Lack of interest In forum view, move the Sticky/Locked icons to the left of title, or as avatar overlay

[beerForo]

Often when browsing a forum, even though I've read it 100 times, I am fooled by the stickies, thinking it's the top of new threads. It's all about your field of vision and instant recognition. Move the sticky icon to the left of the title, instead of right-aligned in the row. The lock icon as well. People will know it's locked immediately. Thanks for considering.

Or as overlays, explained below:

 

[beerForo]

They could even be avatar overlays. Little circles at the top with the lock and sticky. The same way the small circle at the bottom shows you have posted. #more #modern

This way they can show everywhere.

 

[Blatchy]

Often when browsing a forum, even though I've read it 100 times, I am fooled by the stickies, thinking it's the top of new threads. It's all about your field of vision and instant recognition. Move the sticky icon to the left of the title, instead of right-aligned in the row. The lock icon as well. People will know it's locked immediately. Thanks for considering.

New thought! See below:

why not just use css and do it yourself?

 

[beerForo]

Because I wanted to suggest it.

 

[Ozzy47]

Because I wanted to suggest it.

I think it is a good suggestion.

Edit: This would definitely have to be an option though.

 

[Ozzy47]

why not just use css and do it yourself?

For one, because you can not add CSS to every XF2 site you visit.

 

[Blatchy]

For one, because you can not add CSS to every XF2 site you visit.

easy killer, I thought maybe he didnt realize he could do it himself.

 

[Ozzy47]

Sounds good to me.

 

[beerForo]

easy killer, I thought maybe he didnt realize he could do it himself.

I may do just that, so thanks just the same!

 

[Ozzy47]

I may do just that, so thanks just the same!

Would be a good idea if you really want the functionality, as it may or may not be added to the core.

 

[beerForo]

I totally get doing it myself, but it also seems like an idea people would appreciate in the core.

 

[Ozzy47]

Perhaps in the interim this addon would help you,

Separate Sticky and Normal Threads (XF +2.x) by Xon

Xon submitted a new resource: Separate Sticky and Normal Threads (XF +2.x) by Xon - Separate Sticky and Normal Threads - Works with XF +2.x A template modification to separate Sticky and Normal threads. Sticky/Normal labels are phrased. Based off; Separate Sticky and Normal Threads (XF +1.2)...

xenforo.com

 

[frm]

@BassMan is good with CSS and styling addons. Wonder if he'd take this one on?

Fairly reasonable pricing too, if he doesn't make it a freebie.

 

[BassMan]

Add this to your extra.less template:

[data-template="forum_view"], &[data-template="whats_new"], &[data-template="whats_new_posts"] {
    .structItem-statuses {
        float: none;
        &>li {
            margin-left: 0;
            padding-right: 5px;
        }
    }
}

Result:






Also check this resource (updated code):

[cXF] Move thread status icons

Would you like to have thread status icons on the left side before thread title? Add this to your extra.less template: /* Move thread status icons */ @media (min-width: @xf-responsiveMedium) { [data-template="forum_view"]...

xenforo.com

 

[beerForo]

Awesome, thanks! Is it all or none, or can the Watching icon stay on the right with code mod? Thanks for the contribution!

 

[BassMan]

Awesome, thanks! Is it all or none, or can the Watching icon stay on the right with code mod? Thanks for the contribution!

I've updated the resource. You have that option now.

 

[beerForo]

Rock star!

 

[Alien]

The only thing I've had against this sort of approach for myself is depending on what icons are visible or not, the thread titles tend to bounce around and aren't in alignment.. Nothing major though if it makes those statuses easier to find for your members!