[Opinion] New book shares or request threads only to appear in library forums a possibility?

[DiLoco_DelEted]

Due to the enormous volume of book shares/requests, is there a way to keep them in book shares in the library, and not in WhatsNew/New posts? Or is this an impossibility with the forum software?

 

[SkullTraill]

Not the worst idea I have ever heard... and yes it's possible...

I'll see what the rest of the community has to say about it.

I get it that there's sometimes huge waves of book uploads which bury the discussion content - which arguably needs more views.

At the same time I want people to feel encouraged to share books and find books.

 

[Vandheer]

If there is a way to send the lurkers and newcomers to shares section this idea is not that bad, I don't see why not.

 

[stratamaster78]

I’m kind of 50/50 on the idea.

When I’m check the board I always go to what’s new 1st for both threads and to see what new books have been shared.

For me it’s a great catch all so I don’t have to check every single sub forum for new topics.

But yes also at times there a huge dumps of new book shares.

Maybe instead we could ask those who do the most book sharing to try and self limit themselves to 5 shares a day or something?

I’m not sure what’s the best solution.

 

[DiLoco_DelEted]

I’m kind of 50/50 on the idea.

When I’m check the board I always go to what’s new 1st for both threads and to see what new books have been shared.

For me it’s a great catch all so I don’t have to check every single sub forum for new topics.

But yes also at times there a huge dumps of new book shares.

Maybe instead we could ask those who do the most book sharing to try and self limit themselves to 5 shares a day or something?

I’m not sure what’s the best solution.

I like this idea, a limit on book shares (it's cool people have stuff to share, but a little too eager sometimes. Coming from someone who used to share a lot), maybe not daily but twice a day 3-5 is sufficient.
My concern is not for everyone to be highlighted, but to give guests an insatiable urge to become members and chime in on discussion threads. We have a lot of guests daily.

 

[SkullTraill]

I like this idea, a limit on book shares (it's cool people have stuff to share, but a little too eager sometimes. Coming from someone who used to share a lot), maybe not daily but twice a day 3-5 is sufficient.
My concern is not for everyone to be highlighted, but to give guests an insatiable urge to become members and chime in on discussion threads. We have a lot of guests daily.

Guests are far more likely to sign up because of book threads, as they have to be registered in order to see/download links.

 

[Ancient]

For me it’s a great catch all so I don’t have to check every single sub forum for new topics.

I agree with this. Book shares get dropped down the list pretty quickly over a day or two and new threads usually aren't past the second or third page of what's new. If book shares were hidden in a separate section I think I'd miss the occasional gem.

 

[Vandheer]

How about an option to ignore sections like we can opt to ignore users? That could actually be useful.

 

[SkullTraill]

How about an option to ignore sections like we can opt to ignore users? That could actually be useful.

I don't think that would be feasible with the current tech. But I might look into having different tabs in the "What's New" section for people with different goals.

 

[Signs & Sounds]

@SkullTraill has a valid point, as access to book share downloads was what prompted me to become a member of this wonderful site. idk how it would work or if it’s even possible but a book shares tab might be cool

 

[DiLoco_DelEted]

I second the book shares or book requests, or even a library tab.
It's fairly annoying to have to wade through screens of book shares 9r book requests to find my threads or have posts buried a couple screens back.
Not to whine, but it is annoying.
So how can we help in getting this tab up there front and center?

Post automatically merged: Jan 2, 2024

Thanks SkullTraill!!!

 

[SkullTraill]

Made some changes to the "What's New" page. No changes to the "New Posts" page because I feel that it works as intended.

Let me know if you have any feedback, anyone.

 

[DiLoco_DelEted]

Think it looks great!

 

[SkullTraill]

Think it looks great!

Actually it's kinda dog shit... I just realised when you click "see more" it adds the "extra" items to both lists.

It's cursed goofy. I'll have to figure out a new solution.

 

[Vandheer]

Its an eyesore

 

[Yazata]

Did it change after @Vandheer posted? I'm on my phone and when I look for new posts the library comes after all other sections. Seems and looks like a good solution tbh

 

[HoldAll]

"New Posts" needs a separate "Show more..." button otherwise it's fine.

 

[SkullTraill]

Its an eyesore

Care to give some feedback then? How would you like it to be?

Did it change after @Vandheer posted? I'm on my phone and when I look for new posts the library comes after all other sections. Seems and looks like a good solution tbh

"New Posts" needs a separate "Show more..." button otherwise it's fine.

Yeah the widgets are having some sort of conflict and the single show more button is applying to both... Pain in the ass

 

[DiLoco_DelEted]

SkullTraill, you've done some amazing work despite the widgets. I looked at the page source and got lost.

 

[Vandheer]

Care to give some feedback then? How would you like it to be?

I just cant adapt the last posts showing up under the titles, thats just me though.

I think the seperation was the right idea.