This is fixed in the next release.
The solution is actually very nice too; instead of stripping the link (as I thought might have to happen), the link is maintained (thanks Chris), giving more context.
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The solution is actually very nice too; instead of stripping the link (as I thought might have to happen), the link is maintained (thanks Chris), giving more context.
CTXMedia
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@Brogan not sure if this is the same issue @Martok reported, but a member has posted a screenshot of a vid breaking out of the featured box in Opera: http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/new-featured-threads.148965/#post-2910351 ?
If it's going to be fixed in the next release, that's great (as a temp measure I've asked mods not to feature any more threads with vids at the beginning).
Cheers,
Shaun
If it's going to be fixed in the next release, that's great (as a temp measure I've asked mods not to feature any more threads with vids at the beginning).
Cheers,
Shaun
Null
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I don't see a problem appending /unread.
If somebody hasn't read the thread in the past, it'll still go to the first post (unread) so the featured thread is still getting its exposure.
It's not simply a case of just appending /unread to the URL.
Checks will have to be done for read data, otherwise the URL will always have /unread on the end, which would be inconsistent with the way it works in the core.
It will work of course, but it's sloppy and shows a lack of attention to detail.
Checks will have to be done for read data, otherwise the URL will always have /unread on the end, which would be inconsistent with the way it works in the core.
It will work of course, but it's sloppy and shows a lack of attention to detail.
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Martok
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I'm not convinced that adding an unread option is really that necessary.
I'd have thought that the general usage of Featured Threads would be to feature new threads. If that's the case, then the first post will be new to pretty much everyone, so the current functionality will satisfy that.
For forums that are featuring threads that might have been going for some time or have a fair few posts already (I notice that @Clickfinity is doing this on Cyclechat), I still think that the link should go to the first post, even if you've visited the thread before. The first post gives the thread some context, and it may well be useful for someone who has visited the thread before (particularly if some time ago) to refresh themselves on what the thread is all about by reading the first post. Then they can just scroll down the page to the unread posts or, if it goes across multiple pages, use the Go to First Unread button next to the page buttons.
Personally I believe that having the link go to the first unread post shouldn't be added even as an option as this would then be global and if it's switched on and a user wants to read the first post to refresh themselves (or read for the first time because they just marked it as read previously) then they'd have to return to the first page and first post, making for an awkward and disjointed experience.
CTXMedia
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Fair enough. The way I'm using it is to feature on-going threads that have replies and are "discussions" already - as opposed to first posts (we're unlikely to feature something on a first-post basis unless it's lengthy and detailed, or exceptional in quality).
I suppose though, once you've visited a featured thread - via the featured block - you're unlikely to repeat the visit via the block, so perhaps it's a moot point.
I suppose though, once you've visited a featured thread - via the featured block - you're unlikely to repeat the visit via the block, so perhaps it's a moot point.
Martok
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As I said, if anyone does then there's the Go to First Unread button next to the page buttons that folks can use.Fair enough. The way I'm using it is to feature on-going threads that have replies and are "discussions" already - as opposed to first posts (we're unlikely to feature something on a first-post basis unless it's lengthy and detailed, or exceptional in quality).
I suppose though, once you've visited a featured thread - via the featured block - you're unlikely to repeat the visit via the block, so perhaps it's a moot point.
Brogan updated CTA Featured Threads with a new update entry:
Minor tweaks and bug fixes
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The Sandman
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There are a couple of outdated templates after this lastest upgrade - just merge them?
- cta_featuredthreads_featured_list_item
- cta_featuredthreads_list_item
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The Sandman
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@Clickfinity, I've got all the stuff prepared for removing the various blocks from the pages.
It requires creating three custom user fields and then either editing the templates or creating template modifications.
What I will do is release the template edits as an add-on which can be imported, should anyone wish to use it.
It requires creating three custom user fields and then either editing the templates or creating template modifications.
What I will do is release the template edits as an add-on which can be imported, should anyone wish to use it.
A guide explaining how to create the custom user fields so members can individually remove the blocks from the various pages is here: http://xenforo.com/community/resources/cta-featured-threads-user-preferences.2834/
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