BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, QCBricks writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

The search box resets and are blank when I go back in history.

Sometimes I
like to go back then modify search terms.

Browser?

Can you give a specific example? Which search box?

I put "bricks" in the top search box from the home page in both FF and Chrome
and when I clicked the back button after searching, the search term remained
on both browsers. (Which is not how Chrome worked with the old site!)

Scott

Know what? It works like that for me now too. Weird.

And bricklink seems quite a lot faster now than when I was testing. Whatever
and guess it's all good now. lol

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 17, 2015 16:43

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Search box

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The search box resets and are blank when I go back in history.

Sometimes I
like to go back then modify search terms.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

May 10, 2015 14:11

Subject:

Re: Color catalog - more options please

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In Suggestions, pikachu3 writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

I'm talking about this page https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp

What I want is more options... like

Turn grouping on or off (like solids, transparents, so on)

Sort by various stats, like number of parts, years, color ID #s, how much parts
on sale, so on.

I use this page for updating years used on my monochrome colors and it is very
awkward finding colors.

I'm pretty sure it can be pretty simple and useful.

You can do most of this on my color list, which is more complete and accurate
than BrickLink's

http://ryanhowerter.com/colors.html

Apparently can't sort by years used. Maybe separate start year and end year
so it can be sorted?

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

May 8, 2015 16:57

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Color catalog - more options please

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[Yes|No]

I'm pretty sure it can be pretty simple and useful.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Mar 19, 2015 16:47

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Re: Bring back Chat...please!!

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In Suggestions, SKotK writes:

Just another vote to bring the Chat function back to this site. I really miss
being able to converse with my fellow BrickLinkians in real-time...

/quit BRING BACK CHAT (seriously)!

--SKot

Oh irc is bit different, it's usually slower so you probably should stay
on (probably change nick to (your nick)_away. You can then read backlog and sometimes
can chat when on same time. No 10 min boot is both positive and negative.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Mar 19, 2015 16:44

Subject:

Re: Bring back Chat...please!!

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In Suggestions, taxan writes:

In Suggestions, SKotK writes:

Just another vote to bring the Chat function back to this site. I really miss
being able to converse with my fellow BrickLinkians in real-time...

/quit BRING BACK CHAT (seriously)!

--SKot

Will probably newer happen (at least not in the near future).
So for now you are welcomed in to the unofficial IRC chat channel.
irc://irc.esper.net/#bricklink (Please use only your own Bricklink username there)

We aren't many in there right now, but it could be use for the same things
that the old chat was.

Have a nice day.
taxan

Yeah I'm usually there too, though I tend to be away, what with 10 hours
a day work.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Aug 21, 2014 00:11

Subject:

Re: BL Development Team: Test before rollout!

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In Suggestions, picabo writes:

I just placed an order without any issues.

Pam

You may have successfully ordered, but the background issue of releasing without
enough testing still stands.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Aug 20, 2014 23:59

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Re: BL Development Team: Test before rollout!

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

The last time BrickLink was hacked they looked at the id and pass words and went
into paypal and could get into user accounts that used the same passwords. That
is scarey.
John P

Yeah this is why I use long, ugly, and unique passwords for each and each site.

Like say E#x3(+hf,RHoodd Uaz'pViPoJr#vBe so on. Gonna love password generator.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Aug 6, 2014 22:27

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Re: New forum topic suggestion.

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In Suggestions, Cyberclark writes:

Chat is such a highly requested function that would help answer new peoples questions
to further facilitate buying more product and hence more fee revenue for Bricklink.
I don't understand why they don't just setup another chat server totally
separate from the webserver, throw a link to it on the main page and let people
have at it. I wouldn't even care if it required a separate login and password,
kind of like the help desk does.

In Suggestions, mhn1957 writes:

In Suggestions, Bighurt writes:

I think ranting goes against the intent of BL forum's, why do you think Chat
disappeared.

Chat disappeared because it was full of security issues.

Mark

I really do prefer old chat because it has auto-boot function so it's not
full of "idle zombies". But yeah evenually we need chat. I had quite a few deals
there.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Aug 6, 2014 21:58

Subject:

Re: New forum topic suggestion.

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In Suggestions, Bighurt writes:

In Suggestions, jamesuniverse writes:

Not that it matters much, but a "Ranting" thread would be very well used.

That's all I got to say.
~JU

I think ranting goes against the intent of BL forum's, why do you think Chat
disappeared.

LOL no. chat was removed because it was FULL of exploits hacker used to hack
site couple times. Not because of "rant" and such. It pre-dates that new rule
by pretty long shot.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 30, 2014 20:48

Subject:

Re: Please give us a sub forum for the MOC Shop

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In Suggestions, Cyberclark writes:

In Suggestions, cs_ryan writes:

May I ask what is it you guys don't like about the new forum? Is it the fact
that it uses the "Entire thread on one page" format? or that new comments
appear at the top? Is there other any specific features you'd like to see
over there?

Dagsbricks already posted a good start of things that are sub-par with the MOC
forums.

http://moc.bricklink.com/pages/moc/comm/forum_view.page?id=1

I'll summarize what he wrote:

1 .Comments are limited to 560 characters? Many many posts need to be much longer
than that.

2. A one line text entry field is just wierd? Should be a text box like in this
forum. If you write past the one line it just scrolls and you can't look
back at what you wrote?

3. A new tab opens everytime you click on a forum thread. Why? Most people know
how to use back in their browsers. No need for a new tab

Now I'll add some new ones:

4. This community is used to a threaded style board. Using a flat style makes
it hard to see who replied to who and makes it hard to have a conversation.
One thread per page is fine, but there needs to be some indentations between
posts or at least add the post that was replied to in quotes so that you can
somewhat follow the conversation.

5. What posts have I read? Which posts have new replies? I just clicked on
a few posts, closed the 5 new tabs it created. Reloaded the base forum page,
and the posts I already clicked on didn't change color or anything? How
do I know what I have already read?

6. Loss of Profile info in post. This is supposed to foster community spirit.
Was nice in every post to be able to quickly see a users feedback rating as
well as a link to their store. In the new forum all you see at a glance is their
pic and their username? You have to click on their name to see any of their
info, but even then it only seems to show MOC info. I hope when this forum is
integrated into Bricklink 2.0 we will have more info available about them as
a seller/buyer since that is the focus of this site.

7. No way to preview your post

8. Doesn't interact with the database. No way to link Set/Part numbers like
you can here. ie

3020 Plate 2 x 4
Parts: Plate

9. No image linking / uploading?

10. Doesn't auto-resolve html links. In this forum you just copy and paste
a link and it automagically makes it work. There you post a link and you would
have to copy and paste it again.

Well that is my start of what is wrong with the MOC forums. Hope that helps
get you started.

I'm sure some others will think of more things

WOW great summary!! Thank you!

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 30, 2014 20:46

Subject:

Re: Please give us a sub forum for the MOC Shop

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In Suggestions, cs_ryan writes:

Both. and I want to see same forum style as here, only with backend improved
and better search functions. I love how a post can split into two discussions
and can easily keep track. Single track you cant do it. And backwards timewise...
yeah it just does not make sense at all!

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 26, 2014 14:49

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Re: Please give us a sub forum for the MOC Shop

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In Suggestions, Hardstone writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

In Suggestions, Hardstone writes:

I am probably not the only person here who often has something to say or ask
about the MOC shop. Currently anything someone wants to post something, he/she
has to decide just where to post the message. With the MOC Shop coming along,
but not having it's own dedicated sub forum, the message might end up anywhere,
even if the place posted is not the most appropriate.

The MOC shop needs it's own dedicated sub forum in the boards. Please give
us one.

It has its own forum. The worse forum I have ever seen, but it exists.

Just found it, but that is not what I was thinking about though. I feel the MOC
shop needs to have it's own category here in the main bricklink forum.

Agreed. Also also keep this forum format. I love it. Moc page is supposed to
have structure of new bricklink. I guess it includes that supersucky forum there.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 26, 2014 14:44

Subject:

Re: Please give us a sub forum for the MOC Shop

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In Suggestions, Hardstone writes:

It has its own forum. The worse forum I have ever seen, but it exists.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jul 1, 2014 08:32

Subject:

Re: Remember the old chat rooms?

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In Suggestions, Witch writes:

In Suggestions, fab_track writes:

I don't know if this will ever happen but I would love to see that chat rooms
return. They really helped me out when I was new and other as well. It was
also nice to make friends and talk Lego with others to get ideas and tips on
projects. I would hope that admin and the new owner of BL may see that chat
was an addition to the site. It was not the cause of BL 1.0's downfall so
it really makes no sence to take it out

Voted "yes" for chatrooms. I asked about that some time ago because i did not
see the chat available and atleast someone told, that there had been some bugs
or difficulties with chat when it still was available. If someone would know
how to make chat working again, would be nice

Is there any amount of users known that would have effect on chat, in a way,
that would make it slower to use, for example hundreds or thousands or more chatting
at the same time?

What if in BrickLink there were chatrooms for more than just 1, for example 1
chatroom only Lego-chat, 1 for example for things in life in general and so on.
So people could choose which chatroom to go to at different times.

Already exists, you could create rooms.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jun 29, 2014 23:53

Subject:

Re: Provide ability to HIDE specific forum thread

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In Suggestions, mnementh writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

yeah probably will never happen, considering MOC shop's really bad forum.
Since MOC has new bricklink 2.0 structure, we will get that crappy forum in place
of one of rare thread type forum.

I didn't realize that the MOC shop had its' own forums.

OMG is that HORRIBLE!

NOT threaded, and it seems to put the most recent comment ON TOP! So you have
to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and read up to properly follow
a conversation.

And clicking on a thread opens it in a new window?

What were they thinking?

I am truly frightened about what this means for the future of the site, if this
is the basis of "BrickLink 3.0" and this is the best that they can come up with.

Troy

Indeed! I would be forced to move on if it has that really bad forum. And the
overuse of light gray on lighter gray or white!

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jun 29, 2014 22:19

Subject:

Re: Provide ability to HIDE specific forum thread

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In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:

In Suggestions, mnementh writes:

In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:

In Suggestions, mnementh writes:

Please provide the ability to HIDE specific forum threads. By this, I mean that
if I HIDE a specific thread, I will no longer see ANY posts in the thread or
ANY future replies to any of the posts in the thread.

Some threads can go off the rails, and they crowd out the other more relevant
posts. Once a thread has gone off the rails, I have no desire to read or see
it anymore. The participants are free to keep at it, but I would prefer not
to have to watch.

Troy

Good suggestion. I made the same one in 2010:

http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=480265

Of course I vote yes.

Thor

I am sure i've made it before as well, probably even earlier then that!

You and others probably did. It is one of those oldies but goldies that never
dies. I still don't know why it was never implemented. It would seem so easy
to code.

Thor

yeah probably will never happen, considering MOC shop's really bad forum.
Since MOC has new bricklink 2.0 structure, we will get that crappy forum in place
of one of rare thread type forum.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jun 29, 2014 22:15

Subject:

Re: Remove Ability to Reply to Certain Members

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In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:

In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

I suggested something similar but more strict - ignore works both ways like it
does at one site. You ignore someone and you won't be able to read that person
posts - but that person ALSO can't read any of yours.

Yes, I am familiar with this. The problem I see is that by completely ignoring
someone, you cannot read anything positive, constructive or helpful they may
post to others. Nor can you read anything they propose that may affect your business.
If the problem is that two members cannot communicate in a civil manner, simply
remove their ability to communicate only with each other.

Thor

That's point of ignore function, remove posts you don't want to read.
My suggestion just makes that person cannot read yours either.

I understand Rolf. But ignoring a poster hides ALL posts from that poster, even
the good non-offensive ones. Most people who are ignored do not always write
inappropriate posts. In fact, most of their posts are fine. Wouldn't you
still want to read those?

Thor

Indeed. It is up to you to decide if that person posts probably isn't worth
reading permanently. So far I have ignored 2 persons, so pretty rare for me.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jun 29, 2014 15:56

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Re: Provide ability to HIDE specific forum thread

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In Suggestions, mnementh writes:

I made similar suggestion a long while ago too. In fact, mine is more flexible,
it's hide ANY branch of discussion. It will hide any replies to that post
and below.

Author:

Rolf

Posted:

Jun 29, 2014 15:45

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Re: Remove Ability to Reply to Certain Members

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