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04-29-18, 11:19 PM
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Pretty difficult to scroll down in a long response thread like this.
Main thing though, Put a Link to the Forum Set (ie Folding Bikes) at the bottom of the page as well as the top of the page.
It used to be like that, but the bottom of page link is not there for me on Windows Right now.
Very Brave. Keep it up. The system has been an Anachronisim really. Hey, thats OK.
Thanks for working on it though.
Main thing though, Put a Link to the Forum Set (ie Folding Bikes) at the bottom of the page as well as the top of the page.
It used to be like that, but the bottom of page link is not there for me on Windows Right now.
Very Brave. Keep it up. The system has been an Anachronisim really. Hey, thats OK.
Thanks for working on it though.
Sounds like you have "Infinite Scroll" turned on, you can get rid of this in your settings and then choose something like 20 or 30 replies per page.
04-29-18, 11:23 PM
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One note. The "Extra Page" problem remains with some of the longer threads that apparently have had some posts deleted.
The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads
One of the NEW issues is that because of the phantom page, one never gets the quick reply box on the last page.
The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads
One of the NEW issues is that because of the phantom page, one never gets the quick reply box on the last page.
04-30-18, 03:05 AM
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Grrrrr
still happening from time to time. Usually on topics that I looked at earlier, then waited a few hours before responding to.
This time the BACK button did actually work to recover the lost document. But, this is still so annoying. I'm still logged in.
Your submission could not be processed because the token has expired.
Please push the back button and reload the previous window.
Please push the back button and reload the previous window.
This time the BACK button did actually work to recover the lost document. But, this is still so annoying. I'm still logged in.
04-30-18, 05:26 AM
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And as a matter of practicality I never subscribe to entire forums. I tend to look over the latest posts listed in the parent directory then choose from those or go right into a forum to seem what is listed with some current posts. I get at least 2 dozen email notifications (weekly, on Sundays) and go through them, mostly in that email, then scroll down and usually click the unsubscribe link BF places at the bottom if I have no further interest. There are still several I keep notifications for, these are regular interests like threads in Foo.
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04-30-18, 05:38 AM
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The "Go to first new post" button doesn't work. Takes one to the first post. Did the new skin eradicate all of a reader's cookies from the old skin?
The font in the Quick Reply box for composing a message is tiny, and not the same font as used for the text of posts normally.
The font in the Quick Reply box for composing a message is tiny, and not the same font as used for the text of posts normally.
04-30-18, 06:08 AM
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After several days of trying to get used to it, I find I am also still missing the thread start date feature. I don't subscribe to any particular forum or thread, I like to browse through whatever my area of interest is for the day and the start date helps manage my expectations of what to expect when I click on a thread.
Also- while the contrast has improved, the blue remains not my favorite. It's still uncomfortable for my 34-year-old perfect vision eyes.
But regardless, thanks for the continued hard work.
Also- while the contrast has improved, the blue remains not my favorite. It's still uncomfortable for my 34-year-old perfect vision eyes.
But regardless, thanks for the continued hard work.
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04-30-18, 06:37 AM
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Glad I'm not alone in wanting this as a saw someone else finally post about it a few posts up.
04-30-18, 07:07 AM
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just a thought could there be a night mode skin? one that makes it darker?
04-30-18, 07:52 AM
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I'm still confused every time I go to my bookmarks bar looking for that familiar yellow jersey and can't find it. It'll take time to start looking for the blue bike in a dialog thingy instead.
I have to say I like the way it looks so much better when I use the dropdown menu at the bottom of the page to change the style.
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04-30-18, 08:48 AM
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Mentions aren't working properly on desktop. I don't know what the issue is.
If someone could take a look, I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to flag my own post for a mod.
If someone could take a look, I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to flag my own post for a mod.
04-30-18, 09:30 AM
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Notifications still not working
04-30-18, 09:55 AM
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@TimmyT,
Can you simply type the @ symbol plus the user name (copy/paste)? With the old version, I would have to click on the "text only" button when pasting a user name, otherwise it would past a link (which should have been equivalent to a mention, but wasn't).
As mentioned above, running my backup laptop, I don't get any bells or whistles.
Edit:
Now that was weird. It did recognize the @ symbol, put in a mention, but left a blank in the text.
Can you simply type the @ symbol plus the user name (copy/paste)? With the old version, I would have to click on the "text only" button when pasting a user name, otherwise it would past a link (which should have been equivalent to a mention, but wasn't).
As mentioned above, running my backup laptop, I don't get any bells or whistles.
Edit:
Now that was weird. It did recognize the @ symbol, put in a mention, but left a blank in the text.
04-30-18, 10:27 AM
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You miss the point. Some of us actually like to communicate with each other: Quotes and mentions are a great tool for doing that, also for moving discussions forward within a large and diverse thread. Just look at the number of times quotes have been used to forward this discussion.
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04-30-18, 10:33 AM
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Ok, I had a major computer crash a couple of days ago, so I'm running on the backup. Puppy/Chrome. I hadn't recently run BF on this machine.
The first thing I noticed, BF locked up Chrome and gave me timeout errors.
The only way BF was usable was to load Noscript Lite. MEMORY/RESOURCE HOG?
The next issue is that the the static no-scroll header takes up 1/3 of the screen. Some of the quick buttons are nice, but I know where to look for them. No need to not just scroll those off the screen.
Tried it (Puppy/Chrome/Noscript Lite), and got text only. A big step back. Also going back to normal, I had to use the "reset" button as I couldn't find the skin choice option again.
The first thing I noticed, BF locked up Chrome and gave me timeout errors.
The only way BF was usable was to load Noscript Lite. MEMORY/RESOURCE HOG?
The next issue is that the the static no-scroll header takes up 1/3 of the screen. Some of the quick buttons are nice, but I know where to look for them. No need to not just scroll those off the screen.
Tried it (Puppy/Chrome/Noscript Lite), and got text only. A big step back. Also going back to normal, I had to use the "reset" button as I couldn't find the skin choice option again.
I haven't had any issues with BF taking up memory on my browsers. Try clearing your cache/cookies. I also haven't experienced the header taking up a third of the screen. Can you provide me with a screenshot?
04-30-18, 10:56 AM
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Snags Attempting To Use Mobile Version
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a) unable to post images. icons for URL and paperclip upload show fine but clicking on them does nothing.
b) unable to send PM's - system sends message that addressee does not exist.
c) forum jump function takes me out of mobile and into regular version.
d) notifications: when i click on this notice am taken to visitor messages.
e) followed procedure given to change mobile skin from hideous teal colour but it stops part way and does not permit me to get to choice.
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a) unable to post images. icons for URL and paperclip upload show fine but clicking on them does nothing.
b) unable to send PM's - system sends message that addressee does not exist.
c) forum jump function takes me out of mobile and into regular version.
d) notifications: when i click on this notice am taken to visitor messages.
e) followed procedure given to change mobile skin from hideous teal colour but it stops part way and does not permit me to get to choice.
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04-30-18, 11:02 AM
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Mentions aren't working properly on desktop. I don't know what the issue is.
If someone could take a look, I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to flag my own post for a mod.
If someone could take a look, I'd appreciate it.
I'm going to flag my own post for a mod.
You mean that more people possibly view your profile?
I killed that stuff off in the last version and never lacked for people looking at that, same for quotes.
Let's get the posting and editing features up and running right first? Mentions etc. were the last things added into it anyway.
I killed that stuff off in the last version and never lacked for people looking at that, same for quotes.
Let's get the posting and editing features up and running right first? Mentions etc. were the last things added into it anyway.
You miss the point. Some of us actually like to communicate with each other: Quotes and mentions are a great tool for doing that, also for moving discussions forward within a large and diverse thread. Just look at the number of times quotes have been used to forward this discussion.
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@TimmyT
Can you simply type the @ symbol plus the user name (copy/paste)? With the old version, I would have to click on the "text only" button when pasting a user name, otherwise it would past a link (which should have been equivalent to a mention, but wasn't).
As mentioned above, running my backup laptop, I don't get any bells or whistles.
Edit:
Now that was weird. It did recognize the @ symbol, put in a mention, but left a blank in the text.
Can you simply type the @ symbol plus the user name (copy/paste)? With the old version, I would have to click on the "text only" button when pasting a user name, otherwise it would past a link (which should have been equivalent to a mention, but wasn't).
As mentioned above, running my backup laptop, I don't get any bells or whistles.
Edit:
Now that was weird. It did recognize the @ symbol, put in a mention, but left a blank in the text.
How to mention?
When I use the icon "to mention," it comes out with the @ symbol preceding the user name, followed by a semi-colon after the user name, and the mention is not listed on my user profile, so apparently does not work.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
When I use the icon "to mention," it comes out with the @ symbol preceding the user name, followed by a semi-colon after the user name, and the mention is not listed on my user profile, so apparently does not work.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
@Jim from Boston when I try a mention I just type the "@" symbol followed by the username then either a comma, like a formal letter of old, or I have no punctuation after the mention. As I noticed earlier the mobile view will hide the mention, how do you usually view BF?
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04-30-18, 11:24 AM
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I think the most annoying day to day is that clicking on a subscribed thread on mobile takes you to the OP, not first unread. First unread takes a second click. It also doesn't show who last posted, it shows the person who started the thread in your control panel instead. Not nearly as useful.
Yea...on the Subscribed Threads page on mobile, there's just the thread title. Whereas on the NewPosts page on mobile there's a gray arrow for last post.
On my tablet (desktop Chrome Canary) I'm wishing I could shrink the top-banner down and get more useable content area back....eventually when scrolling it leaves, but it would be nice to not have it eating so much space to need scrolling. Especially with the persistent footer in thread view mode.
On my tablet (desktop Chrome Canary) I'm wishing I could shrink the top-banner down and get more useable content area back....eventually when scrolling it leaves, but it would be nice to not have it eating so much space to need scrolling. Especially with the persistent footer in thread view mode.
04-30-18, 11:37 AM
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New Photo uploader is nice, I might even use it.
But seriously; there is no good reason not to show the thread origin date on each thread like the good old days. It seems a no brainer to put that in so folks know when they are scrolling past a zombie thread. Consider this two more votes for it:
___________Wow, that's pretty tone-deaf. Any heavy user can see the value in seeing the origin date of a thread without having to do extra clicks. It's not like including the origin date was adding extra lines to the screen; taking up extra real estate.
"Say, let's delete this quite useful feature which costs us nothing; our users will love it!" Who the hell thinks like that?
But seriously; there is no good reason not to show the thread origin date on each thread like the good old days. It seems a no brainer to put that in so folks know when they are scrolling past a zombie thread. Consider this two more votes for it:
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Originally Posted by himespau 
, in the thread the admins started about the new design, they've dismissed any requests for that and don't seem to think there is a value in knowing when a thread was started. They said something along the lines of, "when you open the thread, you can see the date on the first post." I, personally would prefer not to have to open the thread.
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, in the thread the admins started about the new design, they've dismissed any requests for that and don't seem to think there is a value in knowing when a thread was started. They said something along the lines of, "when you open the thread, you can see the date on the first post." I, personally would prefer not to have to open the thread..
"Say, let's delete this quite useful feature which costs us nothing; our users will love it!" Who the hell thinks like that?
04-30-18, 11:38 AM
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Another bug. The hyperlink dosen't close. Any text added to a post stays in the link. Like this
https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php
added text still contained in the link element
https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php
added text still contained in the link element
Edit: works fine for me. Can you walk me through your steps?
04-30-18, 12:11 PM
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When I attempt to upload photos it gets to 99% and then fails with a message that it is unable to upload but no explanation as to why. These are all photos taken with my iPhone and I’ve tried it both with my iPad and iPhone. My browser is Chrome. What is the file size limit ?
04-30-18, 12:12 PM
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Thank you for the work you all put in to the site. I know it is a lot easier to complain when you are not the one dealing with the back end conplexity of these things.
My main issue using the mobile site on my iPhone 6 is that when replying, the text is really, really tiny. Hard to read what I am typing, and hard to highlight and edit text.
EDIT: Actually, now that I use it more. ALL of the text in the body of posts is a little hard for me to read. But the reply text is much worse in this regard.
thanks again
My main issue using the mobile site on my iPhone 6 is that when replying, the text is really, really tiny. Hard to read what I am typing, and hard to highlight and edit text.
EDIT: Actually, now that I use it more. ALL of the text in the body of posts is a little hard for me to read. But the reply text is much worse in this regard.
thanks again
04-30-18, 12:16 PM
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Are there images in the first post of this thread? All I see are broken links.
SOFTWARE UPDATE: New photo gallery, photo uploader, and mobile skin, April 24, 2018!
As mentioned, Puppy Linux, Chrome, and Javascript turned off (otherwise BF freezes my computer, too many resources).
One thing, Google has traditionally been unable to parse/link photos to Bike Forums, presumably due to the non-standard format of the links. It makes searching for old photos harder, and perhaps decreases functionality of the website in general.
SOFTWARE UPDATE: New photo gallery, photo uploader, and mobile skin, April 24, 2018!
As mentioned, Puppy Linux, Chrome, and Javascript turned off (otherwise BF freezes my computer, too many resources).
One thing, Google has traditionally been unable to parse/link photos to Bike Forums, presumably due to the non-standard format of the links. It makes searching for old photos harder, and perhaps decreases functionality of the website in general.
04-30-18, 01:08 PM
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Great to hear it. Thanks for all your hard work and responsiveness here.
And remember: We nag, because we love.
And remember: We nag, because we love.
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04-30-18, 02:14 PM
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There a system wide issues with tablets not offering a skin choice. We're working on it.
I haven't had any issues with BF taking up memory on my browsers. Try clearing your cache/cookies. I also haven't experienced the header taking up a third of the screen. Can you provide me with a screenshot?
I haven't had any issues with BF taking up memory on my browsers. Try clearing your cache/cookies. I also haven't experienced the header taking up a third of the screen. Can you provide me with a screenshot?
Here is what BF looks like with JAVA turned off:
thirdscreen.jpg
As you can see, top 1/3 of screen is lost with the header.
Ok, I closed just about everything other than BikeForums, and was able to get it to work with the Java enabled.
Header now pops open and closed, rather than being static as above.
Memory usage jumped from about 22 MB for the BF page up to 250M for the BF page (editor) + about 25M additional for Chrome, and 50M for Shockwave plugin.
CPU Usage for turning on Java jumped from about 10% up to over 80%. Was higher, but settled down a bit
Memory was climbing up to over 280M for the one page before I opened the "reply".
Anyway, when running a lightweight computer, > 300M for one page is unacceptable.
Ok, back up to about 280 MB for BikeForums.
I'll park it on BF for a while and watch what happens. Perhaps venture to opening a second page
By contrast, GMAIL - Light is using about 17 MB.