bgk Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hi All, As you've noticed, I've changed the forum software. I found the old software frustrating and thought that to some extent it hindered the community development. If you want to rant and complain, please do so in this thread and direct all insults towards me, the other mods were not really aware of my plans. Yes it'll take some getting used to, and I'm sure there are lots of things that don't work quite right just yet. So let me know and I'll get around to fixing them ASAP! Thanks for your patience! [issues] The new software is not aware of which posts you had read on the old forum. I suggest you just 'mark all as read' and start again, if you keep track of those things.Use Edit Your Profile (top right) to update the new profile fields.It seems some user's passwords were not imported correctly. So, if you can't login, try resetting the password.The software is showing some forums as unread even though you've read all the posts. This is a known issue with the s/w, a fix is coming soon. Rest assured the s/w is tracking which posts you've read. Just not doing a good job of showing you via the forum icons. I'm working on moving over your 'program' field right now... - Done! I can't find a link to the results page via the Forums with this new format. - Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainy_day Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 It seems like a great change to me so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caputmundi Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Maybe I'm missing the obvious... BUT I can't find a link to the results page via the Forums with this new format. Help? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Maybe I'm missing the obvious... BUT I can't find a link to the results page via the Forums with this new format. Help? thanks! That's a good observation ... . Hadn't thought about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreamingHairyArmadillo Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I like this look much better. However, I think everyone's birthday has been reset to Jan. 1, 1970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogician Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I like the new look! Is there a "view first unread post" button anywhere that I've missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 I like this look much better. However, I think everyone's birthday has been reset to Jan. 1, 1970. This was unfortunate :-). I think I will remove all those birthdays, but I ask you all to update your profile! This new software has much better variety within the profiles... I like the new look! Is there a "view first unread post" button anywhere that I've missed? Yes - in the forum view, you'll see something like this. The icon at the start takes you to the first unread post in the thread. Bla bla - thread title here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilch Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had to reset my password, perhaps something was corrupted in the updating process. not too big a deal but just a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialcomm Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had to reset my password, perhaps something was corrupted in the updating process. not too big a deal but just a heads up. I had to as well, but overall, think it looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlan_amnell Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had to reset my password, perhaps something was corrupted in the updating process. not too big a deal but just a heads up. I also had to reset my password. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Very interesting look. Everything is so large on my screen now. But overall not bad. I also had to reset my password. For a minute there I thought I was going crazy. And a small note bgk, how about altering the drop down box in the profile edit section to include a blank option for people who are not in an application season! Edited October 17, 2009 by FSIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newage2012 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 OK yet another IP-Board user. I have been to like six different forums using the same layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholinguist Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm getting used to the new layout, and I was getting tired of the old one. One issue: the sub-categories of forums (e.g. "Applying to Graduate School") don't seem to work anymore...though they're not very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 One issue: the sub-categories of forums (e.g. "Applying to Graduate School") don't seem to work anymore...though they're not very important. This should be fixed now. And a small note bgk, how about altering the drop down box in the profile edit section to include a blank option for people who are not in an application season! OK I added a couple more options. Let me know if that is sufficient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialcomm Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Did the Film/Media studies get moved somewhere? For some reason I thought they had their own section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 The search doesn't allow for less than 4 characters. I'm sure many folks would like to search for things like "HKS"...can that be fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 The search doesn't allow for less than 4 characters. I'm sure many folks would like to search for things like "HKS"...can that be fixed? Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 Did the Film/Media studies get moved somewhere? For some reason I thought they had their own section. I had to check the old board to be sure...there was no section for this. Is one required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogician Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How do I add a photo to the little info display that appears beside the posts? I've already uploaded a photo to my profile but I can't find the setting to make it visible on the forums. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlee306 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How do I use the multiquote feature? I click on it and nothing happens. I have messed around with it for a while and have not figured it out yet. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 How do I use the multiquote feature? I click on it and nothing happens. I have messed around with it for a while and have not figured it out yet. Thank you! You hit multiquote to "tag" the posts you want to quote. Then at the very bottom of the thread is a button "Add Reply" (with the green arrow) which you must click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 How do I add a photo to the little info display that appears beside the posts? I've already uploaded a photo to my profile but I can't find the setting to make it visible on the forums. Thanks! This is your 'avatar'. (I agree it's a little confusing). You go to your profile page, click "Edit my Profile" then use the "Change Avatar" page on the lefthand side of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlee306 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You hit multiquote to "tag" the posts you want to quote. Then at the very bottom of the thread is a button "Add Reply" (with the green arrow) which you must click. Okay, great...thank you!! I'm going to go try it right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgey Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Maybe I'm blind, but there doesn't seem to be a way to go to a specific post that comes up from a search. The link goes to the first page of the relevant thread. Which is fine for a 2 or 3 page thread, but the post I was looking for was somewhere in teh 154 page Poli-sci 08-09 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgk Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Maybe I'm blind, but there doesn't seem to be a way to go to a specific post that comes up from a search. The link goes to the first page of the relevant thread. Which is fine for a 2 or 3 page thread, but the post I was looking for was somewhere in teh 154 page Poli-sci 08-09 thread. This is either a bug, or you're clicking the wrong icon. (i'm not sure, there are some search-related bugs) When you search try clicking the arrow beside the post and see what happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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