What's Coming in Physics Forums 4.0?

[Rocket50]

When somebody posts to a threat that I have already been in I tend to not take any alert of knowing it. Also when I receive a private message I don't usually get informed after having refreshed my browser. Does this upcoming version improve these weaknesses at all?

Posting threats is against the rules. :)

 

[PaulDirac]

The admin Greg Bernhardt should explain:)

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

The admin Greg Bernhardt should explain:)

You will get an alert in the new version and the alert system will auto check without you having to refresh, every 20 seconds or so.

 

[Overflowing]

When somebody posts to a threat that I have already been in I tend to not take any alert of knowing it. Also when I receive a private message I don't usually get informed after having refreshed my browser. Does this upcoming version improve these weaknesses at all?

In XF, you will have a notification bubble next to the "Alerts" on the nav bar that indicates that you have alerts (and the quantity), such as when you were quoted in a post, tagged in a post, a reply was made to a thread you are subscribed in, etc. Some of these are configurable on the admin side. These alerts get cleared when you hover over the Alerts item and see the drop-down list.

Also similarly, when you receive a message via a conversation, you will have an similar notification bubble next to "Inbox" on the nav bar for any unread messages (including quantity), and this does not go away until you actually read the message (meaning, hovering over them does not clear the notification like it does with Alerts)

 

[mfb]

When somebody posts to a threat that I have already been in I tend to not take any alert of knowing it. Also when I receive a private message I don't usually get informed after having refreshed my browser. Does this upcoming version improve these weaknesses at all?

Those things depend on the user settings, you can change that now.

 

[Ritzycat]

I've seen many Xenforo websites. Excellent framework, quite a step up from vBulletin in terms of versality and aesthetics. Hope the transition goes smoothly.

 

[Vibhor]

Hello Greg ,

Suggestion for PF 4.0 : The Non Gold members do not always get the "Delete" option while editing the post (within a limited time period) .Sometimes I see a "Delete" button , sometimes I don't .This happened to me a couple of times when I had to delete the contents of the post and then report the post so that some mentor/admin could delete it.Quite unnecessary two step process .

I would request you to give this option (i.e Delete in the edit option) to all the members in PF 4.0 .

 

[StevieTNZ]

Hello Greg ,

The Non Gold members do not always get the "Delete" option while editing the post (within a limited time period) .Sometimes I see a "Delete" button , sometimes I don't .This happened to me a couple of times when I had to delete the contents of the post and then report the post so that some mentor/admin could delete it.Quite unnecessary two step process .

I would request you to give this option (i.e Delete in the edit option) to all the members in PF 4.0 .

The delete option while editing is available, as far as I'm aware, to all members. However, as you say, there is a time-limit to do this.

 

[Vibhor]

The delete option while editing is available, as far as I'm aware, to all members. However, as you say, there is a time-limit to do this.

I am not sure if it is a bug or something else ,but "Delete" doesn't always show when the edit button is clicked .

But I agree it shows everytime if one is a Gold Member (just like you) .Regarding the time limit ,it is for the "Edit" option .

For a Non Gold member like me it doesn't always come .

 

[StevieTNZ]

I am not sure if it is a bug or something else ,but "Delete" doesn't always show when the edit button is clicked .

But I agree it shows everytime if one is a Gold Member (just like you) .Regarding the time limit ,it is for the "Edit" option .

For a Non Gold member like me it doesn't always come .

That's the same for me. For example my first edit won't let me delete the post. When I edit it a second time, it will give me the option.

 

[Borek]

It really doesn't make sense discussing the old system.

 

[Monique]

So when will the count down begin? And will there be fireworks?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

So when will the count down begin? And will there be fireworks?

T-Minus 36 hours :)

 

[jtbell]

I'm sure there will be plenty of fireworks!

(In the form of "How the #*$^% do I do _________?")

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

It should be noted that you'll have to login after migrate. If you have forgotten your password please change it now. Also make sure your email that you have entered in your account is active.

 

[Evo]

Important!

It should be noted that you'll have to login after migrate. If you have forgotten your password please change it now. Also make sure your email that you have entered in your account is active.
__________________

 

[Mentz114]

A timely reminder. Changed it and wrote it down. Where did I put that piece of paper ...

 

[Evo]

I have to know my old password to change it, and the old one is not accepted

ehild

Uh oh, ask Greg or Borek to change it. It's a good thing you brought this up! I can't imagine how many people are in the same situation!

ehild, you may have prevented a disaster!

 

[ehild]

Uh oh, ask Greg or Borek to change it. It's a good thing you brought this up! I can't imagine how many people are in the same situation!

ehild, you may have prevented a disaster!

Thanks, it is solved at last by the offered help and getting a new password through email which was not accepted first as it had a 0 which I read as O, then I tried to edit the password without success several times, but I am here now and I hope, I do not lose and forget the new password and will be able to login to the brand new word of PF

ehild

 

[Evo]

Thanks, it is solved at last by the offered help and getting a new password through email which was not accepted first as it had a 0 which I read as O, then I tried to edit the password without success several times, but I am here now and I hope, I do not lose and forget the new password and will be able to login to the brand new word of PF

ehild

Wonderful! Hope to see you Saturday!

 

[ehild]

I hope all goes well. Good luck!

ehild

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Final reminder to backup PMs and make sure your email is working if you forget your password.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

I will be starting a little earlier at 7pm. It's Friday, go out to dinner and get some pints with old friends.

 

[berkeman]

i will be starting a little earlier at 7pm. It's friday, go out to dinner and get some pints with old friends.

7pm CDT?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

7pm CDT?

Yes -5GMT

 

[Borek]

6 hours 15 minutes from now.

That makes it 2 a.m. for me. I rarely drink that late (not that it doesn't happen ;) ).

 

[Evo]

6 hours 15 minutes from now.

That makes it 2 a.m. for me. I rarely drink that late (not that it doesn't happen ;) ).

You're lucky, that's prime time for me and nothing on tv.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

You're lucky, that's prime time for me and nothing on tv.

Pizza and a movie!

 

[jtbell]

"The Roosevelts" continues tonight on PBS. Great stuff.

 

[Borek]

Ad break. We are watching "Red" now. Reasonably funny.