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[Joe Blow]

Or when quoted by another

I've just discovered that this feature is standard on the platform I'm planning on migrating ASF to, so rather than commit resources to a custom solution it's probably better just to wait until I make the move.

 

[pixel]

I've just discovered that this feature is standard on the platform I'm planning on migrating ASF to, so rather than commit resources to a custom solution it's probably better just to wait until I make the move.

Does that mean even the front page is configured by each individual member's parameters?
That would undoubtedly do the trick; but it would also slow the system down.

Okay, if carrying "ignore" that far is important to many members, it may be worth sacrificing speed and simplicity. But hiding not only an ignored member's posts, but also direct replies from others, has the potential to fragment threads to the point of becoming unintelligible.

 

[Joe Blow]

Does that mean even the front page is configured by each individual member's parameters?
That would undoubtedly do the trick; but it would also slow the system down.

Okay, if carrying "ignore" that far is important to many members, it may be worth sacrificing speed and simplicity. But hiding not only an ignored member's posts, but also direct replies from others, has the potential to fragment threads to the point of becoming unintelligible.

To be honest, I'm a little hazy about how this all works at the permissions level. I know that forum permissions are in place on the front page, but I'm not sure about other parameters. I will need to consult a coder and see how difficult it will be to come up with a custom solution.

I imagine it's possible, I'm not sure how easy it will be.

 

[pixel]

When posting a reply to someone's post, or using Multi+ replies, it would be a great help if date and time of the quoted entry were added behind the member's name.

Why? I just spent/ wasted several minutes trying to make sense of a multiple reply in the NST thread, where Miner quotes two charts of mine. They look similar, but one of them is almost a year old. It's not Miner's fault; but had the first one shown the date (November 2013) his reply would've been much easier and quicker to understand

 

[pixel]

When posting a reply to someone's post, or using Multi+ replies, it would be a great help if date and time of the quoted entry were added behind the member's name.

PS: It would also be great if a separate "Reply to post" button was provided without a quote. Quite often, a brief reply to a long narrative doesn't require the text to be repeated, yet a reference to the post a reply relates to is essential if a few others have since been talking about a different aspect.

This reply is a good example: Nothing of my earlier post is necessary to be repeated, and I've manually deleted most of it. But the reference is needed so it's clear what the PS is an addition to.

 

[Joe Blow]

When posting a reply to someone's post, or using Multi+ replies, it would be a great help if date and time of the quoted entry were added behind the member's name.

Why? I just spent/ wasted several minutes trying to make sense of a multiple reply in the NST thread, where Miner quotes two charts of mine. They look similar, but one of them is almost a year old. It's not Miner's fault; but had the first one shown the date (November 2013) his reply would've been much easier and quicker to understand

To find out which post the quote came from, all you need to do is click on the little green arrow next to the user name in the quote.



This will instantly take you to the post being quoted.

PS: It would also be great if a separate "Reply to post" button was provided without a quote. Quite often, a brief reply to a long narrative doesn't require the text to be repeated, yet a reference to the post a reply relates to is essential if a few others have since been talking about a different aspect.

This reply is a good example: Nothing of my earlier post is necessary to be repeated, and I've manually deleted most of it. But the reference is needed so it's clear what the PS is an addition to.

I think you've done it exactly how it should be done. You've removed all of the post that is not relevant to your reply, except for one sentence. The part of that sentence that is key to your reply you have put in bold text. This way others know exactly what part of the quoted post is being responded to, even down to the specific phrase.

Alternatively, you could remove everything except the sentence fragment you are replying to. This would not require bold text as it would be very clear exactly what you are commenting on. However, if the context of the sentence fragment is important then the first option is preferable.

If you are just making a general post in response to the thread topic then just click on the "Reply to Thread" button on the left, as you are not replying to anything specific that someone else has posted.

 

[pixel]

To find out which post the quote came from, all you need to do is click on the little green arrow next to the user name in the quote. This will instantly take you to the post being quoted.

yes Joe, I know that; but especially with multi-quotes, that's quite tedious and could be simplified.

Likewise, I can (and do) delete stuff I think isn't needed. Many don't, and that leads to those lengths.

 

[Julia]

Does that mean even the front page is configured by each individual member's parameters?
That would undoubtedly do the trick; but it would also slow the system down.

Okay, if carrying "ignore" that far is important to many members, it may be worth sacrificing speed and simplicity. But hiding not only an ignored member's posts, but also direct replies from others, has the potential to fragment threads to the point of becoming unintelligible.

+1.
I'm obviously missing something vital but have no idea what is meant by those 'muppets' burglar has on Ignore appear on the home page described by TH. I've never seen anything like that.
Can some kind person please explain?

It seems like a divisive thing to have happen. Surely we're all able to just not read posts from people in whose views we have no interest ? As pixel says, if you have someone on Ignore, then any subsequent responses to that person's posts are going to make less sense.

 

[burglar]

... 'muppets' burglar has on Ignore ...

I wish to announce that I currently have no-one on ignore because "I don't want to miss a thing!"
Furthermore, I do not use the term 'muppets'.

 

[Sir Osisofliver]

Hi Joe,

Um...what did you do to the site when viewing from a mobile device?

I'm sure there are some highly technical reasons why you've changed things, but I have to say I'm not a fan.

1) I can no longer "zoom" into the page.
2) many links to attachments and embedded video's simply do not work
3) navigation was not user friendly - but that probably my fault.

Cheers
Sir O

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

Um...what did you do to the site when viewing from a mobile device?

I'm sure there are some highly technical reasons why you've changed things, but I have to say I'm not a fan.

1) I can no longer "zoom" into the page.
2) many links to attachments and embedded video's simply do not work
3) navigation was not user friendly - but that probably my fault.

Cheers
Sir O

Hi Sir O. I activated the forum mobile style so ASF is easier to navigate when using a smart phone or tablet. Or at least I thought it would make it easier to navigate.

I find it easier to use, but I'd be very interested in getting feedback from others who have been accessing ASF on a mobile device.

Apologies if you are finding it more difficult to use. However, if you would like to revert to the way things were before, just click on the link that says "Full Site" near the bottom of each page. That will give you the regular ASF website back. Your phone or tablet should remember your preference.

I will check into the issues with the mobile style that you mentioned and see if they can be fixed.

 

[MrBurns]

I've got no idea who to use for share market investment advice I just listen to the news and commentary and buy on that basis....so what if there was a private section in ASF available only to paid subscribers where we could get advice from people who know what they're doing.

I know there are legal issues to be overcome but it might work and monetise ASF a bit more, perhaps a lot more.

Good advice is worth paying for but from who ? Vested interests seem to be everywhere.

Advisors could be chosen by Joe and perhaps a few trusted members as being reliable and honest.

 

[nulla nulla]

I've got no idea who to use for share market investment advice I just listen to the news and commentary and buy on that basis....so what if there was a private section in ASF available only to paid subscribers where we could get advice from people who know what they're doing.

I know there are legal issues to be overcome but it might work and monetise ASF a bit more, perhaps a lot more.

Good advice is worth paying for but from who ? Vested interests seem to be everywhere.

Advisors could be chosen by Joe and perhaps a few trusted members as being reliable and honest.

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I suspect that "Financial Adviser" accreditation for "people that know what they are doing" might be a stumbling block. Then the matter of/cost of personal liability insurance for Advisers dealing with disgruntled investors.

 

[MrBurns]

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I suspect that "Financial Adviser" accreditation for "people that know what they are doing" might be a stumbling block. Then the matter of/cost of personal liability insurance for Advisers dealing with disgruntled investors.

Well that's the issues you deal with when you make money................

 

[nulla nulla]

Well that's the issues you deal with when you make money................

Maybe you should run a poll to gauge the level of interest among ASF members. Give some guidelines:

1. to the proposed subscription costs;
2. parameters of qualification for the advisers;
3. independent verification of their past success as traders; and
4. area's of investment, ie. currency, equities, options etc.

 

[MrBurns]

Maybe you should run a poll to gauge the level of interest among ASF members. Give some guidelines:

1. to the proposed subscription costs;
2. parameters of qualification for the advisers;
3. independent verification of their past success as traders; and
4. area's of investment, ie. currency, equities, options etc.

All valid questions, if Joe thinks it's worth pursuing he should run that poll.
No doubt there would be backlash when advice didn't lead to instant riches.

Just an idea, but probably too fraught with risk.

 

[Joe Blow]

Thanks for the suggestion MrBurns. ASF is definitely due for some changes and I am open to all suggestions, especially those relating to site functionality, and new content or features people would like to see on ASF.

I am currently defending a number of legal claims filed against ASF and myself personally by two separate companies and I won't be making any changes until they are resolved. Everything is just too complicated and uncertain right now.

However, all suggestions are appreciated and taken on board. Please keep them coming.

 

[tech/a]

All valid questions, if Joe thinks it's worth pursuing he should run that poll.
No doubt there would be backlash when advice didn't lead to instant riches.

Just an idea, but probably too fraught with risk.

Cant see why OPINION cannot be regularly bought forward by anyone.
What people do with it is up to the individual.
If an opinion is respected it may carry more weight for the individual.

Don't offer ADVICE.

Base an opinion on XYZ
Then form your own opinion.

 

[MrBurns]

Cant see why OPINION cannot be regularly bought forward by anyone.
What people do with it is up to the individual.
If an opinion is respected it may carry more weight for the individual.

Don't offer ADVICE.

Base an opinion on XYZ
Then form your own opinion.

That line is too thin...

 

[MrBurns]

I link straight to the community page and just realised I miss out on all the other posts in the other threads.....some of which might interest me. I guess I should just link to the Forum section but how many others have the same problem ?
Perhaps a "last post" list down the right hand side no matter where you are on the site that covers the whole site not just the thread you're in ?

That would have the effect of drawing people into the investment and other sections.....