Joel R Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I'm trying to take the gamification concept to heart, and I feel like there are several 'calls to action' that are missed opportunities within the suite. 1. No View Permission When a user doesn't have permission to view, this is the message that he sees. Factually and technically, the message might be correct. But in terms of user interface, it's terribly off-putting and doesn't provide a method of resolution. Yes, there is a problem and the problem is that the default error for all IPS communities is horribly unappealing. Pretty sure the goal is to get users to join, not scare them away. Also, if it's a guest, he should be offered a chance to register. You only offer a button to sign-in for existing users (!) 2. Club Join Did you know that you offer a 'join' button to guests on the club home, and when they click on it, they receive the following message: Quote The page you are trying to access is not available for your account. Error code: 2C350/I Let me repeat: you're asking guests to join, and then immediately tell them they can't join. 3. Club Streamlined Sign-in Regular forums show streamlined sign-in: It would be appropriate to show club-specific streamline sign in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bullman Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Agree 100%. I was going to ask dawpi to knock up a plug in for this for that new feature I just added as it happens. It should be part of the core though IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ77 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 These are the kinds of things that really add smooth polish to an excellent suite like IPB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 #1: there’s a free plugin in marketplace. I mean, the Sign Up link to guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsesx Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I never liked the error codes on this messages because mostly they are no real errors but let members think there is an error on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel R Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 2 hours ago, SJ77 said: These are the kinds of things that really add smooth polish to an excellent suite like IPB I totally agree. It's the kind of careful and deliberate thought put into these small details that can really make the software shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bullman Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Adriano Faria said: #1: there’s a free plugin in marketplace. I mean, the Sign Up link to guests. Well done Adriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Management Lindy Posted October 29, 2018 Management Share Posted October 29, 2018 I agree. I don't know how it's slipped through for so long, but it will be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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