Christmas Forum Upgrade/complaint/compliments/whatever thread!

[TUGBrian]

Thanks. It doesn't look like the same functionality exists for "Watched Threads"

what would you be looking for specifically, ill see if i can come up with something?

 

[dioxide45]

what would you be looking for specifically, ill see if i can come up with something?

I would like to be able to filter out read threads from the Watched Threads list. No biggie if it can't be done, but if it did it would work more like it did in the old version of the software.

 

[TUGBrian]

I would like to be able to filter out read threads from the Watched Threads list. No biggie if it can't be done, but if it did it would work more like it did in the old version of the software.

is this not it? sorry..maybe i just need more coffee =)

also now unread posts should show up as "BOLD"..while unread posts should now revert to non bold etc. (edit, this only appears to work in the forums themselves, vs these custom queries at the top for new/unread/watched posts)

 

[clifffaith]

hmm...what browser are you using on the ipad? i dont have an ipad here to test out, but are there multiple options other than safari for an ipad browser to check out?

Here I am, back downstairs on my desk top. My Pad uses Safari. Just now, when I saw your alert upstairs on the ipad, a box came up at the bottom asking me to select Safari or Tapatalk. It wouldn't allow selection of either, but I hit "OK" or similar anyway and it took me to a Tapatalk screen, then a screen to load the Tapatalk app (which I didn't do at this point). I know Nextdoor isn't happy with my iPad (reloads constantly), and when I get a message to download a new version of Nextdoor I get an error message saying my machine won't support the new app. I've been using Facebook and eBay all morning, and clicking into a reply box brings up a keyboard as usual.

 

[pittle]

and the first casualty comes to light!

this was an add on in xenforo 1.5 called "ignoremore", and upon research now it does not appear the developer chose to replicate it for xenforo 2.0 and thus it wont be functional. I will continue to look for a replacement.

It is not a huge problem for me. We are not members of any of the "big" groups section and do not go to many of the areas that have a forum group and had blocked those. I will just start scrolling to the bottom like I used to so that I can see Mexico and Lounge as those are the 2 that I participate in the most.

I do like the round profile pics because my Jayhawk Basketball shows up better.

 

[chapjim]

Looks like we upgraded successfully, and alot more stayed the same than I anticipated so hopeflly that means less work! (fingers crossed). please post any comments/issues/errors or whatever here so I can address them in due time!

1. Tapatalk should be upgraded and functioning now.

Brian,

Looks like you done good!!

One enhancement I'd like to see is the the OP being able to edit the subject line in the LMR Offer section. As it is, the OP can only indicate that the original offer is no longer available by adding a reply. That bumps it to the top, and it doesn't belong at the top.

 

[pedro47]

TO TUGBRAIN, and to all the TUGS IT STAFF, I feel you guys & ladies have done and an excellent upgrade job in a very short time frame / span. IMHO.

 

[Makai Guy]

The links to the Help posts in the Help sticky thread in About TUG BBS have been broken by the update. I'm in the process of repairing them, but it may take a while. As they are repaired, I'm marking them with an * for now, until they are all repaired.

The links to the help posts are now repaired and go to their intended targets so I've removed the asterisks. Note that many of the posts themselves need to be updated for the appearance and function of this new software version.

Also, when a help post provides links to other posts, those links may also fail, taking you to an "Upgrade system login" screen. Just close this tab. It's going to take a while to find and fix all these links.

 

[dioxide45]

The links to the help posts are now repaired and go to their intended targets so I've removed the asterisks. Note that many of the posts themselves need to be updated for the appearance and function of this new software version.

Also, when a help post provides links to other posts, those links may also fail, taking you to an "Upgrade system login" screen. Just close this tab. It's going to take a while to find and fix all these links.

It looks like any hyperlink created in vBulletin is broke. So it would also impact old threads not in the sticky section. Perhaps there is some kind of redirect addon for Xenforo that will properly convert these links to the new path used by Xenforo? Perhaps your version of 1.5 had a redirect addon that is not in the new 2.0?

 

[dioxide45]

is this not it? sorry..maybe i just need more coffee =)

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This also works, but the filter isn't retained. Also you need to do multiple clicks to view only unread content. Also, you then lose the ability to see New Posts that are unwatched without clicking some more. The prior version had the "Watched Threads" setup to only show threads that were unread. This is a separate section from the "What's New".

Also, what is with all the words in the menus not being capitalized? It seems weird to see "What's new" vs. "What's New" or "New posts" vs. "New Posts".

 

[TUGBrian]

This also works, but the filter isn't retained. Also you need to do multiple clicks to view only unread content. Also, you then lose the ability to see New Posts that are unwatched without clicking some more. The prior version had the "Watched Threads" setup to only show threads that were unread. This is a separate section from the "What's New".

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Also, what is with all the words in the menus not being capitalized? It seems weird to see "What's new" vs. "What's New" or "New posts" vs. "New Posts".

im sure i can adjust all that once I find the settings, but all that is just default.

as for saving it as default, ill have to look into it. I see the ability to do this on the main filter page at least..so im sure it must be there somewhere.

 

[DaveNV]

this should def be displayed, although i have to imagine this issue has to do with the size/resolution of your screen on your phone/mobile device.

as the screen width shrinks, the forum will change its display properties on its own (you can see this by slowly closing your browser window on your pc or mobile device).

this was about as small as i could make it and still retain the subforums on the main page. any narrower and it would disappear.

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You are spot on. I rotated my phone to landscape, and the sub forum name appeared under the main forum name. So it’s good to go. Thanks!

Dave

 

[TUGBrian]

It looks like any hyperlink created in vBulletin is broke. So it would also impact old threads not in the sticky section. Perhaps there is some kind of redirect addon for Xenforo that will properly convert these links to the new path used by Xenforo? Perhaps your version of 1.5 had a redirect addon that is not in the new 2.0?

it should actually retain most old vbulletin links as it goes off thread ID (which still remains). but some links that tried to go to "page 3" or a specific post within an exiting thread likely wont work anymore. or if that thread was merged with another thread...it would break the redirect that xenforo put in when we originally upgraded from vbulletin to the first version of xenforo a few years back.

Brian,

Looks like you done good!!

One enhancement I'd like to see is the the OP being able to edit the subject line in the LMR Offer section. As it is, the OP can only indicate that the original offer is no longer available by adding a reply. That bumps it to the top, and it doesn't belong at the top.

this is actually more of a setting for the forum itself vs any feature. we disable editing of all posts after 48 hours to curb folks from coming back and deleting content so often when a thread didnt turn their way.

I am not sure if there is a way to retain the ability to edit just the subject line, but ill look into it.

 

[TUGBrian]

on a side note, I REALLY like the link preview feature when you post a link on the forums now...itll grab the metadata automatically and put a little preview of it below the link instead of just a simple html link...this is a really nice feature addition:

Timeshare Users Group benefits all Timeshare Owners

Free Timeshare Help, Education, Information & Advice for owners, by owners just like you! Providing the truth about Timeshares for over 30 years

tug2.net

 

[clifffaith]

I think "new" isn't working. Couldn't find this topic without digging around, and I just posted to "Am I exhausted or is this rude", and it did not pop up to the top of new posts, even refreshing several times.

 

[chapjim]

Can you expand the list of members with the most messages, reactions, and points? I actually liked that I was close to being on the list for reactions, but of course I am no longer even close.

Try being really obnoxious. You'll catch up!

I can suggest some users to emulate!

 

[dioxide45]

I think "new" isn't working. Couldn't find this topic without digging around, and I just posted to "Am I exhausted or is this rude", and it did not pop up to the top of new posts, even refreshing several times.

A thread you reply to is then considered read as soon as you finish replying, so it won't show up in New posts since that is defaulted to show only unread topics.

 

[TUGBrian]

update on the links that dont work...these appear to be all from og vbulletin days...and while the previous version of xen seemed to somehow redirect them...this current one doesnt.

THANKFULLY, they are easy to fix (if not tedious as it has to be done individually). if you look at the hyperlink to the thread in question, it still contains the THREAD ID (a string of 6 or 7 numbers)

for instance this link is in a sticky: http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86540

it fails for some reason as i think the "showthread.php" is no longer functional in xenforo 2.0...but thankfully the thread id still works

the correct link should read https://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/86540/ and will just require us to update them manually unless i can figure out how to make that showthread.php feature redirect on its own.

 

[chapjim]

it should actually retain most old vbulletin links as it goes off thread ID (which still remains). but some links that tried to go to "page 3" or a specific post within an exiting thread likely wont work anymore. or if that thread was merged with another thread...it would break the redirect that xenforo put in when we originally upgraded from vbulletin to the first version of xenforo a few years back.




this is actually more of a setting for the forum itself vs any feature. we disable editing of all posts after 48 hours to curb folks from coming back and deleting content so often when a thread didnt turn their way.

I am not sure if there is a way to retain the ability to edit just the subject line, but ill look into it.

If you can be really selective, that one forum -- LMR Offers -- is the only place I've know of where it would be really useful. I've lived with mistakes in title and text. If I don't catch it in a couple of days, it's okay. Others may have a different view.

 

[bogey21]

I'm pleased with the new look. A couple things have disappeared (Alerts, Unread Posts, etc.) but I can easily live with that. All in all, I like it...

I found "Alerts". It is a bell on the Forum bar next to my after logging in ID....

George

 

[dioxide45]

update on the links that dont work...these appear to be all from og vbulletin days...and while the previous version of xen seemed to somehow redirect them...this current one doesnt.

THANKFULLY, they are easy to fix (if not tedious as it has to be done individually). if you look at the hyperlink to the thread in question, it still contains the THREAD ID (a string of 6 or 7 numbers)

for instance this link is in a sticky: http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86540

it fails for some reason as i think the "showthread.php" is no longer functional in xenforo 2.0...but thankfully the thread id still works

the correct link should read https://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/86540/ and will just require us to update them manually unless i can figure out how to make that showthread.php feature redirect on its own.

Is there a redirect addon or script that you can apply? https://xenforo.com/community/threads/vb4-url-redirection-for-xf-2.152848/

 

[clifffaith]

A thread you reply to is then considered read as soon as you finish replying, so it won't show up in New posts since that is defaulted to show only unread topics.

On occasion I'd quote & reply mid-thread, then want to go back and continue reading. So I miss the old "recent" button and would prefer things wouldn't disappear until someone else posts to the thread. So where is the not-quite-read thread hiding?

 

[clifffaith]

On occasion I'd quote & reply mid-thread, then want to go back and continue reading. So I miss the old "recent" button and would prefer things wouldn't disappear until someone else posts to the thread. So where is the not-quite-read thread hiding?

So now I see "Latest Activity", I guess that will be my new go to button.

 

[clifffaith]

So now I see "Latest Activity", I guess that will be my new go to button.

Test, I don't think that button is always visible

 

[dioxide45]

On occasion I'd quote & reply mid-thread, then want to go back and continue reading. So I miss the old "recent" button and would prefer things wouldn't disappear until someone else posts to the thread. So where is the not-quite-read thread hiding?

Yeah, I run in to that too. Once you reply the thread is no longer read unless there are subsequent pages that you haven't been to. However, when you reply you still return to that thread, albeit at the bottom of the thread where your reply is.