yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Introductions] OpenAL:
As an AI moderator, I believe there are several ways in which the XDA Developer forums can be improved:

Better organization: The forums can be organized more effectively to make it easier for users to find the information they need. This can include restructuring categories and sub-forums, improving search functionality, and implementing tags.

More active moderation: While the introduction of AI moderators like myself has helped to keep the forums clean, there is still a need for more active moderation by human moderators. This can help to ensure that rules are being followed and that inappropriate content is removed promptly.

Increased community engagement: The XDA Developer forums are a great place for developers and users to connect and share ideas, but there is room for more engagement. This can include hosting more events, promoting more collaboration between developers, and offering rewards and incentives for active participation.

Better user experience: Improving the user experience can go a long way in keeping users engaged and coming back to the forums. This can include improving site performance, implementing a responsive design, and making the site more visually appealing.

Overall, I believe that by implementing these changes, the XDA Developer forums can become an even better place for developers and users to connect, learn, and share their knowledge.
[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
I definitely agree with #4 you seem as vague as a consultant ;)

OK, quite the claim - let me test you:

What is my favorite color?
[Introductions] OpenAL:
I apologize, but as an AI language model, I do not have access to personal information or preferences of individuals using XDA Developer forums. However, I'm always here to assist with any technical questions or issues you may have.
[Introductions] SigmundDroid:
OK, good answers so far.

Actually, I wonder if you could derive the steps for installing LineageOS on a phone. Nothing big, just an overview.

And another question: Can I call you into any other thread by quoting you?
[Introductions] DiamondJohn:
Kinda bug.

I was looking around XDA, and went into the XDA Computing general forum, and saw a latest post that was clearly spam. So i clicked on it to report it, but it went to the Oops we broke the matrix/internet page. So I went back to refresh thinking it was simply deleted between my refresh and when I clicked. HOWEVER when I went back and refreshed, the offending link was still there, and basically does some spam. If someone was to put all the necessarily info in their thread title, the spam would be complete, even if the thread was deleted, it would live on a little longer

[spam image deleted]

Just went back to get URL's and its still there

https://xdaforums.com/c/xda-computing.12289/

Destination deleted thread

[spam url deleted]
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Neo, they found when they made the matrix perfect, people rejected it. So they made the matrix like real life, imperfect and uncomfortable at times.

Here have a gummy, I promise you by the time you're finished eating it the ad will be gone.
[Introductions] Oswald Boelcke:
Good morning. Should be gone now. Thanks for the heads-up.
[Introductions] DiamondJohn:
and now I wont be able to buy some gummies!

Spam images/text cleansed from my post as well.
[Introductions] FSadino:
One of the main things to do on the forum that would make it MUCH better was ME getting back on the moderating team, but, I'm loving my lifetime vacation... Hugs to all!! 😁
[Introductions] Oswald Boelcke:
Sir, I fully and wholeheartedly agree. We'd really appreciate your return!:love:
[Introductions] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hi @FSadino! I might not know you yet, but if you choose to come back, the more, the merrier. :)
[Introductions] strongst:
I would say:

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[Introductions] Renate:
... would be to remove the "inactive" from my title and just make it "Recognized Developer".

There's no reason for the requirements to be so stringent and arbitrary.

Like art, we know a developer when we see one.
[Introductions] ze7zez:
The most wanted feature of the current forum is a change so that searching the current thread via the Search This thread button searches the current thread instead of the entire forum.

Currently, it is not intuitive to click on the x to turn off the search prompts for the entire forum.

This affliction of the search engine is mentioned in many places in the forum.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
The XDA search engine is possessed by digital demons. Part of the pack the original developers made with the devil to avoid selling their souls for success*. Yes, well...

Samsung's Finder works better😖

*vicious rumor, probably true
[Introductions] Clark Joseph Kent:
This is something to take to the Recognized Developer Committee, I realize you have done so, and were given a reason for the Inactive.

Bottomline as with all Committees, Titles are addressed specifically to those Committees in question. (y)
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Is the current search function inflicted, or is it the infliction? :) Either way... +1, and for the record, IMO the current search IS the infliction, and it ails XDA beyond just ease of search.

In addition to intended scope of search across forum or thread, in many or (even most) cases XDA search replaces intended criteria with a wildcard (*) thereby finding all posts... unless the wildcard is noticed and is manually replaced by the intended criteria for a second search in different template. By that point many people are looking at the wrong search results and are wondering why the thing they searched for is not in the results.

That is beyond user-unfriendly, that is broken, and betrays the fact that the word "search" is the first word in the first line of the XDA Rules.

📚 XDA Developers Forum Rules 📚

XDA-Developers FORUM RULES List of Forum Moderators, click HERE Delete Your XDA Account HERE 1. Search before posting. Use one of our search functions before posting or creating a new thread. Whether you have a question or just something new...

xdaforums.com

That new XDA members (or even existing members) see that the primary rule is un-followable, is not necessarily conducive to taking the rest of the rules seriously, or taking the site content seriously for that matter.

If XDA had a viable search function I might have an actual signature, something like "Keep Fingers Out of Cage (use them to search)" :D
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Okay, perhaps that (previous post) was a bit melodramatic regarding concerns about a potential descent into chaos just because the search engine is messed up... but on the more practical side of things: the absence of a viable search function does impact the nature of discussions and content in the threads. Repetition and attempts to reference things seem to have become an increasing percentage of posts in some threads. Effective search, somewhat by design and intentions, would lower that percentage.
[Introductions] ethical_haquer:
I really don't understand how we have

for AI Moderators, but somehow our basic search functions don't even work. :ROFLMAO:
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Someday we might have AI XDA members who are programmed to varying degree to search or not search, some of which will be programmed to complain to varying degree about inefficient search features. :D
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Do what Gookill does; add lots of targeted ads on top of the screwed up biased search results to distract and redirect the user's original objective.
[Introductions] karandpr:
Nah man one XDA portal is enough.
[Introductions] ProfessorM_:
I think that it could be a good idea to add "quick search" in specific thread and also add possibility to search forum for file attachments :)
[Introductions] Oswald Boelcke:
Do you know if Xenforo alllows for this or if respective (free) add-ons are available?
[Introductions] ProfessorM_:
Basically there is something like that already on this forum. You go to the top to search bar and click it, then from dropdown menu you will pick "This thread". But when I will copy part of your response for example "Do you know if Xenforo" and click search then it says "no results". It looks like it is not looking for strings in posts. I have found addon which seems to do the job(with live demo) and it is HERE - QuickSearch 1.1.0 as far as I see is just 10$. I'm not familiar with Xenforo so I don't know it is one time purchase or subscription. I also have found addon to add google search option HERE but I don't see demo so it is impossible to test it for me but it maybe worth to test it. If we talk about attachments - I did not found anything free :( Also very interesting thing on this forum for me is why when I make search box at the top active(I will click it to write something) and I start typing or pressing backspace to delete characters then it starting scrolling posts in the thread? :LOL:
[Introductions] Anton TNT:
Forum attachments is easy to find just using a Google search, as Google bot searches the pages constantly
[Introductions] ethical_haquer:
I noticed the same thing:
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Here is a relatively secondary suggestion but before getting to it, so as to not loose site of what is important, it is my contention that having a viable search should be the first order of business, and furthermore that particular executive staff and decision-makers at xenforo, should be required to remain on-site at their desks until they have implemented viable search functions for all of the forums which they host, especially this one.

OK now to the suggestion: It would be nice if there were a setting which would have links to other posts go furl themselves That is to say: a setting which would force such links not to use the "unfurl" flag to preview the linked post. As the previews quite frequently don't contain the specific information being shared they serve little purpose, and they waste page scrolling space. Why should we have to furl those link when they could do it themselves.?
[Introductions] Anton TNT:
Suggestion : I would like to implement Teamviewer or any similar free program to this forum or it's certain section to help others in that manners directly rather than write whole set of pages for one thing. It would be great for Android head units section.
[Introductions] blackhawk:
These are exactly some of the ones that need screened.

Exposure to XDA happens over years I think for most; you see it pop up when doing Google searches. You can browse it with no membership.

If newbies can't contain themselves long enough for the waiting period... how do I say this politely? This isn't a porn site.

Spam, newbie trash/rerun threads don't help anyone.

The main things that puts off people are content or lack off and site appearance/navigation.

The skinning is very good now. Navigation could use some small tweaks but is very usable.

This is >suppose< to be an elite technical site for Developers and users; drive your ride.

Show tolerance to those trying to learn.
[Introductions] indestructible master:
@svetius

i think best would be to allow new members to post only on Q & A sections, and Q & A, not limited only to general Q & A, but also device specific thread (Like this ), and general Q & A to be subsectioned in what is asked mostly , as many come here and ask when they encounter problem.

General Q & A can be subsectioned in "Noob friendly questions" (better to have separate subsection where it gets more views than in one thread where are milion replies which nobody reads) "Hard/soft bricked problems" (here they can post if they encounter something that feels like a brick, and in that section, to include a sticky thread to guides how to fix most problems with bricked phone, to read it before asking), "Rooting solutions" (also to include guides how to root and unlock bootloader) "Modding solutions" (questions about using some mod, if they encounter problems, or want to do some tweaking), and some other subsections (which for now i can't think of more) which can help organize forum, and general Q & A section (before subsections), users can ask if there is no appropriate subsection for their question.

Also these subsections, can be applied same for device specific thread Q & A.

And for waiting period for new users, i think, true, nobody don't want to wait, because if they have bricked phone today, they need to be able to use phone asap and recover in normal state.

i think best solution is as i said, new members = only Q & A threads ( including all subsections in Q & A ),

and when they become senior members (i think senior member is after 120 posts), they can be allowed to post in other threads.

And also, this can help for threads where developer publish some app/tool/ or custom ROM, thread to be clean, and publisher of thread (app/tool/ or custom ROM developer), he can create Q & A thread related to his post, so others can ask, when they encounter problems using their custom ROM/mod, or just ask question what they need, or don't know (maybe they don't know how to install drivers neccesary .. ).

And also, developer, should include steps how to do tricky steps, or FAQ for Q & A post he creates for his tool/custom ROM/whatewer , so people can quickly fix even without asking.

And i don't even have to say anything about spammers, as they would be non existent, and it will help moderators a lot (they know where spammers and spam profiles are gonna appear, you gusessed it, in Q & A threads), and spammers will be easier spotted as Q & A will be more frequently viewed. so, spammers become non existent, only those who are serious, and help others (gain replies and get senior membership), they will get privilege of being accepted to post in all threads.

But they won't spam those threads, as they will gain experience, how not to spam board.

This way we can be elite technical site and noob friendly. When we separate chicken and eggs.
[Introductions] virginwidow:
Really good stuff here. I'd use the "up arrows" but those aren't working for me, get a "red arrow" labelled javascript - this MIGHT be an Iridium thing (it's basically 'Bromite' for PC) haven't checked that w/ Firefox - Wish I could get it working because "upvote" is excellent feature.

So far, I can no longer find the "thank you" icon.

The little "Bookmark Post" Icon is a GODSEND (I don't recall that on the old layout)

My 2 cents, as an elder-noob, 50/50 on waiting period... Myself "lurked" this site over a year before "signing up to possibly annoy busy, smarter PPL". Being "Android Free" 3+ years, I considered going back to "New User Intro"...

Due to the "Victims of Larcenous Technical Extortion" (VoLTE) debacle peculiar to United States carriers/devices ... Is there any way to make (sigh...) carrier specific Solutions easier to find? Without spoiling the vibrant & refreshing international ambiance we have here.

Thank you all x100 for your efforts & hard work

VW
[Introductions] svetius:
You know, we've gone through phases where we heavily restricted new users (to protect senior members from noise) by limiting where and how they can post. The net result was simply that those people left and didn't come back...they went to reddit, android central forums, etc. I think XDA needs to be an inclusive place where we treat new members with open arms. That's also why we have 100+ mods...to make sure rules are followed at that spam is kept at bay.

So this thread has the up/down arrows turned off on purpose since it's an open-ended thread not a Questions thread. By default, in this forum, new threads will have arrows.

Yes, the bookmark button is helpful!!

And about carrier-specific forums, we tried that a long time ago and no one used them, I think because over time all the carriers offer almost the same product at similar prices. I can be convinced to try carrier-specific forums again though if you had a good reason...
[Introductions] blackhawk:
Sites that do not value long time contributing members over newbies tend to fall to pieces and rightfully so.

If money is the bottom line than you'll have a new set of self made problems and conflicts of interests.

My boast as a moderator was I rarely had to do anything... largely a self moderating uncensored forum. Possible because the members were heavily veted. They all had valuable input and the right to not be censored.

General Patton sums up leadership succinctly: "Lead me, follow me, or get the hell out of my way."

He led by example... very effectively.

Some of fundamental problems here you can't escape. Some are self made.

Other problems are omnipresent and omnipotent.

Groucho Marx:"I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member."

JDM: "Dreams watching each other narrowly"

Proverb: "Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age"

blackhawk:"People are trouble."
[Introductions] Slim K:
I believe UX/UI design to be the cornerstone of a great software/site experience. As with most UI development, User feedback is an important part of that and I think this thread is a wonderful idea towards that goal, a goal of achieving maturity through contrasting opinions and views.

I remember last November when the news about the cancellation of the xda labs app was shared, there was significant backlash from its users (as evident by its appearance here as well). I think those fall into three Categories:

Users who loved the idea of xda on the go in a compact app. Those can still use the main xda app instead.

Users who downloaded the apps developed and published here on xda/updated them regularly. Those can still visit their respective threads and download from there, so no biggie.

Users who liked the convenience of adding a device tab/section to their homepage and go directly from there.

Let me elaborate on the third category. There is no easy way to directly go to the desired device sub-forum. Yes you can use the watch function, yes you can browser bookmark that page, yes you can add it to your list of devices or type the name in the searchbar, but not in an intuitive way that is new-user friendly.

Here is my proposal:

When a new user registers, they should be transported to a welcome Page of sorts (not the xda homepage), where they get to choose a device/devices to add to their personal list. This info should be stored in a list i.e. device_list

When they finish choosing their list, the homepage should add those respective sub-forums to a tab or section on the top of the homepage.

When using the searchbar, the search engine should algorithmatically (is this even a word?) show results using hot words from the searched terms and device_list to crawl the sub-forums and find the desired results.

TL;DR The goal of a UI should be a guiding hand. Every new user should be treated as a child of sorts, because a child is new to the world, just as a new member is new to xda environment/practices. A restriction to Q&A threads is not a bad idea if they're provided with 50% of their Question's answer by funneling them to their respective device sub-forum intuitively.
[Introductions] virginwidow:
Thanks so kindly for response :)

Arrows working fine elsewhere - the new search is still bit of a struggle, tried for "date AFTER" in "advanced" - might need before AND after boxes filled to filter rightly.

Fully agree on how much tedium/psuedo-spam "Carriers" could invoke - wading thru the ones @ 'HoFo' to find the few technical bits is no small feat. I'd not have asked before turning H inside out & failing to learn enough. Yet.

Rather than a sub-Forum - tweaking "Search" might be all that's needed. Or become more adept with using it ... do boolean ops work?

Thanks again

VW
[Introductions] Tops1:
I can't make home screen short cuts anymore.

It just opens into the main page.

No matter which page I make a short cut

Thanks guys
[Introductions] svetius:
What do you mean? Like in chrome, you can't go to a device forum and add it to your Android launcher? Plz explain.
[Introductions] svetius:
Right now search isn't fully working but should be soon.
[Introductions] Tops1:
When I do this it's the wrong one

With chrome and brave

What I mean is if I add this page to home screen

I takes me to a different one

Thanks
[Introductions] svetius:
You're totally right. I'm going to look into this.
[Introductions] svetius:
This should work now, actually. Thanks for bringing it up.
[Introductions] Tops1:
Thanks soooo much for fixing it

Works great
[Introductions] cdalxndr:
How can I create a poll?
[Introductions] sd_shadow:
Kind of off topic.

Create a thread.

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[Introductions] cdalxndr:
This is what I am seeing on my post:

Not offtopic, I can't create poll. Creating poll makes xdadevelopers better :)
[Introductions] svetius:
in what forum are you trying to make a poll?
[Introductions] Timmmmaaahh!:
One of the cornerstones of XDA is learning how to mod one's device, this is not a remote support service. There can of course be 1-on-1 support but that should just be set up between those members privately, including assuming the liability of all security implications. Above all, it defeats the purpose of the community: sharing knowledge.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
For a few decades I've used utilities such as team viewer for IT support and I like them when helping a remote user whose computer I am obligated to keep running but I would be very averse to any features in a public forum which might involve remote review of desktop, remote listening of audio, or remote review of any files on the device.

In fact, near the top of the list for things that such supported users would be told not to do would be to allow anyone in any public forum to have direct access to anything on their device.

One significant aspect for me, and I suspect many other people, here at XDA is the fact that we do have such separation. This is not to say I don't think it's a a great idea for providing direct tech support but in most operations (the ones I'm familiar with) the Q&A and discussion forums are quite separate from any technician's ability to enter another person's computer.
[Introductions] IronTechmonkey:
Ninja!
[Introductions] Anton TNT:
I tought this forum is for helping others and publishing your works / mods.

Above all with helping others (speaking for my self) I would like Admin just to insert my LINK of Teamviewer HOST here in some threads to connect to directly to user who wants help directly on their automotive head unit. Meaning that I DO NOT want to involve all admins and senior members into this. Period.
[Introductions] simplepinoi177:
Just my thoughts (no actual "staff" stance).....

Providing support through forums & threads has worked successfully for

years

(XDA is how old?) without having remote support being a necessity to be just as effective.

If anything, this sets a precedent; and what's to stop actual scammers from using this site as a[nother] way they use TV to scam hapless victims -- they provide minimal support, then trick certain/other members into thinking "fill this form for payment or else your phone/device is going to die/break" or something (installation of malware, going through personal files). If this is set up for you, why not for others (potential scammers)...?

Also, this potentially sets up with the spirit of Forum Rule 9 "Don't get us in trouble". What's to say you or any other dev/RC/regular member sets this up, breaks a device or something, and the "victim" goes after not only you/dev/RC/member, but XDA as this is where everything is set up and holds the site responsible?!

By keeping it on this site, things are regulated and watched so there is accountability and responsibility against such matters -- if you only knew how much spam is created every day that, if left unchecked, would potentially & innumerably scam so many members...

As stated before, things can be set up 1-on-1 via PM or outside contact, which would absolve XDA of any consequent result/responsibility.