To note, multi-quoting was introduced as a core feature in vBulletin version 3.6, which was first released as a beta in mid-2006. The option to switch between linear (traditional forum layout) and threaded/hybrid views was a standard feature in the admin control panel for versions 3.x and 4.x...
It would make the most sense to have something that can be switched back and forth like vB setup - but I'm not sure if that's possible with multi quoting. It's been so long since I've used vB that I don't remember if they even HAD multi quoting as a feature.
I wouldn't mind helping to fund something that worked similarly to how VS has things... I wonder how vBulletin managed this years ago. You could have either layout - whichever you preferred. Perhaps multi quoting makes this more difficult.
It appears to be a love it or hate it idea. I'm always for whatever makes the viewer more comfortable to read and engage. If having the option to view and participate with whichever method the viewer prefers, that's a win to me.
it looks good... But I imagine not enough people want it... I have a feeling it might work out better than QUOTING - just having the reply beneath the post being replied to... It seems like that's where the internet went, and only traditional forums still do things differently...
I was never a fan of the old message board style where discussions where threaded (like Reddit) as opposed to what we have here (linear) - but I'm kinda wanting to experiment to see what my viewers prefer. Is there anything out there, add-on or otherwise, that can accomplish this?
I'm creating a list of people who are interested in the add-on. If there's enough interest (would 10 or 20 people be too optimistic?) I don't see why it can't be brought back online right away.
Yes, this was on our to do list... It was something I'd wanted to see early on... I was away from my office for about a week, so we're just getting back on track today. I will let you know when we get working on this add-on again.
I thought we got most of them but if you don’t mind, let me know the major missing features and I’ll put the list together with the requests from @stanleyb23 below and see what we can do.