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#395023 - 11/08/08 09:53 PM Different indicators for read/not read?
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Neil or Rick ~ Is this something y'all can do within a thread? I ask because when I'm reading through the posts in threaded mode (actually, that's the only way I read through a post), it's not always easy to see what's recent. The time fix helped tremendously, thanks.

When a topic gets a whole bunch of replies, they often branch and if the little folders next to each reply were behaving like the folders next to each topic (white = read, yellow = not read), it would make it so much easier to follow the conversation.

I do like that clicking into a topic takes me to the most recent post, but if there have been several previous to that, that I haven't read yet . . . I swear I was gonna wait a couple of daze to bring this up, because y'all have worked so long and hard, and you've been so responsive to all our concerns and requests. I know! Pretend like I didn't bring it up, and then come back and read this post, say Monday or Tuesday. wink And TIA for however this feature request gets handled.

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#395063 - 11/09/08 12:14 AM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Lea]
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Y'all. Are. AWESOME!!!


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#395103 - 11/09/08 02:10 AM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Lea]
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Acting a bit strangely for me. I'm now taken to the thread starter and when I click on a response, they all turn white. Also, threads I've viewed are showing all yellow folders on the replies until I click on one.
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#395111 - 11/09/08 02:27 AM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: MacBozo]
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Same here. I'm guessing that the "all yellows" are in threads I hadn't revisited till after this feature was incorporated earlier this evening.

But, yeah, if there are 5 new replies (with the very cool easy to spot yellow folders), and I read one, the other 4 turn white. Which I can deal with ~ OK, unless it's over at the SoapBox. Damn, those people post a lot. You'd think they have something serious to talk about, huh? wink



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#395163 - 11/09/08 08:15 AM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Lea]
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I spy with my graphics-geek eye:

• The flaming animated GIF for "Hot" threads is kind of annoying. If there MUST be an indicator like that (& I don't think it's necessary AT ALL) it would be better as a static image. Personally, I prefer a simple color change for the thread's folder icon.

• People that are complaining about the side-column links might be less distracted by them if the searing brightness of the blue was toned down a little. But I understand if you don't change the link color because of a love affair you have with longstanding "official" MacTech color scheme.

• Want a bigger passel of more attractive SmileyCons? I'd be happy to assemble an alternative set for you. Just let me know through a P.M.
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#395193 - 11/09/08 02:34 PM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Phosphor]
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In the cause of fair and balanced ~ I'm fine with the blue links, and it's gotta be good for our online mental health to give in to the temptation to explore outside of the forums here. I'm fine with the flaming threads, especially in LeBox where they seem especially appropriate. But I do miss our leetle smileys.

However, knowing that you do have a very discerning eye, phos, I respect your opinions concerning form, as mine are limited to function.


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#395264 - 11/09/08 07:41 PM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Lea]
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See if that's a little better. I'm no designer ... remember.

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#395267 - 11/09/08 08:06 PM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Phosphor]
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Originally Posted By: Phosphor
The flaming animated GIF for "Hot" threads is kind of annoying. If there MUST be an indicator like that (& I don't think it's necessary AT ALL) it would be better as a static image. Personally, I prefer a simple color change for the thread's folder icon.


Take a look now. Again, I am NOT a designer.

Thanks!

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#395269 - 11/09/08 08:17 PM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: neil]
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I'm liking it, a lot. But I'm not a designer, I just do their tech work. laugh The yellow folders are definitely better, with their red edge. They all still turn back to white after reading one post, but it's a huge improvement in terms of picking the latest posts out of a long thread.

Wait a minute. It's Sunday. You ought to be out catchin' some rays. wink

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#395271 - 11/09/08 08:19 PM Re: Different indicators for read/not read? [Re: Lea]
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Originally Posted By: Lea
Wait a minute. It's Sunday. You ought to be out catchin' some rays. wink


Unfortunately, I'm so far behind right now ... there's no difference to any day of the week. frown

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