Forum Update! 2024
Glenn reply :
I've just upgraded the forums containing many new features. Here's the list:
New: Reactions
The BassResource forums has long had a reputation system; first we had a simple up/down system, later updated to a Likes system. It tied in with our reputation system. We're pleased to introduce the latest updates to the reputation system, and it's something that has been requested for quite some time: Reactions.
Quite simply, reactions allow members to offer more fine-grained sentiments towards content than a simple 'like'. They are now in common usage on social networks, and so members expect to be able to be more nuanced in their response to something they see.
Each reaction adjusts the original author's reputation count - a reaction can be positive (i.e. award a reputation point), negative (i.e. subtract a reputation point), or neutral (i.e. leave the reputation count unchanged). As you'd expect, you can click individual reaction counts (or the overall reputation score, if you enable that setting) to view who reacted to the content. A user's total reputation count is still shown alongside their content and in their profile, of course.
Reactions play well with all areas of the forums, including Recommended Replies, activity streams, and more.
New: Editor Uploading
BassResource has supported drag and drop uploading to the attachments area at the bottom of the editor for several years. With this update, we're pleased to add the ability to drag and drop right into the editor, so you can drop your attachment exactly where you want it to show without having to add it afterwards. And if your browser and OS supports it you can also copy and paste, either from the desktop or from other content on the web.
New: Leaderboard Enhancements
For this update we made some improvements to the Top Members section of the Leaderboard. A new overview page tab shows a selection of the top members across an enhanced list of different criteria. The filter menu allows you to view more members in any chosen category. So now it’s easy to see who is posting the most and what.
New: Richer Embeds
You are probably already familiar with our content embedding feature in posts. When a link to content in the community is pasted into the editor (e.g. a topic, or a post, or a gallery image, etc.) it is automatically expanded into a preview of the content, usually with an accompanying image, allowing users to click through to that content if they are interested.
While it has proved a useful feature to members, each embed used essentially the same structure - a small thumbnail on the left, a title, and a few lines of text. This works fine for topics, but isn't ideal for other kinds of rich content that might be posted.
In this update, we greatly improved upon our embedding handling, giving every type of content within every application its own customized embed style, allowing that content to be displayed however works best. This means larger high-res previews of Gallery images, for example. We worked to keep a consistent overall style between apps, but allow each to display its own relevant information.
For you, things will work exactly as they do now - you simply paste a link to content, and it will continue to expand automatically. The changes are also backwards compatible. Any existing embeds on the forums will automatically show the new styling.
So with that in mind, let's take a look what the new embeds look like! I won't show every single embed here because there's a huge number, but I'll try and give you a feel for how we approached the embed styles for each app.
New: Fluid Forum View
When you have a diverse range of topics within our community, it makes good sense to separate topics within forums and categories, such as we have now. This will ensure that you can find relevant content by scanning the list of forums first.
However, this method of grouping doesn’t always work for everyone. This is especially true for visitors raised on social media.
Fluid forum view allows visitors to get right to the meat of your community; the topics.
The BassResource forums is a good example of a community that will benefit with fluid view. There are forums for rod and reels, boats, general discussion and so on. Even though there are many forums, the common topic is bass fishing. This makes fluid view ideal as members can see all those related topics in one view. If you wanted more specific topics, you could select a single forum to view.
It is easy to change the topic list by changing the selected forums. You can replace the traditional list of categories and forums. Of course, you can change the view to better suit you way of working. You will notice a "grid" option you can choose as well.
You may notice the removal of the forum breadcrumb in fluid view mode. Fluid view remembers your last forum selection so you don't lose your place when you go back to the listing.
The benefit of this feature is easy to see. It puts the spotlight on topics themselves, and not the hierarchical forum structure. You will enjoy viewing many forums at once and switching between them without leaving the page.
New: Gallery improvements
We are happy to introduce several changes to our Gallery application to both refine the existing capabilities and to introduce new useful functionality; particularly for Albums.
We have clarified how to submit images directly to a category on the first step of the upload form in Gallery.
When submitting images to the Gallery, a simple "Add more images" button has been added to the wizard. While it has always been possible to add more images by dragging and dropping them on to the upload area, or by clicking the "Choose files" button again, the addition of this button should help add some clarity for users who overlooked these capabilities.
Applying the same details to all of the images you are submitting has been made much simpler. When you begin entering the details for the first image, you can specify a template to use for the caption name leveraging a special replacement "%n". A small help icon next to the caption field label explains how to use this capability. When you are done supplying the details, you can click "Copy details to all images" and your submission will start instantly, using all of the details supplied for the image you are editing. You can quickly set tags, an image description and a caption name template (for instance "Aquarium %n") to all images using this new capability, useful when submitting 50+ images at once. Of course, you can still supply the details for each individual image as well, if you wish.
In addition to improvements for submitting images, albums have been updated to include many new features, including:
- Commenting
- Reviews
- Reactions
- Messages
- Featuring
- Hiding
- Locking
- Reporting
- Searching
Going along with these changes, we've improved how groups of images that are submitted to an album are handled in searches. If you submit multiple images to an album, you will only see the album listed in activity streams, and similarly if you follow a bunch of images in an album these are grouped as well, making activity streams more useful and easier to follow.
The changes to albums and image submissions will simplify your interaction with Gallery in the new design, and make submitting images and new albums, and working with those albums more useful and robust.
New: Gallery Lightbox Navigation
One area that was identified early on for improvement was the Gallery image view page and specifically how the lightbox feature available on this page behaved.
We adjusted the buttons that overlay the main Gallery image to use icons instead of text. If you click to view an alternative image size, we improved the header styling of this page as well for clarity and to allow easier downloading of the image you are viewing.
When viewing an image, you can open the image in a lightbox by clicking the icon at the very top far right corner. When doing so, there was previously a button at the bottom left hand corner of the lightbox if you wanted to download the image. We modernized this experience by implementing an overlay that you can click on in order to download the full size image instead.
You will notice there are now left/right arrows in the lightbox view. You can click left/right to scroll through the images in the container, just as if you clicked through the images in the photostrip immediately below the image on the main page. You can also use the left/right arrow keys on your keyboard. While this would navigate through the photostrip previously, it will now also navigate through the images in the lightbox as well.
When viewing on your mobile device, the lightbox has been cleaned up allowing more image to display which is a welcome change for you mobile users.
New: Letter Profile Photos
Your profile comes with a default profile photo which is used when you have not set a profile photo for your account. While this model has served the software well for years, we felt it was time for an update to the software to keep pace with current internet trends. This has led to one of the latest changes you can expect to see with the update: letter profile photos.
The colors are not set for each letter. They are chosen randomly when generated.
We hope that this change helps bring our community to life with a little more style, flair, and uniqueness for each new member.
New: Security Enhancements
Notification of a new device sign in
You can receive an email notification when a new device is used to log into your account. The notification email does not trigger on a new IP address, which would be annoying when travelling or if using a network where the IP address changes regularly. Instead, the notification is only triggered if someone signs into your account from a new physical device or web browser.
UserCP Device Management
A new page will show in your settings page showing all the devices which have been used to log into your account within the last 90 days (which is recent enough that could still be logged in if "Remember Me" was checked).
You can see the device, browser, physical location (obtained by a GeoIP lookup) and if applicable, how the login was processed (for example, if the sign in was with Facebook or Twitter, this will show). If you chose "Remember Me" when logging in, you can undo that (handy if you realize you accidentally left yourself signed in on a public computer).
If you see anything you don't recognize, a page to walk you through the necessary steps to re-secure your account is available.
I hope you enjoy these new features!
A-Jay reply :
I like It !
A-Jay
12poundbass reply :
I was scratching my head wondering what happened. I like it too!
Lil fat guy reply :
I'm not really a computer whiz, so I don't know exactly what all I just read...but hey that big L looks a lot better than that silhouette guy that used to be my picture ???
Seriously though it sounds like you're really working hard to keep us up with the times...makes the forum look a lot better. ?
Sword of the Lord reply :
I don't understand why it required me to have a signature before I could do anything.
38 Super Fan reply :
Ugh, I'm required to have a signature now?
NHBull reply :
Lookin' good
XpressJeff reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 2:34 AM, NHBull said:Lookin' good
I think, where can I find an explanation of each Reaction's symbology?
I'm not very smart.
MichaelCopeland reply :
Yeah I was trippin' for a few when I had to sign in again because I have remember me checked. Was also confusing that I got an email after signing back in that a new device was used and this is the only device I've ever used on here. Anyways thanks for the heads up @Glenn. I like it so far. It will take a little getting used to and experimenting with it. I can handle it though. ?
Glenn reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 3:52 AM, MichaelCopeland said:Yeah I was trippin' for a few when I had to sign in again because I have remember me checked. Was also confusing that I got an email after signing back in that a new device was used and this is the only device I've ever used on here. Anyways thanks for the heads up @Glenn. I like it so far. It will take a little getting used to and experimenting with it. I can handle it though. ?
Yep, with the new security features, everything is "new", meaning your device is "new" to the security system. So you'll have to go through that once to "reset" everything. You should be good to go now.
Darren. reply :
Looks good overall, text a tad better, some lines and
boxes have thicker padding, etc. Good changes.
As for all the detailed nuances, I personally prefer
simplicity, but I predict it will grow on me!
One thing that I would like to see @Glenn, but not sure
it is possible, is when a convo gets locked, if the black
dialog graphic to the left of said convo became that of a
lock, indicating thread closed to further comments.
Edited by Darren.Grammar correction
MichaelCopeland reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 4:20 AM, Glenn said:Yep, with the new security features, everything is "new", meaning your device is "new" to the security system. So you'll have to go through that once to "reset" everything. You should be good to go now.
Right on. Thanks again and have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Smokinal reply :
Very nice Glenn!
A "top" buttom would be nice to have at the bottom of a thread to take you back to the top of the page in a click.
PNW LipRipper reply :
I've not been here in awhile I knew something looked different. ????
islandbass reply :
Thanks, Glen. This forum was already awesome ?
tander reply :
Thanks for the work, I guess I will figure it out over time.
Oregon Native reply :
Like a couple said above it's new....I'm old....so will see how it works. Ya haven't done anything bad yet...I enjoy this site every morning with my breakfast. Will have to look closer to see if I can put in a pic or two easier.
Thank you for this site and it's info
Burke reply :
Nice ---- I thought that someone deleted my account 
Dwight Hottle reply :
Is anyone having problems not seeing some posted images this morning including Glenn's new gallery improvements?
Darren. reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 10:39 PM, Dwight Hottle said:Is anyone having problems not seeing some posted images this morning including Glenn's new gallery improvements?
Yes. Mentioned it in another post where there are 3 pix, none
of which I can see. Was fine yesterday, but can't see any today.
Glenn reply :
Guys, I'm moving some files around today. It's temporary.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
As long as it fast to load, I don't mind the new look. I will still use file attachments here for one quick photo here and there but will start using more of Facebook link.
Team9nine reply :
Overall, I like the new look - good color scheme. Only thing I miss so far are the visible post counts for members. Looks like you have to go to each persons profile individually to see those.
A-Jay reply :
On 9/4/2017 at 1:33 AM, Team9nine said:Overall, I like the new look - good color scheme. Only thing I miss so far are the visible post counts for members. Looks like you have to go to each persons profile individually to see those.
I'm seeing post counts under each profile picture ~
A-Jay
Team9nine reply :
Only have access via iPhone, but no post counts under avatars for me. Can only see 'reaction count' or whatever it is termed in center right corner. Glad they're still there - sort of. Thx
RAMBLER reply :
I went nuts trying to sign in. It's been so long since I signed in, I could not remember my password. Tried signing in through facebook. That was a ridiculous circus. Keeps telling my to finish my profile. I've put in all I'm going to put in it. If I can't just sign in once and stay signed in, I don't need this. It's not my bank account, it's just somebodies comments about fishing. How difficult does that have to be?
MichaelCopeland reply :
On 9/4/2017 at 2:31 AM, Team9nine said:Only have access via iPhone, but no post counts under avatars for me. Can only see 'reaction count' or whatever it is termed in center right corner. Glad they're still there - sort of. Thx
Same here except I access via Android.
deaknh03 reply :
On 9/4/2017 at 2:44 AM, RAMBLER said:I went nuts trying to sign in. It's been so long since I signed in, I could not remember my password. Tried signing in through facebook. That was a ridiculous circus. Keeps telling my to finish my profile. I've put in all I'm going to put in it. If I can't just sign in once and stay signed in, I don't need this. It's not my bank account, it's just somebodies comments about fishing. How difficult does that have to be?
As difficult as you make it.
Bassin' Brad reply :
On 9/4/2017 at 1:33 AM, Team9nine said:Overall, I like the new look - good color scheme. Only thing I miss so far are the visible post counts for members. Looks like you have to go to each persons profile individually to see those.
Same here, I only have access through my android phone.
Mike L reply :
I don't get the trophy icon when you want to react to a post...What does that mean??
You hit the heart icon twice to like a post..once to open it and again to record it..Right???
The 3 "faces" I think I get
I looked in the update area but didn't see where all this was explained.
Thanks
Mike
Glenn reply :
Hover over the heart, the icons will slide out, then hover over each icon for the icon's name. It's self-explanatory from there.
NorcalBassin reply :
Came back from a weekend trip and was a bit confused until I (thankfully) found this thread. Looks like a good update overall, but I did notice a couple strange things like Glenn and Bigbill's profile pics being gone with an offset empty picture frame in its place.
Glenn reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 11:01 PM, Glenn said:Guys, I'm moving some files around today. It's temporary.
Need to remind everyone again.
Mike L reply :
On 9/4/2017 at 10:43 PM, Glenn said:Hover over the heart, the icons will slide out, then hover over each icon for the icon's name. It's self-explanatory from there.
Got it now Thanks!
I guess I didn't wait long enough for the definitions to apear.
Mike
clh121787 reply :
Yeah I had trouble. And I don't even know how to upload pics from my phone anymore.
toni63 reply :
I think "liking" someone's post, picture or comment and keeping a tally of how many times a member's posts, pictures or comments have been "liked" is just fine. I think putting in the option of negatively reacting to a person's comment, post or picture and damaging their reputation score doesn't add value to the user experience on this website and gives people an opportunity to target and troll other members that did not exist before.
Other than that, looks good.
Just my 2 cents.
Glenn reply :
On 9/5/2017 at 11:47 PM, toni63 said:I think putting in the option of negatively reacting to a person's comment, post or picture and damaging their reputation score doesn't add value to the user experience
There shouldn't be any of that. Where do you see that? Can you provide examples?
toni63 reply :
Not on this website, because I have never seen anything more than a simple "like" button available. But I have been on other forums where a reputation score system was put in place that allowed users to like and dislike other members comments and it turned into groups of people targeting those they disliked and someone in one group would always react negatively to anything a "target" member stated, even if it was "Have a nice day." I've seen reputation scores in the negative hundreds because of it.
I like this site because it is so well policed, but introducing a system that allows for members to react negatively and reduce a member's reputation score is something I would personally avoid if it was in my power as an administrator, simply because of the things I have seen on other websites.
Glenn reply :
That's precisely why I don't have any of that here.
toni63 reply :
Cool. I just read the "reactions" update section and it appeared negative reactions that reduced reputation were going to be part of this site going forward. Hence my comments.
This is a great site, and the moderation is outstanding at policing behavior to keep it above board and family friendly. Thanks for the hard work and dedication you put in here.
N Florida Mike reply :
Yeah I wasnt sure what happened either. I guess its like starting over.
Somewhat off the subject, but is there any change n the pic downloading? I can only do it now if I put it in the gallery,then insert it.
Glenn reply :
Please refer to the first post under "Editor Uploading"
J Francho reply :
On 9/3/2017 at 8:26 AM, Smokinal said:Very nice Glenn!
A "top" buttom would be nice to have at the bottom of a thread to take you back to the top of the page in a click.
On a PC, use the Home button on your keyboard. On mobile, tap the top title bar on the browser.
flatcreek reply :
It told me to finish my profile to sign in so I did. Now I have duplicate profiles showing on my page .i did not intend on it being displayed twice and don't know how to remove it. I just started using computers recently so I'm lost on this.
J Francho reply :
On 9/6/2017 at 8:16 PM, flatcreek said:It told me to finish my profile to sign in so I did. Now I have duplicate profiles showing on my page .i did not intend on it being displayed twice and don't know how to remove it. I just started using computers recently so I'm lost on this.
I'm not seeing the duplicate profile when I go to your profile page. Can you close all your browser windows and try accessing again to see if the issue remains.
flatcreek reply :
Thanks j Franco. I guess it's just showing twice on my page. I'll get my wife to work on my computer skills or lack thereof lol.
NYWayfarer reply :
I don't know if this was always available but I was able to change my display name when updating my profile.
Dropped the finesse from my name as I am not only finesse fishing anymore due to this site. Added NY to my name as it is my home state.
J Francho reply :
It was always available, but you had to go in and edit your profile.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 9/6/2017 at 9:28 PM, J Francho said:It was always available, but you had to go in and edit your profile.
scaleface reply :
I've been hovering over the heart for 22 minutes . How long does it take for the icons to slide out ?
Mike L reply :
Ii opens all of them for me by just taping lightly on the heart.
Mike
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