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This is a test.
See "Back button causes error message" at:
http://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/View.aspx?fid=1645&msg=1952924&bmkres=success[^]
I used this thread to test that; the forums are stiil working the way I described there; that is, when I created this thread, then used the back key (Ctrl-back) then I got the warning saying that I will lose my work.
If anyone else gets the same, then you can reply to the other thread but my purpose here was to test it.
[Moved to Bugs and Suggestions]
modified on Sunday, January 25, 2009 1:58 AM
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I moved your post into the Bugs and Suggestions forum.
I can't replicate what you are describing.
When I create a new message/thread by going to the edit page and hitting 'Submit' I end up in the forum viewing my latest post. Hitting Ctrl-back does nothing for me (IE7) but if you hit the back button in your browser and end up at the edit page, then again hit back (or try and quit) then yes, you'll see the popup warning because of the way you have navigated to the page.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Okay, there is your reply; I did not see it here a minute ago.
Yes, I think you described it adequately; I am sorry if I did not. Note that what I was suggesting is that the forum software detect that the back key was used. It might seem to you to be unusual to use the back key in that manner but it is normal for me. It is slightly irritating for me that so many people think that going back in that manner is strange and therefore don't try to support it.
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I see this got moved.
Sorry, I intended to reply to the previous thread.
This problem still exists for me. I have an entirely new system yet I still get the warning when it does not apply. It is a minor problem except as I said in the previous thread, it is a bit confusing; I often am concerned that I might lose something even when I won't.
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On an article with a lot of votes, it's almost impossible to position your mouse so that you can see how many votes were cast when there are very low vote counts of a given score value. For instance, if an article has 65 votes, and only one or two are '1's, you will almost not be able to see the actual number of '1' votes. I think it might help if we could get the vote counts by hovering over the vote values under the bars.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 ----- "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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You're right of course.
Could all of us help out by adding some low votes?
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If you really want I can oblige...
Today's lesson is brought to you by the word "niggardly". Remember kids, don't attribute to racism what can be explained by Scandinavian language roots.
-- Robert Royall
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Well, I usually don't vote 1, but for John...
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I was using it as an example. Sheesh!
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 ----- "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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The Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced level text is not being displayed on the article page. Is that intentional?
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It was removed when we went from a single level to multiple levels being allowed on an article.
And we forgot to put it back.
Todo item 1394
cheers,
Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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How can one article be categorized at multiple levels? Even if it starts at a beginner level, and then gets into advanced stuff, I think it should be categorized at beginner level.
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Hans Dietrich wrote: it should be categorized at beginner level.
or "fast forward" ?
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My thinking was that the article level should be set to the lowest entry level contained in the article. So, if an article covers beginner thru intermediate levels, the level for that article should be Beginner.
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Hans Dietrich wrote: the article level should be set to the lowest entry level
I'm not sure; when I am familiar with the subject and notice a "beginners" level, I might not read it and miss out on something. I probably would read it (or bookmark it?) if the level were anything else though.
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That's a good point. I wonder if people would understand if there was just a list of levels? Maybe if it said something like "Recommended for: Beginner - Intermediate"?
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or a from-to description: from beginner to intermediate; from beginner to advanced, ...
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I'm curious what you expect Chris or the team to do. Unfortunately jerks will be jerks - and they are certainly entitled to their opinion, and there is nothing that the CP team can do about that - they certainly can't stop the person for posting their opinion. At least this person provided a reason and didn't just type . in the box.
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Yes sir, you are right. But in the morning when I saw the message was very disappointed , because I have put a lot of effort for this article. but after 7 Hrs of Office work...... its .
Pete O'Hanlon wrote: At least this person provided a reason and didn't just type . in the box.
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The article is good, but I have to agree with the voter to some extent.
I notice that most of the "Excellent Article" comments come from your countrymen, who are perhaps used to this "Ind-glish" and can see through it, but from an English speaker's perspective, the grammer is atrocious.
Maybe you could get a native to proof read and correct your otherwise excellent article.
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J4amieC wrote: Maybe you could get a native to proof read and correct your otherwise excellent article.
Thanks you so much sir . I will try to improve it . Thank you so much.
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A univoter, as the term is used here, is someone who votes everything they can get their hands on "1" without rhyme or reason.
Your article was voted "1" by someone who was legitimately underwhelmed by your article, which compares very, very well to the 60 others who apparently enjoyed your article. This was not a 'univoter'. This was a person with every right to share their opinion.
I do not want to be harsh but no, I will not "Do the needful" if "the needful" is remove the vote. This is a democratic community and everyone is entitled to their vote.
Please keep some perspective. Your article is an excellent article. It could certainly do with some cleaning up in terms of grammar and punctuation which, for some, is more important than content. However, the vast majority of readers have voted your work a well deserved "excellent", and for this you should be deservedly proud.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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Thank you so much sir.
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You might consider ignoring the top and bottom say 5% of the votes once there are enough votes that is (say 20). That would counteract the effect of a lone vote; it also might cause more one-votes from the few jerks entering into a conspiracy to have a lasting say, but IMO the net effect would be positive.
If linguistic problems are causing a low vote, would the editor staff step in?
and would you then also keep the vote? does that fit well with the messages (and votes?) being discarded when a new version and/or (not sure) an approval occurs?
FYI: messages being discarded continues to look like a bad idea to me. It discourages people from providing early feedback.
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