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is0lized
May 20th, 2002, 19:48
i think it would help alot of 56kers... i know that for sure, i have cable but im going back to 56k for a few months...


what it does is its a hack at vb.org and it adds a box below all thepost with no smilies or quick BB code.. so its just a box and a submit / reset button

that was you can reply without having to click the 'post reply' button

and only takes less then a second more with 56k and no time at all with broadband
DCI
May 20th, 2002, 19:50
I agree! Very Very handy.
Blank Verse
May 21st, 2002, 01:51
It's a good idea, and I support it, but I know that when I was on 56k, the forums still were pretty fast for me.
Jan
May 21st, 2002, 01:56
I don't see where it speeds anything up for 56k which I am on and you have to memorise the smileys :o
biggulp
May 21st, 2002, 04:46
you can make a box with smilies beside the quick reply.
Akalon
May 21st, 2002, 05:30
No, that would just add the time it takes to load the reply page onto each thread page.
Giancarlo
May 21st, 2002, 06:51
I don't agree with it because it could actually slow down loading time for 56k users when the thread is loading.
murat
May 21st, 2002, 07:20
cool idea !
biggulp
May 22nd, 2002, 06:24
but the reply page takes quite a while to load sometimes
is0lized
May 22nd, 2002, 15:05
i've tested it.. all it has it a form box and the submit button... no images at all
is0lized
May 22nd, 2002, 21:59
just for the record, heres a screen shot
Toefur
May 23rd, 2002, 00:37
They look sort of out of place... but I'm all for one.
The Red Guy
May 23rd, 2002, 03:26
I vote for No!!!!!! It really doesn't speed up anything at all. Just some lousy hack and it has to be reinstalled after every update!
Moonman
May 23rd, 2002, 03:36
i think it is a great idea.
The Red Guy
May 23rd, 2002, 04:26
Originally posted by Moonman
i think it is a great idea. It adds a considerable length to the page length making it a terrible idea for long threads.
is0lized
May 23rd, 2002, 04:50
Originally posted by The Red Guy
It really doesn't speed up anything at all. Just some lousy hack and it has to be reinstalled after every update!

its only a template hack and templates dont get modified when updated

and it does speed something up, instead of pressing reply and waiting for the page to load, you can go to bottom, type in what you want and press submit


jeeze :rolleyes:
The Red Guy
May 23rd, 2002, 05:09
Originally posted by is0lized


its only a template hack and templates dont get modified when updated

and it does speed something up, instead of pressing reply and waiting for the page to load, you can go to bottom, type in what you want and press submit


jeeze :rolleyes: Forgoodness sake, how much time is needed to load the reply/new thread page?
is0lized
May 23rd, 2002, 05:31
depends on 56k or not
The Red Guy
May 24th, 2002, 04:08
Originally posted by is0lized
depends on 56k or not I'm on 56K and it loads very fast. No point of it.
conkermaniac
May 24th, 2002, 05:50
I think the page showing "Your message has just been posted" (or whatever it says) should be removed. It's an unnecessary waste of transfer, no matter how small.
biggulp
May 24th, 2002, 06:31
right. its useless and makes you wait.
trenzterra
May 24th, 2002, 10:28
Originally posted by The Red Guy
Forgoodness sake, how much time is needed to load the reply/new thread page? bah ever since I had broadband, when I use 56k and load the reply page it takes forever to load.
is0lized
May 24th, 2002, 10:42
yeah, im going back to 56k for a few months because im moving up for school and its a temp house, no need to waste an installation


so i cam eupfor this idea
conkermaniac
May 24th, 2002, 10:42
Actually, having "quick reply" instead of having an entire reply page is actually better. Here's why...

QUICK REPLY STRATEGY
Topic/Replies + Simplified Reply Box

DEFAULT STRATEGY
Topic/Replies + Full Reply Box + Simplified Topic/Replies

Now tell me which one takes longer?
trenzterra
May 24th, 2002, 11:31
its actually a little setback for those who do not want to reply, but i think its more of an advantage as it won't take that long to load something without smilies and stuff.
is0lized
May 24th, 2002, 12:45
good point conk, i forget to mention it is not only fast loading, but fast replys :)
The Red Guy
May 25th, 2002, 00:47
Originally posted by conkermaniac
I think the page showing "Your message has just been posted" (or whatever it says) should be removed. It's an unnecessary waste of transfer, no matter how small. I find it useful. If you don't post successfully and there's no confirmation screen, how are you assured?
conkermaniac
May 25th, 2002, 01:05
Originally posted by The Red Guy
I find it useful. If you don't post successfully and there's no confirmation screen, how are you assured?

Well, the board should just automatically take you back to the page where you made your post.
biggulp
May 25th, 2002, 01:12
Originally posted by conkermaniac


Well, the board should just automatically take you back to the page where you made your post. well said. thats what most scripts do anyway.
Jan
May 25th, 2002, 01:27
I have a GREAT idea! Why don't we leave the decision up to Peo. :cool:
The Red Guy
May 25th, 2002, 01:28
Originally posted by conkermaniac


Well, the board should just automatically take you back to the page where you made your post. For some boards they require the moderators to approve topics. The page informs them about that.
Peo
May 25th, 2002, 08:24
I'll take a look at the quick reply box solution, but I don't think we will add it.
conkermaniac
May 25th, 2002, 09:21
Originally posted by The Red Guy
For some boards they require the moderators to approve topics. The page informs them about that.

Yes, but for us, it is not necessary. I wish there was a hack to remove that thing. :)
is0lized
May 25th, 2002, 09:40
its just a template hack
Giancarlo
May 25th, 2002, 10:33
I still stand by my opinion that this is a very bad idea...
is0lized
May 25th, 2002, 11:42
yes gc, WE know you already said it, no need to spam..


/waits for gc to make his rude reply ;)
The Red Guy
May 26th, 2002, 03:03
Originally posted by Giancarlo
I still stand by my opinion that this is a very bad idea... I agree to that, and is0lized, since its your suggestion you cannot defend it from critics!
Giancarlo
May 27th, 2002, 08:53
Originally posted by is0lized
yes gc, WE know you already said it, no need to spam..


/waits for gc to make his rude reply ;)

I have told you many times this forum is not centered on you and you cannot order people around.