Everyone use the "welcome" screen?

kkim · December 20th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Does everyone use the "welcome" screen located on the top right hand of the page when you log in?

I find it an excellent way to see what topics or threads have been added since my last visit. If you don't use it, I highly recommend you do as it's a great feature to keep you informed on what's happened since the last time you logged on.

Alex, I know this may not be correct forum for a site related item, but my main goal is to help all the forum members perhaps stay in touch a bit better with each other if they are not aware of this great feature. Please consider leaving it here as this is the most trafficked of all the forums.

Alex · December 20th, 2008, 02:07 AM

I find it very useful! I do like seeing how many unread posts there are, and it's nice to be able to bring all the threads with unread posts up just by clicking that "unread posts" link. Someone who registers on the site today may have a couple thousand unread posts, so I added that link right in that same box to mark all posts as read right away, if they choose. Posts that someone hasn't seen only stay unread for 30 days; after 30 days every post is considered "read".

Also, when that list of threads with unread posts come up, that green arrow to the left of each thread title is a direct link to where you last were in that thread; it will take you to your first unread post:

With most browsers you can right click on that arrow, and open it up in a new tab. What I typically do is quickly open up every unread thread in a new tab each, then go to each tab to read 'em all...

k-os · December 20th, 2008, 02:26 AM

I always use it to check for PM's and my Unread Posts.

workdaddy · December 20th, 2008, 07:56 AM

First thing after I log in is hit the unread posts hyperlink... I say it is a great way to follow up on a previous thread of interest... Good idea

brian997 · December 20th, 2008, 09:41 AM

I live off the unread posts link :P

kkim · December 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM

Great... I wasn't sure how many was aware of this feature.

On other boards that use the same forum format, this feature is not enabled and this is the first time I've seen it used. I find it a very useful, invaluable tool and wasn't sure how many others noticed it too.

Good job, Alex.

The details here amaze me at times.

NJD022588 · December 20th, 2008, 11:56 PM

I was keeping up with all new posts at one time, but now that I have 1008 unread posts I dont really have the time to read them all. It is a great feature though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Also, when that list of threads with unread posts come up, that green arrow to the left of each thread title is a direct link to where you last were in that thread; it will take you to your first unread post:

With most browsers you can right click on that arrow, and open it up in a new tab. What I typically do is quickly open up every unread thread in a new tab each, then go to each tab to read 'em all...

I like the idea of this, but for some reason it takes about 20 seconds to load a page when I could just click and scroll down faster. I use firefox so maybe I could open them all in new tabs and forget about that delay. Good idea

Alex · December 21st, 2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

I was keeping up with all new posts at one time, but now that I have 1008 unread posts I dont really have the time to read them all. It is a great feature though.

If the number ever gets too high, there's no crime in just hitting the "mark all read" and starting from zero again. Any of the more active threads will pop back onto the list soon enough anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

I like the idea of this, but for some reason it takes about 20 seconds to load a page when I could just click and scroll down faster. I use firefox so maybe I could open them all in new tabs and forget about that delay. Good idea

It depends on what thread you're going into. If there are quite a few pictures in the thread, it may seem like it's taking awhile because it's loading every one of the pictures before it finishes putting you right at the first unread post. The same thing is actually happening if you just click the thread itself and scroll down yourself, it just doesn't seem as noticeable because the pics are coming in below while you are still scrolling.

Kurosaki · December 21st, 2008, 01:13 AM

Nope.

I just bookmark the site on the forum index.

Then I hit the new posts button alot to see what's up.

HKr1 · December 21st, 2008, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I find it very useful! I do like seeing how many unread posts there are,

Nice! 4 unread posts

Mine used to be like that, I don't know what happened...... Don't think I'll ever catch up now

VeX · December 21st, 2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Nice! 4 unread posts

Mine use to be like that, I dont know what happen...... Dont hink I'll ever catch up now

Yeah! mine did that as well. It was low like that and then all of the sudden WHAMMY! It goes up a little more every day!

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

Yeah! mine did that as well. It was low like that and then all of the sudden WHAMMY! It goes up a little more every day!

you guys just need to log in more often or live on the site, like I do.

HKr1 · December 21st, 2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

you guys just need to log in more often or live on the site, like I do.

Wife has some reading to do.... LOL!

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 07:17 PM

One thing I've noticed about the unread posts number... it's about twice the number of the actual posts. Don't know why that is...

Alex?

Alex · December 21st, 2008, 07:19 PM

I've never seen that. Are you sure you're not confusing threads and posts? You can have 10 unread posts show up on that counter, click on it, and have only 2 threads show up. That's because there may be 6 posts in one thread and 4 posts in the other thread that have been entered since you last visited either.

kkim · December 21st, 2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I've never seen that. Are you sure you're not confusing threads and posts? You can have 10 unread posts show up on that counter, click on it, and have only 2 threads show up. That's because there may be 6 posts in one thread and 4 posts in the other thread that have been entered since you last visited either.

Yeah... that could be it. I'm such a noob at this stuff.

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 02:58 AM

Yeah it used to read between none and maybe 20 unread posts. Then one day it was like WHAM 600-something. Everyday it goes up by about 50 or so.

Alex · December 22nd, 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

Then one day it was like WHAM 600-something.

You have these folks to blame/thank.

(that Top Posters link is under the Quick Links menu)

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

You have these folks to blame/thank.

(that Top Posters link is under the Quick Links menu)

Hey!!! I resemble that remark!!

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

You have these folks to blame/thank.

(that Top Posters link is under the Quick Links menu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Hey!!! I resemble that remark!!

I like the top 2 across the BOARD!

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

I like the top 2 across the BOARD!

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 03:01 PM

How do you get such a high post count like that?

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 03:02 PM

Seriously? It's rather impressive.

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 03:02 PM

You'd literally have to post at every opportunitey!

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 03:03 PM

Sorry in that last post I misspelled opportunity!

... Ok I'm done!

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 03:13 PM

lol... only 500 more to go.

Alex · December 22nd, 2008, 03:21 PM

And so the post-whoring begins...

It's almost as if people aren't aware their accounts are locked at 1000 posts to let the rest of the group catch-up!

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

And so the post-whoring begins...

oh... is that what it's called... I always thought it was normal.

VeX · December 22nd, 2008, 04:59 PM

Heyyyyy! What gives?

Is someone trying to make me feel like I'm imagining things??

kkim · December 22nd, 2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

Heyyyyy! What gives?

Is someone trying to make me feel like I'm imagining things??

press the wrong button maybe?

wasn't me... I have no such crafty powers.

Alex · December 22nd, 2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

Heyyyyy! What gives?

Is someone trying to make me feel like I'm imagining things??

Didn't see anything weird on this end, and it seems to still be working OK. That's what it would look like if you hit the read hyperlink right below, any chance that's what happened? I guess I could try and move that link elsewhere, but if I move it too far away people might not know that the functionality is so related... You can also always use the "view new posts" pull-down menu, and view the new posts from the last day, 2 days, week, etc.; it doesn't matter if you've personally marked them read or not.

Alex · December 22nd, 2008, 10:09 PM

Vex -

I moved it one line away:

If that were the cause, this would make it less likely for the next time.

NJD022588 · December 23rd, 2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

I like the top 2 across the BOARD!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

How do you get such a high post count like that?

Figured it out.. see, Kelly's bike is taken apart to much to ride.
..and for Alex, well, he doesnt really even own a 250.

Availability to ride a 250 = less posts!

Alex · December 23rd, 2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

...and for Alex, well, he doesnt really even own a 250.

That's my side of the argument! Whenever I'm talking about the ninjette with Ann I always say "your bike" and more often than not she calls it my bike due to the low amount of Annie-specific miles on it...

But you're right, it's officially my wife's bike.

NJD022588 · December 23rd, 2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

It depends on what thread you're going into. If there are quite a few pictures in the thread, it may seem like it's taking awhile because it's loading every one of the pictures before it finishes putting you right at the first unread post. The same thing is actually happening if you just click the thread itself and scroll down yourself, it just doesn't seem as noticeable because the pics are coming in below while you are still scrolling.

You were right. I've been using this link lately and it's been working fine. I must must have been trying to load picture heavy threads before. Thanks!

kkim · June 22nd, 2011, 11:25 PM

Snake · June 23rd, 2011, 12:15 AM

That is the first place I go to. I know I have been away a while and have some catching up to do when I see:
"Welcome Snake.
You Have 580 Unread Posts"

ally99 · June 23rd, 2011, 04:18 AM

I use it and love it. I'm on other forums that don't have the "view new posts" feature nor the check that takes you to where you left off inside a thread, and it really makes it difficult to keep up with new material. Features like these really make it easier to navigate particularly large threads. Alex, you rock! Anyone told you that lately?

Bosgarage57 · June 23rd, 2011, 04:40 AM

Ally, if its a motorcycle forum, most do. All the ones I've been on have. It might say, Show New Posts, or something like that, but it should be there.

ally99 · June 23rd, 2011, 05:40 AM

I wasn't referring to motorcycle forums, but thanks!

This is the only motorcycle forum I actively visit.

View Poll Results: Do you use the "Welcome " screen?
Yes, I always use it.	22	73.33%
Yes, but only sometimes use it... I know everything and don't need a little screen to tell me!	4	13.33%
No, but I'll give it shot now that I know about it.	4	13.33%
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December 20th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Everyone use the "welcome" screen? Does everyone use the "welcome" screen located on the top right hand of the page when you log in? I find it an excellent way to see what topics or threads have been added since my last visit. If you don't use it, I highly recommend you do as it's a great feature to keep you informed on what's happened since the last time you logged on. Alex, I know this may not be correct forum for a site related item, but my main goal is to help all the forum members perhaps stay in touch a bit better with each other if they are not aware of this great feature. Please consider leaving it here as this is the most trafficked of all the forums.

December 20th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I find it very useful! I do like seeing how many unread posts there are, and it's nice to be able to bring all the threads with unread posts up just by clicking that "unread posts" link. Someone who registers on the site today may have a couple thousand unread posts, so I added that link right in that same box to mark all posts as read right away, if they choose. Posts that someone hasn't seen only stay unread for 30 days; after 30 days every post is considered "read". Also, when that list of threads with unread posts come up, that green arrow to the left of each thread title is a direct link to where you last were in that thread; it will take you to your first unread post: With most browsers you can right click on that arrow, and open it up in a new tab. What I typically do is quickly open up every unread thread in a new tab each, then go to each tab to read 'em all... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 21st, 2008, 07:19 PM	#15
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've never seen that. Are you sure you're not confusing threads and posts? You can have 10 unread posts show up on that counter, click on it, and have only 2 threads show up. That's because there may be 6 posts in one thread and 4 posts in the other thread that have been entered since you last visited either. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 22nd, 2008, 03:21 PM	#27
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	And so the post-whoring begins... It's almost as if people aren't aware their accounts are locked at 1000 posts to let the rest of the group catch-up! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

December 20th, 2008, 02:26 AM	#3
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I always use it to check for PM's and my Unread Posts.

December 20th, 2008, 07:56 AM	#4
workdaddy WORKDADDY Name: Dave Location: slc utah Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 2fitty Posts: 112	First thing after I log in is hit the unread posts hyperlink... I say it is a great way to follow up on a previous thread of interest... Good idea

December 20th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#5
brian997 Master of the ZZR Name: Brian Location: Hamilton Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki 250 ZZR Posts: 56	I live off the unread posts link :P

December 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Great... I wasn't sure how many was aware of this feature. On other boards that use the same forum format, this feature is not enabled and this is the first time I've seen it used. I find it a very useful, invaluable tool and wasn't sure how many others noticed it too. Good job, Alex. The details here amaze me at times.

December 21st, 2008, 01:13 AM	#9
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	Nope. I just bookmark the site on the forum index. Then I hit the new posts button alot to see what's up.

December 21st, 2008, 07:17 PM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	One thing I've noticed about the unread posts number... it's about twice the number of the actual posts. Don't know why that is... Alex?

December 22nd, 2008, 02:58 AM	#17
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Yeah it used to read between none and maybe 20 unread posts. Then one day it was like WHAM 600-something. Everyday it goes up by about 50 or so.

December 22nd, 2008, 03:01 PM	#22
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	How do you get such a high post count like that?

December 22nd, 2008, 03:02 PM	#23
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Seriously? It's rather impressive.

December 22nd, 2008, 03:03 PM	#25
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Sorry in that last post I misspelled opportunity! ... Ok I'm done!

December 22nd, 2008, 03:13 PM	#26
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lol... only 500 more to go.

December 22nd, 2008, 04:59 PM	#29
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Heyyyyy! What gives? Is someone trying to make me feel like I'm imagining things??

December 22nd, 2008, 10:09 PM	#32
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Vex - I moved it one line away: If that were the cause, this would make it less likely for the next time. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 22nd, 2011, 11:25 PM	#36
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.

June 23rd, 2011, 12:15 AM	#37
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That is the first place I go to. I know I have been away a while and have some catching up to do when I see: "Welcome Snake. You Have 580 Unread Posts"

June 23rd, 2011, 04:18 AM	#38
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I use it and love it. I'm on other forums that don't have the "view new posts" feature nor the check that takes you to where you left off inside a thread, and it really makes it difficult to keep up with new material. Features like these really make it easier to navigate particularly large threads. Alex, you rock! Anyone told you that lately? __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

June 23rd, 2011, 04:40 AM	#39
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Ally, if its a motorcycle forum, most do. All the ones I've been on have. It might say, Show New Posts, or something like that, but it should be there.

June 23rd, 2011, 05:40 AM	#40
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I wasn't referring to motorcycle forums, but thanks! This is the only motorcycle forum I actively visit. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

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