Help for Q&A

Started by Becky12237w ago439 views41 replies
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#17w ago
24posts·Joined 7w ago

Hi. It might be helpful to have a section that helps people navigate the forum itself. Everything from how to create posts to how to update your signature, adding emojis to it, etc. The forums aren't intuitive if you don't have experience and that might increase engagement. It's been YEARS since I posted on disboards, which appears to behave similarly.


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#27w ago
Ryan Cmoderator
179posts·Joined 8w ago

Great idea Becky, feel free to click on the "Feedback" button on the sidebar and submit any ideas you have. Perhaps we could add a "Support" forum so people can ask questions such as how to edit a signature.

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#37w ago
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128posts·Joined 8w ago

If you click on the Field Guide on the lefthand menu, you'll see some info on how to navigate the forum and where to create a signature.

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#47w ago
YamKriegsadminSupporter
190posts·Joined 8w ago

Ben saw your comment today and built the field guide. I swear that kid is a wizard.

Here is the link: https://forums.dvcfan.com/guide

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#56w ago
10posts·Joined 6w ago

weird question, each time we want to come here to the forums is it always thru FB platform? a seperate app? or just can bookmark the actual site?

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#66w ago
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#76w ago
24posts·Joined 7w ago
Replying to @YamKriegs

Ben saw your comment today and built the field guide. I swear that kid is a wizard. Here is the link: https://forums.dvcfan.com/guide

Excellent!! I just saw people getting hung up behind the klunkiness of forums might limit their participation. Y'all are amazing!


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#86w ago
24posts·Joined 7w ago
Replying to @YamKriegs

Ben saw your comment today and built the field guide. I swear that kid is a wizard. Here is the link: https://forums.dvcfan.com/guide

That's amazing!!


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#96w ago
39posts·Joined 6w ago

Are we able to edit a post anytime after we have posted.

Sometimes I come to a thread and can't remember if I posted on that thread. Is there something that shows I participated?

Just trying to learn/navigate / a much different format than other forums I am used to. Need to learn. Thank you all.

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#106w ago
39posts·Joined 6w ago

Another question - I see here and there a post - but I am not able to read it. Is the member new and waiting to get approved here?

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#116w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
57posts·Joined 8w ago
Replying to @DVCNonna

Are we able to edit a post anytime after we have posted. Sometimes I come to a thread and can't remember if I posted on that thread. Is there somethin…

Welcome to the forums!

You’re able to edit or delete any of your posts at any time. Currently you’re able to see threads you most recently participated in on your home page under “Continue Discussing”. - Adding a way to add a tag / quickly show your previous posts in a thread could be a very helpful feature! Thank you for the feedback on that!

Feel free to take a look at our field guide at forums.dvcfan.com/guide as you’re learning and feel free to ask any questions - we’re happy to help!

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#126w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

Another question - I see here and there a post - but I am not able to read it. Is the member new and waiting to get approved here?

At this time everyone is auto approved so you’re able to post and view all threads immediately.

Would you be able to send a picture/link of what you’re seeing? Every post should be visible unless they deleted it or it’s been reported multiple times for moderator review.

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#136w ago
39posts·Joined 6w ago

I did take two random pictures just now. Which Icon do I use to attach/upload a picture ith my iPhone? I am no good with the computer. TIA

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#145w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

I did take two random pictures just now. Which Icon do I use to attach/upload a picture ith my iPhone? I am no good with the computer. TIA

Hey! You can use the Image icon in the top right of the editor. It'll display a modal where you can select/upload an image and then insert it into the reply

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#155w ago
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#165w ago
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Replying to @bendev404

Hey! You can use the Image icon in the top right of the editor. It'll display a modal where you can select/upload an image and then insert it into the…

Thank you so much.

It's hard to see what the icon was. Appreciate it.

I posted what I see when the post is not clear. A few of them come up that way. Someone else posted the same thing happening.

Trying to navigate this. After I posted with my iPhone, had to search for this thread again. I am trying - found it under replies. :)

Thank you.

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#175w ago
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#185w ago
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some of the threads are very long with replies. Do they break up in pages after so many replies? TIA.

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#195w ago
YamKriegsadminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

some of the threads are very long with replies. Do they break up in pages after so many replies? TIA.

Yep! They do start breaking into pages.

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#205w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

To help with this issue you can use the "Force Default Color" toggle to force all text to be the same color (black in light mode)

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#215w ago
YamKriegsadminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

On the right side of the screen when in a thread, you can choose to force the default color instead of what the author chooses to make it easier for you to read. You can also make other adjustments there such as the size of font and if you want to see signatures or not.

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#225w ago
YamKriegsadminSupporter
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Replying to @bendev404

To help with this issue you can use the "Force Default Color" toggle to force all text to be the same color (black in light mode)

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#235w ago
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I changed the font color for the words in my signature but it's only showing black for me. Anyone know why that would be?

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#245w ago
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Also, is there a way to tell if a post I commented on has had more posts added since the last time I visited? I don't want to have to click through every single one to check for updates/comments.

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#255w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @Clara

I changed the font color for the words in my signature but it's only showing black for me. Anyone know why that would be?

Do you have the “Force Default Text Color” turned on? That’ll force your signature to show as black

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#265w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @Clara

Also, is there a way to tell if a post I commented on has had more posts added since the last time I visited? I don't want to have to click through ev…

Yes! Once you’ve commented on a post it’ll show in your “following” section on the Home Screen and notifications. On the “following” page there will be a dot next to each thread with new posts/replies you haven't read yet

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#275w ago
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Replying to @bendev404

Do you have the “Force Default Text Color” turned on? That’ll force your signature to show as black

Nope, I don't. And I can see color in other people's signatures too. Hmm.

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#285w ago
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Replying to @bendev404

Yes! Once you’ve commented on a post it’ll show in your “following” section on the Home Screen and notifications. On the “following” page there will b…

Thanks. I just see the dots just now. When I click the thread, it just takes me to the top of it. Is there anyway for it to automatically take me to the first post of the thread that is unread to me?

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#294w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @Clara

Thanks. I just see the dots just now. When I click the thread, it just takes me to the top of it. Is there anyway for it to automatically take me to t…

Not currently - but that's a feature we're looking at adding in the near future

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#304w ago
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Replying to @YamKriegs

On the right side of the screen when in a thread, you can choose to force the default color instead of what the author chooses to make it easier for y…

So I went to Account settings and was able to change the font size and the default color......happy I found it in settings. I was about to come here to say I don't see it.

If I want to follow a thread and not ready to reply, don't see where I follow. Coming along here.....Bear with me. TIA

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#314w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @Clara

Nope, I don't. And I can see color in other people's signatures too. Hmm.

Which color did you set it to? When I view it, it's pretty close to black in color.

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#324w ago
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It was green, blue, red, and purple.

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#334w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @DVCNonna

So I went to Account settings and was able to change the font size and the default color......happy I found it in settings. I was about to come here t…

Hey! In the action bar there's a bell icon where you can select between 3 different settings (follow with notifications, follow without notifications, do not follow)

For not being able to view it in the thread, are you on mobile? It gets moved to the action bar with a book icon on smaller screens to save space on the right side.

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#344w ago
37posts·Joined 6w ago

Just tried changing the color again. Maybe it doesn't allow for 4 different colors?

Here's a screenshot showing I saved it.

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#354w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
57posts·Joined 8w ago
Replying to @Clara

Just tried changing the color again. Maybe it doesn't allow for 4 different colors? Here's a screenshot showing I saved it.

No, there's no color limit. I believe I found the bug that's overriding the color on your signature -- pushing a bug fix now

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#364w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @Clara

Just tried changing the color again. Maybe it doesn't allow for 4 different colors? Here's a screenshot showing I saved it.

Would you be able to try saving your signature with those colors again? -- I just tested the bug fix with my signature and was able to save with 4 colors.

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#374w ago
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It looks like it worked! Thanks so much!

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#384w ago
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Replying to @bendev404

Hey! In the action bar there's a bell icon where you can select between 3 different settings (follow with notifications, follow without notifications,…

Usually on my laptop. There is a bell with the number of notifications I guess since my last visit/replies - next to my screen name to logged in. When I click on the bell, I do see to my left

All

Unread,

Replies and

@mentions

Not sure if it's this - but still don't see an icon for following. You can give up on me anytime lol.

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#393w ago
2posts·Joined 6w ago

Any plans to make the forums more mobile friendly? I seem to be struggling to navigate and reply while in mobile and that’s usually when I’m browsing topics and catching up, otherwise, great site!

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#402w ago
12posts·Joined 6w ago

Couple of questions.

  1. Is there a “whats new” button or anyway to return to something youre following or have posted in? It feels like i have to seerch to find the conversations im invested in and interested in.

  2. I find that sometimes i have to double click things to get them to react (smileys, links, buttons, etc) Is it just my phone or is there a setting?

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#411w ago
YamKriegsadminSupporter
190posts·Joined 8w ago
Replying to @Chili327

Couple of questions. Is there a “whats new” button or anyway to return to something youre following or have posted in? It feels like i have to seerch …

Hi there! If you scroll down on the homepage, you'll have a "Continuing Discussing" sections with the most recent four threads you have commented on. Next to that is "Following" which also shows threads you have interacted with. You will also receive notifications in the top left corner (notification bell) for any threads where someone commented that you have also interacted with. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to add them to the feature/bug request on the right hand side.

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#421w ago
bendev404adminSupporter
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Replying to @SkylinerSunsets

Any plans to make the forums more mobile friendly? I seem to be struggling to navigate and reply while in mobile and that’s usually when I’m browsing …

Hello! Yes we are definitely looking at more mobile improvements to the website! I hope to spend some time soon on these -- please let us know any and all feedback and we can look at addressing them ASAP!

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