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Posted by Amigan on October 6, 2007, at 6:43:35
In reply to layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 23, 2007, at 2:52:59
> Hi, everyone,
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> I think the main pages of the boards are getting kind of cluttered, so I'd like to propose revising the layout a little. How about something like this:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/babbler.html
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> or, without frames:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/indexr.html
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> BobDefinitely a good idea!
Another thing to add is that new threads should appear in the top of the page, not in the bottom. Sorry if it already mentioned, i didn't read the whole thread. (having a little ADD)Personally, i would like to see a mainstream/conventional layout. Like the one we see when we visit 95% of all forums.
Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2007, at 19:01:19
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Amigan on October 6, 2007, at 6:43:35
I visit this board cause of the layout don't care for the boards. Phillipa
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by muffled on October 6, 2007, at 0:28:37
> From the above: "dealing with particular posters"??????????????????That is VERY misleading....I thot we were to use the notify administrators button?
Thanks, that's a good point, maybe "dealing with particular types of behavior by posters"?
> what does 'the psychobabble yahoo groups ' mean?
Psycho-Babble Tips
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-tipsand
Psycho-Babble Open
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-open> What does 'show new posts' do? Does it just refresh for you?
Right, I thought that might help people who were new here.
I've started the conversion and should be finished later today...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 8, 2007, at 8:19:08
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
Dr. Bob, I hadn't realized how many times I go back up a board before switching to another. Would it be possible to put that little thin line of boards directly above the posts as well as directly below?
Posted by gardenergirl on October 8, 2007, at 19:02:00
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 8, 2007, at 8:19:08
I think I always looked at Babblechat at the bottom. Is it possible to put that at the bottom as well. It seems that something that small could be added to line of items at the bottom without adding too much to the clutter. And to be really picky, I'd prefer if the top Babblechat link was at the end of the line of items. That way, the number of those in chat is easy to pick out.
Also, is there any way to set up a "jump to" link with a pull down menu to get to the boards? That could reduce clutter as well. Maybe put the list with descriptions in one place, perhaps the top, and then a jump link at the bottom. Or vice versa?
gg
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 9, 2007, at 11:19:19
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
Hi Dr. Bob,
I was wondering if you can put a babblechat counter at the bottom of the pages? Other than that, thanks for relatively seamless transition to new layout.-Ll
Posted by Amigan on October 9, 2007, at 12:21:52
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
I believe that when someone make a reply to an old thread, that thread should pop-up in the recent posts. It's what we call a "bump".
I'm not sure if this happens already, but i think it doesn't.
Posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 0:09:25
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 9, 2007, at 11:19:19
Li beat me to it, I was gonna say the same bout a babblechat thing on the bottom.
Also, does the music thing show up on IE?
i have installed firefox but it take forever to boot up....I may go back to IE.
M
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 10, 2007, at 1:28:41
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 0:09:25
> Would it be possible to put that little thin line of boards directly above the posts as well as directly below?
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> Dinah> is there any way to set up a "jump to" link with a pull down menu to get to the boards? That could reduce clutter as well. Maybe put the list with descriptions in one place, perhaps the top, and then a jump link at the bottom. Or vice versa?
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> ggThe Boards link at the top that takes you to the thin line at the bottom. And I thought about a pull down menu, but since it is in fact a pretty thin line, I thought I'd just leave them spelled out.
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> I think I always looked at Babblechat at the bottom. Is it possible to put that at the bottom as well. ... And to be really picky, I'd prefer if the top Babblechat link was at the end of the line of items. That way, the number of those in chat is easy to pick out.
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> gg> I was wondering if you can put a babblechat counter at the bottom of the pages? Other than that, thanks for relatively seamless transition to new layout.
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> -Ll> I was gonna say the same bout a babblechat thing on the bottom.
> Also, does the music thing show up on IE?
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> MRelatively! :-)
There weren't any comments before about moving the Babblechat link to the top, so let's see if we can get used to it up there.
But I'll try to move it to the end of the line, that might actually simplify things a little...
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> I believe that when someone make a reply to an old thread, that thread should pop-up in the recent posts. It's what we call a "bump".
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> AmiganThe reply shows up in the current posts, but not the whole thread. The whole thread did a long time ago, but that didn't work so well after threads started getting long.
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> does the music thing show up on IE?
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> MHmm, IE should be able to play the music, but it might not show any controls? Maybe someone else knows more about this...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 10, 2007, at 8:51:49
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 10, 2007, at 1:28:41
I think no one mentioned the chat thing before because it didn't occur to us you'd move it. I too would prefer it added to the list of boards at the bottom rather than at the top, since that's more or less how I use it.
We can't foresee everything, Dr. Bob. :)
Posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2007, at 10:30:39
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 10, 2007, at 8:51:49
I'm greedy. I want the babblechat link at the top and the bottom. Sometimes I look at it when I first open a board, sometimes when I'm done reading.
Posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 10:47:25
In reply to Re: layout of main pages---chat, posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2007, at 10:30:39
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 11, 2007, at 1:37:59
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 10, 2007, at 8:51:49
> I think no one mentioned the chat thing before because it didn't occur to us you'd move it.
I did ask specifically about it:
> > It IS nice though to be able to see at the top of the page if anyone is in chat.
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> At the top rather than at the bottom?http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20070817/msgs/785635.html
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 11, 2007, at 10:02:17
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on October 11, 2007, at 1:37:59
Does it *really* make that much difference in programming? You're now having people tell you that it is important to them. Is it that hard to move it down to the list of boards?
Is it aesthetically unpleasing?
I'm trying to understand.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 11, 2007, at 10:22:20
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on October 11, 2007, at 1:37:59
> > I think no one mentioned the chat thing before because it didn't occur to us you'd move it.
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> I did ask specifically about it:Well golly. Sorry I didn't snap to and take time away from my vacation to provide you with feedback before I even got a chance to try things out. Next time I'll drop everything for ya, no matter how important and how enjoyable my visit is.
Posted by muffled on October 11, 2007, at 12:30:54
In reply to Re: the chat thing---PMS caution » Dr. Bob, posted by gardenergirl on October 11, 2007, at 10:22:20
I want chat link top AND bottom, so its easy to peek at.
HA!
M
Posted by DAisym on November 2, 2007, at 18:46:40
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on October 11, 2007, at 1:37:59
OK - I almost never visit admin and I came over here to post about "the chat thing" because I HATE it at the top. It makes me forget to look and see if anyone is chatting. And looky here - I'm not the only one.
Can we vote on this?
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 3, 2007, at 0:42:16
In reply to Re: the chat thing » Dr. Bob, posted by DAisym on November 2, 2007, at 18:46:40
> I HATE it at the top. It makes me forget to look and see if anyone is chatting. And looky here - I'm not the only one.
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> Can we vote on this?Let's see if we can get used to it up there. I did add a “back to top” link at the bottom to make it easier to go back...
Bob
Posted by muffled on November 3, 2007, at 1:10:40
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on November 3, 2007, at 0:42:16
> > I HATE it at the top. It makes me forget to look and see if anyone is chatting. And looky here - I'm not the only one.
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> > Can we vote on this?
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> Let's see if we can get used to it up there. I did add a “back to top” link at the bottom to make it easier to go back...
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> BobSo, is this because it is a technical CHALLENGE to have it top AND bottom?????
I didn't know Bob ran away from technical challenges, I thot he embraced them...
If its not a technical problem, then WHY do you not do this thing Bob???
M
Posted by Daisym on November 3, 2007, at 19:36:10
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on November 3, 2007, at 0:42:16
How long do you think it is reasonable to get used to it? I don't want to over post about this, so if I'm not use to it in about a month from now, is that too soon?
Thanks for responding.
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2007, at 12:41:24
In reply to Re: the chat thing » Dr. Bob, posted by Daisym on November 3, 2007, at 19:36:10
> How long do you think it is reasonable to get used to it?
How about if we give this the rest of the year and revisit it in January?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on November 4, 2007, at 14:06:33
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2007, at 12:41:24
I don't understand this either. I don't think a single user of the function likes it better, or as well, this way. And all have stated that they *don't* like it this way.
I think of Chat as another board in effect, a destination to choose at the bottom of a page. It makes far more sense for it to be at the bottom.
And I really don't understand the opposition to satisfying the wishes of the users in such a relatively minor matter.
Posted by MidnightBlue on November 5, 2007, at 0:13:27
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dinah on November 4, 2007, at 14:06:33
Huh, I like it at the top because it is right there when you first come to the site. Of course I wouldn't mind if it were at the bottom also, but I do like it at the top.
MB
Posted by llurpsienoodle on November 5, 2007, at 8:09:42
In reply to Re: the chat thing, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2007, at 12:41:24
I waste precious moments trying to figure out where the chat link is and my friends have already logged out!
If they had but known that the effervescent noodle was on her way perhaps they would have lingered.
January? Is that your next scheduled free time? :(
boo hoo
Posted by Muffled on November 5, 2007, at 8:18:28
In reply to I can't wait that long!, posted by llurpsienoodle on November 5, 2007, at 8:09:42
well said LLurpy.
I start at top, see that there's people in chat.
Scroll down to see whats new, and when I get to botton I would usu recheck chat, but now I can't. So I scroll back up and reply to a post of two and get back up to chat at top....and everyones gone! Or I just catch a poster I wanted to talk to...leaving.
Its nice to be able to peek into chat top AND bottom so you can check to see for certain posters and jump in there if they are there.
By the time you get thru the board...ofttimes its too late.
OH well.
Bob will do what Bob will do.
Capricious comes to mind....
Sigh.
I hold no great expectations.
Sorta like blowing wind....
Posting releives the pressure, the side effect is a slight stench, but it passes, and everything stays the same.
M
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