topic Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list in Community Chat

Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

faeriemoon — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:13:26 GMT

of your posts from most recent to oldest?

TIA.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

Danielle46 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:15:13 GMT

I was wondering the same thing. I can't even figure out how to start a new topic!!!!

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

faeriemoon — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:22:01 GMT

@Danielle46 wrote:
I was wondering the same thing. I can't even figure out how to start a new topic!!!!

If you click on a Forum on the left, the page will have a red box at the top that says "New Message."

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

CaliKat — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:28:13 GMT

@Danielle46 wrote:
I was wondering the same thing. I can't even figure out how to start a new topic!!!!

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Danielle46,

When I read your question about starting a new topic I looked up above and there was a tab to click on to start one. It's above on the right side.

However, when I was in the area where the topics are listed, (not here where the comments are) I could not find the "Start a New Topic" tab. It makes no sense to have to come into a Topic/Thread in order to start a new Topic.

Maybe I just missed it, so if anyone else finds the tab elsewhere, please let us know.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

gardensla — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:29:36 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
of your posts from most recent to oldest?

TIA.

This was my first post of the day about this site.

My activity is now found by clicking your name at the top right. That said, it doesn't seem to list much, only your original posts and not all of those. You won't find there any links to comments you made.

This is a major fail in my opinion.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

MrsSweetieBear — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:32:27 GMT

This is the worst thing about this awful new format. I need to see all My Activity! That's how I navigate and know where I posted.

Then the fact that they seemed to have carried over nothing newer than April. How stupid is that? What happened to the last 2 month with all the active new topics?

In Books we had a Book Club that started fresh every month. May and June are nowhere to be found. Someone mentioned they saw April floating around somewhere but I haven't seen it.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

NYC Susan — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:42:28 GMT

@gardensla wrote:
@faeriemoon wrote:
of your posts from most recent to oldest?

TIA.

This was my first post of the day about this site.
My activity is now found by clicking your name at the top right. That said, it doesn't seem to list much, only your original posts and not all of those. You won't find there any links to comments you made.

This is a major fail in my opinion.

I so agree! Major, major fail.

It only shows posts that we started. I rarely start posts. "My Activity" was the the first place I always went so I could check for new activity on threads I had replied to. I can't believe they got rid of it. Either that, or I just can't find it.

We need some guidance and answers to basic questions. Otherwise, people are going to leave for more user-friendly forums. What a shame.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

NickNack1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:14:51 GMT

In the Search box you can type your nickname and it will bring up the posts you've participated in.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

Moonlady — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:45:42 GMT

Yes, I liked that "My Activity" feature, too.

What this proves is that "new and improved" often isn't.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

Adelina — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:00:50 GMT

NickNack1 wrote:
In the Search box you can type your nickname and it will bring up the posts you've participated in.

I tried this, but only a couple of my posts showed up. The remainder I never saw, let alone posted in.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

sunshine45 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:07:10 GMT

NickNack1 wrote:
In the Search box you can type your nickname and it will bring up the posts you've participated in.

that doesnt seem to work for me. it shows me the posts i started and whatever i hearted. it doesnt show me the threads i have participated in.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

geezerette — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:09:12 GMT

When I click on my nickname, I'm also only getting my really old postings and not any of the ones I've made since this new forum started. But I am getting the posts that I've 'hearted'.

I don't normally need to check my posting comments, but for now while I'm still pretty confused about this place it would really come in handy.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

kzjohnson — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:53:47 GMT

@NickNack1 wrote:
In the Search box you can type your nickname and it will bring up the posts you've participated in.

Thanks NickNack! This did work for me. It's not "My Activity" but it's a work around that I really think I'll have to get used to. Sometime tells me "My Activity" is not coming back...just a hunch...

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:11:34 GMT

good question Tia - I'm wondering the same thng myself. Where oh where have all of my posts gone? How do we find them? I go back often to see if anyone responded to any questions or new topics I may choose to begin. How and where do I do this now, anyon figure this out yet?

I don't like any of this. It's difficult to figure out and use. I had to sign in with my gmail address 4 times before I could get anywhere. And then the first two times I got the message to sign in with my correct email address. After checking it each time I typed it to make sure it WAS correct (which it was) I then had to enter another 2 times!!! REALLY??!!

And they call this an improvement to the boards??!!

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

kzjohnson — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:18:21 GMT

@kzjohnson wrote:
@NickNack1 wrote:
In the Search box you can type your nickname and it will bring up the posts you've participated in.

Thanks NickNack! This did work for me. It's not "My Activity" but it's a work around that I really think I'll have to get used to. Sometime tells me "My Activity" is not coming back...just a hunch...

Well... I spoke too soon, It only works if your nickname is in the text of the post. If it isn't it doesn't find it. So for this to be a workaround that truly works, you would have to include a keyword or phrase with each of your posts that is unique to you.

This is just way too much work when we had a one click option in the old and unimproved software that showed all our replies.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:29:27 GMT

I agree - way too much work. I did the same thing by typing my call name in the search box above and got a mishmash of things I know I said but also stuff I knew nothing about, all with really old dates too, nothing up to date. When I changed to see things even just a week ago, none or little of that was up to date/most recent.

I'm really bummed about all of this new setup. Honestly, I probably won't be here to chat with you much at all anymore. Too much of a hassle. This kind of stuff gets on my nerves. While I may have all the time in the world to check it out and GET this new stuff, I REALLY don't have all the time in the world, no more than many of you gals.

This is all so sad. Not liking it and probably won't be here checking in with what's on your minds. I enjoy reading what's going on but not so much anymore.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

sunshine45 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:32:25 GMT

in case anyone is still having problems with accessing your RECENT history, here is a good explanation on how to see it. it was posted by @gardensla on another thread.

In the grey banner that says View All Forum Topics there is an empty box.

Type in your name, then in the drop down menu next to it (the defaul is "community") select users.

This will pull up your info.

In that bunch of data, click on "posts" and you will see your entire user history for the past few days incuding your responses to the post originated by others.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

faeriemoon — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:48:28 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
in case anyone is still having problems with accessing your RECENT history, here is a good explanation on how to see it. it was posted by @gardensla on another thread.

In the grey banner that says View All Forum Topics there is an empty box.

Type in your name, then in the drop down menu next to it (the defaul is "community") select users.

This will pull up your info.

In that bunch of data, click on "posts" and you will see your entire user history for the past few days incuding your responses to the post originated by others.

Where does it say "posts"? Thanks.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

Bird mama — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:52:26 GMT

faerie - so far I've only found posts that I've started. I was upset about this yesterday because I couldn't find any of the posts that I participated in.

I had to let it go - they lost my June 2015 birds nest and back fence threads.

Either I let them make me crazy or I start over.

Re: Is there a setting like the old "My Activity" which was just a list

faeriemoon — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:55:30 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
faerie - so far I've only found posts that I've started. I was upset about this yesterday because I couldn't find any of the posts that I participated in.

I had to let it go - they lost my June 2015 birds nest and back fence threads.

Either I let them make me crazy or I start over.

Thanks, birdmama.

I just went over to blogs and found a new Q&A from the Q team. It specifically addresses My Activity. Apparently they are working on it. When they finish, we should be able to click on our name for ALL of our activity, not just our original posts. I think I may start a new thread about it because everyone seems to want to get that feature back.