Let the OP mark a thread solved

siavoshkc · 07-20-2006, 02:07 AM

It was OP, thread opener. Let the OP mark his/her thread as solved when he/she feels saticefied with the answers. For example we can see a sign behind the solved thread on the board. So we wont enter that thread.

Wraithan · 07-20-2006, 02:20 AM

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showt...e+thread+title

is the closest hack for vBulletin that can do that... their is a older version that does what you are talking about, but it is for the 2.x version of vBulletin, and we are running 3.5.4

kermit · 07-20-2006, 04:16 AM

If the current setup remains unchanged, that would be tough to do for any thread that is older than 24 hours - IIRC, there is a 24 hour limit on being able to edit a post.

Sang-drax · 07-20-2006, 08:53 AM

I know of vBulletin 3 boards with this feature, but it could be a local hack.

Mario F. · 07-20-2006, 08:58 AM

A "thank you everyone. It's working now" usually does the trick

SlyMaelstrom · 07-20-2006, 09:14 AM

He means from the forums page, not the thread. That way we don't have to go into the thread at all to see it's solved.

The problem with this is... no one does it. In my forum life, as a member and moderator, I've come to one conclusion. You can't expect new members to do ANYTHING. If new members of this forum don't read the FAQs or even the rules for that matter... what's going to make them set their topic as solved?

Mario F. · 07-20-2006, 09:28 AM

Exactly

No one does it... or only a few do it. And sometimes it's not of malice or forgetfulness. The OP may think he has the problem solved but always expects some more info may be added. He may fear that, by marking the thread as solved, people will lose interest.

So... "Thanks everyone. It works now" is the best one can hope.

**CornedBee** · 07-20-2006, 10:03 AM

This board runs 3.0.12, and they have "Mark Thread Resolved" as a thread tool. Two clicks and it marks the thread resolved my modifying the title and changing the thread icon.

valis · 07-20-2006, 10:18 AM

There are plenty of threads created by those that aren't beginners, some even some pretty complex problems for experienced programmers. Those threads would definitely benefit from being marked "solved" for others to find the solution in--plus, those are the kinds of threads which the creator would take the time to mark.

SlyMaelstrom · 07-20-2006, 10:18 AM

Of course they figured it out. They're VB programmers and we're C programmers. They're so much more l33t than us.

pianorain · 07-20-2006, 10:20 AM

Oh Sly...are those the Cboard stormtroopers I hear marching your way?

**Salem** · 07-20-2006, 10:49 AM

Will marking it as "finished" stop thread bumping - nope.

Will the countless people on 1 post who post their question, get their free cookie and then sod off bother to mark it "finished" - nope.

Will the OP mark it "finished" as soon as they've got an answer which works for them, even if that answer is complete garbage (say being told to use gets()) - more than likely.

I forsee it being just as useful(less) as the rarely used "rate this thread" feature.

SlyMaelstrom · 07-20-2006, 10:55 AM

There is a "rate this thread" feature?

twomers · 07-20-2006, 10:59 AM

I've never used that ... I only noticed it the other day I think.

However, there are lots of people on these boards with more than 1 post who would use the 'thread solved', indicator if it was there. I think it would be a great idea, even if it wasn't used by all!!!!!

Mario F. · 07-20-2006, 11:17 AM

It's not something you could see and a standardized behavior. It would not help in any way.

Some threads would be marked solved and new posts would show up defeating the purpose and in fact contradicting it.

Some threads would not be marked solved and yet they were.

Some threads would be marked solved, they would have indeed be solved.

So let's say, for argument's sake, only 1 out of 3 threads will be coherent with the "Solved" feature.

Why bother then?

07-20-2006, 02:07 AM	#1
siavoshkc System Novice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tehran Posts: 1,075	Let the OP mark a thread solved It was OP, thread opener. Let the OP mark his/her thread as solved when he/she feels saticefied with the answers. For example we can see a sign behind the solved thread on the board. So we wont enter that thread. __________________ Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional (On Microsoft Windows XP SP2) Learn the language before using it. (C++ Books and C Books) Read the FAQ before making a problem. Then make a Google and Forum search. My code painter new version Version 0.97 DOWNLOAD NOW! (Let the pop up, pop!) SiavoshKC
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07-20-2006, 02:20 AM	#2
Wraithan pwns nooblars Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 1,094	http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showt...e+thread+title is the closest hack for vBulletin that can do that... their is a older version that does what you are talking about, but it is for the 2.x version of vBulletin, and we are running 3.5.4 __________________ Enlighten Yourself I'm back!
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07-20-2006, 04:16 AM	#3
kermit ... Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,190	If the current setup remains unchanged, that would be tough to do for any thread that is older than 24 hours - IIRC, there is a 24 hour limit on being able to edit a post. __________________ Got Ed? sys-sizes
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07-20-2006, 08:53 AM	#4
Sang-drax and the hat of marbles Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 2,041	I know of vBulletin 3 boards with this feature, but it could be a local hack. __________________ Last edited by Sang-drax : Tomorrow at 02:21 AM. Reason: Time travelling
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07-20-2006, 08:58 AM	#5
Mario F. (?<!re)tired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 5,654	A "thank you everyone. It's working now" usually does the trick __________________ Originally Posted by brewbuck: Reimplementing a large system in another language to get a 25% performance boost is nonsense. It would be cheaper to just get a computer which is 25% faster.
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07-20-2006, 09:14 AM	#6
SlyMaelstrom Devil's Advocate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Out of scope Posts: 3,778	He means from the forums page, not the thread. That way we don't have to go into the thread at all to see it's solved. The problem with this is... no one does it. In my forum life, as a member and moderator, I've come to one conclusion. You can't expect new members to do ANYTHING. If new members of this forum don't read the FAQs or even the rules for that matter... what's going to make them set their topic as solved? __________________ Terms of Service By quoting or replying directly to this post, you consent to the fact that all of the information in the post above is completely accurate and highly intelligent and no comments will be made towards its validity, thoughtlessness, and/or grammatical structure. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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07-20-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
Mario F. (?<!re)tired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 5,654	Exactly No one does it... or only a few do it. And sometimes it's not of malice or forgetfulness. The OP may think he has the problem solved but always expects some more info may be added. He may fear that, by marking the thread as solved, people will lose interest. So... "Thanks everyone. It works now" is the best one can hope. __________________ Originally Posted by brewbuck: Reimplementing a large system in another language to get a 25% performance boost is nonsense. It would be cheaper to just get a computer which is 25% faster.
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07-20-2006, 10:03 AM	#8
CornedBee Cat without Hat Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,492	This board runs 3.0.12, and they have "Mark Thread Resolved" as a thread tool. Two clicks and it marks the thread resolved my modifying the title and changing the thread icon. __________________ All the buzzt! CornedBee "There is not now, nor has there ever been, nor will there ever be, any programming language in which it is the least bit difficult to write bad code." - Flon's Law
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07-20-2006, 10:18 AM	#9
valis Dump Truck Internet Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 357	There are plenty of threads created by those that aren't beginners, some even some pretty complex problems for experienced programmers. Those threads would definitely benefit from being marked "solved" for others to find the solution in--plus, those are the kinds of threads which the creator would take the time to mark.
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07-20-2006, 10:20 AM	#11
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07-20-2006, 10:49 AM	#12
Salem and the hat of Jobseeking Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The edge of the known universe Posts: 21,680	Will marking it as "finished" stop thread bumping - nope. Will the countless people on 1 post who post their question, get their free cookie and then sod off bother to mark it "finished" - nope. Will the OP mark it "finished" as soon as they've got an answer which works for them, even if that answer is complete garbage (say being told to use gets()) - more than likely. I forsee it being just as useful(less) as the rarely used "rate this thread" feature. __________________ If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
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07-20-2006, 10:55 AM	#13
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07-20-2006, 10:59 AM	#14
twomers The superheterodyne. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,215	I've never used that ... I only noticed it the other day I think. However, there are lots of people on these boards with more than 1 post who would use the 'thread solved', indicator if it was there. I think it would be a great idea, even if it wasn't used by all!!!!! __________________ I blag!
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07-20-2006, 11:17 AM	#15
Mario F. (?<!re)tired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 5,654	It's not something you could see and a standardized behavior. It would not help in any way. Some threads would be marked solved and new posts would show up defeating the purpose and in fact contradicting it. Some threads would not be marked solved and yet they were. Some threads would be marked solved, they would have indeed be solved. So let's say, for argument's sake, only 1 out of 3 threads will be coherent with the "Solved" feature. Why bother then? __________________ Originally Posted by brewbuck: Reimplementing a large system in another language to get a 25% performance boost is nonsense. It would be cheaper to just get a computer which is 25% faster. Last edited by Mario F.; 07-20-2006 at 11:19 AM.
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