Problems with this forum's design
Thread Starter
New Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Problems with this forum's design
After many years with a variety of type 44 Audis I've finally moved up (?) to an A4 and as a result started using the AudiWorld site. It's certainly different from the Audifans chatsite that I'm used to.
One thing got my attention almost immediately...I posted a question on the A4 forum; looked for replies the next day and had to search through several pages before I found my post. It would seem that the likelihood of a casual lister noticing a post and replying to it is rather slim. I belong to a Porsche and a Mercedes forum and they implement their sites a little differently to AudiWorld:
1. The thread list only shows the initial thread heading, you don't see responses unless you select that thread.
2. The list is in chronological order, but whenever someone posts a response, that thread moves back to the top of the list. So...an active thread will always be at or near the top of the list and maintains good visibility.
A quick glance at the first page or two of their sites gives you a good idea of what's currently being discussed.
As a newcomer to the list, I certainly don't want to start off by criticising it, but how about it Mr Administrator, any comments?
Vic Norman 1996 A4 V6
One thing got my attention almost immediately...I posted a question on the A4 forum; looked for replies the next day and had to search through several pages before I found my post. It would seem that the likelihood of a casual lister noticing a post and replying to it is rather slim. I belong to a Porsche and a Mercedes forum and they implement their sites a little differently to AudiWorld:
1. The thread list only shows the initial thread heading, you don't see responses unless you select that thread.
2. The list is in chronological order, but whenever someone posts a response, that thread moves back to the top of the list. So...an active thread will always be at or near the top of the list and maintains good visibility.
A quick glance at the first page or two of their sites gives you a good idea of what's currently being discussed.
As a newcomer to the list, I certainly don't want to start off by criticising it, but how about it Mr Administrator, any comments?
Vic Norman 1996 A4 V6
Basic Sponsor
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 0
I agree with you, but you'll get many mixed opinions about this
__________________
Tom
ECS Tuning
800/924-5172
40+ years & counting of tuning the finest automobiles
in the world, namely V/W & Audi
Tom
ECS Tuning
800/924-5172
40+ years & counting of tuning the finest automobiles
in the world, namely V/W & Audi
Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 48,508
Likes: 1
two things....
one, if you are not going to be checking your posts regularly, or even if you are, right under the 'message' box, check the box that says track threads. that means everytime anyone replies, it will shoot up to the top of the first page for you to see. so click that box.
second, right next to your user name when you go to type in a post, click on preferences and if you only want to see the subject line, select 'collapsed thread' and that is all you will see.
me personally, love the set up of this forum. i dislike only reading the subject line of other forums. there is so much more going on inside the threads that you sometimes dont get to see if you dont find the subject interesting. here, if someone says something in the middle of the thread, you can see their one post and reply right to it w/out going into the thread, scrolling all the way down through all the posts.
second, right next to your user name when you go to type in a post, click on preferences and if you only want to see the subject line, select 'collapsed thread' and that is all you will see.
me personally, love the set up of this forum. i dislike only reading the subject line of other forums. there is so much more going on inside the threads that you sometimes dont get to see if you dont find the subject interesting. here, if someone says something in the middle of the thread, you can see their one post and reply right to it w/out going into the thread, scrolling all the way down through all the posts.
New Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Yeah, it takes some getting used to, but
once you do, it is very helpful. I know I didn't like the design when I first started going on Audiworld. Like yourself, I was used to "DTMpower and Vwvortex" style designs. Still Audiworld kicks more *** than Big Ern McCracken.
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 6,507
Likes: 0
From: Censored by IB
Once I got used to the format...
and set my preferences to always track threads I found this forum set up the best of any that I've used. As a web developer I've developed and installed other BB systems and in my opinion they all pale in comparison to this.
One reason I don't like forums that only post the first message subject is that it's often the ensuing discussion that gets me interested in the thread.
One reason I don't like forums that only post the first message subject is that it's often the ensuing discussion that gets me interested in the thread.
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!
Michael S. Palmer
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!
Verdad Gallardo
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
