New forum feature: Threadmarks

[shaunj66]

Hello everyone!

We've introduced a new feature for the forum -

Threadmarks

These act like bookmarks for threads. They allow both staff and thread creators to highlight specific posts within threads that will help those looking for specific information.

You could use it for example on updated revisions of your homebrew project, helpful tips from others, frequently asked questions etc. The list is endless really!

Threadmarks are currently split into two categories - Important Posts and Staff Posts - I'm sure these are self explanatory but the former is for regular threadmarks and the latter is for important staff updates within threads. Non-staff members can of course only manage 'Important Posts' within their own threads.

Have suggestions for threadmarks in threads that aren't your own? Use the Report tool to suggest one!

Any questions or problems please let me know!

 

[zoogie]

It seems like I'm allowed to threadmark any post, on any thread. Is that on purpose?
Is there a certain post number threshold that allows a user to do this or is it some other accomplishment?

 

[iyenal]

It seems like I'm allowed to threadmark any post, on any thread. Is that on purpose?
Is there a certain post number threshold that allows a user to do this or is it some other accomplishment?

So that's very interesting xD
Yep, I can threadmark without even being the op too. Something needs to be looked about lol

 

[smileyhead]

It seems like I'm allowed to threadmark any post, on any thread. Is that on purpose?
Is there a certain post number threshold that allows a user to do this or is it some other accomplishment?

This is indeed an interesting oversight

 

[iyenal]

At least the orange and the dark mode blend is very nice looking, if all the posts gets threadmarked lmao

 

[zoogie]

@Costello

Better get the head lion's attention before the entire forum turns orange like an oompa loompa.

 

[shaunj66]

Threadmarks disabled while I take a quick look at permissions

Update: fixed permissions oversight

 

[AbyssalMonkey]

As with many other things, give users a way to disable the large disruptive banner. The threadmarks dropdown at the top of the thread page is nice and a pretty easy way to see all the important details without being intrusive. What measures do you have in place to prevent people from overusing them? Will we be able to report users who overuse them and derail threads?

 

[Sunuku]

Very nice.

 

[Costello]

As with many other things, give users a way to disable the large disruptive banner. The threadmarks dropdown at the top of the thread page is nice and a pretty easy way to see all the important details without being intrusive. What measures do you have in place to prevent people from overusing them? Will we be able to report users who overuse them and derail threads?

yeah you could always report such posts I suppose using the standard report button

 

[smileyhead]

Is there any reason as to why the Threadmarks dropdown isn't in the row as all the other buttons? It would fit nicely to the right of the Go to First Unread button.

 

[shaunj66]

Is there any reason as to why the Threadmarks dropdown isn't in the row as all the other buttons? It would fit nicely to the right of the Go to First Unread button.

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Yes there is but I won't get into the technicalities.

 

[KingVamp]

Is there away to turn this off? I was fine with people just updating the OP. This is too jarring for me.

 

[shaunj66]

Is there away to turn this off? I was fine with people just updating the OP. This is too jarring for me.

No sorry. The sole purpose of threadmarks is for them so stand out. So they were designed with a garish look in mind.

 

[KingVamp]

No sorry. The sole purpose of threadmarks is for them so stand out. So they were designed with a garish look in mind.

That's unfortunate. It stands out way too much. Luckily I found an external way to reduce the amount of clutter. Now it is just an orange line on the side of the post.

 

[Elliander]

So... I can't reply directly to ANYONE on any thread, because every time I click the "reply" button I am brought to the top of this thread. I can use quick reply, but I cannot otherwise reply. Even on this thread, if I click "reply" then I am brought to the top of this thread.

I really hate it when a forum force redirects users to a post like that repeatedly. It should only ever happen once when logging in, not every time you try to reply. Opening new windows or tabs, refreshing, etc doesn't help.

 

[smileyhead]

So... I can't reply directly to ANYONE on any thread, because every time I click the "reply" button I am brought to the top of this thread. I can use quick reply, but I cannot otherwise reply. Even on this thread, if I click "reply" then I am brought to the top of this thread.

I really hate it when a forum force redirects users to a post like that repeatedly. It should only ever happen once when logging in, not every time you try to reply. Opening new windows or tabs, refreshing, etc doesn't help.

Replying doesn't have anything to do with thread marks, so it's probably not intentional and a bug. It doesn't happen to me.
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