Threaded View Suggestions

[s.molinari]

Hi all,

Since the threaded view seems to be getting the largest amount of complaints I thought I would put together some suggestions that I have read (and have myself) for the threaded view. Maybe we could work together to compile a complete list so that the dev team can make this a great feature.

Possible improvements for the threaded view:

• Add a link on the page to expand just one branch of a thread. So basically you could see the branch in flat mode.
• AddedAdd extra "reply" "newthread" links to the bottom of the page. (I know this doesn't really have to do with threaded mode but they are gone because of it.)
• AddedAdd the icons for switching between flat and threaded to the top of the thread.
• AddedHighlight the post being shown in the thread list. If you enter the thread in the middle or you use the next prev nav, you have no idea where you are. Maybe even highlight the posts already read in some way.(Also added, go dev team go!)
• Add an option in the admin cp to turn off threaded mode completely
• AddedAdd links within the posts for back tracking to the post or thread that it answered or to the next answer. This could also be an option instead of quoting all the time. (Either I'm blind or my disinterest for the threaded mode made me blind but this is already in the threaded mode. Upper right hand corner of the post. Needs a bit of work though. Next post should be on the right and previous on the left.)
• AddedAdd the "paperclip" in front of posts that have attachments in the thread tree
• AddedAdd a quick reply to the threaded view.
• AddedWhen a post is clicked in the thread branch the screen should refresh back at the top so the post is visable. At the moment the screen refreshes and your still looking at the thread list which means you have to scroll up to see the post. A bit user unfriendly.

Please add your suggestions below and I'll add them here later.

Note: The Added means the suggestion was implemented, as you can see your ideas are taken seriously.

Scott

[Ang]

Have the icons to switch between flat and threaded at the top of the thread.

[Kier]

Please use this thread to discuss your suggestions for the new threaded view.

Please do not make posts like

I hate the threaded view and I will never use it

because that doesn't help us to improve it. We don't need to hear about the benefits and pitfalls of using a threaded vs linear topic display, we all know them already. What we do want to hear is your suggestions on how we could improve the threaded display.

GO...

[s.molinari]

Hi Kier,

Hehe, I was ahead of you (for the first time probably) but if you'd like, merge the thread below into this one. Thanx.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showt...threadid=51945

Scott

[s.molinari]

Thanks Ang. I knew I was forgetting something.

Scott

[DirectPixel]

hmm... maybe make it clearer and give a description what each view is?

I'm kinda confused on which is which, not to mention my members...

[Burns]

Should i repost all my suggestions and examples via cut and paste from http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showt...threadid=51853 ?
I'm not sure if it would be "crossposting" ...

[TWTCommish]

Originally posted by s.molinari
Add a link on the page to expand just one branch of a thread. So basically you could see the branch in flat mode.

Truly excellent idea, Steve.

[s.molinari]

Originally posted by TWTCommish

Truly excellent idea, Steve.

Thanx. uh, BTW, my name is Scott.

Scott

[TWTCommish]

Wow, I'm really stupid and/or short on sleep.

[ccd1]

Have in the user CP, a way to select linear or threaded as the default display.

[s.molinari]

Originally posted by baragon0
Have in the user CP, a way to select linear or threaded as the default display.

That is there already. Also in the Admin CP.

Scott

[ProxyMX]

I would like a feature on my forums to switch off the threaded view so my users cant ever use it

[s.molinari]

Originally posted by ProxyMX
I would like a feature on my forums to switch off the threaded view so my users cant ever use it

Added to the list. Thanx.

Scott

[TWTCommish]

I'll second that...that way board owners could stick the "Post Reply" buttons back up there and not have to worry about a "useless" threaded view for some.