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user-friendly at all.
I think (and hope) the plan is to put the buttons back in at a later date.
I did find myself looking for the like button on the old forums, though. Too much time spent on facebook, I suppose.
I might as well list my actually suggestions (i.e. grievances)
1. Something other than having to type HTML. Buttons. More buttons.
2. Something other than blank print on a white background. It's not very fun to read.
3. Bigger profile pictures. It helps you more easily see who is posting.
4. A format that looks more like a discussion board in organization....I wish I could be more clear, here. The page buttons is one major point in that. The fact that everything is so left justified as opposed to more centered on the page as far as text goes...The whole thing really isn't easy on the eyes. I wish I could explain better.
5. Some way to see new posts, and go straight to the last page.
6. A clearer understanding of these new "profiles" and walls, newsfeeds, etc. I can't tell what can be seen and what can't, and where it will be posted.
7. Polls
8. Stickied threads
9. A way to view your posts right after posting it.
10. A warning when someone has posted before you finished with an oppurtunity to edit (would have been nice at the old forums, too.)
11. A clearer quoting function (so it's easier to separate when the quote ends and the actual post begins)
I guess that's all for now....
Ya so seriously, I know it'll be looked at quite in details.
- A "quick post" function like what is here now as well as an option where you can add code (buttons, though, no hand typed html!)
- Lot's more organization to the threads. The way it was before made it easy to navigate and go straight to what you felt like talking about. So much being shoved in to "Bond Films" doesn't work for me at all. Really keeps me from wanting to post in threads because there are so many to scroll through already, and I'm not always in a mood to talk just anything Bond.
Mostly it's stuff that's already been mentioned, but I figured I should emphasize how I felt about it, myself....
It's a bit like moving house though... unpack the boxes, hang a few pictures and it'll feel like home again.
I like the 'preview' option - much better than on the old forums.
Quick question @Luds - do you happen to know if this is a mobile-friendly format? Can't get onto the forums etc from work so only alternative is the phone during the day and that's something that the old forums wasn't great with when one isn't in possession of an iPhone or similar.
forums etc from work so only alternative is the phone during the day and that's
something that the old forums wasn't great with when one isn't in possession of
an iPhone or similar.
@Dusty59 Some members (I forget who, sadly) have mentioned the new forum works very well for them in their opinion on mobile devices and even better than the old Mi6, so hopefully all users find it user-friendly.
I myself, don't use mobile devices to log on, so have no idea - sorry!
-Quick post right at the bottom. Efficient and you can reference the page above you.
-Automatically saved drafts. Great for when your internet gets cut off or other catastrophic events. Or just hitting the back button.
-Apparently, I can hotlink streaming video.
-Apparently, the MGM ban is no longer in effect.
Things that need work:
-Buttons for text styles.
-Page numbers at the top of the topic and in the topic title.
-A members list.
-More section divisions so stuff is sorted better.
This site does look like one that works well on a mobile.
also, some Bond related icebreakers is something I'd like to see if poss; fave Bond & film for example.
1. On the old site, there was the option to look at "your posts" in the upper right corner. Any chance of bringing that option back?
2. I'm really not a prude, but can curse words be censored or automatically edited?
sort of things would you like covered in the FAQ, timmer?
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Luds answered my questions, (thanks Luds) so I don't have any more questions about how to use the site.
As for the FAQ. It might be an idea, when the site is finished in terms of its functionality,to have an FAQ on posting 101. Even on the old site, some were much better than others at using multiple quotes in the same post, and actually identifying multiple quoted posters, as opposed to just hi-liting a quote.
Someone that has mastered the basic funtionality could summarize the tips and tricks to easy posting. Even tips on how to use the image and link short-cuts if those features return. Once its done, its done, and persons that have questions, or who seem to be struggling, could be pointed to the FAQ.
=== ==I like maintaining this feature. No profanity on the board. The old filters did a good job.
EDIT: When I posted, my post appeared right away. Nicely done guys :)
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