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IBobi Mar 29, 2016 3:23 pm


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 26405493)
A while ago, I experienced a problem in using post quick reply to quote a post and reply. This happened over in the "help me with my dissertation" thread in TravelBuzz.

The first post worked as expected. Then I tried to make another post quoting a different post. I tried this several times, so I know I was clicking post quick reply from the correct post, specifically the one that I now wanted to quote.

However, it kept quoting the first post that I had quoted earlier until in frustration I used the regular quote button that makes you click and go to a new page to post a reply.

BTW, I'm using an iPad with Safari and usually try to avoid long complicated multi quote posts on my device.

testing

Seems to work fine, MSP -- be sure you are selecting the "Quote message in reply" checkbox when you want to quote from a quick reply.

OR, you can just use the QUOTE button in the post, and it will perform the same function.

MSPeconomist Mar 29, 2016 3:30 pm

Yes, I'm checking the box, although sometimes it seems to stay checked from my previous Quick Reply post so that I must uncheck it to avoid quoting something.

I know I can use the quote button, but that requires a couple more steps.

MSPeconomist Mar 29, 2016 3:31 pm


Originally Posted by IBobi (Post 26405919)
We are looking into the possibility of reviving the Blackberry version, but we are not hopeful given the age and the closed nature of the Blackberry code.

Test

MSPeconomist Mar 29, 2016 3:32 pm


Originally Posted by IBobi (Post 26405937)
testing

Seems to work fine, MSP -- be sure you are selecting the "Quote message in reply" checkbox when you want to quote from a quick reply.

OR, you can just use the QUOTE button in the post, and it will perform the same function.

test

ADDED. This seemed to work fine here.

Did you look at the other thread, where I was having the trouble earlier today?

IBobi Mar 29, 2016 3:42 pm


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 26405977)
test

ADDED. This seemed to work fine here.

Did you look at the other thread, where I was having the trouble earlier today?

If you link me to a particular *post* and tell me what to do to make the issue reappear, I will do it.

I suggest that maybe it was a glitch and maybe just report it if it happens again in the future.

Duke787 Mar 29, 2016 4:20 pm


Originally Posted by emma69 (Post 26405581)
Agree, I think this is awful - 4 page separations caused by random placed ads that, in my case, are the same as the ad on the side anyway! Really really think this is a clunky way to display content and advertisements, not user friendly at all.

Add my voice to those that thinks it looks awful. It seriously disrupts the flow of threads as well - makes it seem as if the thread has concluded when in fact there is more underneath the random floating ad.

In addition for me the sizing is now all screwed up. Everything FT related is no longer centered to the overall page it's centered to the page minus the right ad space. It's also stretched where before it was centered with white space on either side to make it visually balanced.

Here's the screenshot:

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4zbgwnjj.jpg

RatherBeOnATrain Mar 29, 2016 5:12 pm

Ads are appearing *inside* the last post in a thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...-into-post.jpg

canolakid Mar 29, 2016 7:50 pm


Originally Posted by Duke787 (Post 26406223)

...sizing is now all screwed up. Everything FT related is no longer centered to the overall page it's centered to the page minus the right ad space. It's also stretched where before it was centered with white space on either side to make it visually balanced.

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Need some 'white space' on the left hand side- I find it hard to scroll without reducing browser size. Chrome, no touch, W7

kellio33 Mar 29, 2016 8:07 pm

Absolutely crappy implementation that will drive you crazy and drive you away.
Who thought it was a good idea to put ads in the middle of a thread? Not on the right nav, but actually separating each reply in a thread? Fine, serve up the ads, do it on the top, bottom and left navs. But seriously letting them divide comments up?

flyerwanabe1 Mar 29, 2016 9:15 pm

Looks like the android app is finally dead after this update.

MSPeconomist Mar 29, 2016 9:23 pm


Originally Posted by IBobi (Post 26406040)
If you link me to a particular *post* and tell me what to do to make the issue reappear, I will do it.

I suggest that maybe it was a glitch and maybe just report it if it happens again in the future.

As I said above in post #43, the problem arose in the "help me with my dissertation" threat that was started approximately today in the TravelBuzz forum. I first did a quick reply with quote that worked as expected. Then I tried twice to do a quick reply with another *different* quote, but the original quote kept reappearing. Finally I managed to quote the post I wanted by using the quote button and then post reply, but I normally try to avoid this method when posting from a device as it goes to a new page and requires additional clicks, so that it's less convenient to be forced to do it this way.

Himeno Mar 30, 2016 1:35 am


Originally Posted by flyerwanabe1 (Post 26407313)
Looks like the android app is finally dead after this update.

:(
I like apps much much more then the general cut down and limited forced use of "mobile" sites.
If I go to a site, any site, in a browser, weather on my PC, tablet or phone, I want full access. Not something that removes, limits or hides functionality compared to the "desktop" site.

travelwithross Mar 30, 2016 2:10 am

these ads are now way more intrusive than ever before. I'd be happy to pay FT $1 a month or $10 a year to support you, but this is too much. Also now that the APP no longer works due to the latest update, I'll probably be on here less frequently - i hate using the mobile skin.

escape2sun Mar 30, 2016 3:02 am

The app on my iPhone is dead, since I upgraded to 9.3. It just crashes out when I try and log in. I deleted the app, and redownloaded, now it just hangs when I try and log on

oliver2002 Mar 30, 2016 3:41 am


Originally Posted by IBobi (Post 26405919)
We are looking into the possibility of reviving the Blackberry version, but we are not hopeful given the age and the closed nature of the Blackberry code.

When I went to BB10 last year the browser automatically switched to the mobile skin of FT and works fine.


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