Official TUGBBS upgrade complaint/suggestion thread!

[jackio]

I think they mean, they want to see the name of the forum on the right on the New Posts page. Currently, it shows the name of the last poster and the forum name is under the thread title. It isn't real easy to see.

That is correct. I click on new posts, and previously I just looked at what forums had new posts. Now I have to look at all the posts and squint to see what forums they are in.

 

[TUGBrian]

That is correct. I click on new posts, and previously I just looked at what forums had new posts. Now I have to look at all the posts and squint to see what forums they are in.

yes, this is something im also still trying to work on formatting wise, its been mentioned a few times.

 

[jackio]

yes, this is something im also still trying to work on formatting wise, its been mentioned a few times.

Thank you

 

[Safti]

Brian,
I'm really having trouble navigating the website and find myself pulling back from my usual 5x per day views. Here are the things that I'm having trouble with. Firstly, on the right side of the page it says the day that the post went in but not the date. I like having the actual date. I know that today is the 28th and I like to see if something has been posted on the 20th or 25th. That kind of tells me how old it is, rather than saying "Friday". Maybe others feel differently but that's my two cents. As well, I have relied on going back to a thread that I have already read and know that I have read it (and follow it) by seeing the change from BOLD to light blue. If I got down the list and see a thread is light blue then I know that I am following that thread, have usually posted on it and like to see the responses. Must I put all those threads that I am following into a separate folder? Not sure what to do about this but I think the "old way" was very easy for me to follow.

 

[TUGBrian]

Brian,
I'm really having trouble navigating the website and find myself pulling back from my usual 5x per day views. Here are the things that I'm having trouble with. Firstly, on the right side of the page it says the day that the post went in but not the date. I like having the actual date.

it should show the date after the thread is more than a week old...if its updated today itll say "today" and if its updated yesterday itll show "yesterday"

however beyond a week it should display as you mention, im not sure how to change that but i can look.

As well, I have relied on going back to a thread that I have already read and know that I have read it (and follow it) by seeing the change from BOLD to light blue. If I got down the list and see a thread is light blue then I know that I am following that thread, have usually posted on it and like to see the responses. Must I put all those threads that I am following into a separate folder? Not sure what to do about this but I think the "old way" was very easy for me to follow.

I believe this functionality is now replaced by the "watch thread" feature (note the link at the top of the forum)

if it is a thread you want to follow click the "watch this thread" or "watch this forum" link at top right hand corner.

thanks for the feedback, we are trying!

 

[Safti]

So do I click "watch thread" AFTER I open the thread? Not sure I get it. I tried it that way but it didn't work.

 

[Safti]

Oh, I think I've got it now. I didn't see it on the top right hand side of thread. I only saw it across the top of the page next to "watch forum". Thanks Brian.

 

[dioxide45]

Also, the Watched Threads tab will only by default show unread watched threads, but there is a link in the lower left for 'Show all watched threads'. Clicking that will show all your watched threads. Those in bold are unread. You can also set your preferences to watch any thread that you reply to. To make sure that is set, go in to preferences and make sure 'Automatically watch threads that you create or when you reply...' option is checked.

 

[TUGBrian]

this forum software is far more user friendly than vbulletin...its just going to take a bit of working out all the new features and terminology!

 

[Safti]

Link in the "lower left" for watched threads? I don't see it.

 

[Safti]

found the "watched thread". Now how to set preferences?

 

[Safti]

I feel really stupid here. I'm getting it slowly.

 

[TUGBrian]

what are you trying to do specifically so i can give a better answer =)

 

[dioxide45]

found the "watched thread". Now how to set preferences?

To access Preference, hover over your username in the upper right. A box will popup where you can then select Preference.

 

[MuranoJo]

been trying to tinker around with "toning down" the white background, but have not yet found the right color.

when switching towards a more muted grey...it just looks odd to me?>

This whole exercise makes me smile as I remember a past job where I built websites on the side. There's no way to please everyone and it takes users a while to adjust to change. So I understand and applaud the work you've been doing. Thanks.

Meanwhile, re. the gray--just to add to the pile--I think it may be a tad too gray now, perhaps a shade or two too dark. But I like the idea of shading the every-other post. Also, at least with this current gray, the light blue line separating posts could be darkened to stand out more.

 

[ldodd]

I see the Search box at the top of the screen to search the whole site, but how do I search individual forums?

 

[TUGBrian]

I see the Search box at the top of the screen to search the whole site, but how do I search individual forums?

use the "search forums" at the top of the page within that navigation bar.

 

[Elli]

been trying to tinker around with "toning down" the white background, but have not yet found the right color.

when switching towards a more muted grey...it just looks odd to me?>

I like the muted grey - looks o.k. to me.

 

[Bill4728]

I did not like the new look BUT today's look is great!!

 

[TUGBrian]

udpated font/size for thread titles....should be an easier distinction between read and unread now.

 

[b2bailey]

From the first day of change, my first impression was the new format is visually more appealing. I guess I havent needed to use any of the advanced functions that have caused others to be negative about the new site.

My reason for writing today... I forgot to log in and saw an ad that was of interest to me. I then observed the presentation of ads seems less obnoxious than it used to be.

 

[TUGBrian]

there should be no ads on the site for anyone logged in (member or guest).

 

[pedro47]

Brain, the very first time I used the new format there was an ad on the right side of the screen. I logged off and when I log back in and there was no ad. (information only).

 

[TUGBrian]

do you mean shortly after the upgrade? or recently?

 

[pedro47]

Brian, shortly after the upgrade. Now it is fine. No ADS are showing.