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Old 01-04-19, 02:59 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by b2net
On mobile, it is hard to discern the bold text that signifies a section (ie Blu Ray Bargains, HD Talk, etc) has threads with new posts, from non bold section titles that do not have new posts. Once inside the section, the red indicator is helpful to know which threads have new posts.
I see what you mean. I will alert tech.
Old 01-04-19, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kefrank
Thanks. Can I get a courtesy PM explaining why my post was edited by you? I understand there's a lot going on right now and moderating requires significant effort, but no post should ever be edited by a moderator without providing an explanation to the poster or putting the reason in the explanation field if the moderator feels it helpful to make the reason public.

As it stands, I have no idea what was wrong with the content that you deleted. But if this is how moderation is going to be done going forward, then I think I'll be kissing this place goodbye.
I think that may have been IBobi who edited or deleted your post. Keep in mind that we are also not volunteer moderators, but paid employees of DVD Talk's parent company. Also, I'll PM you.
Old 01-04-19, 03:10 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by IBJoel
I think that may have been IBobi who edited or deleted your post. Keep in mind that we are also not volunteer moderators, but paid employees of DVD Talk's parent company. Also, I'll PM you.
You're right, it was IBobi - I got you two confused. My fault. I understand that as paid employees of IB, you're not volunteer moderators, but anyone in authority treating users this way is unacceptable, IMO. I'll look forward to your PM.

Edited to add: IBJoel did contact me and provide a much-appreciated explanation. Some content of my post broke a rule I wasn't aware of.

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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by IBJoel
There is. It just doesn't open a new page specifically for that post, simply sets it at the top of the screen.
Can this be fixed please? I go to individual posts for much of my time spent here, and having it load the entire page, especially if I want to take advantage of infinite scroll, is a pain.
Old 01-04-19, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Trevor

Can this be fixed please? I go to individual posts for much of my time spent here, and having it load the entire page, especially if I want to take advantage of infinite scroll, is a pain.
It should be doable. I'll ask tech.
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Editing posts in iOS safari, at least trying to add in formatting codes like bolding and such, is pretty much not possible. Have tried mobile and full site version. I select a word to add a formatting code, and if I try to drag the slider to select the text I want to affect, it selects the whole page.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Didn't notice this yesterday, but today - in the Politics forum - all apostrophes are showing up as boxes (ansii ??). Haven't seen it in other forums I view. I'm using Vivaldi on my PC.

edited to add: Just checked the same post in Firefox - and it's fine there. Maybe a browser issue.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by Bronkster
Didn't notice this yesterday, but today - in the Politics forum - all apostrophes are showing up as boxes (ansii ??). Haven't seen it in other forums I view. I'm using Vivaldi on my PC.

edited to add: Just checked the same post in Firefox - and it's fine there. Maybe a browser issue.
What browser was the problem in? IE/Edge?
Old 01-04-19, 04:12 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

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Editing posts in iOS safari, at least trying to add in formatting codes like bolding and such, is pretty much not possible. Have tried mobile and full site version. I select a word to add a formatting code, and if I try to drag the slider to select the text I want to affect, it selects the whole page.
Are you using the mobile skin on iOS or desktop skin?
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Can this be fixed please? I go to individual posts for much of my time spent here, and having it load the entire page, especially if I want to take advantage of infinite scroll, is a pain.
I spoke with tech and this cannot be fixed, unfortunately.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni
This statement from the announcement at the top of the forum is not true, at least not for me:



The navigation at the bottom of my screen stays there at all times, but the one at the top scrolls right off when I'm scrolling down. If I scroll up a little, it re-appears, but as soon as I start to move down again, it's gone. It's actually kind of annoying when it re-appears while scrolling up. I would prefer if it was either always there or only at the real top of the page.

I'm using Chrome on a Windows 10 PC.
Should be good now
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

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Are you using the mobile skin on iOS or desktop skin?
Tried both.

also reset my cache (losing all my open tabs, but that’s my fault)

the new update doesn’t automatically capitalize the first word of a new line.

also, could have sworn there used to be a “stay logged in” check at out log-in section here. Not there anymore, I’ve had to re-log in multiple times this hour.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by Bronkster
Didn't notice this yesterday, but today - in the Politics forum - all apostrophes are showing up as boxes (ansii ??). Haven't seen it in other forums I view. I'm using Vivaldi on my PC.

edited to add: Just checked the same post in Firefox - and it's fine there. Maybe a browser issue.
Originally Posted by IBJoel
What browser was the problem in? IE/Edge?
Vivaldi
Old 01-04-19, 04:46 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by Trevor

Tried both.

also reset my cache (losing all my open tabs, but that’s my fault)

the new update doesn’t automatically capitalize the first word of a new line.

also, could have sworn there used to be a “stay logged in” check at out log-in section here. Not there anymore, I’ve had to re-log in multiple times this hour.
I have informed tech of the text editing issue.

The "Stay Logged In" box has disappeared, but you should just be staying logged in by default (unless you are incognito/private). I will investigate.
Old 01-04-19, 04:59 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Jesus this looks like shit.
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Ha, if you can do any better, contact IBJoel for a job and make it look the way you want.

Few settings adjustments and I’m fine with the changes. Not as hyped about the changes needed to accommodate more ads, but I know this shit’s free, so I’m fine with it.
Old 01-04-19, 05:23 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by IBJoel
Edge/IE are not supported. What's the issue with FireFox? Please post screenshots.
It was very sluggish yesterday. I haven't checked it on Firefox since.

Positive comment: As kefrank noted already, I do like separation between sticky threads and regular ones.
Old 01-04-19, 05:26 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

shutting off the infinity thread bullshit is key.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by Norm de Plume
It was very sluggish yesterday. I haven't checked it on Firefox since.

Positive comment: As kefrank noted already, I do like separation between sticky threads and regular ones.
From my testing on FF today, it seemed to be up to speed, even while running Chrome.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by IBJoel
Should be good now
Now I don't have either navigation bar, which isn't really a problem for me, but it's probably not what you want.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by VinVega
I don't see the ads plastered everywhere when I'm logged into my account and ready to post. I do see them everywhere if I'm not logged in. I mean everywhere. It's actually slowing my chrome browser down significantly. So you're still seeing ads if you're logged in?
it's not the ads, it's the white space with no ads that is the problem. the site looks absolutely terrible now and i really don't enjoy it as much with this unlimited scrolling, everything looks bunched up and the damn white space.

i did a system restore to a week ago, but nothing changed
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

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I see what you mean. I will alert tech.
Thank you.
Old 01-04-19, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by OldBoy
it's not the ads, it's the white space with no ads that is the problem. the site looks absolutely terrible now and i really don't enjoy it as much with this unlimited scrolling, everything looks bunched up and the damn white space.

i did a system restore to a week ago, but nothing changed
Try posting a screen shot of your whole screen.

Mine looks like this



The space on the right is for ads that support the site. Sometimes the space is blank. This is how it is now.
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by OldBoy
it's not the ads, it's the white space with no ads that is the problem. the site looks absolutely terrible now and i really don't enjoy it as much with this unlimited scrolling, everything looks bunched up and the damn white space.

i did a system restore to a week ago, but nothing changed
You can turn off the unlimited scrolling.
Old 01-04-19, 07:54 PM
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Re: Jan. 3rd 2019 Upgrade Master Thread

Originally Posted by OldBoy
no offense, but this looks horrible. it looks amateurish and bad now. so much white space. i thought something happened. this is really a terrible layout sorry to say. we struggled for members for so long, this ain't gonna help new comers...
This. It reminds me of when we launched the website for our local softball and t-ball programs. The site we used was free, but the ads overshadowed the content. (Once we determined parents were going to use it, we decided pretty quickly to pay the money to upgrade and dump the ads.)

The ads across the top, down the side, and between posts all at the same time are annoying. It just means I have to retrain my eyes to ignore them and reprogram my muscle memory when clicking. I do find it humorous to have the same ad in all three positions at once though. That is a bit much.

But, if you aren't buying it means you are the product. My guess is we will eventually see a re-launch of paid memberships that will clear out all (or most) of the ads.


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