Feature request thread (new)

[Kent C]

First, is there a 'mark as read' feature for a thread?

Can smileys be added to the smilies page?

I'd like to see a link at the end of the last page of at least 'general discussion' and 'new people's forum' where you can go back to the main page. Like you can by scrolling back up to the top and clicking on the path. Just back to gen. discussion page or newbie page would do it, so when you've finished reading a thread and it was at the bottom of the page you wouldn't have to scroll up. Just a link to 'main' at the bottom of the window of the last post. Maybe that's possible already but I'm not seeing it.

And is there an easier way to check your own posts than going to user cp then to profile then to statistics then to view posts?? (other than find your last post and clicking on the avatar...)

 

[Technocrat]

REQUEST: Make CTRL + function resize text only, without making the page wider.

I have moderately bad eyesight. I used to have my 2048 x 1536 monitor set to 800 x 600 to make most text readable on the web. For the past 2 years most sites have retooled their layout to accommodate the CTRL + / CTRL - / CTRL 0, funtions on Firefox and Explorer.

This board does not. It's permanently set up for 768 wide. If you are lower than that it creates a horizontal scroll-bar, and if you are higher than that there are blank sides (wasted space). CTRL +, does not change the font size it just makes the entire page larger.

I know it's possible because THIS forum (vBulletin Community Forum - Powered by vBulletin) does it exactly the way I'm talking about. I looked for about an hour for an answer and then gave up.

I don't know if it's a single server varialble or requires a whole new stylesheet, but I do know it's possible.

-Thanks

 

[ZambucaLu]

First, is there a 'mark as read' feature for a thread?

Kent, the only one I know of is if you go to the main forum page, you will see little blue note paper looking thingys on the left hand side. You can double click on those and they will mark that whole forum read. I don't know of any particular means to mark certain threads as read though.

Can smileys be added to the smilies page?

I think those have to be added by SmokeyJoe.

And is there an easier way to check your own posts than going to user cp then to profile then to statistics then to view posts?? (other than find your last post and clicking on the avatar...)

Go up to Quick Links....to Your Posts....that should pull them up right away.

Sorry, can't help you with the other stuff.

Lu

 

[Kent C]

Go up to Quick Links....to Your Posts....that should pull them up right away.

Sorry, can't help you with the other stuff.

Lu

Thanks Lu. That helps on the 'my posts' deal.

I see there's a 'mark forum as read' on the quick links dropdown as well. Good to know.

 

[Kimerpuff]

I am not sure if this is possible to do on the forum.

It would be nice to have an icon, like the report icon, that a poster in either the classified or suppliers section could use to request the thread be locked. This would alert the mod for that forum of the posters request and ease their housekeeping job.

It would give the classified poster an easy way to ask for a lock and assist suppliers in keeping an old thread from moving to the top, keeping the limited space for our colleges to get their fair share of space. An example being supplier A runs a one day sale, and three months later a customer bumps the thread with a comment. Obviously that sale is no longer available and the customer may not have noticed the date ect..

 

[smokum]

Hi Kimerpuff,

All forums have the means to "report" a thread..... If you look within the post itself you will see an exclaimation mark in a red triangle. By clicking on this the post is reported to the mods/admin for their attention.

VapeOn,
Greg

 

[Kimerpuff]

Hey Greg,
Im sorry if I wasnt clear... I mean a button, like the report one, perhaps placed near the report one but an additional button to be sure. with the sole purpose for the owner or starter of a thread to ask a mod to lock it.

I hope that makes better sense? have a lovely day!

oh.. Im so blonde! so is that how people get their threads closed, report them?

 

[kristin]

We have the Model Specific forum, which is organized great! Can you please add a Vendor Specific Review Section and E-liquid Brands Section with one forum dedicated to each vendor/e-liquid. I think it would make the site a lot more navigatable for newbies. The video and liquid reviews are nice, but they aren't organized in any way.

The other day I was looking for more flavors from other vendors and a forum with a list of the available brands and threads dedicated to each brand would have been extremely helpful.

As far as the vendor forum, the vendor's ability to delete any negative feedback in their dedicated area is a bit disconcerting. So, those forums are only good for basic communication between the vendor and customers, like announcements & such, but not for people researching what to buy and where & honest opinions.

There needs to be an organized, fair and open area for positive AND negative opinions - key word being "organized" - about vendors and e-liquid brands, the way there is for device models.

Each section would have one forum started for each brand/vendor like shown below and each flavor can be discussed on the appropriate thread - which can be started by members, so you don't have to create each thread - any any other topics relating to the flavors, mixing, throat hit for some flavors, etc. The vendor section would obviously be easier to organize.

Basically the same way you have it set up for the specific models only organized by e-liquid brand or vendor. Threads can be started in each to discuss different flavors/vendor experience.

E-Liquid Brands Reviews

Nhale/Xhale from Nhaler.com Forum
NuPort Thread
Vanilla Coke Thread
Peach Blast Thread
Almond Joy Thread
High Voltage from Nhaler.com Forum
Vanilla
Blueberry
Peanut Butter Cup
Lung Juice from Nhaler.com Forum
Sleepytime
Orange Lung
Vanilla Rose
Liberty Liquid from libertyecig.com Forum
MyBoro
Cubana
Mint
Tasty Liquid from libertyecig.com Forum
MyBoro
Menthol
Pep-c-cola
Johnson Creek Smoke Juice from johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com
Kick-E-Liquid from electroniccigarettesales.com Forum
Banana
Toasted Toffee
Etc.

Vendor Reviews

Nhaler.com Forum
Threads started by members (complaints, praises)
Libertyecig.com Forum
Threads started by members (complaints & praises)
Johnson Creek Forum
Threads started by members (complaints & praises)
Etc.

It would also be nice to know which members are associated with which companies - which members are resellers & distributors. They should be required to disclose on their profile if they are a seller and provide a link to their site.

 

[smokum]

Hey Greg,
Im sorry if I wasnt clear... I mean a button, like the report one, perhaps placed near the report one but an additional button to be sure. with the sole purpose for the owner or starter of a thread to ask a mod to lock it.

I hope that makes better sense? have a lovely day!

oh.. Im so blonde! so is that how people get their threads closed, report them?

Sorry Kimerpuff, the "understanding" part was my error for not reading your post correctly.....

No worry's though, using the "report button" that is there now was created for the use from members to bring the treads attention to the moderators for whatever reasons.

A report thread is created immediately in a private forum for us moderators (whoever happen to be onboard at the time), to see, discuss (if necessary), and make a decision on the report's content and/or request.

I appologize if it wasn't made out to look that way to the membership.

I hope this addresses your inquiry/suggestion.

VapeOn,
Greg

 

[Kimerpuff]

So If i wanted an old sale thread locked, I should report it then?

 

[lordmage]

if you are the OP of any thread and would like it locked or removed in some cases. click the report button and fill in the reason. in your case it would be "OP request to..." you get the point and who ever can handle it they will do so as soon as they can.

 

[Kimerpuff]

thank you very much

 

[jxmiller]

There are lots of forums out there. One of my favorites is Slickdeals.net

I saw on there a type of post that could prove very valuable here. It is a wiki post. Here is an example.

LINK

This is thread on building your own PC. It has each individual part / price / link to retailer in one post and it is a wiki post. This allows forum users to add to or modify a post collaboratively. I am not sure but I would think that there would be a higher post count barrier that would prevent users from being able to edit it until they have sufficient credibility(50 posts?).

The reason this would be good is I am having trouble finding things here that I am sure exist and the search function only helps so much.

I think wiki type threads would be useful for the following:
1. Equipment / Supplies Purchasing - Atomizers, Batteries, E-Juice...
2. DIY Supplies Purchasing - supplies that were not intended for e-cigs but have been suggested as useful in DIY applications.
3. Guides - Specific (multiple) wikis for each category ie cleaning your atomizer, mixing liquid, ...

Going to one place to find the most up to date information is very valuable.

Please consider this.

 

[Reuben]

Hi SJ, there is a lot of people, me included, that would love to see a "KR808D-1" forum in the "Model Specific Discussion" sub-forum. Thanks for the time.

Keep On Vaping!!!!

Ruben

 

[Oliver]

Hi SJ, there is a lot of people, me included, that would love to see a "KR808D-1" forum in the "Model Specific Discussion" sub-forum. Thanks for the time.

Keep On Vaping!!!!

Ruben

Aaaaaand, done!

 

[Oliver]

Just so you know, we are going to be installing a user edited content management system soon.

The details will become clearer later, but we'd definitely appreciate your input on what you think needs to be included.

Thanks,

SJ

 

[Reuben]

Aaaaaand, done!

Thank you very much SJ, a lot of people, obviously me included, appreciated this a lot. Thanks for your time and for hearing to our request.

Keep On Vaping!!!!

Ruben

 

[jxmiller]

I try not to suggest things that are counter productive. I am also very honest. You will probably not want to implement this because it will reduce your clicks per page / per visitor. But do not be fooled by that thinking. What will happen instead is you will be able to condense ECF member knowledge and ECF navigation by implementing what I have suggested here once before and am suggesting again. This may actually increase user counts due to ease of use on the web site. It also may contribute to user input on topics. More people more info.

You need to provide second post WIKI option for people creating a new thread. I will post an example below on another forum. What this does is it allows any user (configurable by admin to post count minimum) to edit the second post of a thread. This is generally used as a compilation of info.

For example if you guys had a thread on atomizer parts the first post would be a description of what the thread is about, the second post would be a compilation of links and information regarding where to buy and what kind of wire to buy so forth and so on. These types of threads are priceless to users and to people browsing the forums. Compiling a list of known information in one easy to get to spot is needed.

Thanks for consideration on this and here is that link that shows an example.

LINK

LINK TO DESCRIPTION

I just noticed a thread, or several threads regarding DIY juice recipies. Having one thread and a wiki eliminates this.

 

[jxmiller]

Anyone reading this? I am surprised there have been no comments.... bad idea what? Did I not explain it good enough or provide good example of what I am talking about in another forum?

Whats up, anyone?

 

[jxmiller]

Just so you know, we are going to be installing a user edited content management system soon.

The details will become clearer later, but we'd definitely appreciate your input on what you think needs to be included.

Thanks,

SJ

Sorry I totally missed that post...

Can you give more details I am dieing to create some wiki's to consolidate information. There is a lot of "known good" info in here but finding it all is not an easy task.