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By gingerbeardman Go To PostWould love to be able to subscribe to threads. Otherwise, loving the forum software and look and feel.

Subscriptions are being worked on.

Sweet!

Saving drafts would be fab.

@ mentions would also be great.

And mobile bandwidth usage controls (disable GIFs, show images as links, etc)

Allow PNG avatars with certain constraints.

And inline edits (rather then loading a distinct page).

Will add these to github.

By gingerbeardman Go To PostSweet!

Saving drafts would be fab.

@ mentions would also be great.

And mobile bandwidth usage controls (disable GIFs, show images as links, etc)

Allow PNG avatars with certain constraints.

And inline edits (rather then loading a distinct page).

Will add these to github.

You can turn off images and even cover images by clicking on your avatar at the top of every page. Cover images via front page.

By Ukumio Go To PostYou can turn off images and even cover images by clicking on your avatar at the top of every page. Cover images via front page.

Thanks, that's almost enough.

I still see some cover images even with the "hide cover images" switch (it's also on the profile page)

When images are hidden it would be great if the link to the image is made active.

nvm

Thanks for all the suggestions! I noticed a few in Github as well. I’ll keep everyone up to date on progress.

I like the new features.

Relio, are you able to share some forum stats?

I'll compile some stats in a bit here. Won't be crazy detailed but I'll give out what I can.

Some stats, if this helps

Registered Members: ~4100 | Prior to GAF scandal: ~1450
Peak Single Day Pageviews: ~315,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (prior to GAF scandal): ~728,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (including GAF scandal): ~1,565,00
Peak Single Day Users: ~28,000
Total Posts: 1,277,595 (not including deleted)

Hard to give data on what our site stats look like post-GAF scandal since it's still too early to get a baseline out there, but I estimate thus far we've seen a 5-10x increase in traffic.

Thanks, its kinda cool to see this little forum gaining some traction.

By Alcotholic Go To PostThanks, its kinda cool to see this little forum gaining some traction.

It really is. Hope it continues organic growth

By reilo Go To PostSome stats, if this helps

Registered Members: ~4100 | Prior to GAF scandal: ~1450
Peak Single Day Pageviews: ~315,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (prior to GAF scandal): ~728,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (including GAF scandal): ~1,565,00
Peak Single Day Users: ~28,000
Total Posts: 1,277,595 (not including deleted)

Hard to give data on what our site stats look like post-GAF scandal since it's still too early to get a baseline out there, but I estimate thus far we've seen a 5-10x increase in traffic.

I know some people are hoping that the site traffic continues to grow, but I'm hoping it doesn't get too big. Yes, I want be a part of an active community (and I'm trying to do my part), but if it becomes too active, inevitably, that kind of atmosphere is conducive to knee-jerk reactions and shit-posting. A lot of this is due to the increasing pressure some posters begin to feel when their voices get drowned out due to so many other opinions being shared in close proximity to each other; they want to be heard, and so they become more vocal, even at the expense of putting more thought into a post before posting.

I could probably draft an entire sociology essay on the cultures and niches of Internet forums, but suffice to say that I'm fine with this forum being relatively low-key and it's one of the reasons I've decided to stay here and not, some place like resetera.

Of course, if this place blows up, it won't be the end of the world, but it would certainly take out a lot of the charm that this place has for me.

Are you still using the beta access feature Reilo?

Do you mean the “Early Access” flag? Nothing is using it at the moment but there will be features in the future that might, eg live threads.

By reilo Go To PostDo you mean the “Early Access” flag? Nothing is using it at the moment but there will be features in the future that might, eg live threads.

Yea, I meant that. Cool, I'll leave it up. I wasn't sure if you were still looking for feedback on things (if you were using it).

By reilo Go To PostSome stats, if this helps

Registered Members: ~4100 | Prior to GAF scandal: ~1450
Peak Single Day Pageviews: ~315,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (prior to GAF scandal): ~728,000
Peak Single Month Pageviews (including GAF scandal): ~1,565,00
Peak Single Day Users: ~28,000
Total Posts: 1,277,595 (not including deleted)

Hard to give data on what our site stats look like post-GAF scandal since it's still too early to get a baseline out there, but I estimate thus far we've seen a 5-10x increase in traffic.

That's quite a spike. Shame many just left for resetera completely.

But brainchild is probably right.

I can't say I miss visiting GAF constantly. There was sort of a need all the time because you might miss something or whatever but I don't miss that. The pace here is pretty nice.

Whoa, I didn't realize how small the number of registered users here was before what happened at GAF or how big the increase was.

I notice the slower pace when I check back in and see no new posts in a topic, but it's cool that posters don't feel the need to constantly post if there's nothing to say.

By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostYea, I meant that. Cool, I'll leave it up. I wasn't sure if you were still looking for feedback on things (if you were using it).

Tbh I didn’t do a good job in th past in providing UX feedback that something is under said flag. I will in the future though.

Sorry for the downtime, had to upgrade us to a newer version of Postgres in preparation for the new search features.

Nice new update... however I have a minor bug.

- When hit the foursquare thing to bring up the Welcome Screen, I tested some of the links. The Twitter, Steam, and Discord open to new tabs. The Twitch does not.

Okay thanks.

Also, I'm aware of the images not loading right now. Looking into it. Not sure wtf is up.

The upgrades are impressive.

Great work reilo. New search is god tier.

Just FYI, if you open search then close it then the other buttons in the top left cease to function properly.

By Laboured Go To PostJust FYI, if you open search then close it then the other buttons in the top left cease to function properly.

I am not noticing this behavior. Can you explain further? Browser? OS?

Avatars should be fixed.

By reilo Go To PostI am not noticing this behavior. Can you explain further? Browser? OS?

Windows 10 / Firefox (presume latest version)

So if I go to use the search function then close it, then many other functions become unusable. If i press, say, SL&ENT in the top-left or even just try to use the quote function to post then the screen dims and the forum shrinks away (like it does when you press search) but nothing comes up to click on. Very odd.

I then have to refresh to fix it.

Okay let me take a look! Does it happen if you click on the Menu?

EDIT: Okay, was able to duplicate it. Give me a minute.

By reilo Go To PostOkay let me take a look! Does it happen if you click on the Menu?

No, doesn't cause the same problem.

Okay, was able to duplicate it. Give me a minute.

Laboured: FIXED!

Okaaay. So, that was a lot. And a lot of months of work.

To highlight:

- New Search. Now you can search by thread title, poster, date, whatever
- Tweaked Navigation UI. This should provide better context of how to access your profile and a down button
- New Menu. Similar in style to the new search, the menu has a much better use of where things are on the website
- Keyboard shortcuts courtesy of Kibner. You can now use cmd or ctrl + b/u/i/etc to quickly wrap your highlighted text via the keyboard.
- Tweaked homepage. I made the forum links more button like and smaller so you can see the recent threads quicker.

Nice changes. I thought the keyboard shortcuts were going to work more seamlessly like in the last editor or on other sites. Not that I don't appreciate it Kibs.

By s y Go To PostNice changes. I thought the keyboard shortcuts were going to work more seamlessly like in the last editor or on other sites. Not that I don't appreciate it Kibs.

Let me know what issues you have with it so I can iron them out.

By Kibner Go To PostLet me know what issues you have with it so I can iron them out.

No issues! I just thought that instead of wrapping things in tags, they would work a la Microsoft Word/Tumblr/previous editor/etc

Also, is there any way to get to the thread from the search results? I can only access the post and even editing the url doesn't get me to the thread's first page. A 'go to thread' button would be cool.

fake edit: looks like clicking the post will lead you to the thread but for some posts it doesn't? example: http://slaent.com/thread/130217/page/1/#p130223

I think to make things show up as bold in the current editor, it would need to change to be rich text instead of plain text. Not sure what the implications that would bring, other than potentially a fuck ton of work.

Since no refresh button available yet, I do not like the new mobile setup where I have to press the ‘home’ button then click home to go back to main page. Unless I’m a lil faded an not seeing an alternative

By Slizz Go To PostSince no refresh button available yet, I do not like the new mobile setup where I have to press the ‘home’ button then click home to go back to main page. Unless I’m a lil faded an not seeing an alternative

You can just click "SL&ENT" at the very far top left to go back to the home page.

By Kibner Go To PostYou can just click "SL&ENT" at the very far top left to go back to the home page.

Not on mobile tho right? No complaints when I’m on the comp an the new setup.

Yeah s home button before the 4square would be good. Great update reilo and co.

By s y Go To Postfake edit: looks like clicking the post will lead you to the thread but for some posts it doesn't? example: http://slaent.com/thread/130217/page/1/#p130223

What was your search term?

I've been really missing a down button, thanks!

By Elchele Go To PostYeah s home button before the 4square would be good. Great update reilo and co.

It gets SUPER tightly cramped on mobile with all of the buttons. I will refine it in the future but I need to sit on it for a day or so.

By reilo Go To PostIt gets SUPER tightly cramped on mobile with all of the buttons. I will refine it in the future but I need to sit on it for a day or so.

I know the refresh button is in the works, so it’s really not that big of a deal. I’m complaining about an extra click :lol

By reilo Go To PostWhat was your search term?

tumblr editor

Okay keyboard shortcuts should be tweaked now, and you can use CMD/CTRL+Enter or ALT+s to submit a post.

So last post is new right?. Or maybe I'm blind and have never noticed it before. Anyway I'm guessing it's desktop only atm but I'm seeing the name of the last poster but next to is the avatar of whoever made the thread.

By s y Go To Posttumblr editor

Oh, I see. Will take a look. Same issue as who quoted me, since it's a reply to a reply of a thread, if that makes sense.

By Nelo Ice Go To PostSo last post is new right?. Or maybe I'm blind and have never noticed it before. Anyway I'm guessing it's desktop only atm but I'm seeing the name of the last poster but next to is the OP's avatar.

You're blind lol. And it's always been "most recent user that posted" on the homepage.

Good updates!