Indicate when a prefix is required

[beerForo]

If a forum is set to have a required prefix, there is not language that suggests this. Instead, you have to click to submit the post to trigger the warning. This is a waste of a click. Most all form submissions will let you know what is required beforehand. Since I plan to have a ton of required prefixes I wanted to bring this up.

The language in the prefix field is (no prefix). This simply means no prefix is selected, and does not denote a requirement.
This could be addressed by changing the language to (required) or noting it is required in red somewhere, before submission.

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 184953]

Every single XF release, especially since XF 2.1, has implemented many of the most popular suggestions.

I didn't notice that but if you say so, it must be true.
It's a shame that it's not highlighted more because it would be an encouraging sign for those who have suggestions and those who vote, frankly that's not what I remember most from XF development: the suggestions implemented...

 

[Chris D]

We do highlight it in HYS announcements and it’s plain to see

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These suggestions have been closed for one of a few reasons as indicated by the thread prefix. More context will be found within the thread. If a suggestion is tagged with "lack of interest" and you're still interested in it, you're free to re-suggest it in the correct forum.

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[Deleted member 184953]

Fool that I am... I was looking here:

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An example search forum where you can see all recently implemented suggestions.

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[Ozzy47]

I made a free addon that does this, https://xenforo.com/community/resources/ozzmodz-thread-prefix-required-hint.8694/

 

[MapleOne]

I made a free addon that does this, https://xenforo.com/community/resources/ozzmodz-thread-prefix-required-hint.8694/

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Very nice, simple but exactly what is needed.

 

[Wildcat Media]

I made a free addon that does this, https://xenforo.com/community/resources/ozzmodz-thread-prefix-required-hint.8694/

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Going to download this now.

Changing the "No prefix" text in phrases doesn't work, since there are some nodes where we require a prefix (Classified Ads), and others where it is optional (general discussions and there, only staff can add prefixes).

 

[beerForo]

Changing the "No prefix" text in phrases doesn't work, since there are some nodes where we require a prefix (Classified Ads), and others where it is optional (general discussions and there, only staff can add prefixes).

You can probably just call it Prefix. Then is just becomes the name of the field, and they can choose or not.