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Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

Latest post Wed, Jan 23 2008 5:50 PM by Admin. 4 replies.
  • Sat, Jan 19 2008 4:09 AM

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    Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

    Should we turn off the 'Who's Online' feature on the homepage?

    We have had some requests from users to turn off their image from the 'Who's On line' section of the homepage.

    There are obviously advantages, (who's on line, will I get my post answered by x, etc.) and disadvantages, (I don't want people to know I'm on line, etc)

    This can only be done by disabling it for everyone and not per user. Please post your preference to ease our decision.

    • Yes, Disable It (26.3%)
    • No, Keep It (73.7%)
    • Total Votes: 19
    • Voting Ended: 1/24/2008

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  • Sun, Jan 20 2008 10:20 AM In reply to

    • Rob Bruce
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    Re: Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

     OK. I originally requested this, but if it has to be an all or nothing choice I'm prepared to put up with it. As I said before, it's not that big a deal.

    Cheers 

    Rob ============================================ Siaradwch yn araf, os gwelwch'n dda - dim ond dysgwyr ydw i!

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  • Sun, Jan 20 2008 10:42 AM In reply to

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    Re: Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

    Rob

    You weren't the only one and we are still looking for a per-user setting or customisation. We thought it was certainly worth asking the community.

    Did you notice, We fixed the Lean and Green theme.

    Thanks for letting us know about that

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  • Sun, Jan 20 2008 3:40 PM In reply to

    Re: Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

    I like the "who is online" feature.  I think including the avatars are a bit much, but if the choice is show the online users or not, I'd vote for show them.

     

    Mike Alexander Microsoft Excel MVP www.datapigtechnologies.com
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  • Wed, Jan 23 2008 5:50 PM In reply to

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    Re: Should we turn off 'Who Is Online'?

    OK, the poll closes tomorrow and the vote is to keep it around 3/1. I am however still investigating the idea of a per user setting and also trying to tune down the 'lag' after you have logged out

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