Cricket - I'm putting my web developer hat on and realized that Iwud and Tedster's request can be solved by a "sort by date ascending or descending" option, and a user preference to default it maybe?. If it's date ascending, then the page numbers would in theory never change. I know exactly how I would (as a developer) build that feature, but I leave it to the dev team to figure it out. PM me if you have any questions.

 

Could we please get the search function back to the way it used to be? You used to be able to sort your search results based on 'project' 'blog' 'forum' etc.

Now it looks like it is just one long google search.

Sorry if this has already been brought up in this thread.

 

Juan, and the IT guys are looking at all of your suggestions and working on possible solutions.

I will update you when I find out more.

 

Just though of another one I would like, maybe it's buried elsewhere in this thread and I didn't see it but I like to see links open in a new window (or at least have the option when you make the link).

 

I think the general search functions could be improved.

 

FRED You can always right click and choose to open it in another window…..or at least I can on my desktop. Not sure if there is that ability with a smart phone or tablet (I don't know what you use to view the interwebz on)

 

Another thread has a suggestion: Better (any?) picture handling features to correct photo orientation within the site.

http://lumberjocks.com/dbhost/blog/41042#first-new

 

+1 for Smitty suggestion

 

I hate project posts that are a single image of something or another….
& the craftsman/artist/woodbutcher only types a one sentence blurb….
Like: "I made this yesterday."

I would like to see required questions, or "radio button" tags if you will….

Item/object: Box, table, toy, furniture, jig, keepsake, art piece…. (categories could be further refined)

Primary wood(s):

Secondary/Accent wood(s):

Finish(es):

Tools/Machines used: lathe, scroll saw, bandsaw, power tools, hand tools, power carver, chainsaw…..

Reason for build:
Commissioned
For sale
Gift
Personal use
Skill builder/Personal challenge
Charitable donation

This could help people search for projects based upon tools, woods, and type of project.

 

Off-topic content. Click to see the post.

It would be nice to see the titles of topics I have participated in, or an option to see the title of any particular topic. It would be similar to Watch / Unwatch but instead be View Title / Hide Title.

 

Ted,
You can….
On the "pulse" page there is an option "show off topic titles".

 

Randy, that would show the titles of all the off topic topics. What I'm suggesting is the option to show the titles of those we wish to see but still hiding the titles of the rest.

Cricket, tell the powers that be to get rid of these annoyances ….

Nothing says desperate like finding new ways to squeeze in more ads.

 

Lol Poopie…

 

Don't know if it was mentioned previously or not, but I think a location type section by state or something. Where people could possibly get to talk to local people and could let each other know about deals locally, or be able to go and help someone out if they have a particular problem, stuff like that would be nice.

 

Ummm, when did the AdWords links crossover to be seen by logged in users? It was one thing when those were there for all the lurkers without accounts, but they are now being seen when I am logged in. That is both annoying and concerning. I 100% agree with Richforever above (reply #192) about the appearance of me endorsing a product or someone thinking I am linking to it.

Like many other LJ's, I frequently include hyperlinks to other LJ posts or on topic products or blogs. Having the AdWords crap links competing in those posts is confusing and not a pleasant browsing experience. Please reconsider this misguided decision.

 

Is that still happening for you? I am not seeing that. Can you try logging out and back in again?

 

Uggggh… Now I am seeing it. Let me contact the team.

 

I didn't know what JayT and others were talking about until I just noticed it happen on more than one of my post .

http://lumberjocks.com/topics/60846

This is totally unacceptable ,I refuse to be a unpaid sponsor for products I have no connection with,I don't believe I've every threatened to leave LJs before but this would be and issue that would make me consider it.

 

I am already working on having this removed. It is an error.

 

Two things. Auto rotation of images to right-side-up. And Zoom to top button.

Tahnks for asking. Oh, and one more thing. Spell check!! LOL

 

I think it would be great to have an at a glance indication of who posted last in a thread.

If I've posted in a thread and I want to come back to it later, it'd be helpful to know whether or not anyone else posted in it since I did.

Here's an edited screenshot as a quick mock-up to clarify.

 

a1Jim and JayT, this issue should already be resolved. Let me know if you see it happen again, please.

 

j_dubb, they've got that implemented for the pulse page, so I would think it would be easy to add to the forums. Not a bad idea. I never use the forum page, as I always use the pulse, but I'm also on almost every day for a few hours lol

 

Will do, Cricket. Thanks for keeping on top of the site. It's good to know that issues are being addressed as they are brought up. The squeaky wheel strikes again!

 

Ditto here.
Thanks for saving us from the forces of evil. LOL