disappearing posts

**wedivebc** · 17th February 2007, 22:45

I know I have posted this before but I find it annoying when I look at a thread and then a couple of days later I can't find the thread because once I have veiwed it it doesn't show under new posts so then I have to use the search feature which only works if I know exactly what I am looking for. Why does a post have to not show up in new posts search once you have veiwed it?

***jradomski*** · 17th February 2007, 22:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

I know I have posted this before but I find it annoying when I look at a thread and then a couple of days later I can't find the thread because once I have veiwed it it doesn't show under new posts so then I have to use the search feature which only works if I know exactly what I am looking for. Why does a post have to not show up in new posts search once you have veiwed it?

if its a post you are interested in subscribe to the thread..

**wedivebc** · 18th February 2007, 01:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

if its a post you are interested in subscribe to the thread..

That is the same reply you gave me last time

I sometimes wish to refer back to a thread I might have remembered seeing in the past. I am not always that far sighted that I could subscribe to every thread that catches my eye.

***jradomski*** · 18th February 2007, 02:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

That is the same reply you gave me last time

I sometimes wish to refer back to a thread I might have remembered seeing in the past. I am not always that far sighted that I could subscribe to every thread that catches my eye.

at least I am consistent!

If its in the last 24 hours you can use fiind today's posts..

**wedivebc** · 18th February 2007, 04:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

at least I am consistent!

If its in the last 24 hours you can use fiind today's posts..

Yeah the problem is I think of stuff I have seen a day or two before but it is hard to find when previously read thread don't show up any more. Would it be too difficult to change the forum I am sure there are others who have the same problem?

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 18th February 2007, 05:33

If such a change were to occur, I think adding it as a new feature - for instance "all posts for last week" instead of changing the new posts feature as the ability to only see those that are new without trolling over old ground is quite valuable.

Cheers,

Ben.

***Beanie*** · 18th February 2007, 08:33

To point out the obvious its no longer a new post, if it stayed in new posts you be in the same position as it not being in new posts cause you still have 10,000 post to go through to find it.

Janos · 18th February 2007, 08:36

http://www .rebreatherworld.com/search.php?do=getdaily&days=2

Gives you all posts in the last two days. Obviously changing the last digit gives you a different number of days.

Janos

EDIT: I put in a space just after the www so that the whole string displays correctly.

Mdemon · 18th February 2007, 09:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Yeah the problem is I think of stuff I have seen a day or two before but it is hard to find when previously read thread don't show up any more. Would it be too difficult to change the forum I am sure there are others who have the same problem?

Dave, I find this incredibly annoying too. If I've posted to a thread, it's because I'm interested in it - I sometimes re-read previous posts or indeed my last in case I need to edit things. Ironically, often the easiest way is to fire up Rebreather World without logging in, where you see everything. On SWM you get the option to see everything posted within 24 or 48 hours - I think this is similar to what Janos has posted. You then get everything, new or not.

I wouldn't mind, but you can't trust the "New Posts" function. Sometimes, many times actually, it misses a new post for some reason. Just vBulletin being flakey I guess - nothing Stuart could do about it.

I guess you could subscribe to each thread, but it would be nice just to have the option to see everything in the last 24 hours as well, if you wanted to.

**wedivebc** · 18th February 2007, 15:32

Just as an example, I was reading the heliair thread and wanted to refer to Dave Suttons thread about PPO2/diluent in my post but I couldn't find it easily, didn't have time to do a search and don't really get all the nuances of the search capabilities anyway.
A seach button that showed all posts read or unread for X number of days would have helped immensely.

17th February 2007, 22:45	#1 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	disappearing posts I know I have posted this before but I find it annoying when I look at a thread and then a couple of days later I can't find the thread because once I have veiwed it it doesn't show under new posts so then I have to use the search feature which only works if I know exactly what I am looking for. Why does a post have to not show up in new posts search once you have veiwed it? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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17th February 2007, 22:57	#2 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: disappearing posts Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) I know I have posted this before but I find it annoying when I look at a thread and then a couple of days later I can't find the thread because once I have veiwed it it doesn't show under new posts so then I have to use the search feature which only works if I know exactly what I am looking for. Why does a post have to not show up in new posts search once you have veiwed it? if its a post you are interested in subscribe to the thread.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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18th February 2007, 01:51	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: disappearing posts Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) if its a post you are interested in subscribe to the thread.. That is the same reply you gave me last time I sometimes wish to refer back to a thread I might have remembered seeing in the past. I am not always that far sighted that I could subscribe to every thread that catches my eye. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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18th February 2007, 02:34	#4 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: disappearing posts Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) That is the same reply you gave me last time I sometimes wish to refer back to a thread I might have remembered seeing in the past. I am not always that far sighted that I could subscribe to every thread that catches my eye. at least I am consistent! If its in the last 24 hours you can use fiind today's posts.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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18th February 2007, 04:59	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: disappearing posts Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) at least I am consistent! If its in the last 24 hours you can use fiind today's posts.. Yeah the problem is I think of stuff I have seen a day or two before but it is hard to find when previously read thread don't show up any more. Would it be too difficult to change the forum I am sure there are others who have the same problem? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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18th February 2007, 05:33	#6 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Prism #007 Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 312	Re: disappearing posts If such a change were to occur, I think adding it as a new feature - for instance "all posts for last week" instead of changing the new posts feature as the ability to only see those that are new without trolling over old ground is quite valuable. Cheers, Ben.
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18th February 2007, 08:33	#7 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: disappearing posts To point out the obvious its no longer a new post, if it stayed in new posts you be in the same position as it not being in new posts cause you still have 10,000 post to go through to find it. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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18th February 2007, 08:36	#8 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 580	Re: disappearing posts http://www .rebreatherworld.com/search.php?do=getdaily&days=2 Gives you all posts in the last two days. Obviously changing the last digit gives you a different number of days. Janos EDIT: I put in a space just after the www so that the whole string displays correctly. __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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18th February 2007, 09:52	#9 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,890	Re: disappearing posts Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Yeah the problem is I think of stuff I have seen a day or two before but it is hard to find when previously read thread don't show up any more. Would it be too difficult to change the forum I am sure there are others who have the same problem? Dave, I find this incredibly annoying too. If I've posted to a thread, it's because I'm interested in it - I sometimes re-read previous posts or indeed my last in case I need to edit things. Ironically, often the easiest way is to fire up Rebreather World without logging in, where you see everything. On SWM you get the option to see everything posted within 24 or 48 hours - I think this is similar to what Janos has posted. You then get everything, new or not. I wouldn't mind, but you can't trust the "New Posts" function. Sometimes, many times actually, it misses a new post for some reason. Just vBulletin being flakey I guess - nothing Stuart could do about it. I guess you could subscribe to each thread, but it would be nice just to have the option to see everything in the last 24 hours as well, if you wanted to. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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18th February 2007, 15:32	#10 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: disappearing posts Just as an example, I was reading the heliair thread and wanted to refer to Dave Suttons thread about PPO2/diluent in my post but I couldn't find it easily, didn't have time to do a search and don't really get all the nuances of the search capabilities anyway. A seach button that showed all posts read or unread for X number of days would have helped immensely. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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