Discussion Locked

Fix needed for TR's Q&A pages!!

0 helpful
22 replies
Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

Is it just me, am I not seeing the links or is it missing?
When answering questions in the Q&A section;
After posting your answer, you are given the option to return to the Question (pretty irrelevant unless theres immediate response)and no link to return to 'all open questions'.
The only way to get back to 'all open questions' is to go to the Q&A link and then selct All open questions.
It would be nice to see a link after answering one question that would let you go straight to All Other Open Questions, don't you think??

22 replies

by timwalsh

Actually the "return to Question" button is very relevant if you are trying to post a long-winded explanation that won't fit within the limitations of the provided text box. If you must post a continuation of an answer in a comment, this button provides a nice shortcut.

Getting back to "all open questions": I always just hit the Back button on my browser until I get back to the questions.

If you're expecting someone from TR to read and act upon any suggestions posted here, expect a L-O-N-G wait, as this forum is not normally monitored. If you have a suggestion for improvement, use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.

by thechas

I simply use the drop down box on my back button, and return to where I was in the question list.

I have an all questions link in my Favorites, and on the links section of the address bar.

Another way to deal with it, would be to right click on the questions that you are interested in, and open them in a new window.

A while back, Tech Republic removed the All Questions link.
This was because of the cost of accessing the database and retrieving the list of all open questions.

After a long discourse with a number of user that Maxwell Edison funded with his points, the All Questions link was returned, but the rules were changed.

The All Questions list is not updated every-time a user clicks on it. The list is updated on a periodic basis. (I don't remember how often.)

Chas

by oz_media

I suppose that is a valid reason, but if you use the Back button, you need to refresh the page to update the answers.
As for Max using his OWN PERSONAL points to revive the All Questions link, I bow to you faithfully! Thank you Max, I'm not worthy.

I don't know if you've seen "Who's Line Is It Anyway" but the points there are about as useful as the points here.

For such a notorious site to have a stupid navigation problem is kinda sad though.
As for TR reading this, if it was my intention to get to them directly, I would have called. I just thought maybe there was a link I wasn't seeing.

by oz_media

Sir, you sem to forget that this forum is continuosly monitored by Max Edison (absent for this post though) and his little dog Chas.
But Chas just agrees with Edison, he doesn't really have his own opinions.

by maxwell edison

.... but if you participated in that discourse, you got 'em.

And you're right, the points are pretty worthless - or at least I though as much - until I accumulated so many that I could easily get my questions parked at the top of the featured questions list. A 100 - 1000 point question will get lost and buried deep in the black hole of old questions hardly ever getting a second look. But one with 50,000 points will stay at the top of the heap forever.

So as far as their monetary value, you're right, they're worthless. But for the potential exposure and information gathering value - they're priceless. It all depends on how you look at it.

by mrafrohead

Actually, those points do hold value - in pride. That's probably something that you aren't very familiar with Oz.

I'm not as well educated as the rest of the people here - so consider this being nice what I posted before. Now you've crossed theline.

So why don't you just piss off and get the fuck out of here. You aren't wanted by me and probably not by anyone else.

Your posts are utterly worthless as your existance on this rock appears to be. They have no technical basis whatsoever and if we all wanted to sit down and listen to you try to rip on us - we'd have asked you for it.

You're pretty balsy to walk into someones home and start acting like a prick.

Just so you know, you best learn to mind yourself. If I could seeyour bitch ass I'd feed you your fucking teeth. First you start on Maxwell and now trying to move to TheChas.

What the fuck is wrong with you??? You trying to make up for the fact that your wife doesn't like your teeny peter anymore??? It's alright, you can tell her when she's ready she can come over and get her panties. She forgot them last weekend.

GET OUT you're not wanted!!!

On a side note - you live in our country yet you try to mock it like you did in your other post. You fucking hypocrite bastard. People like you can truly bring out the hate and rage in me. That's a VERY dangerous thing to have happen. Don't forget you're on the net here, everything is traceable. EVERYTHING - and you aren't very far south of me. Asshole!

Mrafrohead

To my peers - I apologize for my rudeness and imaturity, but I can not think of anything reasonable to say and this prick has crossed the line. TR you can now close my account for profanity if you feel it is necessary, i just didn't know how else to get the point across.

/me is PISSED!

by timwalsh

As you obviously have a burr up your butt about Max and seem to be intent on continuing (or maybe instigating) a flame war with him at every opportunity, I suggest you might try and find a different forum to do so. Your flaming is not welcome here by me and probably not by a majority of the people who regularly post here.

It's one thing to flame someone when replying to posts that are meant to stir contoversy. It is something entirely different to try and bait somebody in what is almost purely a technical post.

by rickydoo

Referring both to this thread and more specifically the scratching and clawing of "Would the real Max please stand up?":
The views expressed by OzMedia are not necessarily those of Rickydoo, or Candaians in general.
The attacks on Canadians and Canada will not be dignified with a reply be me, as they were obviously incited by the postings of the above mentioned joker.
The apology by MallardtooXX is accepted with grace and humility. But could you capitalise Canada please?
Now, will the realOzMedia please shut up so we can more easily navigate the pertinent information.

by maxwell edison

TheChas and I actually have quite a few differences of opinion, and we disagree on a number of issues. However, unlike you, he remains civil, friendly and respectful, and as such he's treated in a like manner.

You should really evaluate how you think about life and the world in general. You sure do have a sour outlook on things.

You become what you think about.

by mrafrohead

I was thinking the exact same thing although mine was more of a specific place on your answer Dpetrak ;) heheahhahaa

hint - it starts with a *

Mrafrohead

by thechas

Gee, I never considered myself as Max's dog.
Since we are in different states and time zones, it would be a difficult relationship at best.

I do often stand in his shadow as his knowledge is much greater than my own.

You obviously have not read some of Max and my posts to each others comments in the political related discussions.

On technical and security issues, Max and I have similar opinions.

As to other issues, as gentlemen, we agree to disagree.

Chas

by mallardtooxx

You ozmedia are an undereducated, misinformed neurotic apathetic pathetic hate mongering phallically challenged miscreant anal probing child molesting pre pubecent wannabe gangsta rapping hip hopin choad smoking ass reaming thalydamide baby crack head who likes to try to inundate these posts with guile and misdirection with little to no actual content because your mommy would not let you go to prom this year since you couldn't foot the bill and daddy spent all the money on whores booze and horses this week again gee wally why is dad so hard on the beaver? why don't you take your useless mindless witless less than sardonic wannabe cool to impress my 8th grade friends but I cannot because my pubies have not filled in yet, even the democrats wouldn't have me cause I am too far left for them, i wish tom daschel would call me up and ask my opinion, racist marxist imperialist stalinistic hitlers youth drop out can't be in the military because i got no sack attitude and back the FUCK UP because you have got no creedence and you sure as hell got no capital to expend. Come on now son you got the duck a little pissy and I can GUARANFUCKINGTEE YOU that I can out last your pathetic attempts so lets go you and me mano e mano because Max is too civil for you he won't stoop to your level. I however would love to kick your bitchy little ass punk!
so as Axl Rose once said Get in the Ring cause here I am.

-Duck

by rickydoo

as colinluck has said, you're hurting others.
My sides are aching, I can hardly breathe. I banged my head on the side of the desk while I was rolling on the floor.
You, my friend could give Denis Leary a run for his money.

by hal 9000

Quite a bit but because of the time difference there is very little that I can offer because on most occasions people in the US have already answered most of the questions. But I haven't seen many questions where both The Chas and Maxwell post on the same question but I would suspose that they would like me have similar answers.
But thats where any resembelence ends as they often disagree with each other on many items of a political nature and I tend to disagree with both of them as well.
I'msorry but I can't see how you could call The Chas Max's dog asd on most things they don't often agree unles of course your own dog bites the hand that feeds it then this comparision would be understandable.

by hal 9000

It's not good for your health getting so worked up you are only hurting your self and sending your blood preasure through the roof {not a very healthy thing to do}. So for the sake of your health if nothing else please try not to get so worked up over something as unimportant as this. Of course your right but getting worked up only harms you and does nothing to harm anyone else.

As you said this is the internet and while everything is tracable why waste your valuable time in such an unimportant matter just let it slide or better still go out and hit a computer a few times that at least makes you feel good.

by oz_media

I guess we see the light now.
This was a straight forward question regarding a navigational issue on the TR site.
You guys seem to carry baggage with you wherever you go.
Mr Afro, great job. Most of the references are truly American "gangsta bitch"etc. very eloquent.
You also said that I'm a hypocrite because I live South of you in the States? I have never been nor will I ever live in the US, I have a office in L.A but that doesn't make me American. Your not supposed to push that hard onthe Q-Tips.

Obviously, this forum is not for obtaining technical information or sharing ideas and opinions. It seems to be merely a place for like minded wannabe techs to look cool and answer newbie questions. With the exception of Lord Infideland Maxwell Edison, who I have seen some very interesting and effective issues resolved.
Too bad there isn't credit card verification here to keep the children away.

by thechas

Looking at the list, YOU started the negative comments and un-loading of baggage in this thread.

Maxwell and I are both of generations where you do not leave negative comments un-refuted.

I cannot speak for Maxwell, for myself, on average I look at 1/6 of the discussions, and 1/5 of the open questions each evening.
So, how can I be "monitoring" the site?

Yes, as a concerned user who wishes to see the site prosper and continue, I have:
reported peers that get overly abusive,
defendedthe site to peers who question how it is setup,
admonished peers who post in the wrong forum.

My goal in all this is assistance and education.

I do my best to hold my temper in check, and try to keep my posts civil.

Chas

by oz_media

In my haste I responded to Mr. Walsh but commented on your input. You were actually informative and provided a logical explanation.
Mr. Walsh basically offered nothing of substance or use and simply wanted to read his own name.

by mallardtooxx

You and I both know this guy is a chuckle head, don't waste your time anything you say he will try to meld into some American Capitalistic Propaganda because he is stuck somewhere that he hates.

As for me I am getting a kick out of watching him squirm but that is because I am sadistic and apparently a Propagator of American Rhetoric.

You my friend are a good person, don't explain yourself to him, We all know where you sit and we all respect you for it. Let the jackoff's like me and fromake asses of ourselves he will go away soon I am sure.

You don't need to defend anything, you do so with continued effort and commentary.

So does this mean I am your Lap Duck since I am supporting you? just so you know I can't do windows, I have a little windex issue.

-duck

by oz_media

"As for me I am getting a kick out of watching him squirm"
I don't squirm. I tell it the way I see it, if you don't like it, F*&%K OFF ! Pretty simple.
As a DJ I met a lot of losers from the US who thought they were the shit (as you do) and also called the ambulance to carry their sorry drunk asses off to hospital whenj they passed out from our beer or got shit kicked for being mouthy arrogant losers.
"Let the jackoff's like me and fro make asses of ourselves he will go away soon I am sure."
Yes you make asses out of yourselves but hey isn't that the American way? I don't go away, I stand tall and defend my opinions the same way that you Americans are defending yours, although I don't have any cool hip-hop taunts to throw around.
Anyway, I'm sure you have nothing to do, "The Homeland" will take care of you, but as a person with a job, I don't want to waste my time going around in circles with clearlty mindless people.
This is probably why your little gang has adopted this forum as your own and all relevant information is now found on similar but effective sites. It's actually quite funny, the only forums that are reduced to mindless circular fluff are those dominated by Americans, kinda like your lives.

This discussion is closed to new replies.