BIMMERPOST Web 2.0 Thread (Bugs, comments, suggestions, new requests)

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by apptest

Ok ive added that function which you can find if you click your user name at the very top right of the screen, then in that drop down you will see it, im currently working on the sorting function to sort by the size or views, etc.. im also going to work on it slowly to add some more features as time passes, but if you had ideas im also all ears

That's excellent, apptest - well done! If I think of any other ideas for it I'll come back and share, but for now, it absolutely serves the purpose needed!

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by apptest

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#3: Those are still available, but you have to tap the user name to get the profile popup and it shows. I also like to instantly see that info sometimes, but we also had to de-clutter a little. I got used to the new way and it seems to work just the same ...

Just have to share, apptest, that I still find the missing 'Join Date' a distraction. I understand you mentioned you 'had to de-clutter', so if it is a software limit/tech reason I guess we don't have a choice, but personally I do not wish to click on someone's name simply to see when they joined (which I find helpful and used to always refer to in every post I read from someone I've not seen before). Not only is it an unnecessary added step but also, at least previously, it logs who comes to your profile page, and I don't want my 'visit' logged simply because I wish to see when they joined. If there is a way to slide that back in with the wonderful 'location and garage' data, that would be great.

[apptest]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Just have to share, apptest, that I still find the missing 'Join Date' a distraction. I understand you mentioned you 'had to de-clutter', so if it is a software limit/tech reason I guess we don't have a choice, but personally I do not wish to click on someone's name simply to see when they joined (which I find helpful and used to always refer to in every post I read from someone I've not seen before). Not only is it an unnecessary added step but also, at least previously, it logs who comes to your profile page, and I don't want my 'visit' logged simply because I wish to see when they joined. If there is a way to slide that back in with the wonderful 'location and garage' data, that would be great.

Ill add it to my list to reconsider, but for the time being its still off the table TBH profile page visits are meaningless and are not going to be displayed or recorded going forward

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by apptest

Ill add it to my list to reconsider, but for the time being its still off the table ...

Appreciate your reply, apptest . Would respectfully suggest the title designations under our Forum Name would be more useful if replaced with Join Date (except for Admins which is important to display). Isn't the military ranking redundant since the key stats in that regards are succinctly summarized in 'REP' and 'POSTS'? TBH, I've always ignored what is under Forum names as it adds nothing to my understanding of the Member posting. In a one sec glance at a post from someone I've never seen before, if I have Join Date, REP and POSTS, Location and Garage list then its much easier to interpret what I'm about to read. Not being close-minded or judgemental - just having more of a reference point for understanding what they write.

Hypothetical Imaginary Member Info:
Example 1: Member A, Join Date Jun 2006, REP 8,000 and POSTS 2,000, Europe, Garage 2024 M3 CS and 2025 X5MC
Example 2: Member B, Join Date Jan 2026, REP 4 and POSTS 400, Europe, Garage 2012 520d

[apptest]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Appreciate your reply, apptest . Would respectfully suggest the title designations under our Forum Name would be more useful if replaced with Join Date (except for Admins which is important to display). Isn't the military ranking redundant since the key stats in that regards are succinctly summarized in 'REP' and 'POSTS'? TBH, I've always ignored what is under Forum names as it adds nothing to my understanding of the Member posting. In a one sec glance at a post from someone I've never seen before, if I have Join Date, REP and POSTS, Location and Garage list then its much easier to interpret what I'm about to read. Not being close-minded or judgemental - just having more of a reference point for understanding what they write.

Hypothetical Imaginary Member Info:
Example 1: Member A, Join Date Jun 2006, REP 8,000 and POSTS 2,000, Europe, Garage 2024 M3 CS and 2025 X5MC
Example 2: Member B, Join Date Jan 2026, REP 4 and POSTS 400, Europe, Garage 2012 520d

Thanks for the explanation. Like I said it’s not ruled out. It’s just not ruled in for now.

TBH there are other considerations I have to make as to what gets shown there along with some hard objective data I’ve collected over the years on this topic. But for example that line area where the location is would be the candidate for join date but there are other considerations to this question that needs more thought then you could imagine believe it or not

[Max Well]

Understood. And I have no doubt there are layers of legal (liability, confidentiality etc), financial and practical concerns which you and the Admins have to wade through in designing and maintaining such a large Int'l Forum - and we as end-users have no basis for needing to know those inner-workings. As a request was made for us to share thoughts and suggestions, I've mainly just been trying to share my personal ideas of what I find makes my Forum experience most meaningful (and I am but one of a cast of thousands to be sure).

I trust you all are following standards and protocols necessary to keep this Forum going for years to come, and best wishes as you continue to implement your new formats.

[apptest]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Understood. And I have no doubt there are layers of legal (liability, confidentiality etc), financial and practical concerns which you and the Admins have to wade through in designing and maintaining such a large Int'l Forum - and we as end-users have no basis for needing to know those inner-workings. As a request was made for us to share thoughts and suggestions, I've mainly just been trying to share my personal ideas of what I find makes my Forum experience most meaningful (and I am but one of a cast of thousands to be sure).

I trust you all are following standards and protocols necessary to keep this Forum going for years to come, and best wishes as you continue to implement your new formats.

Yup, please keep sharing away, it's much appreciated and I will work through and consider all of it. nothing is out of bounds

[apptest]

Originally Posted by Max Well

Understood. And I have no doubt there are layers of legal (liability, confidentiality etc), financial and practical concerns which you and the Admins have to wade through in designing and maintaining such a large Int'l Forum - and we as end-users have no basis for needing to know those inner-workings. As a request was made for us to share thoughts and suggestions, I've mainly just been trying to share my personal ideas of what I find makes my Forum experience most meaningful (and I am but one of a cast of thousands to be sure).

I trust you all are following standards and protocols necessary to keep this Forum going for years to come, and best wishes as you continue to implement your new formats.

Ok we have join dates! (with a flag to turn them off in options

[Max Well]

Originally Posted by apptest

Ok we have join dates! (with a flag to turn them off in options

Outstanding! Well done, apptest

[TurtleBoy]

I apologize if this has already been covered since I have not read through the entire thread. Did I miss the link to see the reputation score posts or is that not available on the Beta site?

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Beta:

[apptest]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I apologize if this has already been covered since I have not read through the entire thread. Did I miss the link to see the reputation score posts or is that not available on the Beta site?

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Yes great catch, im woking on it now and it'll be back shortly, I think by the end of the day today!

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by apptest

Yes great catch, im woking on it now and it'll be back shortly, I think by the end of the day today!

Thank you.

[apptest]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Thank you.

Ok reputation history is now accessible next your name. Try it out. It still needs a little fine tuning, but it should be working

[evox]

Originally Posted by apptest

Ok reputation history is now accessible next your name. Try it out. It still needs a little fine tuning, but it should be working

Will the forum eventually allow me to access it using Starlink, or will it keep blocking that ISP?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by apptest

Ok reputation history is now accessible next your name. Try it out. It still needs a little fine tuning, but it should be working

Looks great, thank you.

[GOLFFRR]

apptest wanted to follow up on my last question I sent a while ago since the beta is about to go live soon. when will the signature be showing on the posts? I would assume you will be adding that back on here shortly?

[apptest]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

apptest wanted to follow up on my last question I sent a while ago since the beta is about to go live soon. when will the signature be showing on the posts? I would assume you will be adding that back on here shortly?

No timeframe for that yet. It still needs more thought and comsideration

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by apptest

No timeframe for that yet. It still needs more thought and comsideration

hopefully you will figure that out soon otherwise most of us sponsors will most likely not sponsor anymore if we can't advertise.

[Esteban]

Wondering if the small green online box in the bottom left of a post (showing when a user is online) will eventually be added?

[Westside Guy]

Is there a way to keep "Only in my forums" as my preference instead of having to select it every time when I click on "New Posts"?

[evox]

Is there a way to access the website through Starlink?

I have two ISPs, one is an old rural DSL that I'm going to get rid of, and the other is Starlink. Since the forum changed software I've been unable to access it on Starlink. I get the message

"the site can't be reached"

So it is obvious to me that part of the update is blocking Starlink. Is the site owner going to fix this? This is the only website that I've had problems with using Starlink.

[apptest]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Is there a way to keep "Only in my forums" as my preference instead of having to select it every time when I click on "New Posts"?

This is a great idea and ive added it to the to-do list of new additions