New change to Forum page ( Archived) (108)

Apr 12, 2018 7:30 PM CST New change to Forum page
ConnectingSingles: Hello,

Just want to let you know that within the next day or two we will be launching a new page for the Forum.

The new forum page will include the new simpler top nav bar, and it will no longer have a black background.

We understand that change to what you've grown comfortable with is hard. But the page will basically stay the same, and we hope you'll find it easier to read and to use.

CS Staff
It looks great.

Thank you. handshake
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Apr 13, 2018 2:31 AM CST New change to Forum page
daniela777
daniela777daniela777Mi Paraiso, Murcia Spain44 Threads 2,714 Posts
Hello, I don´t mind changes but, I must admit, I´m a bit lost here. confused

Hopefully you can enlighten me on the following:

Why is it that on ALL threads and comments, the FB, Tweeter etc. appears at the bottom? Does that mean that if we post on the forums that it goes automatically on those as well????
I thought we had the choice whether we want to share it or not? At least that´s how it is on the blogs since the new format.???

Another question:
Can we delete comments and also block some people from posting, and how is this done?

And also, can we edit/delete our own thread and comments?

Thanks for your help.
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Apr 13, 2018 5:43 AM CST New change to Forum page
Lookin4missright
Lookin4missrightLookin4missrightmelbourne, Victoria Australia400 Threads 24,032 Posts
I'm only a piss in the ocean ... butt the new stuff sucks professor

Sorry grin hug
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Apr 13, 2018 5:47 AM CST New change to Forum page
serene56
serene56serene56Myplace, New South Wales Australia543 Threads 10 Polls 27,954 Posts
Headers are too large and the FB/Twitter/etc strip at the bottom is very annoying thumbs down
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Apr 13, 2018 6:01 AM CST New change to Forum page
serene56
serene56serene56Myplace, New South Wales Australia543 Threads 10 Polls 27,954 Posts
serene56: Headers are too large and the FB/Twitter/etc strip at the bottom is very annoying
This site is so mobile unfriendly conversing

The Mobi function is appalling and the strip mentioned above takes up nearly 20% of the screen when using the desktop site on a Smartphone.

PS. I'd suggest that selling your brand is not a high priority with forum users.
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Apr 13, 2018 6:02 AM CST New change to Forum page
Mercedes_00
Mercedes_00Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 Posts
Lookin4missright: I'm only a piss in the ocean ... butt the new stuff sucks

Sorry
It's fine on my puter laugh
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Apr 13, 2018 6:07 AM CST New change to Forum page
One2note
One2noteOne2noteLondon, Essex, England UK286 Threads 3 Polls 7,606 Posts
I'm not one to complain but i don't see how the new format has improved the site, other than just complicate it.
The original layout was both easy to use & Mobile friendly.

Ps. Stop banning me !!!
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Apr 13, 2018 6:07 AM CST New change to Forum page
reb56
reb56reb56carthage, Missouri USA55 Polls 8,629 Posts
ConnectingSingles: Re: ALL THREADS --- ALL CATEGORIES
Please notice the breadcrumbs at the top of this page...

All Cats> All Threads> Forum Help> New change to Forum page


-Click "All Cats" in the breadcrumbs to go to the main Forum Categories page. (On some pages the Categories page link is an icon of a house.)

-Click "All Threads" in the breadcrumbs to go the the list of all threads.

-Tabs to Country Forums are located at top of All Forums and Categories pages. We also added a "Mine" tab to take you to threads YOU have posted, and a "Filter" (icon) tab that allows you filter and find threads by several criteria

-No, sorry, edit will not be available for forum posts

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BTW, to find a political thread that doesn't appear on the All Threads page, go to the Categories page and click on the "Current Events" category.

This is a dating site, and we've found that most members don't want the All Threads pages flooded with politics. The Current Events category on the mail Categories page gives members who want to discuss politics a place to find them, without taking over and pushing down topics that are more dating related on the All Forums list.
the thought police from UK rule like PC FB,etc.u have had too much to think today?this is still america for now!
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Apr 13, 2018 6:42 AM CST New change to Forum page
Lookin4missright
Lookin4missrightLookin4missrightmelbourne, Victoria Australia400 Threads 24,032 Posts
JMO ONLY grin hug

It sucks barf
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Apr 13, 2018 6:54 AM CST New change to Forum page
DoubleFantasy
DoubleFantasyDoubleFantasyLondon, Greater London, England UK562 Posts
serene56: Headers are too large and the FB/Twitter/etc strip at the bottom is very annoying
I agree, as well as there is no quick toggle (arrow) back to the top (instead if having to scroll through all the posts). The quote button is missing on posts, and its like on polls now.

Text on posts seems to be smaller now too.

I have seem it on other forums where you can get to the last post with one click. That would be nice addition to have.
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Apr 13, 2018 6:55 AM CST New change to Forum page
reb56
reb56reb56carthage, Missouri USA55 Polls 8,629 Posts
rizlared: Thanks for the reply, It may be just me but the side menu was easy to use and the black background made it easier for me to read the text, I rarely accessed the polls or Blogs because they were a strain on my eyes. Now I find the same with the forum.
I think it is a mistake, but appreciate that it could just be me affected.

I agree with Conrad, the return of the like/unlike thumbs, they will cause more arguments than any political/religious thread, and IMO are not needed on this type of forum.
better in red?lol.
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Apr 13, 2018 7:16 AM CST New change to Forum page
DoubleFantasy
DoubleFantasyDoubleFantasyLondon, Greater London, England UK562 Posts
As that CAPTHA thing is annoying (for mobile users it may be even worser for them) - and without users having to use it, you will probably get people logging in more. Password is more than enough - such as before.
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Apr 13, 2018 7:23 AM CST New change to Forum page
daniela777
daniela777daniela777Mi Paraiso, Murcia Spain44 Threads 2,714 Posts
serene56: Headers are too large and the FB/Twitter/etc strip at the bottom is very annoying
Exactly my point Serene! thumbs up

And, apart from that, I´d like to know if it means that we´re actually sharing all our info with FB/Twitter etc by posting here???
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Apr 13, 2018 7:25 AM CST New change to Forum page
daniela777
daniela777daniela777Mi Paraiso, Murcia Spain44 Threads 2,714 Posts
This site is so mobile unfriendly

The Mobi function is appalling and the strip mentioned above takes up nearly 20% of the screen when using the desktop site on a Smartphone.

Also my problem! thumbs down
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Apr 13, 2018 7:25 AM CST New change to Forum page
Mercedes_00
Mercedes_00Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 Posts
daniela777: Exactly my point Serene!

And, apart from that, I´d like to know if it means that we´re actually sharing all our info with FB/Twitter etc by posting here???
daniela777: Exactly my point Serene!

And, apart from that, I´d like to know if it means that we´re actually sharing all our info with FB/Twitter etc by posting here???
I'm very sure you would have to click on those icons.
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Apr 13, 2018 10:11 AM CST New change to Forum page
Snookums33
Snookums33Snookums33Joburg, Gauteng South Africa601 Threads 2 Polls 5,760 Posts
It is very slow and u have to press some buttons twice before they activate, with no consistency.
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Apr 13, 2018 10:16 PM CST New change to Forum page
To answer some of your questions...

Back to top:
There is a "back to top" button at the bottom of the right sidebar, next to the green "Post Comment" button.

To quote a post:
Click a "Reply" button inside a post. At the top of the comment-entry page will be a copy of the Comment you clicked on. Underneath it is a question- Quote the Post Above? Click yes if you want the quote to appear in your comment.

Font size:
Text on member's comments is the same size at it was before.
Text inside the quote boxes is smaller to focus on the member's comment.

Go to Last Post:
-On a thread page- click on the icon at the end of the page numbers at the top and bottom of the thread. That will take you to the last page of that thread.

-On the All Forums page- click on the icon in the far right column of a thread on the list of threads to go to the Last Post of that thread.

OP Options:
The OP Options have not been included. The OP can no longer hide posts or ban members from their thread, which most often resulted in bad feelings in the past.

Editing & deleting:
Forum posts cannot be edited, as changes would affect the meaning/integrity of the thread.

After you enter a post, click the PREVIEW button and read what you have written.. before you click Submit. A preview of your post will appear in a yellow box above the entry box. You can then edit in the white entry box as long as you do it before you press Submit. You can click Preview again to view your edits if you wish.

Please think before you post! Comments posted should be considered permanent. A wide public audience views the forum. Your posts represent you to viewers, and you will be judged by your words. If you get angry, take a break to cool off before you write something you may later regret.
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Apr 13, 2018 10:27 PM CST New change to Forum page
Mercedes_00
Mercedes_00Mercedes_00Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia18 Threads 20,428 Posts
Thanks for that info in regard to my edit question.

Will we ever be able to expand YouTube videos?
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Apr 14, 2018 1:12 AM CST New change to Forum page
Mercedes_00: Will we ever be able to expand YouTube videos?
Ok, done, Mercedes... expand away.
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Apr 14, 2018 1:22 AM CST New change to Forum page
serene56
serene56serene56Myplace, New South Wales Australia543 Threads 10 Polls 27,954 Posts
So is this site ever going to move into the 21st century and get mobile-friendly grin
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