47 replies to this topic 3 votes

[pes2013]

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.

[Anaron]

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.

[pes2013]

Anaron, on 10 October 2012 - 14:52, said:

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.

[Timan]

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.

[Tech Star]

This is a good idea in my opinion. If you want a good implementation of this, check out SlickDeals.

[grayscale]

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.

[grayscale]

Tech Star, on 11 October 2012 - 03:48, said:

This is a good idea in my opinion. If you want a good implementation of this, check out SlickDeals.

Now that looks good.

[Marshall]

Yeah it looks like OP is a part of the users name as it is. "OP" needs to be colored and or in brackets.

[+remixedcat]

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*]

^ What she said.

[Timan]

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

[+remixedcat]

there was one that added a little icon next to the username....

[grayscale]

Timan, on 11 October 2012 - 05:01, said:

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.

[SuperKid]

Just noticed this today and love it, very very useful.

[+Lovell]

Didn't Neowin used to have it so the first post was always at the top of the page?