[JeepDew]

I was wondering how difficult it would be to add a quick reply box on the bottom of the post. I have gone to some forum that have the ability to do a response right from the bottom of the page and not direct you to a new page. Not that going to a new page is a pain or a bothersome, just wondering if it could be done for those quick responses.
Thanks
mike

[Admin]

JeepDew, on Jul 29 2008, 08:01 AM, said:

I was wondering how difficult it would be to add a quick reply box on the bottom of the post.

Not difficult at all.

The full window has more editing features than the quick reply box, yes the quick reply is easier and it would not take up much room at the bottom.
It will take a bit more time to load for people with slower internet service.

The question remains... How many would really use it?

[JeepDew]

I guess the emoticon abuser would be the only ones that wouldn't like the feature>>>>

[Admin]

JeepDew, on Jul 29 2008, 10:43 AM, said:

I guess the emoticon abuser would be the only ones that wouldn't like the feature

If I'm not mistaken they can still open the emoticon box.

If there is more requests to do this we can look into it.

Admin


Take a look at the Test Forum, there is a Quick Reply Box at the Bottom.

[JeepDew]

Admin, on Jul 29 2008, 10:51 AM, said:

Take a look at the Test Forum, there is a Quick Reply Box at the Bottom.

didn't see it...

[Admin]

JeepDew, on Jul 29 2008, 10:59 AM, said:

didn't see it...

What don't you see. A Quick Reply Box only shows when there is an existing topic not when you are looking at the main topic view of a forum.

Navigate to one of the topics there and look at the bottom.

Admin

[JeepDew]

okay I saw it, you have to hit a fast reply button.....that's nice, doesn't take up to much space for downloading....i guess....

[Admin]

Yes, you will have to hit fast reply to see it if it was previously closed.
Once you have it open it will remain open until you close it. If you don't close it, it will stay open.
I will remember each user or Member setting for each forum.

You can also hit "More Options" and go to the Full blown Editor.

Again, if there is no interest in the Majority of the JT Members for a Fast Reply Box, than there is really no point and I might as well leave it out.
As of now it is only enabled in the Test Forum.

Admin

[gatordone]

i actually like the quick reply feature, im sure once you have the smiley (new windows) open it would be the same.

[TombRaiderTim]

I like it. If im not at a fast internet connection it would be great.

[Admin]

gatordone, on Jul 29 2008, 12:47 PM, said:

i actually like the quick reply feature, im sure once you have the smiley (new windows) open it would be the same.

No it would not be the same. There are many more features in the full editing box.

TombRaiderTim, on Jul 29 2008, 12:47 PM, said:

I like it. If im not at a fast internet connection it would be great.

I can also see your point with a slow internet connection.

If there is enough interest we can look into making it available on all of the forums.

Admin

[Rambo]

Change is bad!

[JeepinIan]

Personally, I would use it a lot as I rarely use the "added" items that would not be available through the quick reply.

[Admin]

JeepinIan, on Jul 29 2008, 01:29 PM, said:

Personally, I would use it a lot as I rarely use the "added" items that would not be available through the quick reply.

Do you rarely use the "Quote" feature like I'm using now?

Admin

[JeepinIan]

It depends, if I am replying to a post that is more than 1 or 2 posts above what I am responding to, then yes, if not, generally no.

[Admin]

If we were to implement this feature...

which Forums does everyone feel that the QRB be more useful? Do you feel that all forums should have the QRB?

Admin

[JeepinIan]

If it's not too much work, all of em. I think the tech ones would be first on the list, if an order of some sort needs to be implimented.;

[soflmuddin]

i would say just one forum and then youll get feedback from everyone. maybe chit chat as there is more one line replies there. there is also more emoticons used there so more thought might be need if going to test this feature with the members. i am with rambo, change is bad. but this is minor and should be pretty painless for us "caveman" types.

[Admin]

JeepinIan, on Jul 30 2008, 07:11 AM, said:

If it's not too much work, all of em. I think the tech ones would be first on the list, if an order of some sort needs to be implimented.;

We will look into adding the QRBs since some of you thought of it as a useful amenity.

soflmuddin, on Jul 30 2008, 07:34 AM, said:

there is also more emoticons used there so more thought might be need if going to test this feature with the members.

Not sure what you mean by this, the emoticons are accessible from the QRB.

Admin

[Admin]

The QRB has now been added to all of the forums. Please report any interface issues using this topic that you might encounter while using this feature.

As you can see no inquiry as to a feature or how our JT interface works goes without review.

Admin

[JeepDew]

works great just used it....thanks from all us lazy jeepers.....

[gatordone]

just have to remember to to the bottom of the page!!!!!!
thanks for adding this feature!

[Admin]

The one thing that I do notice (I could be mistaken) is that by having the QRB open all the time, a user might tend to think that the topic they are reading has ended when they see the open QRB at the end of each page. Some topics such as this one may have more reply pages which the navigating menu is listed on the top left of the QRB box.

You could avoid this by closing the QR box and hitting the "Fast Reply" tab to open it back up when you are ready to reply if one will not be using the Full Editor or Quoting text from another post. If you change your mind and still want to use the features of the Full Editor you can click on the "More Options" tab located in the center at the bottom of the QRB which will take you straight there.

There is also one feature that people tend to ignore which is very usefuf but can only be used with the Full Editor which I will be bringing up at a later time in a separate topic.

Admin

[JeepinIan]

So far I like it after using it several times.

[NonStop]

I actually reall like it, on a lot of the other forums I frequent, it is exposed at all times, I dig the hidden feature. Although with the awesome amount of options we have here on JT, the page is starting to look like the cocpit of a Jet.. You can pretty much do anything you would need to on JT. I still like the clickable links for the IMG personally, and have you ever seen the preview feature some boards have, when you hover over a topic the first few lines come up in a little window?

[LadyJeffson]

[TranyDoctor]

i jus did the fest raply and thrre is no spill chack

[Admin]

Nonstop, on Jul 31 2008, 03:05 PM, said:

I dig the hidden feature. Although with the awesome amount of options we have here on JT, the page is starting to look like the cockpit of a Jet..

I personally like the box closed and open it when I need to as it keeps the screen more streamline.

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and have you ever seen the preview feature some boards have, when you hover over a topic the first few lines come up in a little window?

Yes, those are custom code modifications. We have been talking about it now for 2 years. It's ok but I rather like the stream line look and when you hover over it now the original time and date of when the topic started shows up. Still toying with the idea but have not found a good enough of a strong reason.

TranyDoctor, on Jul 31 2008, 08:17 PM, said:

i jus did the fest raply and thrre is no spell chack

You will not find it in the QRB, you will need to use the Full Editor. There is another way that you can get around it but I do not want to hijack this topic. You are welcome to start another with regards to this or any other feature in question. Glad to see that a few of you like the QRB.

Admin

[NonStop]

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Yes, those are custom code modifications. We have been talking about it now for 2 years. It's ok but I rather like the stream line look and when you hover over it now the original time and date of when the topic started shows up. Still toying with the idea but have not found a good enough of a strong reason.

Absolutely agree, on one of the forums I use, they are so commercial that whenever you hover on a tag phrase or word, like Jeep, ads pop up in the same type preview, thinking about it, while I like the idea for a quick look at the post, it might get annoying, or not be a great use of resources in this environment, something to think about.
Thank you

[Admin]

For those of you that are showing the QRB open at the bottom of each topic that you visit. If you would like to have it close to keep your pages low profile and streamline and opening the QRB (which opens fast) only when you need it, do the following.

Go to My Controls
Left pane toward the bottom find "Board Settings"
Under "Posting Settings" you will see;
"Open Fast Reply automatically when available?"
Change it to "No" If you want to leave it open on each topic that you visit, change it to "Yes".

You will still have use of it by clicking on the "Fast Reply" button at the bottom.

Admin