New forum sections - suggestions?

[Jon]

Just use the other software forum.

 

[conception_native_0123]

Ok sorry

 

[conception_native_0123]

Just use the other software forum.

jon what about a section for 365 office as a whole? like with subforums for versions? i do not know. just saying

 

[Jon]

All ideas are welcome and get logged in my brain somewhere.

 

[conception_native_0123]

that a big brain! wow

 

[Gasman]

All ideas are welcome and get logged in my brain somewhere.

Works for me on Android?
Had to remove it though as it was revealing a little too much info, and no edit button on Android or Delete image option.

Found the Edit on ...

 

[conception_native_0123]

Works for me on Android?

you use telegram too gasman?

 

[Gasman]

Works for me on Android?
Had to remove it though as it was revealing a little too much info, and no edit button on Android or Delete image option.

 

[Jon]

Can you give an example of what you mean?

Moderator added this to my post:
There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of database and code samples. If I'm looking for something specific, I might be able to find it by searching if I hit on the right keywords. But, I'm sure that there are lots of samples that even I would benefit from viewing. It is just too tedious to scroll through, download, and open each one. So if we could have subfolders (we'd have to think about them carefully) like Dates, searching, navigation forms, menus, metro form design, someone with time to browse might be able to narrow in on something they didn't even know they needed or find if they didn't come up with the right search terms.

 

[Jon]

Who would go through all these code samples to categorise them all?

 

[Isaac]

This discussion makes me think of the "tags" concept. Many forums require Tags. I guess it is powerful, because it is a good way to tell the search engine what keywords to prioritize, rather than depending on the Original Poster's often-less-than-stellar ability to word questions relevantly ...
(Imagine all the posts titled "Can this be done?" rather than "Change Form Recordset Dynamically").

Then again, I guess I have to admit, if they can't be bothered to take the effort to create a decently worded question, I ought not assume the Tags will go any more smoothly...

 

[isladogs]

When I was a moderator, I setup a system whereby threads in example databases and code samples were locked after about three months. I don't know whether any of the current mods have continued to manage that system. Anyway because all older threads are locked, the OPs won't be able to add tags or move the thread to a subgroup without assistance.

 

[NauticalGent]

This discussion makes me think of the "tags" concept. Many forums require Tags.

The old site had this feature. I'm pretty sure this one would support it too.

 

[Jon]

There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of database and code samples. If I'm looking for something specific, I might be able to find it by searching if I hit on the right keywords. But, I'm sure that there are lots of samples that even I would benefit from viewing. It is just too tedious to scroll through, download, and open each one. So if we could have subfolders (we'd have to think about them carefully) like Dates, searching, navigation forms, menus, metro form design, someone with time to browse might be able to narrow in on something they didn't even know they needed or find if they didn't come up with the right search terms.

If you have subsections, what happens if you have a code sample that can span several subsections?

 

[Isaac]

If you have subsections, what happens if you have a code sample that can span several subsections?

Sorry to say this again, but it just fits as the perfect answer to this question: Tags!

 

[arnelgp]

When I was a moderator

Hope it Never happens again.
You invaded my (Privacy) Private Messages.
that is called Abuse of Power.

 

[Jon]

@arnelgp In fairness to Colin, I am not aware of any means to read Private Messages in the backend, whether a site owner or moderator. I am assuming this is what you meant, but if it isn't then please just ignore my message.

 

[isladogs]

I'm returning the 'compliment' of your recent dislike to my comment on a profile post written last June
Profile posts are not private messages. They can be seen by all members and replied to by anyone.

I made the following comment in the profile post

isladogs
@BGIBERT
You should ask this question in the forum thread where you are more likely to get a quick answer

Almost 11 months later, you noticed the post and 'disliked my comment'
That seems to confirm that the OP would probably have got a faster response by posting in a forum thread rather than a profile post.

Private messages are indeed private and moderators have no access to anyone's private messages.
In my view an apology from you would be appropriate.
I have also reported your post to the moderators

 

[Jon]

Sorry to say this again, but it just fits as the perfect answer to this question: Tags!

Yes, aware of that. Although Tags might have other implications. I have been reading some of the comments in the Xenforo forum on the topic.

 

[Minty]

Hope it Never happens again.
You invaded my (Privacy) Private Messages.
that is called Abuse of Power.

Sorry @arnelgp This isn't true.
I've never been a moderator and I can see these "public" messages at the bottom of the main forum section.

I have just added a comment to one of yours to prove the point.