Phil McCavity Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, kc said: Whats happened to 'Edit Post' ? Message member? Each comment now takes up too much screen space! Edit post is still there but you get about 90 seconds to use it before it disappears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Hi Dick - and Dwain. Go to Create near the top of the page and click Gallery Image where you will see the option to create a new album. 10 hours ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: Alternatively, you can simply tick the images you want to move and click on the arrow which appears under the pictures - this allows you to create a new album but unlike the former method requires much more input. Hi Martin I have created an album, and have no problem downloading new pics to it, but can find no way of selecting existing photos to move into it. I don't see anyway to "select" a photo, just the option to "view" it - which doesn't irself lead to any other way of moving it. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, kc said: To me it's pretty useless without a 'Latest Post' section - that's what made Modelflying different, now it's just the same as the other model sites! The latest post section enabled us to see what was happening and get quick answers to questions. KC I have found that bit. Have a look at the "My Activity Streams" in the menu at trhe top of the screen. You can set up your own filters to simulate the latest posts options. I have set up an "Unread" filter and a "last 24 hours" filter. There may be better ways of doing it, but those solve my immediate problem -see pic attached (I hope!) Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Dick (and since posting, I notice Dwain and Grumpy) - there should be tick boxes top right - I've selected my GlOhmen in the screndump... ...then hit the arrowin the black box to move the selected photo(s) to an album -you get the option to create one but I thin it's simpler doing that by the previous method I posted. Edited February 11, 2021 by Martin Harris - Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: Dick - there should be tick boxes top right - I've selected my Glohmen in the screndump... ...then hit thearrowin the black box to move the selected photo(s) to an album -you get the option to create one but I thin it's simpler doing that by the previous method I posted. No tick box in the view I have. Do I need to do something to have that option - a setting somewhere? Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I understand your problem and am looking into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I think that Modelflying has completely 'lost the plot' and it would be better to revert to the old forum before it's too late. If we cannot see immediately what the latest posts are and cannot look back through the last few days to see which questions have not been answered ( especially newcomers questions) then the charactor and ethos of the forum is lost. It is particularly worrying to lose the Message Member and the replies from that member- notifications that someone has replied on the forum are not the same as personal replies! A new Poll is needed to see how many members want to revert to the old forum....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 kc, message member is there. If i click on your name I get taken to your profile page, on which there is a message member function (looks like an envelope) if your profile you can set the site to send you an email if someone messages you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, kc said: I think that Modelflying has completely 'lost the plot' and it would be better to revert to the old forum before it's too late. If we cannot see immediately what the latest posts are and cannot look back through the last few days to see which questions have not been answered ( especially newcomers questions) then the charactor and ethos of the forum is lost. It is particularly worrying to lose the Message Member and the replies from that member- notifications that someone has replied on the forum are not the same as personal replies! A new Poll is needed to see how many members want to revert to the old forum....... I've just written a short guide on how to create a latest posts view analogous to the old one, it can be setup in minutes very simply. Message member is also clearly there - just click on their avatar and it appears. I suspect that if you want it direct on every post that is possible, it is probably just a configuration item isn't the back end for the Admins. They probably didn't enable it because it takes up extra real estate on each post or maybe it was just an overight. Either way for most people it is no biggie, we will get used to it. Personally the fact this site renders about 100X better on mobile devices and is supportable moving forward is the biggest win - anyone who has been in IT knows an antiquated platform like that is an obvious target for security breaches etc. Embrace the change, it ain't going away! Edited February 11, 2021 by MattyB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I can't see any problems that are bigger than teething troubles, so far. Overall it's much, much better. The old site was like an old comfy pair of slippers that had finally worn through the soles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Mobile seems to be missing gallery features which is a big minus, right now. Hope that gets sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtom39 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Sorry to say I share Cuban*'s views . I shall give it a try though. I also note that it comes up as "Site not Secure" on the chrome search bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Patience required fellas, I find the site a bit overwhelming myself, miss the feel of how it was. But people are working on tweaks to improve things for the user. There'll be info coming on HOW to do stuff as it's learnt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) It's just a learning curve, I made a new stream and called it recent posts, instead of unread posts, just like the old site I now see all the posts in a list. D.D. Edited February 11, 2021 by Dwain Dibley. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Flyer Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I have a few observations so far . Firstly that page view is clearer on smart phones. Edit time is too short after posting ( I believe that is already on the snagging list). Feature of direct photo posts onto chat is very useful. That will probably stop the need for storage of albums on the site. Haven’t seen a condensed headline “latest posts list”. That would be nice to scroll through. It’s hard to give a full assessment so early until lm more familiar with the new site. Edited February 11, 2021 by Tim Flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Early days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Tim Flyer said: Haven’t seen a condensed headline “latest posts list”. That would be nice to scroll through. see mattyb's guide https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/47127-quick-guide-creating-an-equivalent-to-the-latest-posts-view-in-the-new-forum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan M Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, Dwain Dibley. said: It's just a learning curve, I made a new stream and called it recent posts, instead of unread posts, just like the old site I now see all the posts in a list. D.D. So, to do this, which boxes did you tick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I have setup as Matty B suggested but it's no substitute for the Latest Posts that we had yesterday. The point is newcomers to the site cannot see quickly where the latest and livliest discussions are taking place. Modelflying now looks just the same as...... ( insert name of rival site ) ... which just seems boring as one cannot see where the really lively discussions are taking place - you have to wade through dozens of old topics. I didn't join .......( rival site ) for that very reason - it seemed boring and not current. Same with several other sites that seem to use the same software. Being able to read the latest discussion and see who has posted replies was the big advantage Modelflying had - now it's gone! Now it's just the same as other sites. Newcomers will not be attracted. I didn't join these other sites because they seemed boring, Modelflying had this big advantage and now they have taken it away! Why change something that worked well? Latest Posts is needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun Flyer Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, kc said: I have setup as Matty B suggested but it's no substitute for the Latest Posts that we had yesterday. The point is newcomers to the site cannot see quickly where the latest and livliest discussions are taking place. Modelflying now looks just the same as...... ( insert name of rival site ) ... which just seems boring as one cannot see where the really lively discussions are taking place - you have to wade through dozens of old topics. I didn't join .......( rival site ) for that very reason - it seemed boring and not current. Same with several other sites that seem to use the same software. Being able to read the latest discussion and see who has posted replies was the big advantage Modelflying had - now it's gone! Now it's just the same as other sites. Newcomers will not be attracted. I didn't join these other sites because they seemed boring, Modelflying had this big advantage and now they have taken it away! Why change something that worked well? Latest Posts is needed! Completely agree KC. I think that the site has lost its unique "personality " entirely. If its working then leave it alone. Am I the only one who can't see the advantages to the new look. BTW, where do we see the magazine archive now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I've got my "latest posts" list working perfectly but I agree with KC. This should be the default home view that is seen upon entering the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Unfortunately the original site wasn't working properly, never had been. We just accepted it's many flaws. Give the new site a few days, there are bound to be a few teething troubles and a bit of a learning curve. Less of a learning curve than the old site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, kc said: I have setup as Matty B suggested but it's no substitute for the Latest Posts that we had yesterday. The point is newcomers to the site cannot see quickly where the latest and livliest discussions are taking place. kc The setup MattyB suggested looks like this for me - I've circled the post count and 'most recent time' associated with the thread. This seems to be the same information the previous 'latest posts' page had on it. What are you saying is missing from this? Edited February 12, 2021 by Nigel R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Views count is missing. They were all reset to 0 BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Ok. We get that in the normal forum view. I can't see it as an option for an activity stream. Wonder if it is possible to get that added? The data is clearly in there for each thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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