Missing box top right

Haylo · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:41

The usual box that contains user name, new posts and today's posts has disappeared.

In its place seems to be a top bar listing:

Welcome Username
My Inbox (No)
My Profile
My Settings
Log Out

Is this deliberate, or is there some sort of glitch?

I rather liked having a one click "new posts" link on every page.

Shiver me Timbers · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:43

Yep, can't go straight to my subscribed threads anymore.

Haylo · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:45

Oh, it's not just me then.

There is still a "Subscribed Threads" link at the bottom of the "Quick Links" menu by the way.

nadreg · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:49

You guys are too quick for me...

Yes, the change is intentional. I am cleaning up some of the GUI elements in anticipation of some more changes. The new post links were redundant, since they were there in the Quick Links navbar anyway.

The change is necessary, as I'm starting implementing some changes as a result of the last feedback round that I did, and some of the feedback threads that are under discussion on the site.

Thanks.

gw5458 · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:50

It would be good to get the box with the new post and today's post links back soon - the easiest way to follow what's going on.

gw5458 · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadreg

You guys are too quick for me...

The new post links were redundant, since they were there in the Quick Links navbar anyway.

Previous remarks withdrawn

Shows how observant I am that I'd never spotted those links in the navbar

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:57

Quote:

The new post links were redundant, since they were there in the Quick Links navbar anyway.

Aaaarrrggghhhhh!

Not redundant; a single click to what many of us daily users use as our interface into the site.

You could sya the same thing about "My Profile" --- which is also on the quick links, and probably something that most people look at only very occasionally. How about swapping it out and putting New Posts back, or putting New Posts on the main ribbon menu?

The look is better, without the box... but fine tuning please?

Shiver me Timbers · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:01

Gotta agree with Nick. The first thing I do after logging in is click on my name in the top-right hand corner, which brings me straight to all my unread subscribed threads. Having to go to quick links, and then subscribed threads seems a bit much.

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:09

Slight difference, because I use[d] the actual New Posts link.

But of Nadreg says, "Shan't!" then those wanting the New Post list at a single click can put the following link on their bookmarks toolbar:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/search.php?do=getnew

Haylo · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

The look is better, without the box... but fine tuning please?

Pretty please?

Seriously, while I'm sure that "my profile" gets far fewer clicks than the ones we're mentioning here, I do understand that it's a standard and it's useful for new members.

Even so, I'm sure you'll find room for a few more direct links.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

those wanting the New Post list at a single click can put the following link on their bookmarks toolbar

<pedant>On my browser, links aren't single click, it's one click to open the bookmarks and one click to select one</pedant>

nadreg · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiver me Timbers

Gotta agree with Nick. The first thing I do after logging in is click on my name in the top-right hand corner, which brings me straight to all my unread subscribed threads. Having to go to quick links, and then subscribed threads seems a bit much.

If you click on the My Settings link, it takes you to the same page that the username link took you to. I renamed the link since it really is the user setting page.

Nick, I'm not saying "Shan't" yet... but I would like to let it sink in a bit for the community before I make any changes. I'm glad you liked the cleaner look, though.

hfot2 · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:15

The box next to the username box shows numerous circles, as if a password has been typed in - is this the way it should be?

It is not the correct password and it used to be a blank box.

distaff half of hfot2

Nick-H · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:21

Nadreg...

Haylo: Get a better browser

A few minutes later

having tried logging out....

The "new" setup doesn't remember me from the old.

hfot2: that's probably just a 'dummy' password, I guess.

nadreg · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

The "new" setup doesn't remember me from the old.

I'm not sure what you mean by this, Nick. Are you reporting a bug?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

hfot2: that's probably just a 'dummy' password, I guess.

It is dummy text to let people know that it is a password box.

federica · Jul 27th, 2009, 03:35

I'm missing the box, too. Especially the quick access to the list with latest threads.

What I like now is the "my settings" link with all my subscribed threads and all other info.

Jul 27th, 2009, 02:41	#1
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	Missing "New Posts" etc. box top right The usual box that contains user name, new posts and today's posts has disappeared. In its place seems to be a top bar listing: Welcome Username My Inbox (No) My Profile My Settings Log Out Is this deliberate, or is there some sort of glitch? I rather liked having a one click "new posts" link on every page. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962) Last edited by Haylo : Jul 28th, 2009 at 02:01. Reason: Change title to include "New Posts" etc.

Jul 27th, 2009, 02:49	#4
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,137	You guys are too quick for me... Yes, the change is intentional. I am cleaning up some of the GUI elements in anticipation of some more changes. The new post links were redundant, since they were there in the Quick Links navbar anyway. The change is necessary, as I'm starting implementing some changes as a result of the last feedback round that I did, and some of the feedback threads that are under discussion on the site. Thanks. __________________ In pursuit of the Only truth: I Am!

Jul 27th, 2009, 03:15	#12
hfot2 MemberS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vermont Posts: 647	and there's already a password typed in... The box next to the username box shows numerous circles, as if a password has been typed in - is this the way it should be? It is not the correct password and it used to be a blank box. distaff half of hfot2

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Jul 27th, 2009, 02:43	#2
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	Yep, can't go straight to my subscribed threads anymore.

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Jul 27th, 2009, 02:50	#5
gw5458 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 73	It would be good to get the box with the new post and today's post links back soon - the easiest way to follow what's going on.

Jul 27th, 2009, 03:01	#8
Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Asia Posts: 1,874	Gotta agree with Nick. The first thing I do after logging in is click on my name in the top-right hand corner, which brings me straight to all my unread subscribed threads. Having to go to quick links, and then subscribed threads seems a bit much.

Jul 27th, 2009, 03:09	#9
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,194	Slight difference, because I use[d] the actual New Posts link. But of Nadreg says, "Shan't!" then those wanting the New Post list at a single click can put the following link on their bookmarks toolbar: http://www.indiamike.com/india/search.php?do=getnew

Jul 27th, 2009, 03:21	#13
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,194	Nadreg... Haylo: Get a better browser A few minutes later having tried logging out.... The "new" setup doesn't remember me from the old. hfot2: that's probably just a 'dummy' password, I guess.

Jul 27th, 2009, 03:35	#15
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 1,774	I'm missing the box, too. Especially the quick access to the list with latest threads. What I like now is the "my settings" link with all my subscribed threads and all other info.