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Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Lilysmom — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:02:17 GMT

I have browsed several times over the past few days and all the posts seem like ones I've seen days ago? What's up with that? And they always seem to be on Page 1.

I am usually one to stick it out but I am really not liking this new set up. The pages jump all over the place, the pages contain far fewer posts than before and they never seem to change. Am I missing something? TIA. LM

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

LilacTree — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:08:09 GMT

I think a lot of posters are waiting to see the final product and to feel comfortable with the new BB. I am struggling, although each day I get better and the BB gets better. So I think eventually we'll get there, and the posters will come back.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Cookie06 — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:12:28 GMT

The think I have noticed is there are so many old posts up to a year and older showing up. I don't know if this is the new setup or if some smart alec is pulling them from way back when, but I wish it would stop.

What do you all think???

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Lilysmom — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:15:31 GMT

Thanks for your reply LilacTree. The functions on this board are really awful. Not user friendly at all. I was assuming, perhaps correctly, that the reasons the same subjects are showing is because there are so few posts since the changed were implemented.

That's a sad commentary isn't it? We went from a lively, participatory group of forums to one where people don't even want to post because it is so awkward. I'm not sure I could find a post after I made one.

My favs are Entertainment, Viewpoints, Among Friends, In the Garden and Home. So sad to see the forums go down hill so much.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Lilysmom — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:16:41 GMT

Cookie, there seems no logic as to what is displayed to me...

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

colliemom4 — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:30:07 GMT

Many of the old posters went to another board. I haven't been but I can't say I blame them.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

goodstuff — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:35:24 GMT

I've checked in here a number of times since "the change".......but I've mostly read and commented on how frustrating and poorly designed the new boards seem to be. Discussion topics seem randomly arranged and hard to follow. It's hard to discern what specific topic posts belong under or what specific post someone is referring to.......and some entries are very old, with dates unclear. Very hard to follow or understand. Subforums are gone, and those were a primary way of checking in on discussions on specific brands and shows. Meh.

Not nearly as easy, as interesting, or as much fun as "the old way". Very disappointing, and I gather many posters are finding the same to be true.......and hence posting much less.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

betteb — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:41:05 GMT

Everyone please see my post about "View All Forum Topics" in The Suggestion Box. I was asking about this very thing. Read the thread and please support it, if you want this fixed.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

newziesuzie — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 20:47:49 GMT

I've been seeing lots of activity so maybe it's all in
how the threads are sorted or maybe people getting
used to which forums to click on to read.

I was lost here at first but now they're listening
and making some changes so I'm liking the new setup more.

😄

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Lilysmom — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 21:07:35 GMT

Better, I did as you suggested. Hope it helps. Matter I made the change I went to look for this post and couldn't find it. Had to click on my name to bring it up. Hopefully the new setting is an improvement. Mi had gone to See All Forum Topics on entering but hadn't done the drop down menu change.

Now, if I could only figure out why all the photos I am trying to load load sideways. I am on iPad.

Thanks !

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Marp2 — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:00:12 GMT

I have made changes under the various Preferences categories and my main page now looks as close to the way I had the old forum set as possible. Maybe some of what I've done will help some of you.

Under Display select Linear format (which is the default)

Uncheck Use relative dates

Under Topic List View Style select List

Save any changes then go to General and place a check in the box for Sort topics by time of most recent post.

Save any changes then go to Linear Layout Settings and choose which way you want things sorted, how many topics per page you would like to see (this is for the main page where all topics are listed) and set how many posts per topic you would like to see (this is for how many posts make a page inside a topic you are reading).

If you want to immediately go to the first unread post in a topic when you return to it check Jump to first unread post in a topic.

Save any changes then go to topic layout and choose your preferred sorting order and match the posts per page and posts per topic to the numbers you chose in the linear layout section.

Save any changes then go to Home Page Settings. If you check the box Show the Latest Topics then on the main page topic titles will be shown but not the list of the first few posts to the topic. If you select Show the Latest Posts component then after the thread title there will be a listing of several posts. IMO that added to the cluttered look of the main page.

Save any changes.

Don't be afraid to experiment because there is a box right next to the save that says reset so if you do something and don't like the results just return to that page and click on reset. Any changes you made to that page will return to the way things were before you made the change.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

Kitty Galore — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:11:19 GMT

Good stuff, you said exactly how I feel. This is just not fun anymore. I don't think I will be posting or reading as often . I feel with all the complaints the Q would get the point and just call this new format quits!!! After all can't they see their is very little activity?! We are the ones spending the money..........Think about it .........

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

isaboo — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:15:17 GMT

I was wondering the same thing.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

luvdoodles — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:23:26 GMT

I think fewer people are posting because of this new set up. I have responded to a few posts and can't even find them. I really hope they are working on this.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

I like celery — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 02:21:28 GMT

Edited to add: The info below might already be common knowledge (I can't recall if this feature was a default under Preferences or not), but I've seen posts from people who've mentioned they weren't seeing the little symbols/icons located to the left of each thread title. And because I can't remember if this was already a default under Preferences, I decided to post the info. Please excuse, if everyone is already seeing the symbols/icons next to thread titles. TIA

I just wanted to add something to what @Marp2 has already mentioned about Preferences. I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but there's an option that lets you know - at a glance - what threads you've already read or threads that have new content added since you've last read, and/or threads you have replied to. The feature adds a tiny symbol/icon to the left of each thread title.

It can be found under Display Settings:

- Go to My Settings

- Click Preferences

- Click Display

- Look to the right side of page, and scroll down to "Show folder icons for new posts and hot or read-only topics." Check the box located to the right of the text.

- Click coral/red Save button at the bottom of the page.

The 3 main symbols/icons look similar to the images below (but much, much smaller), and will be located to the left of each thread title:

The white "speech bubble" indicates you've read/viewed the thread.
The gray "speech bubble" indicates you haven't read/viewed the thread OR new content has been added since you've viewed/read.
The "arrow" indicates you've posted a reply to the thread (also, if new content has been added since you replied).

Once you've activated this feature, if you place your mouse cursor over the tiny symbols/icons located to the left of each thread title, it will give you a short description of the symbol/icon:

White "speech bubble" = Hot Topic - or - Topic

Gray "speech bubble" = Hot Topic with new content - or - Topic with new content

Reply arrow = Hot Topic - you replied - or - Hot Topic with new content - you replied (it may just state Topic instead of Hot Topic)

I think the "Hot Topic" vs "Topic" is related to the number of replies a thread receives.

You might also see a little "lock" symbol/icon, which means a moderator has "locked" the thread, and has blocked additional replies OR the moderator has removed the thread, yet left the thread Title. (I've seen where a Mod has locked a thread, but allowed the replies to remain, and I've also seen where a Mod has locked the thread, and then removed the entire thread - except for the title - from the forum). If you place your cursor over the lock symbol / icon, the text states: Hot Read-Only Topic

Anyway, just wanted to share, in case some of you weren't aware of this helpful feature.

Re: Why am I seeing so little ...

Lilysmom — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:57:58 GMT

Marp2, I Like Celery, thanks for your tips. I went into my settings and changed them! ❤️

Re: Why am I seeing so little ...

debic — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:51:44 GMT

It's summer as well. I spend a lot more time outside in my yard and I'm sure some spend more time with their kids, vacations etc.

I'm sure the majority are frustrated and posting, but considering how long people complained and fussed over the last small change is any one really surprised? I believe that's when the idea of the other board came about?

People will either come back or they won't, all boards are the same way.

Re: Why am I seeing so little change in posts???

melfie — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:15:35 GMT

My settings were not adjusted right and it took me a while to get it the way I wanted. I find it hard to navagate preferences, settings and personal info.

Re: Why am I seeing so little ...

Marp2 — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:40:17 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
Marp2, I Like Celery, thanks for your tips. I went into my settings and changed them! ❤️

I hope the changes are to your liking and that they work out well for you.

Re: Why am I seeing so little ...

Lilysmom — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:18:25 GMT

Marp2, I am on my computer now. I even uploaded some photos! Thanks a million. This looks almost like the old forum with the changes you suggested.

Trying an upload here...yes! It works. If I can find a heart, it's yours lol. LM