Mispointed links in active topics/last50 views

[jon]

These pages each list recent posts by topic name, posted, and time, but the links go to the beginning of the topic, not to the post by the specified poster. This doesn't seem like the right behavior, at least from the point of view of someone repeatedly returning to the same topic, as it takes a couple of extra clicks to get to the most recent posts.

Also, maybe it would make sense to have a forum specifically for bug reports/feature requests? There's no obvious place to put them right now.

[Sagitta]

Your choice of DA is a good one. But, you do have a valid point there Jon. Something to consider.

[SDsalsaguy]

Jon, just FYI, this same question is something that the staff is currently talking about.

Also, please know that you can always PM any of us with any such suggestions. For site related matters it probably makes the most sense to pass along any questions, comments, or suggestions directly to DanceMentor or myself, but any of the moderators could also pass any such feedback along to us as well.

[jon]

For site related matters it probably makes the most sense to pass along any questions, comments, or suggestions directly to DanceMentor or myself, but any of the moderators could also pass any such feedback along to us as well.

Thanks, will try to remember. It might be useful to note this in the FAQ or somewhere else prominent on the site (e.g. "contact site admin" link?) - I thought about PMing someone but it wasn't obvious who the right person was.

[SDsalsaguy]

Thanks for the feedback Jon . . . either having a feedback forum or adding a point in the guidelines regarding exactly such PM matters are both excellent options. We try to figure out what moves, additions, and modifications are in the long term best interests of the site so it may still take a little time until we finalize a more formal feedback mechanism but, in the interim, please do feel free to PM us with any considerations you (or anyone else reading this) may have.

—Jonathan

[SDsalsaguy]

Jon, just wanted to let you know that active links to the last post in each thread are now next to each thread title on the "Active Topics" page.

[jon]

Jon, just wanted to let you know that active links to the last post in each thread are now next to each thread title on the "Active Topics" page.

Cool! Thanks for the early Xmas present.

[SDsalsaguy]

Our pleasure jon. Some suggestions are easy to follow up on, some aren't practical, some just need to be put on hold until we have the time (keep in mind that this site is entirely volunteer driven), and some are just oversights, but we always welcome input on how to keep making the Forums better!

[DanceMentor]

I sincerely thank you for your suggestion. If it is technically feasible, I am always willing to try to make things better. I had thought about doing this in the past, but had forgotten.

So, as you can see on the Active Topics page, you can now click on the http://www.dance-forums.com/templates/DesertStorm/images/icon_latest_reply.gif and it will take you to the last post of the topic.