pes2013 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Saw something on another site thats a pretty nice touch for big threads..... When a user starts a thread, a text (or something similar, nonannoying) should be added beside the user's name saying OP (Original Poster). This would keep track on who originally asked the question in case it goes off topic. I dont know, I see it helpful but some opinions would be nice. Reacon and FMH 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted October 10, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 10, 2012 It would be helpful but it isn't difficult to remember one person's username. Also, you usually don't need to remember the original poster's username in large threads. vincent 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pes2013 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 It would be helpful but it isn't difficult to remember one person's username. Also, you usually don't need to remember the original poster's username in large threads. I dont know I saw it helpful at the moment :) Thank you for replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 Alright, I added something just to see how this works out. So it is possible to do it without any modifications. Will see what Neobond thinks of the idea, and if he's no fan, will remove it. Might be confusing to users so don't know myself. cyoung1616, Reacon, MightyJordan and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This is a good idea in my opinion. If you want a good implementation of this, check out SlickDeals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayscale Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hmm, when I looked at this thread I thought OP's name is OP pes2013. It's a bit confusing for regular members but seems fine for the 'colored' ones. Won't this be a bit redundant since we can already see who the OP is at the top of the page below the title? Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayscale Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This is a good idea in my opinion. If you want a good implementation of this, check out SlickDeals. Now that looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yeah it looks like OP is a part of the users name as it is. "OP" needs to be colored and or in brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 slickdeals is using VBulletin.... I'm sure IPB has a hook, however, neowin is running a version or two behind... so that might be difficult to find one to work with this version... also I requested they have real time facebook style notifications and they can't do that till they upgrade. *RedBull* 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*RedBull* Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 ^ What she said. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 Should be different than the user name, u may need to clear cache. I'm cool with doing it like slickdeals, but kinda crap with the stupid member badges everyone has :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 there was one that added a little icon next to the username.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayscale Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Should be different than the user name, u may need to clear cache. I'm cool with doing it like slickdeals, but kinda crap with the stupid member badges everyone has :( Oh, I was using Darkside so I didn't spot it. I think that's enough. Yeah, I don't think it will look good with the badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKid Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Just noticed this today and love it, very very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovell Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Didn't Neowin used to have it so the first post was always at the top of the page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttus Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 not bad, i didn't even notice it until i read the post and went back to look. leave it in, if it helps some people and isn't annoying, great! remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 see you made both a cat and a pig happy. good job!!! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 Didn't Neowin used to have it so the first post was always at the top of the page? What you're talking about is the Linear+ view. I believe it was removed in IP.Board 3.1 (Neowin uses 3.2.3). Steven P. and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon H Supervisor Posted October 11, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted October 11, 2012 What you're talking about is the Linear+ view. I believe it was removed in IP.Board 3.1 (Neowin uses 3.2.3). i still miss that feature, though not many people used it and it was a little buggy, it was nice for long support threads and the like Calum 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 I like it, I wondered what was going at first :rofl: (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovell Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 What you're talking about is the Linear+ view. I believe it was removed in IP.Board 3.1 (Neowin uses 3.2.3). Aye, IP Board got rid of a few decent features such as Linear+ the ability to change the number of posts per page etc. such a shame as I find it a lot harder to read 4 pages of 10 than 1 page of 40 :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead.cell Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Well, that was a quick and welcome implementation! (Y) Charisma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pes2013 Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Holy **** it actually got implemented.... :laugh: I thought this idea was going to die.... FMH and Charisma 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted October 11, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 11, 2012 i actually like this, its a nice touch. Charisma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'd suggest making the background colour brighter so that it's more visible, like the green colour behind the page number. I think it's a useful feature, especially in the support forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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