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A useful link for the "Forums" drop down menu would be one for "my posts" - meaning the results of a search for the current user's own posts..
It adds an additional element to the interface, but no additional functionality.Stephen Tashi said:Why not duplicate it?
mfb said:It adds an additional element to the interface, but no additional functionality.
Evo said:if you click on your avatar, it takes you to "your profile" go to "postings", all of your posts are listed there.
Evo said:if you click on your avatar, it takes you to "your profile" go to "postings", all of your posts are listed there.
I don't see any convenience in having the same link multiple times at nearly the same place. It is completely redundant, against the usual way how menus work ("sort x links into y groups") and just fills up the menu with useless elements because you don't need both links. Imagine everyone would like to have his or her favorite link in two menus. They would get twice their current size.Stephen Tashi said:Agreed, but that's an argument based on economy of interfaces and perhaps economy of maintaining interfaces. My argument concerns convenience of the interface to the user.
mfb said:I don't see any convenience in having the same link multiple times at nearly the same place.
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As stated before we have "your content". However that shows conversations and more, not just posts.Stephen Tashi said:My postion is that I see convenience in having a link of "My posts" that is an obvious and, if possible, a "one click" way to view one's own posts.
Drop downs are a way to organize and optimize screen space. There isn't enough room in the header to put all the links and even if there was it would be a total mess. Also think about the fact that a quarter of our members visit PF on a mobile device.Stephen Tashi said:From the standpoint of convenience, I don't like the drop-down menus. (They drop down at inconvenient times and cover up things I'm trying to see.) I'd rather see some direct functionality across the top of a page.
Greg Bernhardt said:Also think about the fact that a quarter of our members visit PF on a mobile device.
Not directly it doesn't. I'm not a big fan of the pop-up mini-profile that you have to click through to get to the real profile.Evo said:if you click on your avatar, it takes you to "your profile"...
Ahh, now that's a good one. Thanks! That'll make crackpot tracking faster for me!jtbell said:Or even quicker, click on the number of posts in the lower left corner of the avatar on any post, and it takes you directly to a list of that person's posts.
What information are you trying to find that is not in the mini popup?russ_watters said:I'm not a big fan of the pop-up mini-profile that you have to click through to get to the real profile.
Greg Bernhardt said:What information are you trying to find that is not in the mini popup?
Yikes!:Druss_watters said:Not directly it doesn't. I'm not a big fan of the pop-up mini-profile that you have to click through to get to the real profile.
Ahh, now that's a good one. Thanks! That'll make crackpot tracking faster for me!
The message count is a link. Is that what you mean?Vanadium 50 said:Other posts.
I'm sorry, what about it? I'm still confused :)Vanadium 50 said:Yes, that's what I meant.
Well, other posts until I just learned you could get it from the posts count. But also infraction history.Greg Bernhardt said:What information are you trying to find that is not in the mini popup?
It's there too, PM me if you need helpruss_watters said:But also infraction history.
There is a link to it. This is a staff matter anyway.Evo said:The link from *post count* under the avatar is just a lists of posts, infraction history is on the profile.
The "My Posts Link - Forums Drop Down Menu" is a feature on some forums that allows users to quickly access their own posts by clicking on a link in the navigation menu. This link is usually located in the user's profile or account page. When clicked, the drop-down menu will display a list of the user's most recent posts, making it easier to navigate and track their activity on the forum.
It depends on the forum software and settings. Some forums may allow users to customize the navigation menu and add or remove links, including the "My Posts" link. However, other forums may have a fixed navigation menu that cannot be modified. If customization is possible, it can usually be done in the user's account or profile settings.
The number of posts shown in the drop-down menu may vary depending on the forum software and settings. Some forums may only display a certain number of the user's most recent posts, while others may show all of their posts. If a specific number is not specified, it is best to check the forum's documentation or contact the forum administrator for more information.
No, the "My Posts Link - Forums Drop Down Menu" is only intended to display the user's own posts. It is not a search or navigation tool to access other users' posts. However, most forums have a search function or other features that allow users to find and view posts from other users.
The "My Posts Link - Forums Drop Down Menu" is useful because it provides a quick and easy way for users to access their own posts without having to navigate through multiple pages or use the forum's search function. It can also help users keep track of their activity on the forum and easily find and reference their own posts in discussions.