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Peter, Why Not bump Up New Posts?

Let me start by saying that I think most people are happy with the new format. Sure there are always those that initially resist change, but then, after giving it a few tries, and applying a modicum amount of objectivity, they give it a "second look" and then realize that sometimes change is better. I have been around here for quite a while, and in all honesty, I cannot remember Peter making changes that did not work out for the better, even if there were some bumps along the way of implementing those changes. Sooooooooo

Now for the "But"

On most forums, as it was with previous versions of your own, when a post was made, that thread was bumped to the top. I prefer that format. It prevents you from having to search for a thread that you have been actively participating in. I realize that those you participate in are noted in bold, and it shows new posts since you (a person) was last active in, but to me, it's still a bit annoying having to search for the thread. I recognize the value in keeping it this way however. It causes diversity in peoples participation. It causes people to have to look at threads that they may not be interested in, instead of just those that are at the top.

I am curious Peter, what is the standard that determines, the order of the threads?

Well, if anyone else has any thoughts on this, please post.

By Gomezman5 on Jul 4, 2007, 13:31 in Friendly Talkzone.

pedro says on Jul 4, 2007, 14:17:

G5, use the "all forums" view. Near the top there are some options, "latest", "active" etc.

"Active" will give you the threads with most recent responses at the top.

"Mine" will show you all your commented threads, so you can follow up easily.

que nota!

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 4, 2007, 14:39:

Thanks Pedro.......I think when you click active, that pretty much serves as the "bump up" feature. I will see after I make this post.

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 4, 2007, 14:40:

Problem solved.

Pedro is correct. It bumps up to the top when you click on active.
Thanks again....

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 5, 2007, 02:06:

I will be adding more improvements over the next weeks, so keep your questions/comments coming :)

Poor but snappy

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dwmte7 says on Jul 5, 2007, 18:40:

heh, marcos....

how goes life in the windy city? sending lots of folks to the slam? jeje.

it's nice to see your voice here on the site. hope all's well,

douglas

dwmte

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Man Tequila says on Jul 8, 2007, 20:12:

The "active thread" choice is a nice touch. And if you use the Friendly Talkzone you can stop the resurrection of zombie threads of yesteryear, too.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 9, 2007, 00:13:

I think the only think Peter might need to do now is to give some kind of highlight primer on how to use the new format.

Pedro and Man Tequila are right. I know that if you click on active forums, you will get to see all the threads that has the most recent posts. So it accomplished what I ask for. But I am not sure what "all forums" really is. I guess I am still a bit confused....

I imagine sooner or later, Peter will sort it out.....

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 9, 2007, 00:18:

I'm trying to adjust my time???????????????????

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