Re: Forum improvement suggestions
Stillfishing - thanks for the response. Yes, I suppose usage can be very different from user to user.<br /><br />Please allow me to elaborate a little bit on why I thought these suggestions might be useful:<br /><br />1) Numbering the responses to a thread would make it possible to say, for example: "In post number 13 above it said that..., while post number 16 said something else." In other words, just useful for being precise when discussing in a long thread.<br /><br />2) The indications of how many, and possibly who, are online could be useful for knowing who's available to discuss a given topic, or if there's anyone out there at all. Especially when operating across different time zones, it might be useful to know if there's anyone else at all online so that there is a chance of seeing some fresh responses within not too long. Kind of like knowing the answer to "Is there anybody out there?", or to "Is Mr. So-and-so still available to continue our discussion?". <br /><br />3) The ratings of how many times a thread has been viewed might indicate which topics are of interest to the group, and which are not. This might help the understanding of what makes the other boaters tick, and also of what kind of topic headlines draw attention and not. Finally, it might help people in understanding what kind of reach and impact a posting here at iboats can have.<br /><br />But, yes, I realize that these suggestions may not add value or benefit for everyone. Especially number 2 above might be controversial. Some might feel this option to be an infringement on their privacy and would rather be able to browse undetected and anonymously. For that reason it might not be right to name who is online. However, I think stating how many regulars and guests are online would still add some value.<br /><br />I have to add that I find this forum to function far better than the others, primarily due to the qualities of the people here and their generous responses.<br /><br />As for posting under the right forum topic, I obviously don't have much to add...
