Post count redux, ...and other post displayed-related things Options

[*mipadi*]

So I've been looking over the post-display style of cB and comparing it to other forums and discussion-thread-type sites I frequent, and I think it could use an "upgrade". Admittedly, I am a bit of minimalist when it comes to design, but I'm inclined to think that the post display style of cB is a bit busy, and could stand to be cleaned up a little.

First of all, post count. I think we should get rid of post count, or at least the display of post counts. People are too obsessed with their post counts, which don't even reveal much about a user, except for how much crap they post. So let's just get rid of it.

Secondly, extra user info like custom rank, group, joined date, location, member no., and status. Shove that stuff to the user info page display, or iconify some of it.

Basically, on posts, just display an avatar, username, and post date and time. Save the extra info for the user page, or get rid of it entirely. If status is deemed to be important, iconify it along with the post. Iconify "rankings" like moderator and admin, too. Give them a little badge next to their name.

[*Libertie*]

I've long been in support of removing post count from display next to posts. You can always click the member's username to get the full profile with post count and everything.

And I will say again that I love the threaded design you're suggesting. There's a reason why sites like Digg and Newsvine are so successful, we shouldn't be missing out on that.

[*mipadi*]

And I will say again that I love the threaded design you're suggesting. There's a reason why sites like Digg and Newsvine are so successful, we shouldn't be missing out on that.

The general design of both sites is very good. Good use of AJAX-y stuff. I'm not sure how much can be implemented here, though, as I don't fully know the limits of IPB.