TSP Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 After upgrading an active forum we've received numerous complaints about the lack of a "star" * to indicate / confirm for them that they are actually logged in anonymously when they see their name in the recently browsing box etc. I also think this should be added back, as members now feel constantly unsure whether other see they read the page or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizionDev Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 2 minutes ago, TSP said: After upgrading an active forum we've received numerous complaints about the lack of a "star" * to indicate / confirm for them that they are actually logged in anonymously when they see their name in the recently browsing box etc. I also think this should be added back, as members now feel constantly unsure whether other see they read the page or not. Do you mean that only administrators can see the star? Otherwise would defeat the purpose of "Anonymous" Woops. I understand now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just now, VizionDev said: Do you mean that only administrators can see the star? Otherwise would defeat the purpose of "Anonymous" No... The logged in member is always added to the list when that specific member view the list. (I'm not sure how to best explain this) Problem is that since they are added to the list (only for themselves and administrators), regardless of their anonymous browsing state, they feel unsure about whether they are hidden for other members or not in this list. 3.4 solved this by showing them the star next to the logged in members name in the list when they viewed themselves logged in as anonymous (It wasn't only for admins) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizionDev Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'll see if I can get this feature developed for you as a plugin will update soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Having a plugin is fine and dandy and all, I could probably make it myself, that's not the issue. But I really feel this is a thing that is natural to just have in the core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizionDev Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Just now, TSP said: Having a plugin is fine and dandy and all, I could probably make it myself, that's not the issue. But I really feel this is a thing that is natural to just have in the core. Yes it is a bit strange how there is no indicator depicting anonymity. None the less, this is being worked on now as I wouldn't mind it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasfenn Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I also notice the lack of the old "star" indicating anonymous members. My members always ask about it. Any chance to get it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilihead Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 51 minutes ago, Lukasfenn said: I also notice the lack of the old "star" indicating anonymous members. My members always ask about it. Any chance to get it back? Why would your members ask about it? It's for admins to see, if a member could see it then the other member would not be logged in anonymously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSP Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 1 minute ago, chilihead said: Why would your members ask about it? It's for admins to see, if a meber could see it then the other member would not be logged in anonymously. Because members like to have it confirmed that they themselves are actually logged in anonymously when they see themselves listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilihead Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I see. May just take getting used to, you can tell you are logged in top right, seeing reply box, and other ways. But see your point. Should see your name with asterisk. Could be a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I think it'd be better to indicate this in the userbar next to the name, rather than in blocks that not all communities will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Irons Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Since I'm stumped on a couple other plugins that I'm working on, I'll make this one tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasfenn Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hulu let us know of your new plugin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Irons Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sorry for the delay, I've got it made... just waiting for it to be approved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Irons Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 @AndyF has approved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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