Is it possible to be done for the SMF board?

[Anguz]

Well, I agree that doing everything manually compared to the feature you're asking for, is like comparing the Unread Posts with searching for the manually. From what you guys have been saying, I'm starting to believe that this could be a nice tool to have. I won't say that I'll code it, cause although I may, I have so much to do ATM that I haven't even updated my existing mods to work with 1.0.3.

[nwowatcher]

If one looks at this post from LibertyForum you will notice that there is a flag list in the post, all those names you see in the post itself will have a direct link to that post in their self search button as i have shown in the picture in my previous post.

Now if you also notice below the post were a member can reply there is 2 ways of replying, the first is the normal way were one clicks on the reply button, the second way is were one clicks on the flag button, now this is exactly the same as the normal reply button except when the person makes his reply using the flag button his friends wil get a direct link in their self search to come and view his/her post. The botton were you see the word rate is an extra feature were a person can rate the post either up or down by a single point for example believing the post was excellent or funny or informative, downrating the post by a point could be for foul language/troll post, overrated so on..(bit of topic)

[AtariKid]

Flag to: Anguz, nwowatcher, Jerry, [Unknown], mediman, ComeAndGetSome, Naggykristin

A buddy of mine has a PayPal account.  Should this request be developed, I can offer some monetary contribution for the time and effort put into this module.  If I knew how to code it, I would.  Is there a coding tutorial for dummies?  I may be able to also offer my physical support as well.  Wow, this could actually be a learning experience for me!

Well, I agree that doing everything manually compared to the feature you're asking for, is like comparing the Unread Posts with searching for the manually. From what you guys have been saying, I'm starting to believe that this could be a nice tool to have. I won't say that I'll code it, cause although I may, I have so much to do ATM that I haven't even updated my existing mods to work with 1.0.3.

[nwowatcher]

I myself am a total newbie when it comes to coding, i would not have a clue were to start..And i guess if i was to ever learn i would have to start real small..

If I knew how to code it, I would.  Is there a coding tutorial for dummies?  I may be able to also offer my physical support as well.  Wow, this could actually be a learning experience for me!

Very true mate, you may find you enjoyed it a lot and it may well be the beginning of a hobby that could go far for you..Good luck A.K if you go down that road..

Unknown i am sure could direct you to some tuts..

[Anguz]

Unknown i am sure could direct you to some tuts..

http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?board=41.0

AtariKid, I'm considering to write this mod, you'll just have to be patient cause I don't know when I'd do it, I need to first finish a job I'm working on. Of course, if someone else feels like taking it, go ahead.

[nwowatcher]

FLAG Angus, AtariKid

That sounds cool Anguz good luck mate, it would rock to see this as a mod.. AtariKid is very eager as i am to see this come about one day. And AtariKid is keen to learn which is a bonus because the more that learn the bigger SMF modding grows..

[AtariKid]

Flag to: Anguz, nwowatcher

Thanks Anguz dude!    Like I said, I will help in two ways.  All you have to do is say when.  Meanwhile, I'll use your link to learn some simple codes.   

On another note: LibertyForum may be shutting down in Feb. 2006.  Rumor has it that the domain will not be renewed.  It would be great to see this module come to life before then and implemented elsewhere.  I'll be patient.  Anguz, keep in touch.

AK

[nwowatcher]

FLAG: Angus, AtariKid.

Hello AtariKid, so you have been reading like myself about LF closing down. To be honest mate, this may yet not happen..Most of it is just talk because the owner JD has not been around for a while..I believe he will not allow the forum to go down the drain..I guess we will have to wait and see..But on another note the idea that Angus and yourself have took such a keen interest in this taking of is excellent news my friend..

Hope you are well AK..

[AtariKid]

Flag to: nwowatcher, Anguz

Right you are nwowatcher.  It's not the best of news, if it is true.  Like everything, it will have to run it's course and reveal itself in due time.  If it does close, this new module will enable other forums to pick up where LF has left off, almost not missing a beat.  Granted, the database would have been lost to many of us, but the members will find each other once again.  We always do.   

I am sure Anguz and I will be in touch. 

[[Unknown]]

I can only imagine how useless this feature would be to me.  Every one and his pet dog would flag me here.

-[Unknown]

[Anguz]

I can only imagine how useless this feature would be to me.  Every one and his pet dog would flag me here.

-[Unknown]

Well, I thought that can happen, so it should probably go with some settings in Profile, like telling you about flags posted only by members in your buddy list. Another thing that seems pointless is to keep flagging someone after he replied to a topic, since he'll have that one in his unreadreplies page anyway.

[Trekkie101]

[offtopic]
Whos the most buudied person?

Also intresting idea, not something I would use but none-the-less interesting. Noyt good, and not bad.

[bloc]

I can only imagine how useless this feature would be to me.  Every one and his pet dog would flag me here.

-[Unknown]

Well, I thought that can happen, so it should probably go with some settings in Profile, like telling you about flags posted only by members in your buddy list. Another thing that seems pointless is to keep flagging someone after he replied to a topic, since he'll have that one in his unreadreplies page anyway.

But then you never know of the new "flags"..

Better option perhaps could be to set which boards you like primarily to get "flags" from, filtering out "flags" into "prefered boards" and "others". And of course an option to get all. A mark-read option would also be required...especially if it takes off.

For myself it would be interesting, yeah..but I would always go to unread-replies and unread-since-last first anyhow...

[AtariKid]

Flag to: Anguz, nwowatcher

Well, I thought that can happen, so it should probably go with some settings in Profile, like telling you about flags posted only by members in your buddy list. Another thing that seems pointless is to keep flagging someone after he replied to a topic, since he'll have that one in his unreadreplies page anyway.

I was thinking, should you get flagged multiple times to the same thread, how difficult would it be to make available the capability to delete flags, as in earlier flags?

I can only imagine how useless this feature would be to me.  Every one and his pet dog would flag me here. --[Unknown]

Hmm ... how about an individual control used to set user preference of turning off/on you accepting flags?

[[Unknown]]

My point is, if you had a way to know that you could stick a piece of paper in someone's face such that they'd want to read it just to get rid of it, you might just do it.

If this forum here had that, every post in General English Support would "flag to" *EVERY SINGLE SUPPORT SPECIALIST*.  Because the people want the support specialists to give them attention.  This would annoy the life out of me.

-[Unknown]

[AtariKid]

I understand your point, you made it as clear as day, which led me to petition the developer to consider implementing a switch in the user profile control panel that allows a user to 'turn off' of 'turn on' their acceptance of flags.  Those who do not want to be flagged can turn it 'off,' and those who wish to be flagged to noteworthy posts/threads may turn their's 'on.'  It will appease both crowds of people.

[bloc]

It will..sort of. It will STILL be a lot flags for the people who is in the most demand. It all depends on what kind of board you have of course, but really..it feels like the flyers you get in mailbox - most of the time you wished you did not have a mailbox, but you HAVE to have one..there might be some important mail there too...

As a mod its perfectly ok of course, just airing a point here.

[anunlike]

My point is, if you had a way to know that you could stick a piece of paper in someone's face such that they'd want to read it just to get rid of it, you might just do it.

If this forum here had that, every post in General English Support would "flag to" *EVERY SINGLE SUPPORT SPECIALIST*.  Because the people want the support specialists to give them attention.  This would annoy the life out of me.

It could also be set, if hasn't been considered yet, for the admin to set it on a per membergroup permission basis, effectively denying all support specialists the ability to be flagged, yet still be able to flag others.

[bpocatch]

Flag to: nwowatcher, Jerry, Anguz, [Unknown], mediman, ComeAndGetSome, Naggykristin, et. al.

Does anyone else think this would be a good MOD  

I think the case for a need has been set, so I won't repeat anything that was already said, except please consider flagging as a MOD. 

Thanks !!! 

Yes. I like smf but would like to see this feature.  It is a great way to alert another user to post in heavily posted forum, especially for users that drop in irregularily.

added I just saw a flag feature in a forum with Powered by SMF 1.1 RC1.

Cool. Is this standard now?

[falguni1]

My point is, if you had a way to know that you could stick a piece of paper in someone's face such that they'd want to read it just to get rid of it, you might just do it.

If this forum here had that, every post in General English Support would "flag to" *EVERY SINGLE SUPPORT SPECIALIST*.  Because the people want the support specialists to give them attention.  This would annoy the life out of me.

It could also be set, if hasn't been considered yet, for the admin to set it on a per membergroup permission basis, effectively denying all support specialists the ability to be flagged, yet still be able to flag others.

hehe.

I also want this feature.