Computer Hope
Other => Other => Topic started by: Carbon Dudeoxide on August 05, 2008, 04:59:11 AM
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I don't know about you guys but I think topics would be less confusing if we knew who was the Original Poster, so I was wondering if the OP can have some sort of symbol by their name or rank of whatever saying {OP}.
Example:
(http://www.fileupyours.com/files/197551/OP1111.PNG) (http://www.fileupyours.com/files/197551/OP1112.PNG)
Is this possible or am I chasing dreams? :P
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Not a bad idea, actually. Better yet, maybe their posts could have a different background (a darker blue, perhaps). I personally don't think any of it is necessary, but some of our users might benefit from it. I'm sure it's possible, but there's no telling how easy it would be; it'd probably have to be another item on Nathan's to-do list.
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I like this idea.
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I like this idea.
Knew you would. :P
It would also help us identify hijackers.
Better yet, maybe their posts could have a different background (a darker blue, perhaps).
The color is dark enough :-X. maybe a shade of gray instead of blue though.
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Nice.
My estimate of the probability of enactment: a) Slim (99%), b) None (98%) :)
Also, how about a number indicating how many "New Replies to Your Posts."
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Funny how you guys are talking about this...and I was looking for the same thing...at the exact same time...well...almost.
I found what you guys are looking for here: http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=763
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Not a bad idea, actually. Better yet, maybe their posts could have a different background (a darker blue, perhaps). I personally don't think any of it is necessary, but some of our users might benefit from it. I'm sure it's possible, but there's no telling how easy it would be; it'd probably have to be another item on Nathan's to-do list.
Can I get a golden background for each of my posts pwease?
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It would be sweet to make one of thos cool mascots for computerhope like how they have pico for newgrounds.
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By the way, guys...I just installed the mod I talked about in my previous post...and it works like a charm...
...in case you're wondering.
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By the way, guys...I just installed the mod I talked about in my previous post...and it works like a charm...
...in case you're wondering.
By providing an easy fix, you have altered the probabilities ;D
I assume that the pencil is the OP?
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Absolutely correct...
If you hover over the pencil icon...it'll tell you..."Topic Starter".
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Got it!
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It would also help us identify hijackers.
Exactly. It happened to me, that in longer thread, I didn't pay enough attention, and I started to answer to hijacker problem.
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I hate it when that happens.
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you guys talking about thread jackers?
Its so annoying...
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you guys talking about thread jackers?
Its so annoying...
Usually, they're honest mistakes or inexperience. No big whoop :)
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you guys talking about thread jackers?
Its so annoying...
Usually, they're honest mistakes or inexperience. No big whoop :)
that or ignorant
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Seldom "ignorant," in my opinion. Unless you mean ignorant of the protocols of the forum.
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Yes. It mostly happens with newbies, so I guess, we may forgive them, but I still support Carbon's idea.
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Yes. It mostly happens with newbies, so I guess, we may forgive them, but I still support Carbon's idea.
Absolutely - the thread hijacker deal was the result of ....hijacking this thread!
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the thread hijacker deal was the result of ....hijacking this thread!
LOOOOOOOOOL
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Hey - I just noticed that "Starter" is now the 'title' for the OP in the threads. This is new, right? Way to go Carbon! And, Nathan :)
EDIT: Sorry, Saviour, I like it better than the pencil.
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Hey - I just noticed that "Starter" is now the 'title' for the OP in the threads. This is new, right? Way to go Carbon! And, Nathan :)
It is? were is it? they never said anything.
Nathans amazing with Computers I wonder if he has to work.
He probly gets revenue from the site.
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Yeah, I don't see Starter anywhere. ??? ???
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He probly gets revenue from the site.
Huh, what? ???
Yeah, I don't see Starter anywhere. ??? ???
Me neither....
@drmsucks: Where exactly did you see it?
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Look here, for example: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,63235.0.html
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It's a Rank.
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,20208.0.html
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It's a Rank.
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,20208.0.html
I think that I may have jumped the gun :-[
Still a good idea, Carbon!
Saviour - that pencil is looking better and better!
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Saviour - that pencil is looking better and better!
Your welcome ;D
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LMAO...
I'll have my subordinates answer from now on...
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LMAO...
I'll have my subordinates answer from now on...
Go ahead, rub it in - I deserve it!
BUT, it sure was nice to have the OP identified on that thread I referenced :)
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Umm.....bump?
I don't want this to crawl to the next page :o :o
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Umm.....bump?
I don't want this to crawl to the next page :o :o
PM the page to Nathan and maybe he can take a look at it.
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PM the page to Nathan and maybe he can take a look at it.
Don't you think he is busy enough without adding to his, more than likely, long, long list of PM's? He will find it anyway when he comes online.
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I might PM this in about 2 days or so, if he still hasn't seen it.
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I need a colorful way to say BUMP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHD8mzqkbKo)
SaviourPC Looks pretty good with this feature, I have to say.
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I need a colorful way to say BUMP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHD8mzqkbKo)
SaviourPC Looks pretty good with this feature, I have to say.
You do know I've given you credit, right? Thanks for the compliment, btw...much appreciated.
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Yep, just waiting for Nathan. :D
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Feature has been added, since it was an easy addition and I know you're all tired of my to-do list. Still not sure on color of text, so I'm up for any suggestions.
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Personally, I'm not fond of the text. It shows up fine on white, but not on blue. I think it should something a bit darker. Or perhaps someone would be willing to create a small image that can be used instead.
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The mod pointed to by Saviour does contain an image. However, in the sake of keeping fast load times and too much confusion I opted for just going with text. Still trying to tweak a little though. But I'll still keep the icon as a consideration if this text attempt doesn't work out.
As I mentioned to Carbon in a PM, I didn't do OP as he requested because I thought most of the users wouldn't know what it meant.
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If we choose an icon (like (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/Themes/classic/images/useron.gif)), I want to make it. Chris had his turn. :D
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Red doesn't look too bad.
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Red doesn't look too bad.
Ok. Well lets give that a try for a bit and see if any other users have suggestions or complaints. I should start thinking about sleep I guess.
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One more quick suggestion, can we make it so (for example) if it was my birthday, the Username Rank Color is changed to something like Purple (something different) :D
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One more quick suggestion, can we make it so (for example) if it was my birthday, the Username Rank Color is changed to something like Purple (something different) :D
Well it actually shows a birthday cake in your user profile shown in a thread listing (like this page), also you're shown as a birthday member in the current birthday list. As far as changing the user rank color. Unfortunately I believe that may be more difficult than it's worth since it's already shown in the above mentioned spots.
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The red hurts my eyes against the blue background, but that could just be because I'm tired. I personally think a forest green or maroon would work better, but let's wait to see what everyone else says. Also, I think OP would be sufficient enough because this feature is mostly intended for the helpers anyway, but I don't think anyone will have a problem with Topic Starter.
I should start thinking about sleep I guess.
You and me both, buddy.
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Also, I think OP would be sufficient enough because this feature is mostly intended for the helpers anyway, but I don't think anyone will have a problem with Topic Starter.
Hmmmmm..... TS
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
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Last change for this for the night, changed it to a darker red, aka burgundy.
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
Heh, very good point. I don't know about anyone else, but I like the burgundy a lot better.
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
Heh, very good point. I don't know about anyone else, but I like the burgundy a lot better.
Yep, it's not bad.
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I think bolding the text will make it look better actually.
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I think bolding the text will make it look better actually.
I tried that initially, however, with the bolded text in the smaller font it's actually much harder to read.
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Ok. *I still want to make an icon......seems like fun........*
Now I can remove this from Favorites as it has already been done. ;D
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I like the new change " * Topic Starter " ..... ;) ;D
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I like the new change " * Topic Starter " ..... ;) ;D
Ditto!
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I think a simple colored bar or block would be far more recognisable...
Burgundy as Chris says...
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Thoughts?
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8681/topicstarterfs9.png) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9716/topicstarter1mr1.png) (http://imageshack.us)
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Why not keep it simple...and use the following image with an "alt" tag that reads "Topic Starter".
Image: (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/Themes/classic/images/post/xx.gif)
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I like that idea. ;)
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Couldn't see Saviour's image, but, in keeping with the "keep it simple" theme - why not leave it the way it is. It's self-explanatory and doesn't raise the question of, "Why is xyz after my name?"
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Anyone else having a problem seeing the image?
It's the topic .gif image from this forum's homepage.
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I can see it fine. ???
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Anyone else having a problem seeing the image?
It's the topic .gif image from this forum's homepage.
I can see it fine.
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I can see it just fine as well. And I understand where you're coming from, Steve, but like has been brought up, I think we'd end up getting a lot of users asking why there's a little icon next to their name. Even if it didn't happen a lot, it would probably still be annoying. Heh.
Personally, I like the first image in evilfantasy's post (the blue fits in a lot better), but I think the text might look better white. Of course, I guess there isn't actually too much reason to use an image instead of text. But if we did use an image, that one would have my vote.
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for what my two penneth is worth i like it as text, KISS indeed.
FB
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but I think the text might look better white.
The text couldn't be white.... :D Every second post's background colour is white! ;D
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but I think the text might look better white.
The text couldn't be white.... :D Every second post's background colour is white! ;D
But it's an image, so it would look the same for every post (white writing on dark blue).
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Thoughts?
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8681/topicstarterfs9.png) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9716/topicstarter1mr1.png) (http://imageshack.us)
I like them, although I'd like to keep text if possible. I can modify the CSS to look similiar to the icons you used here and can adjust them on the fly to meet almost any need. What about this change everyone?
Why not keep it simple...and use the following image with an "alt" tag that reads "Topic Starter".
Image: (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/Themes/classic/images/post/xx.gif)
I believe just adding an image with an alt tag wouldn't get noticed that much since many users don't even know they can hover over images to get a description on some images.
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it looks nice but i prefer just the text.
FB
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Text only vote here.
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i would like to voice my opinion on the new "topic starter" notification, it is *censored* ugly, i liked the last one more. i find it rather bothersome because i find myself focusing on it while i am trying to read peoples posts. keeping it small and unobtrusive would be best in my opinion.
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I got on here and I was like "Woah, what did they do?"
I prefer the other one. Right now, it's too noticeable.
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I agree with Carbon. I know it's not up to me, but I personally like the size and look of this one (but with white text):
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8681/topicstarterfs9.png)
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What happened to the pure text one?
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It died a fiery death.
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:(
I don't like it how its your Username, an image bar, rank, rank bar.
(text, image, text, image)
It stands out far too much I think.
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I'll have to admit...
The Topic Starter image is like having one pimento in a sea of niblets. No offense, but that color just doesn't do it for me...and distracts from the look of the forum, to be honest.
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Ok. It's obvious many didn't like the bar button idea. So it's back to the text version for now.
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The Topic Starter image is like having one pimento in a sea of niblets.
Nice prose :)
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Ok. It's obvious many didn't like the bar button idea. So it's back to the text version for now.
Much better...
Now I can sleep. :)
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Hm, yes, this is quite a bit easier on the eyes.
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,65118.0/topicseen.html
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,65118.0/topicseen.html
Oh yes.... That topic.... ;D
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I know if I had "TS" or "OP" next to a users name or the post bar that we'd be getting a lot of questions like, "why is TS / OP next to my name".
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,65118.0/topicseen.html
Oh yes.... That topic.... ;D
You handled it well :)
But, the point of my post was, I guess, that no matter how obvious a designation may be, someone will not understand it.
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no matter how obvious a designation may be, someone will not understand it.
Look at the topic now.... ;D
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Those not familiar with forums and their associated terminology are going to be confused regardless of what's used. However, I try to think out everything I do and try to make it as easy as possible for everyone to understand. Although someone asked what topic starter was, I still believe it's the easiest way of describing it overall.
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no matter how obvious a designation may be, someone will not understand it
What did you just say?? ;D
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Unless I'm mistaken I believe the majority is happy with the current "Topic Starter" text. So I'm going to lock this thread. If anyone thinks up a possible alternative or maybe wants to improve upon it please recommend it now in the TO DO thread (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,64357.0.html).