What Features Do You Want Added?

[Dave]

I'm always looking to improve the site. But I can't always do that unless you guys help me out! So tell me, what features would you like to see added to the site? I'll do my best to work on them for you. http://talkbudgies.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Tucker325]

A smiley menu like the one on TB

[Dave]

I'm working on getting smilies added. :D If only I could find some cockapoo smilies...

[Tucker325]

Thnat would be so cute. I would love that. Like a brown one and buff and black. That would be adorable

[Dave]

If I find them I'll definitely add them.

[kendal]

so fue forums have spell cheackers on them now, but the forum administraters make a big deal about spelling.

my dog school forum has an inbilt spell cheacker.

[Dave]

We have a built-in spell checker. It's at the top of the post editor and its button looks like this:

http://ilovemycockapoo.com/images/editor/spelling.gif

[kendal]

oh cool lol never saw that. thats fab.

[sperry]

I think the site needs to have games on it so it will get more members

[lhkim85]

I think it would be nice to have a deals sub-forum perhaps? So we could post coupons for dog food, toys, etc. I wanted to start a thread but I wasn't sure what area would be appropriate.

[caradunne]

I'm always looking to improve the site. But I can't always do that unless you guys help me out! So tell me, what features would you like to see added to the site? I'll do my best to work on them for you. http://talkbudgies.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Hi Dave, love this site.
It would be good if there was a reference area for the photobukcet, pitapata, the chocolate chart etc and tick info from BADA key posts as they do get lost at times.

Cara xx

[flounder_1]

I know lots of people have pitapata signatures but I think it would be helpful if everyone's cockapoo information box had the age of their dog. Members often seem to start threads needing advice but don't say how old their dogs are.

[Dave]

I know lots of people have pitapata signatures but I think it would be helpful if everyone's cockapoo information box had the age of their dog. Members often seem to start threads needing advice but don't say how old their dogs are.
That's a good idea. I'll add that field shortly.

[Dave]

It's added. :)

[embee]

That's a good idea. I'll add that field shortly.

Could we enter their date of births and it displays their age automatically so we don't have to keep changing it manually or is that too complicated?

[tessybear]

I would really like to be able to look down the members list and see where people are from.

[embee]

I would really like to be able to look down the members list and see where people are from.

Good idea... and if the list could be sorted by most active members or last date they posted and could include the names of their dogs it would help me keep track of who's who. Although there are lots of members on the forum it seems that only a core group are active and it would help to see who is around at the moment.

[flounder_1]

I would quite like a 'like' button. I often support or like other members posts but don't feel I want to or have anything to contribute to the thread so a 'like' or 'thumbs up' button would be good.

[weez74]

I would quite like a 'like' button. I often support or like other members posts but don't feel I want to or have anything to contribute to the thread so a 'like' or 'thumbs up' button would be good.

That's a really good idea! Sometimes I write something just because I want to show that I have enjoyed a post or liked a photo, but I actually have nothing particular to say, so you lot must think I am just wittering on about nothing at all!

[flounder_1]

A thanks button would also be good! :D

[Sarette]

I have often gone to like a post only to remember that I can't! I think it would be a great idea :)

[Dylansmum]

Any chance of more space for private messages?? I keep having to delete them.

[domdom1996]

Helpfulness rating?? For instance Member Z has a problem and Member X reply's then Member Z rate's how helpful it was. That way you can easily pick out the best advice! :)

[Aerospace]

Well I know I just joined and I am a newbie here however I would love to suggest sub forums? Many forums I have been apart of have subforums and a lot of people enjoy that :)

For example:
I Love My Cockapoo
- Intros
- Cockapoo Chit Chat
- Pictures/Videos
- Health & Wellness
- Reviews on Cockapoo Products & Breeders, or anything related*
- Training Help
- Pages (I'll explain that below)

Cockapoo Breeding/Showing/Rescuing
- Breeders Corner
- Classifieds
- Upcoming Events (shows included)
- Cockapoo Rescues & Success Stories

General Chat
- Chit Chat
- Site Help
- Suggestions
- How TOs

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Sorry for all of that, just an idea of a general format :)

Now Pages,
I was thinking owners could set up an actual page for there dog in which they create a topic, and share their stories, accomplishments, photos, etc.

[flounder_1]

Aerospace - aren't alot of those sub forums already here? Look on the left

[Dave]

Could we enter their date of births and it displays their age automatically so we don't have to keep changing it manually or is that too complicated?
That's not possible. The profile fields are static, meaning they cannot be automatically updated. :(

[Dave]

The thanks feature is now implemented. Not sure how well it works, but there it is. :P

[domdom1996]

Thanks feature is great :)

[Jedicrazy]

Would love to have a Sort by function for the picture gallery. for example categories like...

coat colour
age
by member name
by dog name
etc.

To do this I guess you would need to add fields for members to fill in as they upload their picture? Not sure how you would manage all the existing photos, some sort of edit? Just an idea.

[flounder_1]

Dave - it would be helpful maybe if the original post/thread starter could always be at the top of the page even on subsequent pages. Sometimes the thread is popular and extra pages are quickly added and if you want to add a comment but forget dogs name/sex/some info etc you have to go back to page 1 to see it.

[sarahjo]

A 'Like' button please :)

[Kel]

A 'Like' button please :)

I think most of us are just using the "thanks" button as the "like" button...I know I do :)

[Dave]

As Kelly said, the thanks button is essentially the same thing as a like button. :) Only difference is it isn't connected to Facebook. I've actually experienced slower loading times when the actual FB like button is installed on forums, so I prefer to stay away from it.

[flounder_1]

Dave - it would be helpful maybe if the original post/thread starter could always be at the top of the page even on subsequent pages. Sometimes the thread is popular and extra pages are quickly added and if you want to add a comment but forget dogs name/sex/some info etc you have to go back to page 1 to see it.

Did you see this suggestion of mine Dave? Any chance this could be done? I think it would be really helpful :)

[Dave]

Hi Janet. I'll look into this. I think it might be possible as I've seen this on another forum. Not sure how they did it though. If it's requested enough, I'll try to add it. :)

[Jukee Doodles]

Hi Dave,

Could Threads have a number beside them to advise how "intense" they are - say a (1) to denote a fun light-hearted open thread - through (3) for a thread asking advise on real issues / concerns - through to say a (6) where there is an actual debate in hand ?

That way people can decide whether to bother with the post or not ? - as most on here (and rightly so) just what gentle; fun; open; informative and "Cockapoo'ish" chat !

.....if not a number - how about a * / ** / *** etc rating ? (not the row of gold stars...I like them x)

Stephen xx

[Kel]

I have a question that kind of relates to the last post by JD. Is there a "mark read" button on here already? So you don't have to open up a thread you don't want to read, just to get it out of your list of new posts?

[Dave]

Hi Dave,

Could Threads have a number beside them to advise how "intense" they are - say a (1) to denote a fun light-hearted open thread - through (3) for a thread asking advise on real issues / concerns - through to say a (6) where there is an actual debate in hand ?

That way people can decide whether to bother with the post or not ? - as most on here (and rightly so) just what gentle; fun; open; informative and "Cockapoo'ish" chat !

.....if not a number - how about a * / ** / *** etc rating ? (not the row of gold stars...I like them x)

Stephen xxNot sure if this is possible, but I'll certainly look into it. :)

I have a question that kind of relates to the last post by JD. Is there a "mark read" button on here already? So you don't have to open up a thread you don't want to read, just to get it out of your list of new posts?
As far as I know, you can only mark individual forums or the entire message board as read, not single threads. I'll see if there's a way to do this though.

[Kel]

As far as I know, you can only mark individual forums or the entire message board as read, not single threads. I'll see if there's a way to do this though.

Thanks, I just found the mark read button under the quick links and it did exactly what I needed to do. Now I know where it was hiding :)

[MillieDog]

Hi Dave
I've thought of a feature that would be quite handy.

I know all threads come up under New Posts, is there a way to have above this a New Posts that I've personally contributed to - separate them out. Its nice to follow a thread, but difficult sometimes to see if I'm new to a thread or continuing.

I'm not even sure if I've made sense here! Hope so. :)

[Cockapoodledoo]

Dave, I'm finding on some pages that I have to scroll right and left to read people's posts. The bizarre thing is that it isn't always the case. Just looking at this thread for instance, Pages 2 and 3 are fine but pages 1 and 4 I have to scroll side to side. Is this an issue with the site or my computer? I don't ever have this problem with other forums. Hope I've explained it ok. I'm not much of a techy. :)

Karen x

[flounder_1]

Dave, I'm finding on some pages that I have to scroll right and left to read people's posts. The bizarre thing is that it isn't always the case. Just looking at this thread for instance, Pages 2 and 3 are fine but pages 1 and 4 I have to scroll side to side. Is this an issue with the site or my computer? I don't ever have this problem with other forums. Hope I've explained it ok. I'm not much of a techy. :)

Karen x

I think you can easily fix this. Scroll right to the bottom of the page and on the left hand side is a small drop down menu. You need to have yours set to Default Style (fluid). Hope this helps

[Cockapoodledoo]

I think you can easily fix this. Scroll right to the bottom of the page and on the left hand side is a small drop down menu. You need to have yours set to Default Style (fluid). Hope this helps

Thanks Janet. I just looked though and it is already on Default Style (fluid). :(

Karen x

[sarahjo]

Hi Dave

Would it be possible to have a new topic called recommendations, and in this have sub-topics for e.g. Food, training, grooming products, kennels, toys etc where we can put any useful links to products or/and services that we would like to recommend?

I am finding that as I discover what new things I would like to get for my dog, I can remember people recommending them on the site, but can't always find the link as things get recommended in different places and if you can't remember the name of it, the search tools can come up with all sorts of discussions which aren't relevant.

Does anyone else think this would be useful?

Thanks

Sarah

[Cockapoodledoo]

Good idea Sarah!

Karen x

[ali-s.j.]

Yes, :iagree: great idea

[MillieDog]

Hi Dave
Not sure if this is possible. But the User Menu on the left hand side, can it roll down the page and you read further down a thread. Its just when you get to the bottom, you have to scroll all the way back up to go back to New Posts, if thats the one you're following.

Also, this may have been asked before, but the person who starts the thread, can their details somehow show up which you want to post a Quick Reply. Sometimes its to remember some of the details when replying.

Many thanks

[flounder_1]

Hi Dave

Also, this may have been asked before, but the person who starts the thread, can their details somehow show up which you want to post a Quick Reply. Sometimes its to remember some of the details when replying.

Many thanks

Or, I think I've asked before, if the original thread start can appear at the top of every subsequent page so you don't have to go back to the first page to remember some info you want to include in your reply :)

[MillieDog]

And Dave... I hope you;re not ignoring me.:D

Is there any way we can tag photo's, the same as Facebook. So that when we have get togethers we can tag photos and recognise each other.

That's two suggestions in the space of a few days. I must be on a roll :D

[JoJo]

Dave .. I can't add all my dogs names in the favourite dog name option in my User CP.. am I being a doughnut and doing something wrong ..... I may have changed a setting or something really silly .... I am not techy but I am fab with cockapoos

I only want to add 'Oakley, Honey & Picnic'.....

Any help would be appreciated :)

[Dave]

Hi Dave
Not sure if this is possible. But the User Menu on the left hand side, can it roll down the page and you read further down a thread. Its just when you get to the bottom, you have to scroll all the way back up to go back to New Posts, if thats the one you're following.

Also, this may have been asked before, but the person who starts the thread, can their details somehow show up which you want to post a Quick Reply. Sometimes its to remember some of the details when replying.

Many thanksThe user menu idea, while it's a good one, isn't possible. :( I do like that idea though.

As for the second one, if you're posting in full reply mode (not quick), the post listing shows beneath the post reply box. As for quick reply, I'll see if it's possible to add the thread details (title, thread starter, etc.) to the quick reply box. That's another good idea, that should be doable. I've been very busy lately though, which is also why I'm just now responding to this thread. Once things slow down for me, I'll look into this.

Or, I think I've asked before, if the original thread start can appear at the top of every subsequent page so you don't have to go back to the first page to remember some info you want to include in your reply :)I'm pretty sure this is possible too. Will look into it soon.

And Dave... I hope you;re not ignoring me.:D

Is there any way we can tag photo's, the same as Facebook. So that when we have get togethers we can tag photos and recognise each other.

That's two suggestions in the space of a few days. I must be on a roll :DTagging is not possible as far as I'm aware. I will see if it's an add-on feature though. (My guess is no though.)

Dave .. I can't add all my dogs names in the favourite dog name option in my User CP.. am I being a doughnut and doing something wrong ..... I may have changed a setting or something really silly .... I am not techy but I am fab with cockapoos

I only want to add 'Oakley, Honey & Picnic'.....

Any help would be appreciated :)Not sure why not. Either it's the "&" that's causing the problem, or you have too many characters. I believe the limit is 15 characters, since the field is really only meant to be one name.

[Dave]

Hi Dave
Not sure if this is possible. But the User Menu on the left hand side, can it roll down the page and you read further down a thread. Its just when you get to the bottom, you have to scroll all the way back up to go back to New Posts, if thats the one you're following.

Also, this may have been asked before, but the person who starts the thread, can their details somehow show up which you want to post a Quick Reply. Sometimes its to remember some of the details when replying.

Many thanks
Not sure if this is what you wanted, but check out the updated Quick Reply box. :)

[Missgvus]

Hi Dave, This could be my forum numptiness but is there a way of seeing which posts you have replied to or started? I'd like to check them first before new posts.
Thank you

[kendal]

Hi Dave, This could be my forum numptiness but is there a way of seeing which posts you have replied to or started? I'd like to check them first before new posts.
Thank you

go to the quick links drop down menue, its in the same bar as new posts. near the bottom you will see subsribed threds, this is posts you has replyed to or started.

[MillieDog]

Not sure if this is what you wanted, but check out the updated Quick Reply box. :)

Yes that works. Many thanks. :D

[MillieDog]

How about a Back To Top button instead :D

[Dave]

If you're already using Quick Reply, just scroll down a little more and look at the very bottom right corner of the page. Click "Top" to go to the top of the page. ;)

[Laura(L)Izzie]

I know it's been mentioned on the thread before, but I really like the idea of a 'like' button, I know you said that the 'thanks' button can be used as this but personally I never use it because everytime i'm about to I feel like it sounds stupid to say 'thanks' to something you 'like'.
I know another forum that has this & it's really good as people can agree with what others have said easily (y)

[michaelwatson54]

Hi How about a 'back to the top' button?

[MillieDog]

Hi How about a 'back to the top' button?

I found it. Go right to the bottom and in the greeny/brown bar at the very, very bottom, on the far right is Top. That takes you back up.

Mind I'd like a Back To Top button a little more prominent if poss. :D

[Turi]

Would it be at all possible to have ‘notifications’, not by email but when you log in, to indicate any new posts on threads you’ve previously commented on. Similar to Facebook?

When I log on I search for posts I’ve previously posted on by doing a ‘Turi’ search but there have been a couple of occasions when a thread has slipped through unnoticed and I don’t want to a. miss out, b. appear rude for not responding!

Turi x

[Laura(L)Izzie]

They all show up on user cp if they have been commented on (if you've written on them before) since you last looked? :) x

[wellerfeller]

Would it be at all possible to have ‘notifications’, not by email but when you log in, to indicate any new posts on threads you’ve previously commented on. Similar to Facebook?

When I log on I search for posts I’ve previously posted on by doing a ‘Turi’ search but there have been a couple of occasions when a thread has slipped through unnoticed and I don’t want to a. miss out, b. appear rude for not responding!

Turi x
Turi, do you search under new posts when you log on? If you go straight to this all new posts will show and the ones you have commented on have a tick next to them.
xx

[Turi]

I wondered what the tick was! And thank you Laura for explaining too... not the most computer literate of people!

Turi x

[Laura(L)Izzie]

No problem :) Glad to help & hope it's easier now! :D x

[Cockapoodledoo]

Dave is it possible to have an individual forum for Cockapoo Grooming? There are so many threads about grooming - advice, before and after, problems etc that I think it warrants its own section.

Karen x

[Sezra]

Good idea Karen. :)

[Dave]

Good idea! Here you go:

http://ilovemycockapoo.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24

[Laura(L)Izzie]

Hi Dave,
would it be possible to get any extra space in our PM inboxes or not? It seems to fill up quite quickly, whereas another big forum i#m on has space for about 300 or something.

& would still love a 'like' button as well as the 'thanks' button as I feel like thye mean different things lol :)

[Sezra]

Please could the grooming threads that already exist go into the new grooming section? This would make it easier for anyone new to the forum to find things. Thank you. :)

[RubyCockapoo]

Hi Dave

How about a bargains/deals forum - where people can post bargain dog-related items - like dog beds, collars, holiday deals at dog-friendly hotels, etc?

Ian

[Jedicrazy]

Hi Dave,
I know it's a bit short notice but any chance of a Christmas Smilie????

[Sequin]

Hi Dave,
I'm quite new but just wanted to say 'thank-you' for being so helpful and for all you are doing for us Cockapoo owners/owners-to-be.
x

[ali-s.j.]

Would it be possible to add date thread started with thread title on new posts lists?

[colpa110]

I think some one else has already requested this ( possibly Donna) but it
would be good to have a subsection for Cockapoo friendly holidays so members
can recommend / share experiences.

[Sezra]

Ooh ooh! That was me! :D I still think it would be a great idea! x

[colpa110]

Ooh ooh! That was me! :D I still think it would be a great idea! x

Sorry Sarah - getting old and forgetful!! I agree it's a great idea:)

[Scarlett]

I haven't read the entire thread, so I hope that this isn't mentioned already.

I am a member of another site that uses the same forum as this site. On that site, there is a section for members to create journals. I think that it would be neat for owners to have a place where they can create a doggy journal to chronicle what they and their 'poos are up to, and that way other people can follow and stay up to date with each other, without having to make a new thread every day. Not sure if this is something that can be added or not, but I think that it would be fun.