Pete Raven 276 Posted June 7, 2018 I''m currently playing around with some new potential forum software (no, really) and would like to know what you want it to include.On the list so far I have:Ability to edit posts.Ability to add links and images that actually work.A responsive messageboard.More robust registration system.Easier moderation system (this one''s for me).It looks like we should be able to transfer all posts over but if not is this a huge issue?We might also be able to transfer user accounts over too - all you would have to do is reset your password.We''ll probably ditch the sub-sections too.Any suggestions please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted June 7, 2018 EDIT BUTTON!!!That is all. Over & out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted June 7, 2018 The layout of the forum is excellent and one of the best I''ve visited, a credit to the original designer.The lack of an edit button is the main drawback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 183 Posted June 7, 2018 Is it only me-I''d love to have to not click on the "I Accept" button half a dozen times or so everytime I visit these pages!But Edit and Ignore options would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted June 7, 2018 Is it likely to arrive this century? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,764 Posted June 7, 2018 Ads are important but massive wrap around banners are a nuisance. So less intrusive ones would be a benefit to both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STFU 0 Posted June 7, 2018 Ignore button. In fact, could profiles be set up by default to ignore Waveney’s posts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThorpeCanary 71 Posted June 7, 2018 An upvote/downvote system is popular on a lot of forums and seems to work well. Doesn’t mean too much but for example a +8 next to a post would indicate 8 people have agreed or liked your reply (or initial post)On reddit I think they take it a step further and if a reply hits a high enough negative number the content of the reply will actually be hidden (although there will be an option that reads along the lines of - “reply hidden due to low score - click to view” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHRIMPER 328 Posted June 7, 2018 The ability to change usernames should be hit on the head and one user per email/IP address only.I know some can work round that but it will cut down some duplicate users. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted June 7, 2018 On threads that run to several pages (this certainly applies to the Brexit thread, although I suspect SDP might be happy to see that disappear!) if you go to the end and then want to go back a few pages, after the initial jump back of a few pages you can then only go back two pages at a time. Longer leaps back would be useful sometimes. Not the greatest bugbear, but occasionally annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,023 Posted June 7, 2018 Needs to be easy to use...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted June 7, 2018 Voting posts?Like / Dislike button?Should posts be shut down for commenting after a certain amount of time? At SDP''s discretion?Search option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted June 7, 2018 I like the look and feel of the site currently. We should be presented with a beta test forum so we can give feedback on anything you come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 7, 2018 Let it work the same on all browsers ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted June 7, 2018 A Troll button Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted June 7, 2018 Agree with Purple, need to be able to select a page number to go back on long threads. I''ve seen it work on other forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Posted June 7, 2018 Definitely an edit button Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Raven 276 Posted June 7, 2018 That option is available in the platform I''m testing Ricardo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 953 Posted June 7, 2018 Agree with what you''ve said, the up/down vote thing would be nice to see. An ignore button, whilst good in theory would stifle debate slightly.Fully agree with getting rid of the subsections, however, it would be good to have the option to categorise a post and then filter the board so you only see what you''re interested in, that could be as simple as football and non-football, but would be nice to have some other categories as well like entertainment, politics, non-ncfc, other sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted June 7, 2018 That’s great!Full compatibility with browsers/platforms - including IE, Firefox, Safari - on both PC and mobile‘Like post’ buttonHover over thread title = see first lines of OP‘New posts’ (from all forum sections) page ‘See your (& other members’) content’ Quickly quote link to a specific postThe first three above are really good to have.I highly recommend checking out www.speakev.com for an exemplary design contains all the above and more. Some features may require logging in.Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted June 7, 2018 Imo the layout of this forum is one of the best there is, so if you could keep a similar look to the forum, that would be very good. The only issue is the quote facility which doesn''t work well on some browsers. Other than that there is not a lot needed. Maybe an edit button, but not a lot else. I think it would be a shame if the history of the posts was lost, so transporting them across would be good - if that not possible, maybe an archive set up (or keep this site accessible) where old posts could be looked at easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Raven 276 Posted June 7, 2018 The quote facility works - there''s even an option to multi-quote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted June 7, 2018 Edit button is a must pleaseLike post buttonIgnore would be good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted June 7, 2018 Potentially amazing news!Most things have already been covered, the main things for me are a more robust system with better reliability, an edit feature, and fully working links and quotes. Anything else is a bonus, although I''m sure keeping the same user accounts and existing posts would be helpful if possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River End Canary 18 Posted June 7, 2018 The option to do a Poll amongst posters would be good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Raven 276 Posted June 7, 2018 It''s got Polls too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted June 7, 2018 1) An edit button must be a top want for everybody2) Incorporate the page numbers list at the top of the thread as well as at the bottom. Hardly a dealbreaker but saves trawling down a whole page.3) Try to winkle out multiple accounts/ID''s ( except possibly Waveney '' cos he''s a legend )4) The EU thread has become the '' Mousetrap '' of this board and it''ll be a crying shame if it can''t be carried across. I think the powers that be should do all they can to preserve this iconic masterpiece until all current posters are either dead or gone '' ga-ga '' and been shunted into in a care home.5) If adverts are what keeps the board afloat then fair enough but can they move around a bit less please. Not good for motion sickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted June 7, 2018 [quote user="Sports Desk Pete"]The quote facility works - there''s even an option to multi-quote.[/quote]Can I quote you on that?Sent from Windows 7 PC, browser: Firefox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted June 7, 2018 My word, you''re right ! that''s a first, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted June 7, 2018 [quote user="Sports Desk Pete"]The quote facility works - there''s even an option to multi-quote.[/quote]Can I quote you on that?Sent from IPhone SE, browser: Safari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites