Simviation Forum - THE DELETE POST BUTTON.....

Aug 4^th, 2007 at 7:20pm

Nick N Ex Member
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.... is simply TOO close to the MODIFY button LOL

Ok, so I am old and sometimes miss the target but it would really be nice to either have a "ARE YOU SURE" flag on the delete button, or move it to another spot if that is possible.

When I have done it on quick posts in the past it wasnt that bad and the first time I wiped out a 5000 character post forever it was anoying but since then I have nailed 3 big posts and a freeware thread starter which has now exceeded my patience. I know its my own fault for hitting the wrong spot on the screen but if someone could look into what could be done to make the delete button a bit safer for old and blind users that would be great.

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Reply #1 - Aug 4^th, 2007 at 10:59pm

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Ok, so I am old and sometimes miss the target

You're how old and just starting potty training?! Shocked

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Reply #2 - Aug 5^th, 2007 at 12:06am

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Nick N wrote on Aug 4^th, 2007 at 7:20pm:

.... is simply TOO close to the MODIFY button LOL

Ok, so I am old and sometimes miss the target but it would really be nice to either have a "ARE YOU SURE" flag on the delete button, or move it to another spot if that is possible.

When I have done it on quick posts in the past it wasnt that bad and the first time I wiped out a 5000 character post forever it was anoying but since then I have nailed 3 big posts and a freeware thread starter which has now exceeded my patience. I know its my own fault for hitting the wrong spot on the screen but if someone could look into what could be done to make the delete button a bit safer for old and blind users that would be great.

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Been there, done that... Tongue

What I will do if I find I'm making a pretty long post is open MS Word and cut/paste the text as a temporary backup, then delete it when done. It's saved my bacon several times...

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Reply #3 - Aug 5^th, 2007 at 11:05am

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Nick,

It's part of the YABB software. I don't think it is configurable.

Maybe the next version will take care of it. You do have a good point.

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Reply #4 - Aug 5^th, 2007 at 12:31pm

Nick N Ex Member
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JBaymore wrote on Aug 5^th, 2007 at 11:05am:

Nick,

It's part of the YABB software. I don't think it is configurable.

Maybe the next version will take care of it. You do have a good point.

best,

.......................john

drats

I thought YABB gave you design and layout options.

It is really silly to have the IGNITION button right next to the FUEL DUMP button and neither have a safety on them.

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Reply #5 - Aug 5^th, 2007 at 1:55pm

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Nick N wrote on Aug 5^th, 2007 at 12:31pm:

It is really silly to have the IGNITION button right next to the FUEL DUMP button and neither have a safety on them.

LOL!
So true!! Grin

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Reply #6 - Aug 6^th, 2007 at 12:33pm

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Nick N wrote on Aug 5^th, 2007 at 12:31pm:

It is really silly to have the IGNITION button right next to the FUEL DUMP button and neither have a safety on them.

More like the "Adjust Seat" and "Eject" buttons! Grin

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Reply #7 - Aug 6^th, 2007 at 3:21pm

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It is really silly to have the IGNITION button right next to the FUEL DUMP button and neither have a safety on them.

More like the "Adjust Seat" and "Eject" buttons! Grin

Fortunately a web forum doesn't have you crashing to a firey death if you push the wrong button ... Cheesy

This could be edited by a good perl coder ... but not within Admin options. Layout is set.

As John said - new version coming out that may address this
(remember MS programs have delete & paste right next to each other in the the Edit dropdown list & who hasn't hit the wrong option there too?

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Reply #8 - Aug 6^th, 2007 at 4:23pm

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pete wrote on Aug 6^th, 2007 at 3:21pm:

Quote:

It is really silly to have the IGNITION button right next to the FUEL DUMP button and neither have a safety on them.

More like the "Adjust Seat" and "Eject" buttons! Grin

Fortunately a web forum doesn't have you crashing to a firey death if you push the wrong button ... Cheesy

This could be edited by a good perl coder ... but not within Admin options. Layout is set.

As John said - new version coming out that may address this
(remember MS programs have delete & paste right next to each other in the the Edit dropdown list & who hasn't hit the wrong option there too?

)

yea, I know

But they usually also have a "undo" and a recycle bin too

LOL

It been a looooooong time since I looked at Yabb code. I am sure its changed quite a bit. I know there are sites where Yabb admins go for quick and dirty copy/paste code snips desinged for customizing. Sort of a "Pimp my Yabb" list Cheesy

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