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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57306
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So, do you guys notice the forum announcements at the top of the main page? Is that a good place to drop late breaking news, or has it become something you totally gloss over on the way to the Open Topics, or ASP section?
I did update it for the Vanquish release, and again today for the upcoming transition of the Dissident to the main site. Do you guys notice, or would a thread in this section have more impact? |
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57308
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ROGER. That's a good idea, and a very noticeable location IMO.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57309
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I noticed it, maybe have that and a thread also?
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57311
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Aye, it's noticeable.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57313
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MommyHoldMe wrote:
I noticed it, maybe have that and a thread also?
This. For those who do check the news feed, it's a great location. For those who "gloss it over," you'll still want a thread. Even those who notice the news feed will still want a place to discuss. |
Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57314
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I agree with its noticibility. Though, I am new here and read everything, so my view may still see things through pretty shiny eyeglasses.
Either way, maybe a different color on the text to pull it away from the rest of the index? For the Empire, Sorrin |
Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57317
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I noticed it. I always look at it. In fact I jetted over to the store to see if it was already up lol
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57378
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Announcement would be better if the link actually linked to something other than the (empty) announcement list. Ideally the announcement would point to a corresponding forum topic or store listing.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57385
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Well, at this point, the information is just the result of a conversation with Phil who indicated that this was happening soon, and giving me permission to post it. So, there is nothing to point to as yet. I am just trying to get you guys the latest scoop on at least a
 weekly basis, and that was this week's update.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57391
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I noticed it, and I always spare,it a glance immediately prior to scrolling past it.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57394
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Darth Vexing wrote:
I noticed it, and I always spare,it a glance immediately prior to scrolling past it.
As long as it is getting noticed, and that the content is timely and pertinent, then it is doing its job, yes? |
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57400
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I'd say so, for whatever that's worth, lol.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57404
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Brax wrote:
Darth Vexing wrote:
I noticed it, and I always spare,it a glance immediately prior to scrolling past it.
As long as it is getting noticed, and that the content is timely and pertinent, then it is doing its job, yes? Works exactly how advertising is supposed to work. Whenever I log in, I give it a quick look. If it's different than the last time I saw it I click on it and read it. 
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57409
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My opinion:
If it's something we got an email about, a forum thread that we can't reply to is entirely unnecessary and a bit annoying. If I already know about a thing, it shouldn't be on the forum unless I can talk about it and read what other people think of it. If it's something we will get an email about, that's not so much of an issue. |
Forum Announcements Question 1 month 4 days ago #57412
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SilverlightPony wrote:
My opinion:
If it's something we got an email about, a forum thread that we can't reply to is entirely unnecessary and a bit annoying. If I already know about a thing, it shouldn't be on the forum unless I can talk about it and read what other people think of it. If it's something we will get an email about, that's not so much of an issue. It is not my intention to annoy, but rather to inform. I have worked to establish a rapport with Phil, which allows me to know things before they become public information. The whole idea behind those efforts is to bring that information to the folks here at the forum as soon as he authorizes it, because you guys deserve no less. |
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 3 days ago #57460
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Even if that's all the information you have, having the announcement text link to a "Dissident is Returning!" topic would make it so folks could actually discuss the announcement. Right now it just links to:
https://saberforgeforum.com/forum/announcement/list Which would probably appear like an error to the average user, and doesn't do anyone any good. It's also easy to miss - the announcement styling blends in with the other header elements and doesn't stand out at all. It's more of a murmur than an announcement. Not sure if you can edit the styling like a forum post, or if it's permanently set by the forum theme. As it stands now, I personally ignore the announcement section. This recent Dissident notice aside, having the Recent Topics page bookmarked gives me whatever news I'm looking for. Maybe that'll change as the Announcement section gets tweaked and updated, as it seems you're trying to make a real effort. |
Forum Announcements Question 1 month 3 days ago #57461
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I notice but it would potentially be nicer if the text in it linked to a thread for discussion, rather than to that empty page.
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Forum Announcements Question 1 month 3 days ago #57470
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TheGrandAdmiral wrote:
I notice but it would potentially be nicer if the text in it linked to a thread for discussion, rather than to that empty page.
Seconded. It's just a linked loop for me. Should it be going to a forum thread or something? |
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