I've seen many other forums running vB that have a quick "my posts" link under the search dropdown. I'm pretty sure it's just a module for vB, but it's pretty handy. I frequently use the advanced search to find my posts, and check replies to threads I've posted in.

Also, I noticed the search result order defaults to date, instead of relevancy. I'm guessing this is to reduce database load, but I usually wind up having to go to advanced and sort by relevancy to find what I'm looking for.

I love this site though, I've been here for 10 years now, and I don't know what I would do without it. Big thanks to JT and everyone who takes the time to keep it running!

 

You do know that you can subscribe to the thread (without email notification) and it basically does the same thing, right?

If you subscribe to threads, email notification or not, any time the threads that you subscribed to are updated, a link to the thread will be shown in your UserCP section and shown as being updated.

Even if the thread hasn't been updated, you can still retrieve the list by viewing the UserCp section and clicking on the "View all Subscribed Threads" for a listing of threads that are "old".

I'm not saying we cannot do the My Topics trick, just saying that the capability is basically already there.

 

It's a very simple mod to add it to the top bar. All it needs is a this code and a user number or name (where [username] is replaced by whatever this board uses to call a username/number)

for posts:
search.php?do=finduser&u=[usernumber]&searchdate=1

or
search.php?do=process&showposts=0&exactname=1&searchuser=[username]


for threads:
search.php?do=process&showposts=0&starteronly=1&exactname=1&searchuser=[username]

So for you Ward that would be
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sear...earchuser=Ward

or for threads started by you
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sear...earchuser=Ward

It'll take maybe 5 minuted to implement and IMO it's one of the best features, I hate having to go to my profile and to the statistics to go to the link there.

 

Yeah, I usually just forget to subscribe to threads, especially if it's just a quick reply to someone's question. I guess it's just me being lazy

 

doesn't this already exist from the drop down toolbar?

"quick links" and then "Subscribed threads"

 

it must be a CP setting, because my posts subscribe automatically

 

No, because if you don't subscribe it won't work. I never subscribe so I don't get a flood of emails. The my posts that Ward mentions is simply a customized search that searches for your posts or threads,

 

Yes, as I stated above:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/post...149-post2.html

Yes, it is. Go to UserCP, Edit Options and scroll down to Default Thread Subscription Mode and select No Email Notification.

Each time you reply to a thread, you will automatically be subscribed and you will not receive any email notification. No further action is required.

 

Correct, you need to subscribe to the thread.

However, notice I said you don't have to use email notification. You can subscribe to a thread and NOT receive email notification. It's already a feature that's built-in.

 

i mentioned the quick links option because you didn't. It's a little faster

 

What if I actually give you the code that you can simply paste into the navbar? Will you implement it?

 

Twin_Turbo, to be honest and upfront, technical ability and knowledge is not an issue here.

My point was mere it's already built in. You don't need to receive emails to utilize the thread subscription and once you activate it, it's automatic from that point forward.

I did previous say that I'm not dismissing that we would or could implement the feature. But I was simply point out that a similar feature is already built-in without adding the code and without adding another link in the nav bar. I don't think many people know this because, if I recall correctly, this feature used to require email notification in the early versions.

Thanks

 

The simple fact is that an easy button on the nav bar makes it just so much more user friendly. Most forums have it, this one does not. I actually miss that feature there. Just saves a bunch of time.

 

I've added the My Recent Topics. Since some have had an issue with space on the nav bar, I moved the Calendar to the Quick Links section.

Thanks.

 

I find myself using the new feature a lot, but can I amke a suggestion that could make it even better?

Instead of a two click process to select "my recent topics" and then dragging the mouse down to multiple options, what about changing the Nav bar title to "my topics", have it list ALL the threads you have posted on (the most recent are at the top, so no big deal) If that can't be done, at least change it to the last month.

It will save space on the nav bar (less text) and more importantly, help out those who are using TGO from a mobile device. Pull down menus are a royal pain on a mobile device, and this one I find really pointless. I appreciate the add (I didn't think I would like it, but I do) but simpler navigation would help it 100%