New forum layout removes link to User CP
#1
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New forum layout removes link to User CP
Looks like the forum just had a software update that removed the easy button at the top to the User CP so you can access your subscribed threads quickly, is there any way to get that back?
#2
Lexus Fanatic
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If you're wondering what I'm talking about this is a screenshot from MBWorld which still has the old layout
And this is the new layout on CL:
And this is the new layout on CL:
#3
Lexus Fanatic
That was a handy quick link bar why remove it?
#4
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I'm hoping its just a fluke, the forum is much more cumbersome to navigate without it
#5
The UserCP link is now in the global navbar as shown:
The stock forum navbar was removed. Most of the links in the stock forum navbar was already available in the top global navbar. There are a few things that had to move to a new place (such as your last visit date) but this was largely done to reduce duplicate links so close together. The benefit to this is that it allows content to move up and take the space.
The quick single-click link to the UserCP, which serves as a good custom feed, is something the team is looking into while fitting in with this update.
#6
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This is annoying to remove and makes it more difficult for the me (and I suspect rest of moderator team) to view new posts with extra clicks and rolls to get to it, as well as missing some features. For example, where is the vbLive feature? I use that to review posts constantly.
Edit OK so new posts link I can get to and found vblive buried in tools menu. IMO my feedback on moving that specific link , it's not as efficient and will take me more time and coordination on ipad. It will me take a LOT more time and frustration to get to - dozens to 50 times a day - to locate and activate the vblive menu option. This is a real negative.
Most importantly, I've noticed our forum rules which are posted under the FAQ have is disappeared somewhere I haven't found yet. Where are they?
Edit OK so new posts link I can get to and found vblive buried in tools menu. IMO my feedback on moving that specific link , it's not as efficient and will take me more time and coordination on ipad. It will me take a LOT more time and frustration to get to - dozens to 50 times a day - to locate and activate the vblive menu option. This is a real negative.
Most importantly, I've noticed our forum rules which are posted under the FAQ have is disappeared somewhere I haven't found yet. Where are they?
Last edited by DaveGS4; 08-22-23 at 06:30 PM.
#7
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Hello,
The UserCP link is now in the global navbar as shown:
The stock forum navbar was removed. Most of the links in the stock forum navbar was already available in the top global navbar. There are a few things that had to move to a new place (such as your last visit date) but this was largely done to reduce duplicate links so close together. The benefit to this is that it allows content to move up and take the space.
The quick single-click link to the UserCP, which serves as a good custom feed, is something the team is looking into while fitting in with this update.
The UserCP link is now in the global navbar as shown:
The stock forum navbar was removed. Most of the links in the stock forum navbar was already available in the top global navbar. There are a few things that had to move to a new place (such as your last visit date) but this was largely done to reduce duplicate links so close together. The benefit to this is that it allows content to move up and take the space.
The quick single-click link to the UserCP, which serves as a good custom feed, is something the team is looking into while fitting in with this update.
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DaveGS4 (08-22-23)
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#8
Is the missing UserCP menu link the biggest concern? This is something we understand and have been working through a possible solution.
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bitkahuna (08-22-23)
#9
This is annoying to remove and makes it more difficult for the me (and I suspect rest of moderator team) to view new posts with extra clicks and rolls to get to it, as well as missing some features. For example, where is the vbLive feature? I use that to review posts constantly.
Edit OK so new posts link I can get to and found vblive buried in tools menu. IMO my feedback on moving that specific link , it's not as efficient and will take me more time and coordination on ipad. It will me take a LOT more time and frustration to get to - dozens to 50 times a day - to locate and activate the vblive menu option. This is a real negative.
Most importantly, I've noticed our forum rules which are posted under the FAQ have is disappeared somewhere I haven't found yet. Where are they?
Edit OK so new posts link I can get to and found vblive buried in tools menu. IMO my feedback on moving that specific link , it's not as efficient and will take me more time and coordination on ipad. It will me take a LOT more time and frustration to get to - dozens to 50 times a day - to locate and activate the vblive menu option. This is a real negative.
Most importantly, I've noticed our forum rules which are posted under the FAQ have is disappeared somewhere I haven't found yet. Where are they?
Are you referring to this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/faq.php
This may have been an oversight by the team. We can customize the global navbar to some degree, so adding it somewhere is possible. Not all sites use the FAQ or really even have one as detailed as ClubLexus so that was probably why it got lost in the update.
#10
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Yes that's it, needs to be prominent and easy to get to. Would also really like to see VBLive and Control Panel (spelled out, not as UserCP which is cryptic) restored at the top level
#11
Lexus Fanatic
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I understand that you think this change has those benefits, but the net result is it makes it much harder to access your subscribed threads and navigate the site quickly and efficiently. Posting on both MBWorld which still has the old layout and CL the difference is very apparent. The User CP button is at the core of how I navigate CL…
What works better in concept is not always what works best in reality.
What works better in concept is not always what works best in reality.
#12
I understand that you think this change has those benefits, but the net result is it makes it much harder to access your subscribed threads and navigate the site quickly and efficiently. Posting on both MBWorld which still has the old layout and CL the difference is very apparent. The User CP button is at the core of how I navigate CL…
What works better in concept is not always what works best in reality.
What works better in concept is not always what works best in reality.
We rolled out the change to another site and, besides the UserCP concern, it was pretty well received. In other words, this was not just thrown at CL without doing some background work and getting some data and feedback. The extra click for the UserCP is an understood concern that I believe we have a fairly easy workaround. The UserCP (User Control Panel) was a place to change account settings and be a one and done thing. However, we did find that some people use the UserCP landing page because it contains a feed customized to them and so we understand the interest in having it return as a top tier link.
#13
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guys, if you have things you use frequently, just bookmark/favorite them.
i'm with IB JT, the nav was a hot mess of duplication and looks cleaner now. one menu bar. other user options are in the menu below your, you know, user name.
change is hard...
i'm with IB JT, the nav was a hot mess of duplication and looks cleaner now. one menu bar. other user options are in the menu below your, you know, user name.
change is hard...
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Robb M. (08-23-23)
#14
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The change was a step backwards in user ease of use accessibility. Should not have to Bookmark all your different devices when it was on the CL webpage already. I noticed the change as soon as I looked for the missing feature myself. bit I know you are providing a solution, but.... can we request it to be put back?
#15
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iPhone is unaffected as you just hit the hamburger and its there.
I think putting that huge ugly old bar back up would be a huge step backwards.
I just want a button right there for the UserCP.