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Why does Tech Republic use this style of forum format. Why can they use a format that allows you to read the responses in succession.
It is very annoying to have to look at a tree of response subjects and view them individually.
ben
by timwalsh
Ben, while you are very likely to get lots of agreement from those of us that regularly visit this forum, if you are expecting to get any replies from the peoplethat run the forum, this is the wrong place to post comments and suggetions. All the TechRepublic forums are essentially non-monitored/mediated.
To make comments/suggestions about the site (and maybe even cause changes to be made), you need to use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page and choose the appropriate link there. They may not reply quickly, but they almost always reply evetually.
And yes, if you spend a lot of time here, you will find MANY annoyances about the site.
by mrafrohead
by oldefar
You nailed it Mrafrohead. :-) Of course, it contradicts all those postings about wanting nothing to do with people.
I believe it was Chas who suggested using the print function to improve viewing. Right clicking the print icon and opening the link makes the long discussions much easier - all in one window with lines between threads. Selecting open link in new window makes it easier to jump back to where I want to toss my thoughts in.
by armourbl
Completely understood. I didn't really mean to sound so rude either. It doesn't suck, it just isn't very productive or proficient. I guess I just expected more from a site that seems to have so much technical knowledge.
I went ahead and sent thema message from the contact option with a link to this discussion thread. So everyone please post your comments so we can show how much everyone agrees/disagrees...
ben
by mrafrohead
If you can include a Live Chat type forum, I am most interested in that type of thing. Instead of a forum where you post and wait, if it were live and you could directly speak with your peers that'd be ideal in my opinion.
And so we're clear here, I'm not talking about some cheesy AOL type chat room with pimply little kids trying to cyber each other, but a nice professional type of environment where we can help fix problems as they are done here and at the same time, hold live conversations.
This is just my opinion, and I am more than happy to Moderate if needed and also run security to the best of my abilities.
Mrafrohead
by oldefar
104622930, and you have to ask to talk with me.
I like the clean format, control of who I allow to contact me, and low overhead as compared to MSN or YM. There are discussion lists and interest groups as well.
by thechas
I do not know the how's and why's of the TR discussion and Q&A forum format.
That said, there is a 'work-around' that you can use to view all the postings in a discussion.
When you find a discussion that you wish to explore, click on the printbutton.
It will open a new browser window with a 'printable' view of all the postings to the discussion.
Chas
by mrafrohead
Yes, I do contradict myself a lot, but as you get to know me better, you'll get to know that I have a lot of "special exceptions" ;)
IE: I don't like people in general, BUT if you're someone I know, as I'm beginning to get to know you guys in here (and you's know's who's you's are;)) you fall out of the people category and into your own categories. Like Oldefar, you are in the "Oldefar" category;) I guess, better put. You aren't in general with people, but now you're a person.
I knowthis doesn't sound gramatically correct, but it gets the point across. I like persons, not people. ;)
As for the print thing, I'm going to try that out and see how it works for me:) Great Idear!
Mrafrohead
I like mankind, it is people I cannot stand
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by oldefar
by mallardtooxx
mrafrohead can I have a flock of windex junkies?
-duck
by mrafrohead
I don't quite understand what you're asking.
What's a flock of Windex Junkies???
Better yet, what's a Windex Junkie???
by generalist
I'd kind of prefer to have a couple of different display techniques.
Having it being pure sequential is great if you're trying to read the latest messages. But it can get very confusing if you're trying to follow a message tree.
Having it be the current tree format is nice for organizing thoughts, but rough if you are just trying to keep track of the latest messages in a discussion that is more than 20 messages long.
Having some sort of switchable hybrid of the two would be ideal. You could request to see messages in order of appearance AND then be able to see idea flow by looking at the tree.
by mrafrohead
I'm thinking more along the lines of IRC.
From there, it can be open forum. Or closed at the blink of an eye. I have a very very small botnet that can be used to help moderate. It's good for mild security. Only problem with it is that they are all on one IP. So a truly determined person CAN do a takeover if they really want to by DoS'n me...
When I can afford it, I intend on purchasing multiple IP's and setting up each one on it's own IP. But until then, this has to do;)
But withIRC versus ICQ - everyone can see everyone talk at the same time. And there's still personal messages and all that jazz. It can also be ported through a website so you don't have to install any additional software on your machine. You just have to make sure your firewall is configued so the ports necessary are open.
Mrafrohead
by mrafrohead
How about using a PHP Forum. They're freeware depending on the forum chosen. Most of the forums I frequent use this type and they're pretty nice. Although I do prefer live discussions, PHP is a very nice alternative.
I don't know if it will work with TR's current workings, but I would be willing to help model and beta it to help better the community.
Mrafrohead
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