick:
it looks like a captcha :D
[About XDA developers] dstruct2k:
Anyone else having strange issues with the Portal's "XDA Forums" widget loading all 3 tabs worth of content into a single tab after clicking one of the tabs? Happening to me on:

Chrome (Windows)

Chrome (Android)

"Browser" (Android 4.1)

IE10 (Windows 8)
[About XDA developers] darkshadow246:
I recommend the xda app to has options to report and add people to ignore lists :)

Maybe an update

sent from my toilet seat
[About XDA developers] Babydollll:
Menu> more > web view :rolleyes:

“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.” ― David Brin
[About XDA developers] darkshadow246:
You won't believe how slow my phone is

You can't expect much from a 836 mhz processor

sent from my toilet seat
[About XDA developers] a.cid:
I can do it from a 600mhz proc, all the while switching between whatsapp and hangouts.
[About XDA developers] Red Devil:
I am not sure if this is a bug or if this guy bypassed it some how :

This guy has less than 10 posts and he is posting in the Original Android Development section whilst demanding fixes.

I was not sure if it was a bug .. that is why I posted here instead of reporting it.
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
The 10 post rule went into effect on January 2011. That user is grandfathered in, so he does not have that restriction.
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
There's an issue with Firefox and the sidebar. The sidebar appears on top of zoomed in images, and other popups (e.g. the "Go To Page" popup menu when viewing the threads list).

It doesn't happen on Chromium. EDIT: It does.

This fixed it for me, if anyone is interested:

#stickyNav.fixed-bottom{z-index:auto!important;}
#stickyNav.fixed{z-index:auto!important;}

EDIT: It happens when the page is long enough for the sidebar to actually become fixed.
[About XDA developers] dstruct2k:
Very helpful, thanks.

I can't believe this isn't happening to anyone else considering I've got this issue across multiple devices and browsers....
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
I just noticed the same happens if I click anywhere on the webpage, or try to change the tab - all 3 display at once.
[About XDA developers] roofrider:
Happening here too. On Chrome.
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
I really think the new development forums should also have the 10 posts restriction.

I've just reported a bunch of threads that are silly questions about games on iPhone being super to those on android, bootloops, and general support - none related to actual development.

Thanks!