What Happened to the Logged-In User Lists on Forums?

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The removal of logged-in user lists from forums has sparked a discussion about community engagement and user experience. Many users feel that these lists foster a sense of fellowship and belonging, making the forum feel more like a community space. While some support the decision for faster loading times, others argue that the absence of visible user names creates a "ghost town" atmosphere, diminishing interaction and connection. Users express frustration over not being able to see who else is online, which they believe is crucial for maintaining an active and vibrant forum. Overall, the desire for community presence outweighs the perceived benefits of improved speed.
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What happened to the lists names of logged-in users that (used to) appear at the bottoms of forums?

For me, these lists give a sense of community.
 
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Greg is trying to speed things up, so removed them. :cry:

I'm all in favor of lightning the load, but I'd like them returned also.
 
Evo said:
Greg is trying to speed things up, so removed them. :cry:

I'm all in favor of lightning the load, but I'd like them returned also.

I understand the thinking.
It depends on one's priorities.
I value the sense of fellowship of seeing who else is reading or writing post at the same forum when I'm there. It makes that subforum more of a "place".
And I'm probably not as concerned as some others may be about quick response.

So would I probably agree with Evo in this case---and put the desirability of having the names above whatever change in speed.
 
I don't know how much of a load it took off the server, but I haven't noticed any improvement since they disappeared.

Or maybe it was only to remove stuff from the server.
 
I was hoping to get a Math Club going and possibly raise money for PF. I doubt that would happen because it probably wouldn't be approved by the school.
 
Cant see who is online

I can't see who is online in any of the threads anymore. Things change round here, or is it a bug?
 
cyrusabdollahi said:
I can't see who is online in any of the threads anymore. Things change round here, or is it a bug?
:rolleyes: :bugeye:
 
A mentor moved my thread into this one mattmns, so stop being a smart you know what. :biggrin:
 
JasonRox said:
I was hoping to get a Math Club going and possibly raise money for PF. I doubt that would happen because it probably wouldn't be approved by the school.
How honorable. I like the idea.

...No, it would never pass. :smile:
 
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Without names, forums seems like a ghost town to me! Ah names aren't also alphabetically listed on index.
 
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They're important, I feel like I'm in a void if I don't see who else is there. :frown:
 
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I wonder what's the next thing that admins are going to remove! Old mebers or forums? :rolleyes:

<runs and hides>
 
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Evo said:
They're important, I feel like I'm in a void if I don't see who else is there. :frown:

For me, they're also very important. Often, immediately after clicking on a forum, I scroll down to the bottom to see who's on (first). In fact, out of habit, I'm still doing this today.

As I said in my first post, if I don't see the names, then I lose a sustantial part of my sense of community.
 
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I agree. Without the names, I feel like I'm in a ghost town.
 
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Lisa! said:
Without names, forums seems like a ghost town to me! Ah names aren't also alphabetically listed on index.


The only name you are worried about being online is mine.
 
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The only name you are worried about being online is mine.
Since you are not jealous at all and I can freely talk to other guys even when you're on, I just don't care whether you're here or not!o:)
 
  • #18
Oh thanks to admins, finally some faces appeare in the ghost town! :smile:
 

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