A Major Shortcoming???

[Henro]

I think I saw mention of this in other threads but at the time did not realize what was being talked about.

From what I can see the new software has a major issue, one that makes the site much less enjoyable to use (for me anyway). That is, when I read a thread and then come back, I have no indication where the thread was at when I left it the last time. Each time I click on a thread I start at post number 1.

Used to be that when returning to a thread, I was taken to the first post that was added AFTER I left. That was easy. I could pick up where I left off without thinking or wasting time.

Now I have to start at the top and try to find the first new post that I have not read yet.

Can you imagine if you were reading a novel, and everytime you set the book down, someone closed it? What a distraction that would be, having to read through/scan pages until the point you stopped at is found. Actually I know we have all been there one time or another...

I know from a post Bird made that you can go to quick links and mark all threads read, but I don't want to do that since it takes time to read all thread before clicking on that button, and during that time some posts may be added.

Is there a "mark this thread read" button? Could such a button be added?

Or is there a simple way to accomplish what used to be that I am missing?

Grateful for any insight, as I am finding this current situation makes my visits to TBN less enjoyable...

 

[MikePA]

Is there a "mark this thread read" button? Could such a button be added?

Yes, at the top under Quick Links, you can mark all forums read. When in a forum, under Forum Tools, you can mark the forum read.

 

[JayC]

You shouldn't have to mark each individual thread as read. I visit three other forums that use vBulletin software and they all appropriately display read threads. I really like vBulletin. This read threads being shown as unread is an admin issue.

 

[Freds]

I think I saw mention of this in other threads but at the time did not realize what was being talked about.

From what I can see the new software has a major issue, one that makes the site much less enjoyable to use (for me anyway). That is, when I read a thread and then come back, I have no indication where the thread was at when I left it the last time. Each time I click on a thread I start at post number 1.
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Yes, this was talked about in the new forum thread. There's a lot to pick through, but most issues and "what the..." are addressed. Don't click on the actual thread, click on the little box with the arrow in it next to the thread name. This will take you to the next unread reply.
This did not work for me at first, then started working and something else stopped working. Now all is fine.... for now

 

[Richard]

I've been in/out of town for last 4 weeks. Just got in yesterday and came here. I feel totally lost.

I agree with the comments about marked threads being a bummer... ALSO (and this may have been discussed already), I miss the "view ALL" selection.

At work, I've got a fast machine/connection and I just hit all so I can easily scroll to my desired location. I really hate the multiple pages...strike me as highly inefficient (for the reader)

Oh well.. if i had to choose the above 'nitpicks' (which for me, they are) OR NOT have TBN... I guess I'll shut up about my nitpicks.

 

[MikePA]

I really hate the multiple pages...strike me as highly inefficient (for the reader)

I'm not clear on exactly what you are asking for. If it's number of posts per page, then

UserCP
Edit Options
Number of Posts per page

Select up to 40 posts per page.

I'd also suggest (not specifically to Richard) that people simply post what they are trying to do and someone can provide the proper instructions. If it's not possible to do, it can be added to the list of future improvements.

 

[MikePA]

On the main Discussion page, at the upper right, beneath the 'Welcome, {your userid}, is Quick Link. Click on it and there's an option to Mark All Forums Read.

When you are in a Forum, right above the Last Post column is a link called Forum Tools. Click on it and there's an option to Mark This Forum Read.

 

[Richard]

I wasn't referring to number of posts per page... but as I recall, you could click "view ALL" as in all PAGES.

If there were 10 pages (each with 40 posts), you could click view all and you'd have one big long thread available to you. You'd then be able to scroll up down from start to finish without having to hit the next page.

Perhaps I don't recall it correctly, as I HAVE been somewhat occupied for the last month.

 

[Muhammad]

You shouldn't have to mark each individual thread as read. I visit three other forums that use vBulletin software and they all appropriately display read threads. I really like vBulletin. This read threads being shown as unread is an admin issue.

We have it set so that...

1. Threads are marked read when you view them.

2. Forums are marked read when all threads in them have been read, OR when you use the mark this forum read option.

Does it not work like that for you?

 

[kcir]

The new software seems to handle repositioning after looking at an attachment differently. After looking at a picture say in post #8 the screen rolls back up to the top of the page and I have to scroll back down to where I was to continue.

Rick

 

[MikePA]

It would greatly assist in problem determination if people could post the URL of the message, or post the Forum and thread name.

 

[TwinWillows]

I like the new software, especially after the change to marking as read automatically!

 

[Gatorboy]

Each time I click on a thread I start at post number 1.

Under the Column Last Post where it shows you the last person who contributed to the thread is a small icon that looks like this [>]. Click that instead of the thread name and it will take you to the last post in the thread.

It's not exactly what you are looking for, but at least it's better than going to the first post each time.

 

[5030]

Dave:

I finally got here too. Not being very computer literate, it was a hassle. I really don't know if I like the new format, only time will tell, and the frequency of my visits. I really liked controlling the layout of the way the forum appeared on my screen, something that I can't seem to do now.

 

[Wood_Butcher_Dav]

Mike,
OK here is what is happing to me.
In one of the projects (Harv's new fence project) Harv has many posts with 4 or more photos. I would look at one photo and then hit my back button and it would bring me back to the bottom of the list even though I already open or viewed them. So then I'd have to scroll up to where I left off. I'm set up to display 40 and newest post at the top.

Still a great site!

Dave

 

[Gatorboy]

OK here is what is happing to me.
In one of the projects (Harv's new fence project) Harv has many posts with 4 or more photos. I would look at one photo and then hit my back button and it would bring me back to the bottom of the list even though I already open or viewed them. So then I'd have to scroll up to where I left off. I'm set up to display 40 and newest post at the top.

I believe that is because the URL of the thread has a #postXXXX at the end, and that is a TAG into the thread. When you hit BACK, it is going to jump to that TAG again.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it ... until I learn otherwise.