LesXRN Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On a positive note, I do agree that the speed has improved, so well done for that. I've updated my profile but don't know how to get rid of the numbers after my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 It appears this is an Admin function. We’ll find out a bit more during the coming days. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Can't get my head round this new forum. On opening It defaults to Airfix, I have to de-select what I don't want, oldest posts are listed first. I really don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 OK so I appear to be getting the hang but what on earth is all this childish nonsense about badges, for goodness' sake? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 minute ago, threelink said: OK so I appear to be getting the hang but what on earth is all this childish nonsense about badges, for goodness' sake? New toy, so someone thought they would implement it. Another site I used, decided to use it and binned it after a couple of days, I imagine this will go the same way eventually. Having seen it before I was quite surprised they had used it on a serious application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 The "ranking" of the badges appears to be based purely on the number of posts , not on their content, so it is simply a fatuous irrelevance and the sooner it goes the better IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 15 minutes ago, threelink said: The "ranking" of the badges appears to be based purely on the number of posts , not on their content, so it is simply a fatuous irrelevance and the sooner it goes the better IMHO. You can't do it on content that needs someone to look at it and review it, as I said it is just a feature that would normally get implemented in something like Facebook, where it encourages people to throw in more and more posts. Things like what I had for tea tonight. As I said it was implemented on another site I use, I threw in a ton of photos and posts just to see what it did, total waste of time. As I said they binned it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Heaven save us from those who seem to think that this kind of garbage has some sort of value 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 And what in creation is a "reputation activity"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Basically how many ‘reactions’ (likes etc.) your posts attract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Hornby apparently believe it will be a useful marketing tool. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM6 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, threelink said: And what in creation is a "reputation activity"? Apparently I have a higher opinion of myself than Hornby does.🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Not sure about the marketing aspect directly. ‘Likes’ and its effect on ‘Rep’ does indicate general agreement and appreciation of a members contribution. On the whole that tends to be useful and positive posts; so if that encourages that mentality, it is better for the forum and the hobby as a whole. There is far too much negativity in the world without letting it creep into a creative and wonderful hobby like model railways. There will always be those that are ‘spoiling for a fight’ and I am sure democracy will prevail. For it to have any metric though, it needs to be unlimited as right now its meaning nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, ColinB said: New toy, so someone thought they would implement it. Another site I used, decided to use it and binned it after a couple of days, I imagine this will go the same way eventually. Having seen it before I was quite surprised they had used it on a serious application. Its the same platform currently used by RM Web forum and you haven't rubbished that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 13 minutes ago, Rallymatt said: …‘Likes’ and its effect on ‘Rep’ does indicate general agreement and appreciation of a members contribution… For it to have any metric though, it needs to be unlimited as right now its meaning nothing. The problem with unlimited, for it to also retain any value, it then requires the moderators to have eyes like hawks… I have witnessed on other (non railway) fora, as soon as the idiots realise how it works, suddenly the games begin & any value is lost! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I wasn't even aware that anyone could "like" (or dislike, presumably) any of my posts nor, truth to tell ,would I care. How does one react to or "like" a post. Is there a "like" button? The older I get the more out of touch I become with modern technology.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 @threelink You can use the heart shaped icon on the bottom right hand corner of a post to select one of various icons. R- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod-360333 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 The font size and contrast is difficult for elderly eyes. Could something be done about it, within the site, such as allowing a larger font to be selected when viewing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, LTSR_NSE said: The problem with unlimited, for it to also retain any value, it then requires the moderators to have eyes like hawks… I have witnessed on other (non railway) fora, as soon as the idiots realise how it works, suddenly the games begin & any value is lost! Actually that’s a good point and idiots are everywhere 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 17 minutes ago, Rod-360333 said: The font size and contrast is difficult for elderly eyes. Could something be done about it, within the site, such as allowing a larger font to be selected when viewing? We have noted this comment which has been made previously and passed to Hornby. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I despair. I have just earned a "reacting well" badge because I posted a "like" to RBB51's post telling me how to post a like. Meaningless or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I think you have made your point threelink. As has been said, also more than once, the sentiment of all shapes and sizes has been passed to Hornby. Ultimately it is their business decision. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 OK. I'll shut up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, 96RAF said: Its the same platform currently used by RM Web forum and you haven't rubbished that. I didn't rubbish this platform, actually I think it is ok. I was replying to the automatic issuing of badges, if you had read the posts properly you would have noticed. Now perhaps I am missing something but last time I used it about 2 hours ago RMWeb wasn't issuing badges. The only issue I have with the new forum is it updates too quickly when you tick the subject identifier , General, DCC or HM7000 and it updates without the normal flashing of the screen to indicate it has done it. There again now I know it does it, no issue. As to RMWeb, yes same package but obviously configured differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 49 minutes ago, Rod-360333 said: The font size and contrast is difficult for elderly eyes. Could something be done about it, within the site, such as allowing a larger font to be selected when viewing? If you are on a phone, use your zoom feature. If you are on a laptop / computer, go to your browser settings to change the scaling percentage. Smaller percentage makes the type smaller, bigger percentage makes the type bigger. Eventually, Hornby will sort this Bee I've made this all bold out of courtesy. I am not shouting at you sir. Hopefully, it is easier for you to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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