Suggestions for Team-BHP from Team-BHPians

libranof1987 · 24th November 2010, 21:19

How about displaying each member's name. Almost each one of us has a display name which does not include our real name.

It is not that our discussions need discretion; so how there be a field for "Name" under the member display name.

Referring to someone by their display names (not including their real names) seems kinda impersonal!

EssYouWe · 24th November 2010, 21:54

^
A lot of people do not like the idea of sharing their real identities online. Plus, if someone finds forum ids impersonal, they can always keep their real name as the id.
As a fact, most members refer to each other by their forum ids even during meets.

Tejas@perioimpl · 24th November 2010, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

How about displaying each member's name. Almost each one of us has a display name which does not include our real name.

It is not that our discussions need discretion; so how there be a field for "Name" under the member display name.

Referring to someone by their display names (not including their real names) seems kinda impersonal!

It's a personal choice to display names or not. If anyone wants to, they can put in their name in their signature.

Rehaan · 26th November 2010, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

However, when I change my skin to BHP Mobile, I do not see anything related to subscribed threads at all. Is this intentional?

Hi carboy,

I do see a "subscribed threads" listing present even on the mobile skin.

1) You must be logged in
2) Click "User CP"
3) Click "Subscribed threads"

It will show you the list of threads you're subscribed to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manaa45

could we divide the thread city wise or atleast region wise i.e north/south/east/west

Hi Mansi,

We are going to continue with just one thread for the moment.
Tip - When browsing that thread, read the LHS column (location)

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsk2009

I wan't to know why every member's profile it is given that X is not a member of any public groups.

This is a feature that vbulletin offers by default, but we do not currently have it enabled. I guess you could google for more info if you're still interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

How about displaying each member's name.

I'd agree with Tejas on this one. A large number of members prefer to remain anonymous.

cya
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sun · 2nd December 2010, 09:14

I was wondering if Team-BHP will support Tapatalk for android phones ? It would have made following threads very easy. Just a suggestion..

travelex · 2nd December 2010, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

bump for this feature , makes forum browsing easier from mobile.

more information Tapatalk - iPhone Android Nokia BlackBerry forum app for vBulletin phpBB IPBoard SMF

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkrishn

Any idea if this has been implemented?

Have any steps been taken for implementing tapatalk?

GTO · 2nd December 2010, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by KumaravelS

I upgraded to the Firefox 4.0.1 Beta and the problem vanished. I suppose this is a problem with firefox 3.6.12.

I'm just glad to hear of that

Quote:

Originally Posted by sun

I was wondering if Team-BHP will support Tapatalk for android phones ? It would have made following threads very easy. Just a suggestion..

Quote:

Originally Posted by travelex

Have any steps been taken for implementing tapatalk?

The reasons we've not been too big on Tapatalk:

- We already have a slick, purposeful mobile skin!

- From day one of Team-BHP going live, we have NEVER required our members to pay a single rupee to access our knowledgebase, or to reply / create threads. If a BHPian wants to post using Tapatalk, he will have to pay the $3 fee (all Nokia, Android, iPhone users). Why should we install a software that our members have to pay a fee to use?

- For obvious reason, I cannot stress on this factor too much, but as our software is currently configured, Tapatalk is incompatible. This can be fixed, but is it worth the effort?

I'm still not convinced on the value proposition of Tapatalk for Team-BHP.

xingamazon · 2nd December 2010, 20:30

I have felt the need not sure if anyone else have seen this.

I guess there should be a section were the local residents discuss thier local matter etc. Othewise currently everyone will get to see things of all the cities together.

For e.g. I would prefer a section where we discuss all the topics about Chennai. It would give a city based view of the TBHP.. what say?
I only meant the city related topic only not automotive discussion.

EssYouWe · 2nd December 2010, 21:02

BBCode alignments are now not permitted for signatures. Any specific reason?

xingamazon · 3rd December 2010, 09:34

Is there a possibility that we can have the skins mapped to the profiles.

I love the Standar - RED skin a lot, and but the BHP Silver turns out to be the default skin, every time I log out and log in I have to go and manually change my skin.

I am not saying this is a big headache, but I am saying it would enhance the user experience if the skins are saved as part of profile

sun · 3rd December 2010, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I'm just glad to hear of that

The reasons we've not been too big on Tapatalk:

- We already have a slick, purposeful mobile skin!

- From day one of Team-BHP going live, we have NEVER required our members to pay a single rupee to access our knowledgebase, or to reply / create threads. If a BHPian wants to post using Tapatalk, he will have to pay the $3 fee (all Nokia, Android, iPhone users). Why should we install a software that our members have to pay a fee to use?

- For obvious reason, I cannot stress on this factor too much, but as our software is currently configured, Tapatalk is incompatible. This can be fixed, but is it worth the effort?

I'm still not convinced on the value proposition of Tapatalk for Team-BHP.

The 3$ fee is the cost of the app, right? But then you can browse most of the forums that you are following very conveniently ..

silversteed · 3rd December 2010, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

Is there a possibility that we can have the skins mapped to the profiles.

I love the Standar - RED skin a lot, and but the BHP Silver turns out to be the default skin, every time I log out and log in I have to go and manually change my skin.

I am not saying this is a big headache, but I am saying it would enhance the user experience if the skins are saved as part of profile

Check this link (Suggestions for Team-BHP from Team-BHPians). Am sure this is what you want

Rehaan · 3rd December 2010, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

For e.g. I would prefer a section where we discuss all the topics about Chennai. It would give a city based view of the TBHP.. what say?
I only meant the city related topic only not automotive discussion.

So i understand this better - what section are you suggesting this breakup in?

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssYouWe

BBCode alignments are now not permitted for signatures. Any specific reason?

Will let GTO answer this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeevmenon

if(isThreadStartedByUser && isThreadBelongsToLongTermOwnership)
{
GiveAccessRightsToEDITSubjectOfThread();
}

If only it was that simple!
Unfortunately, vBulletin is a fairly complex ecosystem of code, and we try to avoid making any changes unless absolutely necessary.
For now, reporting post is the best way to get this done. The mods will gladly change your title for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xingamazon

...every time I log out and log in I have to go and manually change my skin....

User CP > Edit Options > Forum Skin > [choose what you want]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sun

The 3$ fee is the cost of the app, right? But then you can browse most of the forums that you are following very conveniently ..

There are definitely some advantages to options like tapatalk, add to that a major convenience factor too. (If im not mistaken, there are apps which are free, and only charge if you want to have the ability to post).

Ideally, we'd want a mobile solution that was usable on any platform, without the need of an intermediary software. Example: see how gmail's touch-phone site does it.

Maybe we can re-evaluate apps like tapatalk/forum-runner once again in the near future. Mobile access is increasing at a rapid pace!

cya
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harry10 · 3rd December 2010, 23:28

What will be the best way to check t-bhp via blackberry mobile as via internet browser of simple login method its kinda slow?

rajeev k · 3rd December 2010, 23:57

A post remove facility to be added with the edit function. This would help remove accidental double posting during net failure/interruption etc.
Probably worth considering.

24th November 2010, 21:19	#3361
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,613 Thanked: 18,339 Times	How about displaying each member's name. Almost each one of us has a display name which does not include our real name. It is not that our discussions need discretion; so how there be a field for "Name" under the member display name. Referring to someone by their display names (not including their real names) seems kinda impersonal!
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24th November 2010, 21:54	#3362
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	^ A lot of people do not like the idea of sharing their real identities online. Plus, if someone finds forum ids impersonal, they can always keep their real name as the id. As a fact, most members refer to each other by their forum ids even during meets.
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2nd December 2010, 09:14	#3365
sun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 108 Thanked: 10 Times	Tapatalk Support ? I was wondering if Team-BHP will support Tapatalk for android phones ? It would have made following threads very easy. Just a suggestion..
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2nd December 2010, 20:30	#3368
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	I have felt the need not sure if anyone else have seen this. I guess there should be a section were the local residents discuss thier local matter etc. Othewise currently everyone will get to see things of all the cities together. For e.g. I would prefer a section where we discuss all the topics about Chennai. It would give a city based view of the TBHP.. what say? I only meant the city related topic only not automotive discussion. Last edited by xingamazon : 2nd December 2010 at 20:32.
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2nd December 2010, 21:02	#3369
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	BBCode alignments are now not permitted for signatures. Any specific reason?
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3rd December 2010, 09:34	#3370
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	Please help me with my query on SKINS Is there a possibility that we can have the skins mapped to the profiles. I love the Standar - RED skin a lot, and but the BHP Silver turns out to be the default skin, every time I log out and log in I have to go and manually change my skin. I am not saying this is a big headache, but I am saying it would enhance the user experience if the skins are saved as part of profile
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3rd December 2010, 23:28	#3374
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,624 Times View My Garage	What will be the best way to check t-bhp via blackberry mobile as via internet browser of simple login method its kinda slow?
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3rd December 2010, 23:57	#3375
rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	A post remove facility to be added with the edit function. This would help remove accidental double posting during net failure/interruption etc. Probably worth considering.
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