Unanswered posts, more FAQ info

**CandyApple** · 01-16-2007, 03:11 AM

How about something to list unanswered posts? Basically you click something and it brings up a list of posts that have no replies so that people can quickly find questions that haven't been answered. If someone is posting a joke or something else that doesn't require a reply, there should be a way for them or the admin to mark it as not needing one so that the unanswered post list doesn't get cluttered up.

You should have the option of listing by oldest threads first, newest threads first, or by forum.

If the original author makes a reply, but no one else has, it should still count as unanswered, because he/she might simply be breaking up a long post or have added more information to help people answer the original question.

Since posts in the feedback and suggestion forum are usually primarily aimed at the admin, it should probably be marked as not needing a reply by default, so that the unanswered posts list doesn't get cluttered with stuff only admin can answer anyway.
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Suggestion 2: FAQ stuff
I think it would be nice if there was a site overview, or highlights, or tour or something in the FAQ. Something aimed at people who already know generally how a forum works, but would like to know more about the quirks and nifty hoo-haws of this particular one. It could answer the questions that occasionally pop up on this board (What's the calendar? How do I turn off e-mail notices? Can I change my username? How long do I stay logged in if I don't click "remember me?" etc.) in one central place, plus point out any special features you want to brag about.

**Admin** · 03-22-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CandyApple

How about something to list unanswered posts? Basically you click something and it brings up a list of posts that have no replies so that people can quickly find questions that haven't been answered.

This feature has now been added along with a few other options under the "New Posts" dropdown at the top of the page.

Some of the options have a bug that I am still working on. All of the less than 24 hour searches still bring up 24 hours worth of posts.

**kimbercuddles** · 03-23-2007, 12:24 AM

I really like the new options under New Posts...cool features!

Pretty soon you'll be giving us the winning numbers to the lottery...I can't take anymore!

**MyAzi** · 03-23-2007, 02:07 AM

You are doing a great job admin!!!!!!

**isabel** · 03-23-2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks admin. I really like the new options.

Izzy

01-16-2007, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
CandyApple Back Online! Join Date: Dec 23rd, 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 313	Unanswered posts, more FAQ info How about something to list unanswered posts? Basically you click something and it brings up a list of posts that have no replies so that people can quickly find questions that haven't been answered. If someone is posting a joke or something else that doesn't require a reply, there should be a way for them or the admin to mark it as not needing one so that the unanswered post list doesn't get cluttered up. You should have the option of listing by oldest threads first, newest threads first, or by forum. If the original author makes a reply, but no one else has, it should still count as unanswered, because he/she might simply be breaking up a long post or have added more information to help people answer the original question. Since posts in the feedback and suggestion forum are usually primarily aimed at the admin, it should probably be marked as not needing a reply by default, so that the unanswered posts list doesn't get cluttered with stuff only admin can answer anyway. ------------- Suggestion 2: FAQ stuff I think it would be nice if there was a site overview, or highlights, or tour or something in the FAQ. Something aimed at people who already know generally how a forum works, but would like to know more about the quirks and nifty hoo-haws of this particular one. It could answer the questions that occasionally pop up on this board (What's the calendar? How do I turn off e-mail notices? Can I change my username? How long do I stay logged in if I don't click "remember me?" etc.) in one central place, plus point out any special features you want to brag about.

03-23-2007, 12:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
kimbercuddles Cheery Chick Join Date: Jan 02nd, 2007 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,089	Re: Unanswered posts, more FAQ info I really like the new options under New Posts...cool features! Pretty soon you'll be giving us the winning numbers to the lottery...I can't take anymore! __________________ Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find it out.

03-23-2007, 02:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
MyAzi Slave to Sir Azi Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 1,306	Re: Unanswered posts, more FAQ info You are doing a great job admin!!!!!! __________________ FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY

03-23-2007, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,356	Re: Unanswered posts, more FAQ info Thanks admin. I really like the new options. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)