Forum Update - Test it out

[LD1]

I don't like mobile sites. You mentioned the mobile version will have the menu condensed. Is there going to be an option to view it like I would on a desktop.

My tbn time is split. Bout half on a desktop and half on a smartphone. I don't like two different sites.

And count me as one who likes to jump to the first unread post. Always works on my desktop, but not always on my phone.

 

[MikePA]

I don't like mobile sites. You mentioned the mobile version will have the menu condensed. Is there going to be an option to view it like I would on a desktop.

While a workaround, there are several mobile device browsers that let you identify them as a desktop browser. Atomic Web, Perfect Web, and iCabMobile are three of them. Here's the Atomic Web browser emulation settings page.

 

[aczlan]

While a workaround, there are several mobile device browsers that let you identify them as a desktop browser. Atomic Web, Perfect Web, and iCabMobile are three of them.

Firefox for Android allows you to ask for a desktop site as well.

Aaron Z

 

[Deerherd]

I hate it when web people get bored and feel they need to change everything just for change. Nothing is faster or better, it just sucks. And don't get me wrong, I'm not adverse to change but this update is a huge step backwards.

And what is extra aggravating is now I don't have the option of viewing this in the old format. Whenever I log on I get thrown into this new mess and clearing my cache and restarting does nothing. I used to get on TBN because it was fun and informative but now it's a mess and just ticks me off.

I was going to log off but I can't find that feature.

 

[Piston]

Any opinion on locking old, inactive threads?

My opinion is that locking old and inactive threads would be a terrible idea. There are many times where a thread would be bumped after years of inactivity and I have found it either very interesting or very helpful. Not always of course, but I see no value in locking them out, that is the whole point of saving them in the system forever, so they can continue to be useful down the road.

A good option might be something like what the forestry forum does, which is have a pop up "reminder" that states something like "this thread hasn't been updated in 2 years, are you sure you want to post here or consider starting a new thread". That way there is a warning to those who didn't realize they were posting in an old thread.

I agree with you that the older way of having the thread automatically being you back to the post you left off at was the cats ***.

 

[von-mil]

When looking at the list of "New Posts" or "Today's Posts", the far right column used to show which forum the post is contained in, as well as being a link to that forum. Is that something that can be retained in the new format? Having the forum name helps me decide whether I want to open the post or move on.

 

[aczlan]

And what is extra aggravating is now I don't have the option of viewing this in the old format. Whenever I log on I get thrown into this new mess and clearing my cache and restarting does nothing. I used to get on TBN because it was fun and informative but now it's a mess and just ticks me off.

Go back to the first post in this thread and you will find a link to go back to the old style. I have switched back and forth a half dozen times without any drama.

Aaron Z

 

[von-mil]

I too prefer having the first unread post come up when I click on the title. It's a lot easier to click anywhere on the title than it is to click on one little blue arrow to the left of the title.

 

[ovrszd]

I never have them either and I don't run any pop up blockers. Sometimes its not TBN that does these things.

I agree.

An odd situation I occasionally have is when replying I have to type verrrrryyyyyy slowly. If I go faster than one letter every couple seconds it will skip them and only enter every 4th or 5th letter. I usually hit the "back" arrow and start over with the reply and it is okay then. I figure that's something going on in my computer, not TBN.

 

[Jisgren]

No photo upload on the mobile version is a pain for me. 100% of my tractor related photos are on my iPhone so it will be a pain to constantly switch versions when I want to post.