TBN upgrade wish list.

[kiotiken]

Somebody here on TBN tipped me off to using Google as a search for TBN. In Google, type your search followed by site:tractorbynet.com and it works like a charm. A better built in search function is needed though.

 

[jerrybob]

I wished they offered beer discount coupons.:laughing:

 

[Piston]

I actually think TBN is a pretty decent forum, software wise. It definitely has issues but overall it's pretty good.

Now, the mobile version, the app, is hands down the best forum app I've seen. It's actually easier, and faster, for me to post using my phone, aside from typing.

There is definitely something wrong though with the amount of duplicate posts we've been seeing lately.

As for pictures, press and hold the control button as you click, and it will open the pic in a new window, this avoids having to press the back button after you view it. You can also open numerous pics at the same time this way.

As ken mentioned, using a site specific google search is the best way. I've NEVER seen a good forum search function, it's not just TBN. Oh the search function for the mobile app sucks as well

I'd like to add the ability to add emoticons from the mobile app. As far as I know, you can't as of now.

 

[The kid]

Here's another vote for a better search engine.

I have heard Muhammad say this was on his list possibly using the Google search engine

 

[mjncad]

I'd also like to see the error message of "stay or leave" the web page after submitting a post get fixed. I think that is one thing that is leading to duplicate posts.

 

[DieselnHooters]

All great ideas as for upgrade guys but is it worth a raise on our subscription fees

 

[aczlan]

I'd also like to see the error message of "stay or leave" the web page after submitting a post get fixed. I think that is one thing that is leading to duplicate posts.

It is. If you click on the X rather than yes or no, it wont make the duplicate post (but you will have to manually reload the page to see your post).

Aaron Z

 

[txdon]

OK here is a challenge for the intelligent people of programming. Program a thread to accommodate a TBN COOKBOOK: a multilevel thread that has about 8 levels for each class of food recipes. Then if that is not challenging enough, have each recipe post be able to have a review rating with an extended review section.
Now you can tell me to dream on......

 

[aczlan]

OK here is a challenge for the intelligent people of programming. Program a thread to accommodate a TBN COOKBOOK: a multilevel thread that has about 8 levels for each class of food recipes. Then if that is not challenging enough, have each recipe post be able to have a review rating with an extended review section.
Now you can tell me to dream on......

That could be done with a new forum that had a drop down list to choose the thread prefix (ie: cookies, cake, bbg, etc). Also enable thread ratings for that forum. Then each recipe gets its own thread...


Aaron Z

 

[txdon]

That could be done with a new forum that had a drop down list to choose the thread prefix (ie: cookies, cake, bbg, etc). Also enable thread ratings for that forum. Then each recipe gets its own thread...Aaron Z

You make it sound so easy! This of course would be a Tractor Cookbook.

 

[kco]

All great ideas as for upgrade guys but is it worth a raise on our subscription fees

Sure, it would be fine to double or triple our current rate.

 

[The kid]

Somebody here on TBN tipped me off to using Google as a search for TBN. In Google, type your search followed by site:tractorbynet.com and it works like a charm. A better built in search function is needed though.

I use that site switch a lot on different websites. Very powerful.

 

[Iowachild]

My only complaint is when I click on a photo thumb on a post half way or more down a page, and then click the back arrow, I end up back at the top of the page and must scroll back down to the post with the photos. I have been on other forums where when I click back, I am right where I was. I know I can right-click and open in new tab or window, I prefer going back and forth. Otherwise Tractorbynet is overall the best forum I subscribe to.

 

[Piston]

My only complaint is when I click on a photo thumb on a post half way or more down a page, and then click the back arrow, I end up back at the top of the page and must scroll back down to the post with the photos. I have been on other forums where when I click back, I am right where I was. I know I can right-click and open in new tab or window, I prefer going back and forth. Otherwise Tractorbynet is overall the best forum I subscribe to.

Are you using a MAC? This happens when I'm using my Macbook, but not when I'm using my Dell.

 

[Piston]

Somebody here on TBN tipped me off to using Google as a search for TBN. In Google, type your search followed by site:tractorbynet.com and it works like a charm. A better built in search function is needed though.

I updated my sig with a hyperlink to that thread. :thumbsup:

 

[CliffordK]

One thing that I find a bit annoying.
I like to use the "Today's Posts".

However, you can't refresh the page as apparently the site encodes a number with the search.

Anyway...
Refreshable links for "Today's Posts" & "New Posts".

 

[aczlan]

CliffordK, you can get that if you make a pair of new bookmarks with the URLs from these links:
Today's posts: Search Results - TractorByNet.com
New posts: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/search.php?do=getnew&contenttype=vBForum_Post

You can get the addresses by right clicking on the icons and clicking on "Copy link location" (or the equivalent verbiage in your preferred browser)

Aaron Z

 

[CliffordK]

Thanks,

So, the icon shortcuts along the top bar should direct to those links.

 

[aczlan]

Thanks,
So, the icon shortcuts along the top bar should direct to those links.

Yes, that is where the icons up top take you and that creates a new search each time you click on them.

Aaron Z

 

[mjncad]

Are you using a MAC? This happens when I'm using my Macbook, but not when I'm using my Dell.

I use PC's; both Dell and home-built and this happens to me whether it's XP or 7 as the OS using IE 8 or 9 for the browser. This problem is one of things I mentioned in my original post; but maybe I didn't do a good job describing the bug.