Re: simple steps

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 8, 2002, at 11:28:50

In reply to Re: simple steps » Dr. Bob, posted by jane d on June 7, 2002, at 22:17:32

> > > 1. For people reading posts.
> > > Add a line right under the "[ Thread | Post follow-up ...." options above the posts saying this is the "X" board about "xxxxxxx". To see a list of other boards click here" and bring up a list with descriptions in a new window.
>
> it currently is entered as a link to take you to the board that you are already reading. To me that is more confusing. I think it should be plain text as in "This Board is Psycho Babble Administration about the operation of this site"
A link might take someone directly to a post, so there needs to be a way to get back to the corresponding main page. And I'm trying to keep this short, so it stays on one line. How about:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020510/msgs/5523.html
> > > 2. For people posting.
> I think you have two problems here. Fairly new posters who haven't mastered the different boards probably could use some kind of description
Well, there are descriptions on the main pages, and if they miss those and post to the "wrong" board, I (or someone else) can just redirect them. That's not so bad, is it?
> Some people also post to the wrong board because they lose track of where they are when they post. I know that I never consciously look at what board is shown on the confirm posts screen because I assume that I already know.
Sorry, but if they lose track, but it says right there, but they don't look...
> Sooner or later that is sure to trip me up.
But it hasn't yet? I do think a follow-up will usually belong on the same board, so usually it's fine...
Bob

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