Its 2 a.m. and you just can't sleep. You like GMG, but you have a great idea to make it even better, and this idea is so good, its keeping you awake. You just have to tell somebody about it!
This is the place to do it.
All suggestions will be at least read.
Some suggestions will be considered.
The occasional suggestion will be implemented.
Unfortunately limited by my modest technical skills.
cheers
Rob
NOT a serious suggestion but, I'd love to have a penalty box like in hockey: 2 for roughing, 5 for fighting and misconduct!
Mentioned before in a discussion on pictures: a default picture size when using the "image button", that can be altered if necessary when composing a message.
I would propose a standard width of 350, so when clicking the image symbol there would appear: (//) (minus the extra space I inserted here)
Q
Quote from: Que on January 13, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
Mentioned before in a discussion on pictures: a default picture size when using the "image button", that can be altered if necessary when composing a message.
I would propose a standard width of 350, so when clicking the image symbol there would appear: (minus the extra space I inserted here)
Q
I just noticed* that that if an image is resized using the tags, clicking on it brings it to back to the original dimensions. So even if someone finds the text hard to read, all that the person has to do is to click on the image. Test here:
(http://www.eyesite4u.net/specialty_eyechart.jpg?revision%253D1279035140299)
Note that if it has been resized, a pointing finger would appear when the mouse pointer is moved over the image.
* Thanks to the Bad Hair Days thread.
Quote from: Que on January 13, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
Mentioned before in a discussion on pictures: a default picture size when using the "image button", that can be altered if necessary when composing a message.
I would propose a standard width of 350, so when clicking the image symbol there would appear: (http://) (minus the extra space I inserted here)
Q
The forum already has a built-in system for resizing large images. Currently, I have set it at maximum 480px across and 640px high. Anything larger than that results in it being resized, but clickable for full-size. Anything smaller is no affected.
Unfortunately, a default width=400 in the img tag would result in small images (meant as icons or thumbnails) also being resized to 400 pixels - which is not what the person making the post intends.
Here is an example of what the forum currently does. A big image is displayed as 480px across - click it to see it in its full glory:
(http://turboimg.com/p/yke1292642122o.jpg)
And here is what would happen to a small image with the default width=400 tag:
(http://puredata.info/platform_mac_os_x.gif)
What about the asin tag? That seems to default to the larger pic (500x500?), whereas I think 300x300 would be fine.
Quote from: Daverz on January 14, 2011, 12:08:09 PM
What about the asin tag? That seems to default to the larger pic (500x500?), whereas I think 300x300 would be fine.
Agreed--or even 250.
Quote from: Daverz on January 14, 2011, 12:08:09 PM
What about the asin tag? That seems to default to the larger pic (500x500?), whereas I think 300x300 would be fine.
The Amazon ASIN tag is resized to 400px across.
Image size is relative to the screen resolution you are watching. I'm on a Mac with a 27 inch screen with 2560x1440 pixels. A 400 pixel CD cover takes up just 15% of my screen's horizontal resolution. Anything smaller, and I would have trouble seeing it. (I'm getting old)
Granted, not everyone is one such big screens, and therefore the image will take up a bigger proportion of the screen. I think 400px is a good compromise for everyone. I'm happy to hear otherwise.
In the meantime, for PC users - it might be worth checking that you have your optimal screen resolution for your monitor. Often, the default setting is too small. Check this page (http://www.itbuddy.org/screen-res-change.html) for instruction on how to change your resolution.
cheers
Rob
Different strokes.
Are you drying out yet, Rob?
I use either a Macbook with a 12" screen (1280x800) or a Mac Mini connected to a 42" HDTV (1080 x I forget). Big doesn't really bother me, but I didn't want to offend the big picture haters on the board.
Quote from: Daverz on January 14, 2011, 01:01:28 PM
I use either a Macbook with a 12" screen (1280x800) or a Mac Mini connected to a 42" HDTV (1080 x I forget). Big doesn't really bother me, but I didn't want to offend the big picture haters on the board.
Not sure they are haters so much as people going the opposite direction; we have a bunch of people who check the board via their smart phones while away from their computers. Pictures tend to lose their visual impact when you have to scroll to 6 different positions to see the entire... :D
8)
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 14, 2011, 01:23:38 PM
Not sure they are haters so much as people going the opposite direction; we have a bunch of people who check the board via their smart phones while away from their computers. Pictures tend to lose their visual impact when you have to scroll to 6 different positions to see the entire... :D
8)
Yes, puts us in the dubious position of needing to "ignore" users who favor large images, otherwise just the page loading is a battery drain.
I'd like to request "next page" and "previous page" links for stepping through the pages of a thread. Unless I'm missing a trick,* the only currently-available page-turning method is to click the next page number. That's a tiny target! (It doesn't help that my manual dexterity is compromised by physical disability.)
In case the result would be too much clutter across the top and/or bottom of the page, there is an existing feature that might be safely removed: every modern browser offers commands that make the "Go Down"/"Go Up" links redundant.
*Of course there's the trick of directly editing the URL, which is okay for leaping around in threads that span many pages but is a bit hairy for everyday use...
A chat box (big enough so that it's usable - most aren't).
Quote from: PaulSC on January 20, 2011, 12:52:33 PM
I'd like to request "next page" and "previous page" links for stepping through the pages of a thread. Unless I'm missing a trick,* the only currently-available page-turning method is to click the next page number. That's a tiny target! (It doesn't help that my manual dexterity is compromised by physical disability.)
In case the result would be too much clutter across the top and/or bottom of the page, there is an existing feature that might be safely removed: every modern browser offers commands that make the "Go Down"/"Go Up" links redundant.
*Of course there's the trick of directly editing the URL, which is okay for leaping around in threads that span many pages but is a bit hairy for everyday use...
This appears at the bottom right of every page
« previous next »
but it's just as small as the page numbers, so I'm not sure it helps you.
Quote from: Szykniej on January 21, 2011, 04:53:38 AM
This appears at the bottom right of every page
« previous next »
but it's just as small as the page numbers, so I'm not sure it helps you.
Those are for traversing between threads, not for pages within a thread. :)
Quote from: Opus106 on January 21, 2011, 04:56:54 AM
Those are for traversing between threads, not for pages within a thread. :)
Oh, wow! No wonder I was having so much trouble following the flow of conversation! :-[ :)
Quote from: Szykniej on January 21, 2011, 05:01:09 AM
Oh, wow! No wonder I was having so much trouble following the flow of conversation! :-[ :)
And you just thought we were all daft!
Quote from: PaulSC on January 20, 2011, 12:52:33 PM
I'd like to request "next page" and "previous page" links for stepping through the pages of a thread. Unless I'm missing a trick,* the only currently-available page-turning method is to click the next page number. That's a tiny target! (It doesn't help that my manual dexterity is compromised by physical disability.)
In case the result would be too much clutter across the top and/or bottom of the page, there is an existing feature that might be safely removed: every modern browser offers commands that make the "Go Down"/"Go Up" links redundant.
*Of course there's the trick of directly editing the URL, which is okay for leaping around in threads that span many pages but is a bit hairy for everyday use...
I agree, this would be helpful, but it is surprisingly difficult to implement. Maybe in a future iteration of SMF.
Quote from: Lethe on January 20, 2011, 07:24:15 PM
A chat box (big enough so that it's usable - most aren't).
Seriously??? Isn't the entire GMG forum a big enough chat box for you?
Or am I a bit out of touch?
Rob
Quote from: admin on January 21, 2011, 12:08:17 PM
Seriously??? Isn't the entire GMG forum a big enough chat box for you?
Or am I a bit out of touch?
Hehehe, it's just cute to see people saying good morning to each other and things in realtime on forums which have the feature. Also, I notice that the forum goes through dead times when tons of people are online, but there isn't really a thread of interest drawing lots of attention, and consequently there is a lul in posting. Presumably all these people online are still clicking around waiting for something super exciting to happen, and I guess that is another point where chatting about junk to fellow GMG addicts would be fun.
The Amazon asin function for displaying product images works like a charm for CDs, but I've noticed that cover art for digital downloads (mp3s) doesn't display here. When a recording is offered in both formats, this just means you have to copy the asin from the CD rather than the mp3 page. But if the recording is only sold in mp3 format, GMG's asin function can't be used to display it. (You get a working hyperlink, but a blank image.)
Would it be difficult to extend the asin function to work for mp3s as well as CDs?
just to illustrate what I'm talking about...
CD
[asin]B000001QBA[/asin]
result:
[asin]B000001QBA[/asin]
mp3
[asin]B00124HW2W[/asin]
result:
[asin]B00124HW2W[/asin]
Yep, the ASIN tag works well for CD's, DVD's and books, and many other "hard" items, but for some reason, Amazon uses a different coding system to display MP3 images. Why? Who knows.
I will look into this and see if I can tweak it.
At worst, what I could do is put an "Image not found" icon in place for those items without an image, but I will explore the Amazon image system and see if I can do better.
cheers
Rob
If the CD links to the MP3, I'd just use the ASIN for the CD and let the clicker choose what she wants from there.
Quote from: Daverz on January 31, 2011, 07:01:54 PM
If the CD links to the MP3, I'd just use the ASIN for the CD and let the clicker choose what she wants from there.
Yes, that's good for items available in both formats, as most (but not all) are.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 21, 2011, 05:07:16 AM
And you just thought we were all daft!
Yes, but the two things are not mutually exclusive.
Rob, would you consider installing this SMF mod (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1193), please?
Quote from: Opus106 on September 17, 2011, 06:55:43 AM
Rob, would you consider installing this SMF mod (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1193), please?
A lot of us have it mentally installed already! :D
Quote from: Renfield on September 17, 2011, 07:01:05 AM
A lot of us have it mentally installed already! :D
I'd like it included at least until I can train myself to rapidly scroll the mouse wheel by telekinesis.
Quote from: Opus106 on September 17, 2011, 06:55:43 AM
Rob, would you consider installing this SMF mod (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1193), please?
Maybe. Later. Not now.
First priority is to upgrade to version 2.0 of SMF. Big job, requiring crossing of fingers, backup, upgrading a large forum, upgrading the very large database, re-writing existing mods to fit with new version, testing, uncrossing fingers.
Then possibly consider installing new mods.
Quote from: Dungeon Master on September 18, 2011, 03:52:30 AM
Maybe. Later. Not now.
First priority is to upgrade to version 2.0 of SMF. Big job, requiring crossing of fingers, backup, upgrading a large forum, upgrading the very large database, re-writing existing mods to fit with new version, testing, uncrossing fingers.
Then possibly consider installing new mods.
Thanks for the reply, Rob, I appreciate that. :)
Suggestion: split Dinner and Trivia and Games in 2 subforums.
Word games hide other dinner threads. $:)
I'd like to suggest adding a link to the new thread location if a thread has been moved. At the moment it just says (for example): This thread has been moved to The Diner and nothing else. You have to go to The Diner and find the thread yourself.
Quote from: Maestro267 on August 08, 2022, 03:17:37 AMI'd like to suggest adding a link to the new thread location if a thread has been moved. At the moment it just says (for example): This thread has been moved to The Diner and nothing else. You have to go to The Diner and find the thread yourself.
Is this something moderators could do or is it to do with the coding of the site software?
By default, when a thread is moved, a link to where it goes is provided in the old location. Mods and Admin can override this default behaviour.