Nov 30, 2017, 8:41 am
Last edit by: JDiver
Some ways to reverse new features
1) Disabling infinite scroll:
2) Restore previous post editing options:
NOTE: For ease of both members posting and Technical Support, this thread has been split into two threads for 2018; one exclusively for MOBILE devices, the other for DESKTOP devices. You can find them here:
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for DESKTOP Devices BUG REPORTS (link), and
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for MOBILE Devices BUG REPORTS
1) Disabling infinite scroll:
- Go to My FlyerTalk Control Panel
- Edit options
- Disable Infinite Scroll
- Edit options
2) Restore previous post editing options:
- Go to My FlyerTalk Control Panel
- Settings and Options
- Miscellaneous Options
- Message Editor Interface and select “Standard Editor -- extra formatting controls” (you may see odd behavior in this unsupported editor)
- Miscellaneous Options
- Settings and Options
NOTE: For ease of both members posting and Technical Support, this thread has been split into two threads for 2018; one exclusively for MOBILE devices, the other for DESKTOP devices. You can find them here:
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for DESKTOP Devices BUG REPORTS (link), and
2018 FT Nov 2017 Upgrade for MOBILE Devices BUG REPORTS
ARCHIVE: FT 15 Nov 2017 Upgrade Tech Thread - 2017 BUG REPORTS
Nov 29, 2017, 5:04 am
#886
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A bug has come back in in relation to thread positioning. If you open a thread to a specific post (eg first unread, or last post in thread), that post is now about an inch below the top of the screen when it should be at the very top of the screen.
I think this started overnight last night - please can it be reverted?
I think this started overnight last night - please can it be reverted?
Nov 29, 2017, 10:45 am
#887
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Someone posted in a dif thread a work-around for the huge CPU usage...
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29114024-post658.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29114024-post658.html
Nov 29, 2017, 11:34 am
#888
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Log out does not work for me.
Using the "Log out" menu item in the upper right corner drop down, sends me to a page saying "Logged out, all cookies cleared". I quit the browser. Later, I restart the browser and head directly to this link (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php) and boom I am logged in.
Not a hick-up, I can repeat with same result.
In earlier versions, log out did actually clear the cookies, and using the direct link redirected to a log in page.
Using the "Log out" menu item in the upper right corner drop down, sends me to a page saying "Logged out, all cookies cleared". I quit the browser. Later, I restart the browser and head directly to this link (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php) and boom I am logged in.
Not a hick-up, I can repeat with same result.
In earlier versions, log out did actually clear the cookies, and using the direct link redirected to a log in page.
Nov 29, 2017, 12:03 pm
#889
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Not as such.
However, if I go directly to https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php when logged out, the login fields no longer come with a "Remember me" box. From subsequent behaviour (ie I don't get automatically logged out) I infer that this page is behaving as if there were a box that is ticked/checked.
However, if I go directly to https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usercp.php when logged out, the login fields no longer come with a "Remember me" box. From subsequent behaviour (ie I don't get automatically logged out) I infer that this page is behaving as if there were a box that is ticked/checked.
Nov 29, 2017, 1:27 pm
#892
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So, now I need to be logged in to get rid of infinite scroll. I had set up a greasemonkey script that would change the "Style ID" after infinite scroll first appeared, and it was a convenient work around. It got rid of the infinite scroll without forcing me to be logged in. Now I must be logged in to view the site without infinite scroll.
First, I do not log in to any Web site unless I need to. I don't save my passwords and would only log in to Flyertalk, for example, if I'm going to post something.
Second, the site is unusable to me if this "Infinite scroll" is activated. It's just lousy.
I'm not sure we've gotten a straight answer, but I'll join the others who have asked: Why on earth is infinite scroll the default way to view the forum?
I've not heard a single person say, "Hey, I really like having this infinite scroll on as the default setting."
As a result of this, I have used the site minimally in the last couple of weeks (waiting and hoping that this issue would go away). Now that a greasemonkey script will not work, I'm not really sure what options are available to me. It is unfortunate, as this is a great site with very useful information. It is not, however, worth the headache of (1) logging in every single time, and (2) having to deal with infinite scroll.
Please get rid of the infinite scroll default. Nobody likes it.
First, I do not log in to any Web site unless I need to. I don't save my passwords and would only log in to Flyertalk, for example, if I'm going to post something.
Second, the site is unusable to me if this "Infinite scroll" is activated. It's just lousy.
I'm not sure we've gotten a straight answer, but I'll join the others who have asked: Why on earth is infinite scroll the default way to view the forum?
I've not heard a single person say, "Hey, I really like having this infinite scroll on as the default setting."
As a result of this, I have used the site minimally in the last couple of weeks (waiting and hoping that this issue would go away). Now that a greasemonkey script will not work, I'm not really sure what options are available to me. It is unfortunate, as this is a great site with very useful information. It is not, however, worth the headache of (1) logging in every single time, and (2) having to deal with infinite scroll.
Please get rid of the infinite scroll default. Nobody likes it.
Nov 29, 2017, 2:49 pm
#893
Join Date: Sep 2016
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So, now I need to be logged in to get rid of infinite scroll. I had set up a greasemonkey script that would change the "Style ID" after infinite scroll first appeared, and it was a convenient work around. It got rid of the infinite scroll without forcing me to be logged in. Now I must be logged in to view the site without infinite scroll.
First, I do not log in to any Web site unless I need to. I don't save my passwords and would only log in to Flyertalk, for example, if I'm going to post something.
Second, the site is unusable to me if this "Infinite scroll" is activated. It's just lousy.
I'm not sure we've gotten a straight answer, but I'll join the others who have asked: Why on earth is infinite scroll the default way to view the forum?
I've not heard a single person say, "Hey, I really like having this infinite scroll on as the default setting."
As a result of this, I have used the site minimally in the last couple of weeks (waiting and hoping that this issue would go away). Now that a greasemonkey script will not work, I'm not really sure what options are available to me. It is unfortunate, as this is a great site with very useful information. It is not, however, worth the headache of (1) logging in every single time, and (2) having to deal with infinite scroll.
Please get rid of the infinite scroll default. Nobody likes it.
First, I do not log in to any Web site unless I need to. I don't save my passwords and would only log in to Flyertalk, for example, if I'm going to post something.
Second, the site is unusable to me if this "Infinite scroll" is activated. It's just lousy.
I'm not sure we've gotten a straight answer, but I'll join the others who have asked: Why on earth is infinite scroll the default way to view the forum?
I've not heard a single person say, "Hey, I really like having this infinite scroll on as the default setting."
As a result of this, I have used the site minimally in the last couple of weeks (waiting and hoping that this issue would go away). Now that a greasemonkey script will not work, I'm not really sure what options are available to me. It is unfortunate, as this is a great site with very useful information. It is not, however, worth the headache of (1) logging in every single time, and (2) having to deal with infinite scroll.
Please get rid of the infinite scroll default. Nobody likes it.
Nov 29, 2017, 8:03 pm
#895
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Nov 29, 2017, 9:32 pm
#896
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I really really really hate this new layout.
I don't like no having pages....this scrolling is utterly ridiculous.
I think it's really quite bad.
I don't like no having pages....this scrolling is utterly ridiculous.
I think it's really quite bad.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:03 pm
#897
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I could be wrong; but I believe that that extra space is to compensate for the new “sticky” menu bar for those FlyerTalk members who choose to keep Infinite Scroll activated, as that menu was blocking the top of the first unread message.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:18 pm
#898
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I am too jet lagged to explain well what I am facing, but in short I have enough issues with the new format on my pc with W10. However, on my iPad Pro 2, the new version is a nightmare. I have trouble simply going from one page to another much less trying to get back to the root forum. Then holy terror if I should need to edit a post before it has been uploaded. Moments ago I just lost another potential post and had to start over again.
When I travel, FT helps me in lots of ways but this new version complicates my access and participation.
When I travel, FT helps me in lots of ways but this new version complicates my access and participation.
Nov 30, 2017, 12:39 am
#899
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I am too jet lagged to explain well what I am facing, but in short I have enough issues with the new format on my pc with W10. However, on my iPad Pro 2, the new version is a nightmare. I have trouble simply going from one page to another much less trying to get back to the root forum. Then holy terror if I should need to edit a post before it has been uploaded. Moments ago I just lost another potential post and had to start over again.
When I travel, FT helps me in lots of ways but this new version complicates my access and participation.
When I travel, FT helps me in lots of ways but this new version complicates my access and participation.
), and the crazy auto-backscroll means that trying to read a thread is usually a futile exercise too. Net result is I'm doing less, which surely isn't the intended outcome.
Nov 30, 2017, 2:27 am
#900
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Bumping changing the "Thread starter" in washed out yellow highlighter back to "Original Poster" in a nice blue like what it was. Innit.