I don't seem to be able to edit a threads title. (Everytime I release a new Jamba, I like to update the threads title as a heads up that a new version is out.)
Is this a limitation of VB or can you configure it so I can edit a threads title?
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I don't seem to be able to edit a threads title. (Everytime I release a new Jamba, I like to update the threads title as a heads up that a new version is out.)
Is this a limitation of VB or can you configure it so I can edit a threads title?
Make sure you're trying to edit the original post (I'm sure you are), when you hit the edit button, it throws you to the simple editor, click the "Go Advanced" button, now you should be able to edit the thread title in the box above the WYSIWYG editor. If you don't see a box, make sure you're in the advanced editor and post a screenshot for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafula
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Originally Posted by Owltoid
This is not related to the other question you were asking about. It's not a problem, because, well, it's working as intended, that's just how the board works.
So you're saying that you can view all the threads in a forum, BUT NOT THE SUBFORUM. and then go back out to the main forums index, and it still shows the indicator for new posts on that forum? Am I understanding correctly? If so, then yes, this is also...working as intended. It's showing you the indicator on the parent forum because you haven't read the threads in the subforum. This is how the 2 biggest (that I'm aware of) php forum systems work (Vbulletin, and phpBB).Quote:
However, if I then hit the Forums link at the top of every page to bring me back to the Main Forums section. Even if all threads are read in a subforum (the one I just visited) it still shows the indicator light for a new post. The only way to get that off is to visit the forums, where I find there are no new posts and I just needed to click on the subforum.
What other issues is this going to cause? It's not causing any issues for me, no one else is posting about issues? If you're running into problems, by all means, let me know. The best advice I have for you, is read the threads you want, then go back out to the forum index, scroll all the way down, and click Mark Forums Read. This will mark ALL forums read and reset ALL the new post icons.
Just to show you... There are 3 ways Vb handles thread / post read marking.
We use the Inactivity/Cookie Based method because it is has the least affect on server performance thus resulting in faster queries, less server load, and faster page loads. Just to make sure I wasn't misunderstanding each option, I tested each one, and each one acted the SAME when it came down to forum new post marking of threads and threads in sub forums.Quote:
Thread/Forum Read Marking Type
This option controls how threads and forums are marked as read.
- Inactivity/Cookie Based - once a user has been inactive for a certain amount of time (the value of the session timeout option) all threads and forums are considered read. Individual threads are marked as read within a session via cookies.
This option is how all versions of vBulletin before 3.5 functioned.- Database (no automatic forum marking) - this option uses the database to store thread and forum read times. This allows accurate read markers to be kept indefinitely. However, in order for a forum to be marked read when all threads are read, the user must view the list of threads for that forum.
This option is more space and processor intensive than inactivity-based marking.- Database (automatic forum marking) - this option is the same as a previous option, but forums are automatically marked as read when the last new thread is read.
This is the most usable option for end users, but most processor intensive.
So, I hope I've understood what you're explaining correctly, if I haven't, please let me know, and I hope I've explain well enough that this is all working as designed / intended. I can't fix what isn't broken and there is nothing that stands out as "this doesn't act like the normal forum software" when this is one of the 2 forum packages I would say are the industry standard.
With reference to this image:Quote:
Originally Posted by Svpernova09
http://www.dual-boxing.com/album.php...=4&pictureid=1
and this thread:
http://www.dual-boxing.com/showthread.php?t=23377
Notice, how I can edit the title (of the post, not the thread) like you mention, but in the top right, the thread title remains the same. If you look in the thread, you will see the first post has the new title (really small at the top of the post), but the thread title has not changed.
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Originally Posted by Jafula
ok, sorry it took me some time. I see whats going on now. By default Vb only allows the OP to edit a thread's title for X minutes after thread creation, and at a maximum of 9999999 minutes, there is no method to set this to unlimited. I went looking for a mod and the only ones are outdated, so I used the outdated hack as a guide and did my own, so if you can verify you're now able to edit thread topics, that would be awesome.
Sweet-as. I can edit thread title's now. Thanks so much!Quote:
Originally Posted by Svpernova09
(And thanks for your efforts migrating the forums, its nice to have a forum that is up 99% of the time.)
Been noticing something weird the past few days. Read a post in a sub-forum and if the thread is only 1 page, it does not show as read in the sub-forum list. If I read last post or page of and multi-page thread, it will update fine.
using Firefox and Panda anti-virus, thought Panda might be blocking a cookie request or something, but why would it work only on some threads.
Looks like the General Discussion forum is resorting itself by thread title instead of last post again, Started sometime last night/early this morning. I thought I hit the link by mistake at first, but it's still happening.
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Originally Posted by Khatovar
Should be fixed now. Lemme know if you come across any other strangeness.
OK it looks like the problem is Firefox. IE6 at work is fine and IE8 at home does not have the problem. Panda is not doing it if it works on IE8. Strangeness but workable.Quote:
Originally Posted by alcattle
Is it supposed to be doing it now? If it is, I'm not seeing it. Sorts by date as normal. Using FF 3.5.3 on WinXP here.Quote:
Originally Posted by alcattle
Of course it isn't. Always happens, just like a computer, show me what's wrong.....aahhh I guess nothing :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ughmahedhurtz
What happened to the ignore feature ? I can't seem to find how to ignore sam and it's making it hard to stick to my pledge to not fall for his troll baiting in my threads
bump - still waiting to hear about ignore and polls ?
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Originally Posted by Moorea
Click on the person's name, click view public profile, click User Lists, click Add to Ignore List, and then click the Yes button to confirm.
You can easily find this out by click on FAQ in the top right and searching for the word "ignore"
http://www.dual-boxing.com/faq.php?s...l&titlesonly=0
What issue are you having with polls?
Thanks ! it's quite buried but I found it now !Quote:
Originally Posted by Svpernova09
that the faq says there is supposed to be button to create one at the bottom of the new thread UI and I don't see it on my page (firefox 3.0 if that matters)Quote:
What issue are you having with polls?
just wanted to say Hey svpernova09 check out the name you know who I am LOL. finally getting around to doing this the manual dual boxing is making me old!
Thanks for having fixed the poll btw - it now shows up in the UI
If others like me are having frustrations with the login status timing out, I have found a work-around.
Go to the portal, and click where it says "online users" at the bottom. Leave that window open, and continue browsing the forums in another tab.
The online user activity window auto-refreshes, and therefore you stay logged in.
This has solved a big headache for me, since I would constantly have to re-log in between writing PMs and forum posts before.
I really really hope the admin is not annoyed with me for posting this, obviously I'll delete on request.
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Originally Posted by Flekkie
Sessions expire after 900 seconds, if you checked the "remember me" box when you login, you shouldn't run into any issues with timeouts, if you do, ease up your cookie restrictions for this site.
Thats what it does! Thanks. I probably deserve a facepalm for that >.<Quote:
Originally Posted by Svpernova09
Looking at the post above, IT gives me an idea.
Anyway you can add a Report to moderator button, since we all have differing schedules? I often see threads like this one, or for photographs, etc. Things that are against the sites TOS basicly.
Then as the admin signs on, they can simply see the report and take appropriate action.
Stephen
F9thRet: that's exactly what the red triangle with exclamation mark button does
Doh! heck I had to go looking for it even after you said it. Thanks for pointing it out though.
Stephen
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