Implemented Drop the "star" image for threads with new posts

[Enigma]

I feel the difference between bold thread titles and non-bold thread titles is enough to distinguish between threads that have new/unread posts in them. I would stop using the "star" image (

) for this purpose, and consider using it for a new purpose-- to designate "hot" threads (threads with lots of recent activity), like vB3 did with the normally blue thread icon to an orangish color. (

)

 

[Shelley]

With regards to the spacing, why not introduce an arrow or something that will open the OP member card? That would eliminate the spacing. In the meantime I'm moving on.

Edit: or a plus sign to convey open/expand. Just a thought.

 

[welshstew]

I have to say I'm yet to be completely convinced by this implementation. Now that i see it live, I dislike the separation it introduces between the avatar, username and thread title.

Still considering options, but leaving it as-is for now to get on with other stuff.

I would prefer somehting like this - with the pencil to show posted in and quote for new posts:

 

[Paul B]

Sorry I really don't see it like that when people are saying I wan't bubbles to the right after that has already been tried and failed and moved on to the next suggestion...

I don't think speech bubbles floated right were ever tried were they?

I only recall them being appended to the end of thread titles.

 

[Erik]

I have to say I'm yet to be completely convinced by this implementation. Now that i see it live, I dislike the separation it introduces between the avatar, username and thread title.

Still considering options, but leaving it as-is for now to get on with other stuff.

There's a certain point where you just have to step back, ignore this entire thread, and think through what the best solution is for the long-term by yourself.

Otherwise you will be running in circles making changes every 5 minutes to satisfy the whim of the latest poster, who is most likely complaining about color choice or pixel alignment (I myself am guilty of this).

 

[Forsaken]

Why not just create a new column for icons, gray out unused ones (To a very light shade, so that'll not detract from other icons), and use icons for active features (New posts, posted in topic, stickied, hot topic, watch/ed topic, et cetera).

If its aligned next to the replies and view column, it is likely to be consistent, and people will become use to its placement. Disabled people will still be able to find it, though it won't be right at them, and it won't interrupt the experience going on between the thread title and the avatar (Interrupting the white space).

 

[Chris M]

I like the new image, much better

 

[Nick]

I have to say I'm yet to be completely convinced by this implementation. Now that i see it live, I dislike the separation it introduces between the avatar, username and thread title.

Still considering options, but leaving it as-is for now to get on with other stuff.

Aww man, I was just starting to feel honored that my idea has been so widely accepted.

 

[Kier]

Just been playing around again with it this morning. I'm considering this, which makes the unread indicator just as (if not more so) immediate as the current implementation, but does not have the adverse effect of separating the avatar from the thread title and starter name.

Feedback please?

 

[Disjunto]

hmmmm, edit button

 

[Kier]

hmmmm, edit button

You didn't see that yet

 

[Disjunto]

You didn't see that yet

oh ok

 

[Cezz]

Just been playing around again with it this morning. I'm considering this, which makes the unread indicator just as (if not more so) immediate as the current implementation, but does not have the adverse effect of separating the avatar from the thread title and starter name.

Feedback please?

I am less fond on this than the current implementation... I can't fully describe it but the avatar looks unbalanced, I actually prefer it as it is ATM, though I do also like Erik's suggestion

 

[Cezz]

You didn't see that yet

Is that for the title edit? in-line moderation maybe?

 

[Disjunto]

I think they want to minimize floating right to stop lots of clutter. With Sticky,Closed,New Posts,Posted In,Inline moderation all on the right it'll take up a lot of space

 

[KURTZ]

Just been playing around again with it this morning. I'm considering this, which makes the unread indicator just as (if not more so) immediate as the current implementation, but does not have the adverse effect of separating the avatar from the thread title and starter name.

Feedback please?

don't like it ...

 

[Onimua]

Just been playing around again with it this morning. I'm considering this, which makes the unread indicator just as (if not more so) immediate as the current implementation, but does not have the adverse effect of separating the avatar from the thread title and starter name.

Feedback please?

Doesn't that result in the avatars bumping left/right between unread and read? An unread forum had a "random" space on the left that would look more like a style issue than anything I would think.

Personally I kind of liked the dot being middle-aligned with the title and start date.

 

[Disjunto]

Why not put it where the alert star thingy is? or even use the alert star thingy

 

[KURTZ]

what can i say is simply: the answer is: put something around the avatar (like i posted before) ...

 

[welshstew]

I am less fond on this than the current implementation... I can't fully describe it but the avatar looks unbalanced, I actually prefer it as it is ATM, though I do also like Erik's suggestion

I think that is my design - although it is built on peoples earlier suggestions

I do like it though (unsurprisingly)

for me the key to this is to have two parameters one for new posts (shown by the speech bubble) and one to show that you have posted in this thread (shown by the pencil)

 

[Floris]

Yeh, I like it too, but it also means you have to glance to the right to see the icon, when you want to read the content.

Let's try pips.