QUOTE(wKkaY @ Jan 7 2013, 06:33 PM)
If "thread starter's post won't bump own thread" is coded without changing anything else, a new time inconsistency is introduced.
Let's look at this timeline if we do that:
1:00PM - wKkaY posts a reply to dhui's thread. Last post = 1:00PM, Last poster = wKkaY
5:00PM - dhui posts a reply to wKkaY on dhui's thread. Last post = 1:00PM, Last poster = dhui
It will look weird in the topic index that someone replied at 1:00PM, but when you enter the topic, the actual last reply you see was made at 5:00PM.
The current system does this:
1:00PM - wKkaY posts a reply to dhui's thread. Last post = 1:00PM, Last poster = wKkaY
5:00PM - dhui posts a reply to wKkaY on dhui's thread. Last post = 5:00PM, Last poster = dhui.
I wrote the old bump system in 2006 and introduced the first inconsistency where "Last post time" doesn't really mean last post time. This time, I intend to code it the proper way instead of introducing a second time inconsistency. This means that instead of overloading the "last post time" with different meanings, the time of bump and time of last post must be kept and shown separately.
The benefit of doing it this way is that if it's a really terrible idea, I can always change the templates to show last bump time instead of last post time
But we will see.
It's a lot better now after adjustment. I understand now that's why the last post and bumping times need to be separated. Another suggestion. Personally think that perhaps the template of showing the "last post" and "last bump" can be changed.
The template of showing the "date of reply" is making some confuse sometimes (or maybe I still can't coupe with the new system yet) and it looks like messy on the page with all different date on the thread. Personally prefer the old system which showed the "time of bump" which I feel is better and it looks more tidy and not confusing.
The system is nice now after the adjustment but a feedback and suggestion to change the showing template so that the first line can show the latest date of post/bump like the old system which I can see most users (Etc
RedDevil32 as a surfer] here would prefer for easier access, less confusing and most importantly look more tidy and systematic/ professional:
For the forum list:New PostToday: 8.00amLast post by: dhui
New bumpToday: 8.00am (Bumped)4 January 2013
Last post by: dhui
For the search result listNew PostToday, 8.00 amLast post by: dhui
Last bumped: 8 hours ago
New bumpToday, 8.00 am (Bumped)4 January 2013 - 4.00pm
Last post by: dhui
Last bumped: 1 second ago
The first line showing the latest post and bump would make it looks and feel more systematic, professional while easier access/ user friendly. I am not sure with coding in this way would be problematic or not since I am not a programmer so just can give some opinion and feedbacks on the template as a forumer/trader perspective.
Addon: The template showing "date of last post" gives me feeling that the thread has been abandoned for long times ago especially if there is no new post for long time. It makes the forum looks like being abandoned or not updated at all seconds like previous system. Worry especially for new user who first surf Lowyat forum would feel the forum is not updated to the latest.
This post has been edited by dhui: Jan 8 2013, 08:37 AM 
Jan 7 2013, 12:07 PM
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