The AnswerBank FeedBack (FeedBackBank?)

[AB Editor]

Thanks for your feedback Guys - I'd really like some more though!

A quick clarification, or an answer to "Why?":

*We were looking "scruffy" - we're trying to smarten up a bit. We will eventually have a consistent language throughout the site (we havn't got it quite right yet, but we will).

*We were trying to make it harder for users to enter questions JUST in the title box. This might be something which effects Q&P more than other areas. (We're aware of the "no title" problems)

*We wanted to make some minor changes to the My Profile section of the site - in particular make the "Activate Avatar" link/tickbox into a button. (Avatar activation instructions here: http://www.theanswerb...g/Question888790.html - new ones will be provided in the coming week)

*We wanted to remove a couple of tension points from the profile - namely the "reported/removed" count.

Let us know what you think of all the changes.

We're aware of the IE7 "button" problem. There are two solutions to this - 1. Wait for the techies to fix it 2. upgrade to IE8 (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/internet
-explorer/worldwide-sites.aspx ),
or switch to Firefox (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/firefox
.html?utm_id=Q108&utm_source=google&utm_mediu
m=ppc&gclid=CI-mv53NkKMCFYKX2Aode2G_mA )
or Chrome (http://www.google.com/chrome )

Please dump issues here as well as support or criticisms. If you could be as descriptive in your reasoning as possible it would really help us make the next update even better.

All the best,

Spare Ed

[JoolsTwo]

No, it's the same as it has always been. It's very annoying when I go to answer a question to find I'm not logged in any more.

[Lie-in King]

Hi Eds! I like the burgundy (?) colour for the headings, but I’m not sure it works in “Latest Posts” - have you tried switching the font size to make the heading the larger? Not sure…

I’m still waiting for the return of the “italicise, embolden, underline” functions - or are they up & I’ve missed it? Also, PLEASE turn your attention to finding a font that will eliminate the need to distinguish between, for instance, ‘I’ (cap “eye”) & ‘l’ (small “ell”), etc & allow for easier reading across the site.

Still a happy AB’er -

Lie-in King

[vivandorron]

Hi SE, What smokey back rooms in AB Towers.? I thought that smoking was prohibited in places of work. Could it be that smoke is coming from computers which are being overloaded with complaints; or maybe just malfunctioning equipment which needs further attention by your Techies.

Ron

[AB Editor]

Dear L-I-K,

Glad you're still happy. We're going for evolution rather than revolution at the moment, so these changes will come, in time.

We've spoken about using our own conventions for some various "emphasis" problems. We'll update you when we've got something concrete.

"Also, PLEASE turn your attention to finding a font that will eliminate the need to distinguish between, for instance, ‘I’ (cap “eye”) & ‘l’ (small “ell”), etc & allow for easier reading across the site. "

Yes, I agree. It needs to be dealt with.

All the best

Spare Ed

[carmalee]

any chance of Ed replying to my query - have had three notifications I have a response but can't find a thing - presume I receive a noticication whenever Ed blogs? Query is very irritating - lack of response more so. Thanks

[jno]

no, past dumpees should be publicly disembowelled as a warning to other malefactors.

[vivandorron]

I agree jno and the Ed needs to do something about itsnotme.

Ron

[AB Editor]

Dear Carmalee,

"have a tiny thin white line to ask a question in so have to fiddle around each time to get it the right size - also have a funny pale blue fragmented oblong box in the centre of the screen overlayed with the light coloured surround edging of 'search in answerbank'."

Could you send us a picture please? Email to: [email protected]

You can take a screenshot with the prtscrn button.

What browser do you happen to be using? If it is IE6 or 7 it might be best to upgrade.


Spare Ed

PS. Permanently banned users will remain as such.

[carmalee]

thank you for your reply - will check out what you suggest as soon as I get a mo.

[vivandorron]

Hi Emtonsti......Who now is a backward thinker?

You know that we are playing a game with each other to draw attention to the fact that a double identity is possible in AB. Unfortunately the ED has a real problem in this regard when a person is banned and re-registers under a different name and e/mail address.

Just in case other ABers are unable to appreciate our banter, the following should make everything quite clear.

http://www.theanswerb...g/Question922827.html

Ron...( I swear itsnotme.)

[jno]

oh dear, itsnotme, it seems that awful Viv/Ron are hacking into your account again... I'd call social services if I were you.

[vivandorron]

jno... Do you want the name and address of my Solicitor, because what you have said could be libelous and I think you may need to drop him a quick line of apology. :-)

Personally,I can't understand why you appear to be on the side of itsnotme, who hasn't even been a member of AB for more than a few days and I think he's a real conman.

Best wishes.......Ron.

[jno]

I just like the colour of his jelly people, Ron. Something about them that inspires confidence and respect.

[vivandorron]

I doubt jno that he has the ability to set-up a real Avatar because the Ed has withdrawn advice on the matter. It's still my view that the chap is a charlatan and the Ed needs to do something about him; despite the fact that you may have fallen in love with him.

Regardless....Ron.

[AB Editor]

Afternoon all.

Ron, I have stickied your avatar thread in the blog.

I will stick with this for now, but a fresh walk-through will be forthcoming next week.

All the best

Spare ed