@SimGuruDrake
Since you
asked. . .
1. Better search features:
a. Way to search for SimGuru* as an author, so we don’t have to enter each SimGuru name individually, especially if we can’t remember who said something.
b. Ability to search specific threads. Some threads are dozens or even hundreds of pages long. It would be nice to be able to specify a specific thread to search. Right now, if, for example, I search for “baby” in the “Simulation Tech Talk” thread, it returns
no results. However, there are multiple instances where “baby” is mentioned like
here,
here, and
here.
c. Way to search just for posts with images.
2. Way to ‘trash’ threads. Right now, there seem to be many people who are irritated by certain topics or discussions. It would be nice if they could dismiss, hide, or ‘trash’ an irksome thread or two rather than having to resort to putting people on ignore.
3. Way to ‘trash’ posts. Same as above. It would just be a personal ‘hide’ feature.
4. Working spoiler tags. Despite an earlier suggestion you made to me to use them
, they have never been enabled for regular users despite requests.
5. Marked Reactions. It would be nice if the reaction were highlighted or changed color once we reacted to it so we don’t have to keep clicking and unclicking buttons to check to see if/how we’ve already reacted to a post.
6. Create a Sim-Related Contests and Games section. Sim-related games, contests, activities, discussions, etc. don’t belong in Off-Topic, which really should be non-Sims related topics. Topics relating to The Sims are on-topic and shouldn’t get dumped into a topic free-for-all. In fact, some of them should be highlighted (perhaps using the promote feature?) as game-related activity.
7. Add a welcome message with new member information that is linked to in the Welcome Aboard! notification.
Example. Or, create a Getting Started sticky that links to the new member threads that everyone keeps asking about – new members, introductions thread, posting images, forum tutorial, etc. Then either link to that with the Welcome Aboard message, or create a separate notification that goes to new registrants with a link to that.
8. Some more background options.
@Nefje suggested some nice ones earlier that might be worth revisiting.
9. An option to be notified when someone quotes us. Right now we can opt to be notified if someone tags us with
@username, but people often respond by simply hitting the quote button and replying.
10. Notification of sub-comments (replies) on walls. It’s currently an option under preferences and was working before the switch to the Activity Wall bump system. It would be nice if it were re-enabled.
11. Notifications when people reply to your comments on other people's walls.
12. Reaction buttons for sub-comments on walls. Is there a reason why they don’t have reactions?
13. Ability to delete some of the system generated notices like “you changed your profile picture”. Many people make multiple attempts at this trying to get the right avatar. It seems silly to have this permanently clogging up a page if it’s not wanted.
14. Ability to hide certain posts or hide certain users' posts from the Activity Feed.
15. Since The Gallery is now online, a link on our profile pages to our Gallery pages.
16. Enable polls for users. Mods and Gurus have been using polls, but despite a number of requests, they are still not enabled for regular members. Some of us would like to use this feature as well.
17. Fix the list function.
This code:
[list=1]
[*]Outer ordered list point one.
[list=a]
[*]the first thing. . .
[*]the second thing. . .
[/list]
[*]Outer ordered list point two.
[*]Outer ordered list point three.
[/list]
Produces this:
- Outer ordered list point one.
- the first thing. . .
- the second thing. . .
- Outer ordered list point two.
- Outer ordered list point three.
When it should produce this:
1. Outer ordered list point one.
a. the first thing. . .
b. the second thing. . .
2. Outer ordered list point two.
3. Outer ordered list point three.
Also, because I can't use list=a, I tried using just list and hand lettering the lists, but this causes the list tags 'break' when URL's are included in the tags. For example:
forum rules.
b.the second thing. . .
18. Revisit the ideas put forth in the
Calming the Storms thread, which has never had a Guru update despite the promise to.
19. Revisit the idea of
Wall Customization.
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I'm editing to add more to the original list. I will continue to do so as I remember more.
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20. Please add the ability to format sub-comments/replies on the Activity Feed. Right now, links are not automatically formatted to be clickable and italics and other BBC formatting do not work.
21. I'd also like to see a count of points given on the profile page. Total number of Likes, LOLs, and number of Zagadoos given. There are a some people who are not as vocal, but I only discovered when we could see this info, like
@despina53.
22. If the Activity Feed stays or we get some version of Personal Pages, can we get the ability to edit our posts, not just delete them?
Comments
Though I'm not crazy about 21. I see that ending badly.
Also, is there a reason formatting is disabled and we can't post images in the replies to comments on the Activity pages?
I was just wondering the same thing (9, 10, and 11)... WHY can't we get notifications?! I hate having to find the threads to see if there was a response, or revisiting the thread some days later and come to find that someone quoted/responded to your post.
I surely hope your thread is considered. Like... today, maybe?
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I'd love an answer, too, but my posts don't seem to get a response the way some others do, especially not from the Gurus.
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Anyway, I'd also like to see a count of points given on the profile page. Total number of Likes, LOLs, and number of Zagadoos given. There are a some people who are not as vocal, but I only discovered when we could see this info, like @despina53.
This is something I am working hard on as I do believe our search features are currently lacking.
I can definitely look into this as it has been requested by other users as well.
I am still working on this.
I like this!
Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? Do you refer to contests / challenges created by the community?
I am in the process of doing this as I want to have a notification that appears at the top for new users pointing them to new member related items (like the ones you've already mentioned.)
Thank you for this! I've noticed an interest in color / background options as of late so this is really helpful.
Not sure if this is something I can just turn on or if it will be something we have to code in but I will take a look.
I will look into this as I am looking at revamping the bump system for the activity wall.
I wasn't aware this wasn't a thing already! Good to know and I will add it to my list.
I am not entirely sure but I don't believe it was an option, though do people want to have the reaction buttons on their wall posts anyway?
This is currently on my list as it is a popular request.
Are you wanting an expanded ignore feature or just to not receive updates from a particular user only on the activity feed?
I believe I can add a section into your profiles for this, will take a look.
I am aware this is a popular request and am looking into determining the extent I would implement this (should it be enabled into all sections or just certain sections in the forums that would benefit from this? i.e. feedback sections)
Essentially an update to the markdown is what you are asking for, correct?
I don't believe anyone has linked me this before, I will take a look through that thread to get caught up and provide what feedback I can.
Very interesting suggestions, I will see about what the possibilities are for customizations.
Already on the list since the ability to post links in this scenario would be really beneficial for new players reaching out on the activity page.
So you mean see how many times you've given a LOL, Like, etc?
This I can look into. As for personal pages you mean where people can't see unless you've allowed them to? (i.e. only people on your friends list could view)
@SimGuruDrake, thank you for answering. I really wasn’t expecting one as most of these issues are things I’ve brought up before here and elsewhere, which never received a reply.
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This has been fixed. You potentially triggered the spam queue by posting too much in a short period of time.
I think there is still a problem. Please take a look at what just happened with my posts and "Unkown" user at the end of this thread: http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/778800/how-do-you-post-pictures-in-the-forum#latest
Also, the glitch before wasn't from posting too frequently because it was usually a bigger problem when taking a while to type out a long response.
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