Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
Make it a credit card in a drawer then..
A pen in a drawer to a logged in website???
Make it a credit card in a drawer then..
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
The same situation may be with this - let's say you have your favourite pen in your drawer and your cooworker may use it while you're at home.
Have you ever talked about it to your manager and asked him/her to "do something about that"? What do you think the manager would advise you to do? (I think most of them would ask you to be careful and take the pen with you whenever you leave the desk - eg. to log off if you don't trust your coworkers).
Because most users do not share their computers and prefer to automatically log-in unless logout.
Again, that could be something to worry for MOST users 10 years ago when they shared their computers with several people or used Internet cafes. Nowadays that's not the case anymore.
So when you have to, don't forget to logout.
Admin
I was concerned that by getting distracted at work (a serious distraction - not just someone talking to me or something) I would get up and leave the computer as it was.
The same situation may be with this - let's say you have your favourite pen in your drawer and your cooworker may use it while you're at home.
Have you ever talked about it to your manager and asked him/her to "do something about that"? What do you think the manager would advise you to do? (I think most of them would ask you to be careful and take the pen with you whenever you leave the desk - eg. to log off if you don't trust your coworkers).
why doesn't it automatically Log Out when the computer shuts down?
Because most users do not share their computers and prefer to automatically log-in unless logout.
Not saying that anyone has posted as me but worried that it's a possibility in the future. What about Internet Cafe's or do they have some way of getting around this???
Again, that could be something to worry for MOST users 10 years ago when they shared their computers with several people or used Internet cafes. Nowadays that's not the case anymore.
So when you have to, don't forget to logout.
Admin
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
Because when someone "doesn't like you" and wants to open a case against you (for whatever reason that may be related to your online life), they may get a subpoena from court and ask your ISP to reveal your online browsing history, for example, without your consent.
But why is it worrisome your ISP would be able to check?
Because when someone "doesn't like you" and wants to open a case against you (for whatever reason that may be related to your online life), they may get a subpoena from court and ask your ISP to reveal your online browsing history, for example, without your consent.
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
It's as worrisome as someone else from work using your computer or looking up your web history and try to post as you... If you use Windows and share computer, you may create identities on this computer and when you finish the work, log off and let the other person use their own identity. Or simply don't forget to logoff if you really have to.
what is worrisome about that lol?
It's as worrisome as someone else from work using your computer or looking up your web history and try to post as you... If you use Windows and share computer, you may create identities on this computer and when you finish the work, log off and let the other person use their own identity. Or simply don't forget to logoff if you really have to.
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
ISP - Internet Service Provider
I thought one of the points of your ISP was that they should know where and when you've been? No?
ISP - Internet Service Provider
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
Do you know that your ISP may check which sites you have visited and what time? I think that's more worrisome than forgetting to click on the Logout link...
Admin
Do you know that your ISP may check which sites you have visited and what time? I think that's more worrisome than forgetting to click on the Logout link...
Admin
Admin Administrator
4 Sep 2007
Feedback / Logon/Logoff [29]
Correct. It's possible to logon in many different locations. Just like you may be logged on to the same email account, for example.
Admin
No, you can log on from home too :)
Correct. It's possible to logon in many different locations. Just like you may be logged on to the same email account, for example.
Admin
Admin Administrator
2 Sep 2007
Admin Administrator
30 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum rules wanted [14]
It does, but sometimes you know which member is not going to "last." In this case the member in question is very likely to become suspended anyway for requesting translations only and not participating in other discussions.
Not sure who mentioned lack of time... The point is to do something efficiently; if someone, mostly because of ignorance or "I'm a newbie" attitide), doesn't want to spend his/her time to follow some simple rules, perhaps it's not a good idea to be a forum member.
Admin
being a little more specific may help you with repeat offenders.
It does, but sometimes you know which member is not going to "last." In this case the member in question is very likely to become suspended anyway for requesting translations only and not participating in other discussions.
if you really don't have the time to mod so much then why do it?
Not sure who mentioned lack of time... The point is to do something efficiently; if someone, mostly because of ignorance or "I'm a newbie" attitide), doesn't want to spend his/her time to follow some simple rules, perhaps it's not a good idea to be a forum member.
Admin
Admin Administrator
30 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum rules wanted [14]
Point #9? Plus the message on 8,547 (currently) pages:
IMPORTANT: The subject MUST reflect the content of the post!
Quoting: plk123 nothing in them that i could tell applied to the threads i have seen closed..
Point #9? Plus the message on 8,547 (currently) pages:
IMPORTANT: The subject MUST reflect the content of the post!
Admin Administrator
30 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum rules wanted [14]
I don't specify the rules because the links to the rules are on several thousands of pages. In addition, when a new user signs up, s/he automatically receives a PM message that list all the rules. Obviously it's much easier to ignore the rules and then say "oops, I'm newbie here."
Moderation and administration here is done on voluntary basis, membership is also free, so those who don't care about reading the basic rules just waste our time.
Admin
I don't specify the rules because the links to the rules are on several thousands of pages. In addition, when a new user signs up, s/he automatically receives a PM message that list all the rules. Obviously it's much easier to ignore the rules and then say "oops, I'm newbie here."
Moderation and administration here is done on voluntary basis, membership is also free, so those who don't care about reading the basic rules just waste our time.
Admin
Admin Administrator
28 Aug 2007
Admin Administrator
27 Aug 2007
Admin Administrator
26 Aug 2007
USA, Canada / Polish Festival - Chicago [229]
I think it's almost great! :) Just I would make the letters P and F capital (so PolishForums.com instead of polishforums.com). Thank you.
Hey Admin, Heres the design tell us what You think?
I think it's almost great! :) Just I would make the letters P and F capital (so PolishForums.com instead of polishforums.com). Thank you.
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
You're welcome. And believe me I know about most available forum features out there and tried them out; in the end the most user-friendly, useful, and important ones have been implemented here, I hope.
Admin
thanks for the interaction and the answers, points you have come across with
You're welcome. And believe me I know about most available forum features out there and tried them out; in the end the most user-friendly, useful, and important ones have been implemented here, I hope.
Admin
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
Thanks for suggestion though.
Admin
Thanks for suggestion though.
Admin
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
I think that's a very good point. Let's say one of the members posted a translation request and s/he can see there's a historically helpful translator online. Now if the translator didn't have time or pleasure to do the translation, the requesting member would think they are ignoring him/her, keep "bumping up" posts, or keep sending PMs to the translator. And that wouldn't help build a good relationship.
Admin
If someone knows I am online and not answering they might continually bug me!!!
I think that's a very good point. Let's say one of the members posted a translation request and s/he can see there's a historically helpful translator online. Now if the translator didn't have time or pleasure to do the translation, the requesting member would think they are ignoring him/her, keep "bumping up" posts, or keep sending PMs to the translator. And that wouldn't help build a good relationship.
Admin
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
OK, but are you sure 100% of your friends would really want you to know if they are online or not? What if they have a bad day or something and don't want to be bothered? :)
I'm positive this feature alone would not be possible to be accepted by all members without the "hide my online status" feature --- but then the whole feature would become useless since in the end you wouldn't really know who's really online or not...
Admin
its not directly to do with the discussion, however it does improve the overall quality of the forum if you can tell where your regular friends are.
OK, but are you sure 100% of your friends would really want you to know if they are online or not? What if they have a bad day or something and don't want to be bothered? :)
I'm positive this feature alone would not be possible to be accepted by all members without the "hide my online status" feature --- but then the whole feature would become useless since in the end you wouldn't really know who's really online or not...
Admin
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
I think the PM feature is ideal for calling people you want to chat with (you can even check if the person read/deleted the message from there).
Admin
well firstly so we can tell who is online so we don't waste time posting new topics like 'PD where are you' or filling other topics with 'where are you' posts.
I think the PM feature is ideal for calling people you want to chat with (you can even check if the person read/deleted the message from there).
Admin
Admin Administrator
21 Aug 2007
Feedback / Forum Ideas - Listing - Who is online/Who is reading this thread [58]
OK, but how would it improve the quality of discussions? :)
Some developers also initially thought it would be a good idea. But in the end they had to develop the "anti" feature that is called "Hide my online status." From what I know this anti feature is even more popular than the original feature ;).
I think most users won't feel comfortable knowing someone else may be "watching" them. The Internet become so great because it is in a way anonymous most of the times.
At least then you know who is lurking.
OK, but how would it improve the quality of discussions? :)
I have been on a few other forums recently and they seem to list members who are online at the moment and logged in.
Some developers also initially thought it would be a good idea. But in the end they had to develop the "anti" feature that is called "Hide my online status." From what I know this anti feature is even more popular than the original feature ;).
I think most users won't feel comfortable knowing someone else may be "watching" them. The Internet become so great because it is in a way anonymous most of the times.
Admin Administrator
20 Aug 2007
Feedback / jacky55 [suspended] Please be informed [16]
Even a spammer must post at least 3 messages to use the PM feature. The min. post number may be increased.
Admin
a new registered user
Even a spammer must post at least 3 messages to use the PM feature. The min. post number may be increased.
Admin
Admin Administrator
20 Aug 2007
Feedback / jacky55 [suspended] Please be informed [16]
The report link should be used in that case (either way, some members have already reported him/her and he/she was suspended).
Admin
jacky55 is a 419 spammer
The report link should be used in that case (either way, some members have already reported him/her and he/she was suspended).
Admin
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / Archives [20]
The majority of "cleaning" is done regularly on the same day; no extra cleaning up is expected.
Admin
The majority of "cleaning" is done regularly on the same day; no extra cleaning up is expected.
Admin
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / Archives [20]
Yes, that's the main reason chopping threads from the start wouldn't be the greatest idea..
I suppose that takes away from the actual topic in the first place of course...
Yes, that's the main reason chopping threads from the start wouldn't be the greatest idea..
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / Archives [20]
It sounds like "topic closing" feature (which already exists...).
Admin
Aye! Some of the topics here are getting a bit lengthy, I just wondered if it might be an idea to have an archive of some sort so that the lengthier topics might be chopped but so that people could still read if they wished. And perhaps older topics, that may be of interest to people (eg new people) but have not been commented in for a while, could go in there as well. Just a suggestion. :)
It sounds like "topic closing" feature (which already exists...).
Admin
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / Archives [20]
Could you specify what you mean by that?
Admin
Is there any call to have an archive here on PF?
Could you specify what you mean by that?
Admin
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / ADMIN: user stats [20]
It's the stats software that outputs these results...
What countries do you include as EU as a matter on interest ?
It's the stats software that outputs these results...
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / ADMIN: user stats [20]
Cannot do it, but overall there are over 200,000 unique visitors each month.
Even if it was known (at least for registered members who tell the truth), it's impossible to determine the sex of guest visitors.
are you able to put figures next to the nationalities...
Cannot do it, but overall there are over 200,000 unique visitors each month.
and whats the male/female ratio if known...?
Even if it was known (at least for registered members who tell the truth), it's impossible to determine the sex of guest visitors.
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / ADMIN: user stats [20]
Here are the top visited countries:
1. United States us
2. European Union eu (excluded some EU countries below)
3. Great Britain gb
4. Poland pl
5. Canada ca
6. Australia au
7. Belgium be
8. Germany de
9. Ireland ie
10. Singapore sg
11. United Arab Emirates ae
12. Austria at
13. Netherlands nl
14. Greece gr
15. Yugoslavia yu
16. Spain es
17. China cn
18. Norway no
19. South Africa za
20. Italy it
21. Sweden se
22. France fr
23. Finland fi
24. Denmark dk
Here are the top visited countries:
1. United States us
2. European Union eu (excluded some EU countries below)
3. Great Britain gb
4. Poland pl
5. Canada ca
6. Australia au
7. Belgium be
8. Germany de
9. Ireland ie
10. Singapore sg
11. United Arab Emirates ae
12. Austria at
13. Netherlands nl
14. Greece gr
15. Yugoslavia yu
16. Spain es
17. China cn
18. Norway no
19. South Africa za
20. Italy it
21. Sweden se
22. France fr
23. Finland fi
24. Denmark dk
Admin Administrator
15 Aug 2007
Feedback / ADMIN: user stats [20]
For competitive reasons we cannot post more detailed statistics publicly.
But overall, there were several days since May 1 where even more user visited the site (but it didn't happen at the same time so the "record" was not set).
For competitive reasons we cannot post more detailed statistics publicly.
But overall, there were several days since May 1 where even more user visited the site (but it didn't happen at the same time so the "record" was not set).