What do you think of the new category organization?

GMMan · 02/05/2013, 09:18 AM

Noticed the new categories today. I think I like it in general. I'm not sure what others think about subforums, but getting rid of most of them makes miscategorization less likely. I'm mixed about sticking the community section up top, as I don't think they're used often enough to be up there. The popular section is totally redundant, as it's already in the trending/member shoutout box/top box.

**James Falconer** · 02/05/2013, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the feedback!

Anything else that strikes you as good or bad?

RumoredNow · 12:47 PM

I'm sure it's a done deal and we'll get used to it... *shrug*

All the icons for each forum in a section do not necessarily match any more... Looks off.

Random attempts to open a forum result in error message... Retrying seems to fix that. Hope it is not a permanent feature...

You Tube embedding fails: "Disabled by Request"

Ok so that time it worked, but it did not work earlier in another forum...

In the "webOS Discussion" category on the main page, clicking on the "webOS Discussion" forum link takes you to the short page that displays the "webOS Discussion" catagory showing all the forums therein and you have to select the forum "webOS Discussion" yet again to actually enter the forum... Hope that makes sense.

**James Falconer** · 02/05/2013, 12:58 PM

Thanks for this! I'll get some new icons in there shortly.

The 'webOS Discussion' forum should work now too...

Finally, the random errors you see should be fixed shortly. It's a server issue, we're working out the kinks

Thanks for your patience, and for bringing 'Helper Cat'!

RumoredNow · 02/05/2013, 01:01 PM

You're welcome...

And also users might want to delete cookies and such. I'm finding it much smoother since I did so.

GMMan · 02/05/2013, 04:54 PM

I just noticed the Unanswered Threads "forum" doesn't work, because its search ID is hardcoded. Those links expire after a new one's generated, so this particular one won't work.

chalx · 02/05/2013, 05:19 PM

Please, bring back old organization. Please.

**James Falconer** · 02/05/2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMMan

I just noticed the Unanswered Threads "forum" doesn't work, because its search ID is hardcoded. Those links expire after a new one's generated, so this particular one won't work.

Should be all good now!

GMMan · 02/05/2013, 06:38 PM

Just wondering, does anyone actually go into the forums and look for posts? I almost exclusively use the New Posts search, so the forums just become similar to tags. I never actually give much attention to the specific categories they're in, only using it if the post is about problems with a specific device or something like that.

**Derek Kessler** · 02/05/2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GMMan

Just wondering, does anyone actually go into the forums and look for posts? I almost exclusively use the New Posts search, so the forums just become similar to tags. I never actually give much attention to the specific categories they're in, only using it if the post is about problems with a specific device or something like that.

The New Posts function is good for frequent users like your or me. But for new members, or those looking for help, organization is useful.

OldSkoolVWLover · 02/05/2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Kessler

The New Posts function is good for frequent users like your or me. But for new members, or those looking for help, organization is useful.

agreed, especially when I was more device focused, when I only had Sprint Pre I could only use and offer a limited amount of help, the last year and a half vastly expanded my knowledgebase and new posts is used mostly

creepingmee · 02/05/2013, 08:29 PM

I'm so confused!

OldSkoolVWLover · 02/05/2013, 08:39 PM

digin the redesign so far

laingman · 02/05/2013, 09:11 PM

Would like to be able to select default landing page which would be new posts for me. If it already has this never mind. And didn't have time to see if anyone requested this already.

**James Falconer** · 02/05/2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by laingman

Would like to be able to select default landing page which would be new posts for me. If it already has this never mind. And didn't have time to see if anyone requested this already.

You could probably just bookmark the 'new posts' URL?

http://forums.webosnation.com/search.php?do=getnew

chalx · 02/06/2013, 08:28 AM

Now let's be serious - site organization is complete decomposition of structure and order without logic and sense. I know you all worked hard to bring change but I was never visited site with worst structure.
It seems that you more prefer chitchat forums than openwebos development forum which is now scattered across board.

gamer765 · 02/06/2013, 09:12 AM

Um, where is that subforum that I always frequent? I CANT FIND IT FOR THE LIFE OF ME!
In other news, not liking the redesign at all.

yorxs · 02/06/2013, 09:24 AM

I have to also agree, chalx. The old organization was not perfect, but the structure of of the new layout is much worse.

**HelloNNNewman** · 02/06/2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamer765

Um, where is that subforum that I always frequent? I CANT FIND IT FOR THE LIFE OF ME!
In other news, not liking the redesign at all.

We can't answer that one unless you tell us which subforum you are referring to

**James Falconer** · 02/06/2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamer765

Um, where is that subforum that I always frequent? I CANT FIND IT FOR THE LIFE OF ME!
In other news, not liking the redesign at all.

Which forum are you looking for?

02/05/2013, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
GMMan Member Posts: 2,090	What do you think of the new category organization? Noticed the new categories today. I think I like it in general. I'm not sure what others think about subforums, but getting rid of most of them makes miscategorization less likely. I'm mixed about sticking the community section up top, as I don't think they're used often enough to be up there. The popular section is totally redundant, as it's already in the trending/member shoutout box/top box. __________________ Contact: @GMMan_BZFlag (me on Twitter) \| webOS onTap \| @webOSonTap webOS Releases: Change your App Catalog country: TouchPad/PC \| TouchPad/webOS Resources \| Search suggestion patch for browser \| Cycling Email Notifications \| Don't Doctor! Make a good support request. \| How to post logs \| webOS Charge Monitor I will be busy, so I may not be able to provide private support.
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02/05/2013, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
RumoredNow Member Posts: 1,753 Global Posts: 1,929	I'm sure it's a done deal and we'll get used to it... shrug All the icons for each forum in a section do not necessarily match any more... Looks off. Random attempts to open a forum result in error message... Retrying seems to fix that. Hope it is not a permanent feature... You Tube embedding fails: "Disabled by Request" Ok so that time it worked, but it did not work earlier in another forum... In the "webOS Discussion" category on the main page, clicking on the "webOS Discussion" forum link takes you to the short page that displays the "webOS Discussion" catagory showing all the forums therein and you have to select the forum "webOS Discussion" yet again to actually enter the forum... Hope that makes sense. __________________ LG Nexus 4 rooted, unlocked, running Pure Google Jelly Bean 4.2.2 w/ franco.Kernel M2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus rooted, unlocked, testing Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview (dailies) HP TouchPad running webOS 3.0.5 + UberKernel + LunaCE 4.9.5 Beta Last edited by RumoredNow; 02/05/2013 at 12:47 PM.
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02/05/2013, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
James Falconer Community Manager, Mobile Nations Posts: 46 Global Posts: 1,090	Thanks for this! I'll get some new icons in there shortly. The 'webOS Discussion' forum should work now too... Finally, the random errors you see should be fixed shortly. It's a server issue, we're working out the kinks Thanks for your patience, and for bringing 'Helper Cat'! __________________ James Falconer Community Manager, Mobile Nations Email: james@mobilenations.com Twitter: @JamesFalconer
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RumoredNow Member Posts: 1,753 Global Posts: 1,929	You're welcome... And also users might want to delete cookies and such. I'm finding it much smoother since I did so. __________________ LG Nexus 4 rooted, unlocked, running Pure Google Jelly Bean 4.2.2 w/ franco.Kernel M2 Samsung Galaxy Nexus rooted, unlocked, testing Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview (dailies) HP TouchPad running webOS 3.0.5 + UberKernel + LunaCE 4.9.5 Beta
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02/05/2013, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
GMMan Member Posts: 2,090	I just noticed the Unanswered Threads "forum" doesn't work, because its search ID is hardcoded. Those links expire after a new one's generated, so this particular one won't work. __________________ Contact: @GMMan_BZFlag (me on Twitter) \| webOS onTap \| @webOSonTap webOS Releases: Change your App Catalog country: TouchPad/PC \| TouchPad/webOS Resources \| Search suggestion patch for browser \| Cycling Email Notifications \| Don't Doctor! Make a good support request. \| How to post logs \| webOS Charge Monitor I will be busy, so I may not be able to provide private support.
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02/05/2013, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
chalx Member Posts: 1,101	Please, bring back old organization. Please. __________________
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02/05/2013, 06:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
GMMan Member Posts: 2,090	Just wondering, does anyone actually go into the forums and look for posts? I almost exclusively use the New Posts search, so the forums just become similar to tags. I never actually give much attention to the specific categories they're in, only using it if the post is about problems with a specific device or something like that. __________________ Contact: @GMMan_BZFlag (me on Twitter) \| webOS onTap \| @webOSonTap webOS Releases: Change your App Catalog country: TouchPad/PC \| TouchPad/webOS Resources \| Search suggestion patch for browser \| Cycling Email Notifications \| Don't Doctor! Make a good support request. \| How to post logs \| webOS Charge Monitor I will be busy, so I may not be able to provide private support.
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02/05/2013, 08:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
creepingmee Member Posts: 241	I'm so confused!
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02/05/2013, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
OldSkoolVWLover Moderator Posts: 7,635 Global Posts: 7,999	digin the redesign so far
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02/05/2013, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
laingman Member Posts: 1,842	Would like to be able to select default landing page which would be new posts for me. If it already has this never mind. And didn't have time to see if anyone requested this already.
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02/06/2013, 08:28 AM	#16 (permalink)
chalx Member Posts: 1,101	Now let's be serious - site organization is complete decomposition of structure and order without logic and sense. I know you all worked hard to bring change but I was never visited site with worst structure. It seems that you more prefer chitchat forums than openwebos development forum which is now scattered across board. __________________
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02/06/2013, 09:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
gamer765 Member Posts: 120	Um, where is that subforum that I always frequent? I CANT FIND IT FOR THE LIFE OF ME! In other news, not liking the redesign at all. __________________ Devices: • HP TouchPad WiFi 32 GB - webOS 3.0.5 + CyanogenMod 9 Gyro • HP TouchPad 4G 32 GB - webOS 3.0.5 + CyanogenMod 9 MBM + Camera + Gyro Beta
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02/06/2013, 09:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
yorxs Member Posts: 108	I have to also agree, chalx. The old organization was not perfect, but the structure of of the new layout is much worse.
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