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[fmk_RoI]

But nested quotes (hopefully suitably edited) would remove all uncertainty about what message 132 meant.

Nesting multiple edited quotes was explained upthread for those who want to do it.

 

[Pricey_sky]

I logged out and back in 2 times. Both with the 'stay logged in' unchecked. Had the issue both times. So I think you're on to something here.

That's good to know, I had a similar problem on another forum so I always leave the box checked now.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Nesting multiple edited quotes was explained upthread for those who want to do it.

That post doesn't explain nesting at all.
It can be done, but you need to source each quote individually, then cut and paste them inside each other. (highlight and drag doesn't seem to work)

But very few contributors will bother doing so, and we will be left with quotes referring to quotes that are invisible to us. A way in which this seems inferior to what we had before.

But it seems to work, which is a major improvement.

 

[the delgados]

Hey, just a quick question: Where can I find definitions for the various symbols that appear under the username profile--e.g. ancient, elder, palladium, silver, etc, etc.

 

[SafeBet]

Hey, just a quick question: Where can I find definitions for the various symbols that appear under the username profile--e.g. ancient, elder, palladium, silver, etc, etc.

Trophies

You can earn trophies by carrying out different actions. This page shows a list of the trophies that are available.

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[Armchair Cyclist]

And is there no way that the site admins can remove these pointless icons? It seems clear that those commenting here do not want them. Is there that little flexibility offered by the software to each site that uses it?


The algorithm that places a thread that has had no activity for more than two weeks at the top of the 'Trending' list seems rather flawed as well: is that within the compass of local tweaking of the options?

 

[glassmoon]

And is there no way that the site admins can remove these pointless icons? It seems clear that those commenting here do not want them. Is there that little flexibility offered by the software to each site that uses it?


The algorithm that places a thread that has had no activity for more than two weeks at the top of the 'Trending' list seems rather flawed as well: is that within the compass of local tweaking of the options?

got rid of those pointless trophies via ublock. looks much better now. no wasted space under the short posts anymore.

 

[cineteq]

At first sight (on a PC), it generally looks like a nice upgrade.

Some remarks:

• You should really be able to go straight to the last post of a thread with one click like on the old forum.
• Showing the avatar from the member who created the thread on the "main page" serves no purpose at all and is kind of annoying actually.
• Trophies? Really? Also showing them in every post takes up way too much space.

Couldn't find the answer. Is there a way to set the last post first as it was possible before?

 

[fmk_RoI]

Couldn't find the answer. Is there a way to set the last post first as it was possible before?

PC, mobile or tablet?

If PC, and you're logged in, clicking the thread title should take you to the last read/first unread post, while clicking the the date/name of last poster on the right will take you to that last post. If you're not logged in, clicking the the date/name of last poster on the right will take you to that last post. If on a mobile, the date of the last post under the tread title will take you to the last post.

 

[Carols]

I have a question. If you have someone on ignore does the fact they posted even show to you? On the old system there was an option to read the post if you wanted to. On the new system either none of my ignores have posted or I'm not seeing that they did.

 

[fmk_RoI]

I have a question. If you have someone on ignore does the fact they posted even show to you? On the old system there was an option to read the post if you wanted to. On the new system either none of my ignores have posted or I'm not seeing that they did.

Just put you on ignore and it seems to be same as old system: you see something has been posted, have to click to reveal.

 

[fmk_RoI]

Question: how does the like function work on tablets? On both mobile and desktop, if I hit the Like link I get a choice of thumbs up, smileys, frowns. But on my tablet (Chrome running on Android) clicking Like just gives up a thumps up.

 

[cineteq]

PC, mobile or tablet?

If PC, and you're logged in, clicking the thread title should take you to the last read/first unread post, while clicking the the date/name of last poster on the right will take you to that last post. If you're not logged in, clicking the the date/name of last poster on the right will take you to that last post. If on a mobile, the date of the last post under the tread title will take you to the last post.

Thank you for replying.

It's a PC. I'm not sure if I was clear. I meant before when I used to click on the thread it'd take me to the last post (first page). I don't see a way to do this. Now I need to click the last page to see the last post. It used to be a setting to do this.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Hey, you guys - keep on topic, please!

Give the developers something to work with in case you can't post, reply, have other issues, and whatnot.

I am sure the developers will thank you in advance.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Hey, you guys - keep on topic, please!

Give the developers something to work with in case you can't post, reply, have other issues, and whatnot.

I am sure the developers will thank you in advance.

This.

I have no idea how this topic turned into a slanging match, but it stops now. Please keep this thread for feedback to the developers so any problems can be sorted quickly.

Thanks

 

[Pantani_lives]

Only making the last quote visible is a good thing. On the old forum we often got to see the same text ten times, which could be annoying, especially when a big photo was included. You can easily go back to see where a string of quotes began.

 

[PeterB]

Regarding my issue with avatars in the thread list:
It seems that some of the old threads now include matching image when we open them (Pinot, Sagan, Ineos?) - is this up to thread creators to upload those, or some forum admins added them?
Moreover, for newly created threads, that image now displays instead of the avatar in the thread list (Tour of Utah), which I think is great. Is this how it will work going forward? Can those thread images be displayed instead of avatars even for old threads?

 

[Pricey_sky]

Lots of posts have been removed as they were off-topic.

Again, please keep this thread for issues with the new forum that you would the like the developers to be aware of.

 

[hrotha]

Only making the last quote visible is a good thing. On the old forum we often got to see the same text ten times, which could be annoying, especially when a big photo was included. You can easily go back to see where a string of quotes began.

My issue is not with only the last quote being visible with the new system, I like that. My issue is with imported nested quotes from the old forum not making even the last quote visible without expanding them all.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Only making the last quote visible is a good thing. On the old forum we often got to see the same text ten times, which could be annoying, especially when a big photo was included. You can easily go back to see where a string of quotes began.

As I have said above, I disagree, but I understand it. Too few contributors would take the time to edit the quoted material to what was relevant. Easily nested quotes, which should be an asset, became a drudge to sift through.

So we have a choice of quotes out of context, or unnecessary repetition. We could of course have quotes in context without repetition, in either this format or the previous one, but that requires doing something other than the easiest hit-the-button engagement of the contributor.

Nested quotes are still possible, but they are not easy to do, and I suspect we will see them very rarely, which I think is a loss.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Regarding my issue with avatars in the thread list:
It seems that some of the old threads now include matching image when we open them (Pinot, Sagan, Ineos?) - is this up to thread creators to upload those, or some forum admins added them?
Moreover, for newly created threads, that image now displays instead of the avatar in the thread list (Tour of Utah), which I think is great. Is this how it will work going forward? Can those thread images be displayed instead of avatars even for old threads?

When you click on a riders thread, we have added cover photos at the top, which I think is a good feature. We’ll try and make sure most are done for those threads regularly viewed.

In terms of the little avatars to the left of the list of threads, I think those are just the profile photos from the members who started said thread. Unless they actually put a photo up when starting the thread, like the Utah one.

 

[lemon cheese cake]

I do miss the style of the old forum, but the new one is really nice as well. As others have said, dark mode is much easier on tjhe eyes and and makes it clearer to navigate.

 

[TheSpud]

I quite like the new format. Good to have a 'like' button for posts. My real complaint is the (huge) amount of advertisements all over the pages, but I guess its a bit of a necessity in order to fund the site.

 

[King Boonen]

I quite like the new format. Good to have a 'like' button for posts. My real complaint is the (huge) amount of advertisements all over the pages, but I guess its a bit of a necessity in order to fund the site.

If you are signed into the forum there shouldn't be any adverts.

 

[TheSpud]

If you are signed into the forum there shouldn't be any adverts.

Actually I just noticed that - quite often lately I browse without signing in. Thanks