Welcome to GTP16: Dark Mode, Emojis, Reactions, Bookmarks, and So Much More...

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Like all new UI updates, it's going to take a hot minute to get used to it, but it's definitely a huge improvement in terms of functionality. I really like the new premium features too!
 
Hello, who dis?

The website is somehow better and worse at the same time.
Worse in that I have to scroll past subscribed threads and new posts to see the sub-forums that I want.
Better in that extra new features have been added and the design refreshed.
Worse in that images are removed from the front page on mobile.
Better in that more emoticons/emojis/reactions are now available.
Worse in that the list of forums looks a bit more clogged.
Better in that more information is displayed under each user.

Take that as you will.
 
R1600Turbo
@Jordan the one thing I have noticed is that previously embedded Instagram posts now just show as a link. Is there another way we need to go about embedding them, or is it no longer an option?
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Instagram embeds should be working again, you won't have to do anything different.

@GTP Red Pill, the issue you were experiencing with embedded YouTube playlists has also been resolved now.
RadishTM
Liking the new look, sleek and refined 🤘

Am I being blind or is the "Mark Forums Read" link missing?
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It's an item in the "Forums" menu.
 
Watching the evolution of this website from the time I originally joined in March of 2013 until now has been a treat. Thank you for all of your hard work @Jordan and I am exited to see what's to come in the future.
 
Finally the great dark mode has arrived!

Thanks for all updates, certainly makes forum much easier reading on the work PC already and thanks for all the new emoji's too!
 
In addition to the previously mentioned bug fixes, here are a few more updates from this evening:
  • As mentioned, the search engine is back up to full strength. All of your posts and topics should also be visible from your profile again.
  • The "similar threads" and "thread suggestions" feature as mentioned in the OP are now working.
  • Site-wide search (including articles and forum posts) is available on the home page and articles again.
  • The links to view all subscribed / followed / watched threads in the box displayed at the forum home page have been fixed.
 
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Jordan
A few quick updates on the most pressing issues:
  • List and gallery buttons have been restored in the post editor menu.
  • External login services (Facebook, Google, and Twitter) have been restored.
  • Avatar uploads are working again.
  • Avatar transparency is working again.
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Looking at the new site.
Meme Reaction GIF

ShiftingGears
I'm also pooing everyone's replies because this is the behaviour you're encouraging and you cant stop me
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I thought that's all we were supposed to do here?

Talking of reactions, will there be any custom ones? I've seen some on other forums and they do give a unique flavour.
But otherwise looks good.
 
@Jordan
Where did the social medial links go? Every once in awhile I will go here then go into one of the media pages that was on the top right.
Did they move somewhere? 🤔
 
Is there a way to hide the "threads you follow" and "latest posts" sections? I don't care to see those and they just clutter the top of the main forum. Also, can you remove the HOME> hyperlink from just below the header? Clicking on the GTplanet logo above already brings you to the main website, so I don't think you need another spot below it to do the same thing if you're in the forums.

For some plusses, I am enjoying the wide screen and the dark mode.
 
buickgnx88
Is there a way to hide the "threads you follow" and "latest posts" sections? I don't care to see those and they just clutter the top of the main forum.
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This is my main criticism of the layout. I went through and deleted all of the threads in my watchlist to try and get rid of the former, and the box is still there but now says "Results Not Found"






It's especially cumbersome on mobile, since you have to scroll a fair bit to get past to see any of the forum proper.
 
kikie
You don't have to be logged in to be able to post?
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If you're not signed into an account you will now see a quick reply form at the bottom of thread pages. However, once you submit it, you'll be prompted to log in or register before it is actually posted.
TJ13
@Jordan
Where did the social medial links go? Every once in awhile I will go here then go into one of the media pages that was on the top right.
Did they move somewhere? 🤔
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I took them out of the header as social channels and platforms are not really a priority for us. I may add them back elsewhere in the template, maybe the news sidebar or footer, but as of now there are no consistent links to them.
buickgnx88
Is there a way to hide the "threads you follow" and "latest posts" sections? I don't care to see those and they just clutter the top of the main forum. Also, can you remove the HOME> hyperlink from just below the header? Clicking on the GTplanet logo above already brings you to the main website, so I don't think you need another spot below it to do the same thing if you're in the forums.

For some plusses, I am enjoying the wide screen and the dark mode.
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Not currently, but I will add a feature that lets you collapse those sections.
 
@Jordan - Visually I can't tell the difference between threads that have new replies and threads I've read. Is there a setting on my end that needs to be changed?

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I have read GTPlanet Dads! and What are you Eating/Drinking? but not the Real Guns, Funny Screenshot and Didn't know that threads but they all look the same.
 
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TB
@Jordan - Visually I can't tell the difference between threads that have new replies and threads I've read. Is there a setting on my end that needs to be changed?

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I have read GTPlanet Dads! and What are you Eating/Drinking? but not the Real Guns, Funny Screenshot and Didn't know that threads but they all look the same.
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Something's definitely going on there, as it's showing all of the text as bold.

Nothing in the site theme would make that second line of text bold, so my guess is a browser or operating system setting is just "bolding" everything. It might be a global font or accessibility setting. Does all the text on the site look unusually bold, or just in certain areas?

For reference, here's what it should look like.

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Jordan
Something's definitely going on there, as it's showing all of the text as bold.

Nothing in the site theme would make that second line of text bold, so my guess is a browser or operating system setting is just "bolding" everything. It might be a global font or accessibility setting. Does all the text on the site look unusually bold, or just in certain areas?

For reference, here's what it should look like.

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This is how it looks like in Firefox.


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I'm going to have to go back to the light scheme even though the dark scheme is much more aesthetically pleasing.

Finding it too difficult to see the bold difference for the threads which have unread messages. Spending a bit of time clicking on a thread with no new messages in the dark scheme.
 
Jordan
Something's definitely going on there, as it's showing all of the text as bold.

Nothing in the site theme would make that second line of text bold, so my guess is a browser or operating system setting is just "bolding" everything. It might be a global font or accessibility setting. Does all the text on the site look unusually bold, or just in certain areas?

For reference, here's what it should look like.

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It looks like it's a work computer setting because my desktop at home and my phone are working as intended. 👿
 
I've observed two full line breaks are required subsequent to embedded media for text to appear a single break beneath said media. It's not a major concern with knowledge beforehand, but it was hard to miss with my mild OCD with regards to post appearance.

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Because I am a little anal, I checked a post with an embedded YouTube video (these two are the only platforms from which I embed) prior to update and, sure enough, the single full line break in the post as originally composed results in text appearing immediately beneath the video.

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