Announcement Browse unanswered threads is back

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The "Unanswered Threads" feature has returned to Physics Forums, making it easier for users to find threads that need responses. This functionality, located in the forums navigation dropdown, shows threads from the last five days, with an option to extend it to seven days. Users can earn trophies for being among the first to respond to these threads, fostering a supportive community. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing unanswered questions and the ongoing efforts to reduce their numbers. Overall, the community is actively engaging in helping to answer questions and improve the forum's responsiveness.
  • #151
Jumped up to 41 real quick!
 
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  • #152
Greg Bernhardt said:
Jumped up to 41 real quick!
Not only that, it did it really quickly. :smile:
 
  • #153
Still working on a widget. Right now we are up to 40!
https://www.physicsforums.com/find-threads/unanswered
 
  • #154
Unanswered thread sidebar widget has been added!
 
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  • #155
... and it shows a LaTeX guide from 2011.

The title could be a link to the unanswered threads page, that would give it more visibility.
 
  • #156
mfb said:
... and it shows a LaTeX guide from 2011.
It applies to what is in the current forum.

mfb said:
The title could be a link to the unanswered threads page, that would give it more visibility.
That would be nice, but the widget framework is not super flexible to allow that.
 
  • #157
Greg Bernhardt said:
Unanswered thread sidebar widget has been added!
Uh ... where? I'm probably just blind but I don't see it. I'm assuming you're talking about a count, not just the list of unanswered threads.
 
  • #158
phinds said:
Uh ... where? I'm probably just blind but I don't see it. I'm assuming you're talking about a count, not just the list of unanswered threads.
In the homepage, in the sidebar, you will find the widget.
 
  • #159
Wrichik Basu said:
In the homepage, in the sidebar, you will find the widget.
I still don't see it. Would appreciate a screen shot. All I see in the sidebar is

243099
 
  • #161
Wrichik Basu said:
That is the widget.
So, there IS no "number of unanswered threads" ? See post #157. The # of unanswered threads is clearly what I've been asking about
 
  • #162
phinds said:
So, there IS no "number of unanswered threads" ?
No, that is not there. The widget only lists the unanswered threads.
 
  • #163
So, @Greg Bernhardt have you decided to no longer list the number of unanswered threads or is that one of the things that's still on the back burner?
 
  • #164
phinds said:
So, @Greg Bernhardt have you decided to no longer list the number of unanswered threads or is that one of the things that's still on the back burner?
back burner
 
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