Site Software Update

[Demonland 73,327]

21 minutes ago, 3183 Dee said:

I really like the new look on the iPhone - much cleaner.

Thanks for all the work you do @Demonland to keep the site up and running, as well as running the podcast. I’m not sure of the costs involved in doing all this, but is there a Donate button, so that those that wish to can chuck in a dollar or two from time to time?

Thank you. The cleaner look is the software. I just clicked a button to install it.

You can donate here if you like: https://demonland.com/clients/donations/

If you want to remove the advertising then you might want to look into a Demonland Subscription: https://demonland.com/subscriptions/

[layzie 34,186]

Looks pretty schmick so far Andy, good job!

[The Lobster Effect 896]

10 hours ago, Stevienic23 said:

Love that I'm not accidentally clicking on the podcast as I'm scrolling down now :). Appreciate the work you put in mate

I couldn't sleep properly the other night so was scrolling through demonland. Don't think my wife appreciated the demonland podcast accidentally blaring out at full volume at 2am! 

[Sir Why You Little 37,257]

Wow. This is Marty McFly stuff

Demonland looks like it did 10 years ago when i first got a Smartphone!!

2020 has been too weird...

[Diamond_Jim 12,658]

9 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

A very brutal screen with far too much dominance of the various updates on the right of the screen which IIRC were at the bottom of the page.

Good luck but sorry don't like it.

 

 

Looking a lot better this morning. Last night the right hand highlights section was taking up almost half my screen.

Now it looks back to normal size.

Thanks

[Skuit 10,031]

Much appreciate all the work you do in maintaining this forum @Demonland so definitely no complaints. 

But one tiny point. The notifications alerts now include reactions from other posters rather than just quotes. 

Understand that it's fairly standard practice but these alerts are designed to drive addictive behaviour. 

Haven't watched The Social Dilemma yet but reading up on the subject always makes me feel highly uneasy. 

Anyway, maybe it's something minor to consider from an ethical perspective if you have the ability to alter.

I also respect that you have a business to run in a highly competitive advertising environment. 

(Please note - removing the reaction alert is just my personal navigational preference - other posters may love it). 

[Demonland 73,327]

6 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Much appreciate all the work you do in maintaining this forum @Demonland so definitely no complaints. 

But one tiny point. The notifications alerts now include reactions from other posters rather than just quotes. 

Understand that it's fairly standard practice but these alerts are designed to drive addictive behaviour. 

Haven't watched The Social Dilemma yet but reading up on the subject always makes me feel highly uneasy. 

Anyway, maybe it's something minor to consider from an ethical perspective if you have the ability to alter.

I also respect that you have a business to run in a highly competitive advertising environment. 

(Please note - removing the reaction alert is just my personal navigational preference - other posters may love it). 

I'll check and see if this is a global setting but it could also be a setting within your own profile.

I didn't change anything in regards to that it must be a new forced feature.

There is bound to be an off switch for that either in the forums settings or your own notification settings.

[Kiss of Death 766]

Great work Andy, just flicked another $50 your way, it’s been noticeable how the standard MFCSS meltdowns haven’t crushed the servers!

never a bad time to remind people that there is a donate button

[Demonland 73,327]

4 minutes ago, Kiss of Death said:

Great work Andy, just flicked another $50 your way, it’s been noticeable how the standard MFCSS meltdowns haven’t crushed the servers!

never a bad time to remind people that there is a donate button

Thank you very much. It really is very much appreciated especially during these times.

We fixed those server issues a about a month to 6 weeks ago. Last week post game really tested it. People were not happy.

[Demonland 73,327]

2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Wow. This is Marty McFly stuff

Demonland looks like it did 10 years ago when i first got a Smartphone!!

2020 has been too weird...

Can you elaborate? The site doesn't look very different to what it did yesterday.

[Sir Why You Little 37,257]

34 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Can you elaborate? The site doesn't look very different to what it did yesterday.

It just reminds me of the first time the site was available for phones

it’s ok. Just freaked me out a bit this morning when i fist turned it on!!

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

Great job Andy, smooth sailing today on iPhone. 

[Stevienic23 1,183]

4 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

I couldn't sleep properly the other night so was scrolling through demonland. Don't think my wife appreciated the demonland podcast accidentally blaring out at full volume at 2am! 

I do this all the time! haha

[george_on_the_outer 7,824]

2 hours ago, Kiss of Death said:

Great work Andy, just flicked another $50 your way, it’s been noticeable how the standard MFCSS meltdowns haven’t crushed the servers!

never a bad time to remind people that there is a donate button

All these changes cost money, so another couple of pineapples donated to keep this great site running. 

[Lucifers Hero 40,492]

Thanks for all the work.

I'm not seeing an 'Edit' option on my posts. 

I use Firefox if that is of any help.

[titan_uranus 25,060]

2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Thanks for all the work.

I'm not seeing an 'Edit' option on my posts. 

I use Firefox if that is of any help.

It's now in the three dots in the top right of your post.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,902]

Great work with the site Andy. It's much appreciated. I'll transfer some cash. QD. 

[Demonland 73,327]

14 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Thanks for all the work.

I'm not seeing an 'Edit' option on my posts. 

I use Firefox if that is of any help.

 

14 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

It's now in the three dots in the top right of your post.

Software changed this. Not sure why. I’ll get used to it eventually. 

[Lucifers Hero 40,492]

A trivial question:  How should we interpret the 'Laughing/Ha Ha' reaction icon?

The Old and new software don't credit it as a +1 in the 'Community Reputation'.  I've noticed that most of the time posters use it as a +'ve as they like the humour rather than a -'ve 'ha ha, that is sarcastic' type response.  I'm sure the funny people don't care whether they get credit but should I change to using 'Like' rather than 'Ha Ha' in acknowledging witty posts?

Edited September 13, 2020 by Lucifer's Hero

[Demonland 73,327]

2 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

A trivial question:  How should we interpret the 'Laughing/Ha Ha' reaction icon?

The Old and new software don't credit it as a +1 in the 'Community Reputation'.  I've noticed that most of the time posters use it as a +'ve as they like the humour rather than a -'ve 'ha ha, that is sarcastic' type response.  I'm sure the funny people don't care whether they get credit but should I change to using 'Like' rather than 'Ha Ha' in acknowledging witty posts?

I actually changed that a while ago. The emoticon has a duel purpose; it can be used for acknowledging someone for a witty remark or to denote sarcasm or to laugh at someone for making a foolish remark. 

I didn’t think it was right for someone to gain forum reputation for constantly saying idiotic things. 

I know that sucks for the genuinely funny people. 

[Skuit 10,031]

I'm really invested in this trivial conversation now. Does forum reputation bestow any benefits? Don't we all just assess reputation ourselves and collectively? What is reputation? I would be happy for my snarky laugh responses to hand over a reputation point to a notorious poster if it meant my chuckles awarded others. Wouldn't it even out over time anyway? 

[deebug 1,754]

Loving the update, great job?

[Sir Why You Little 37,257]

How do i turn off notifications for a Reaction??

[Lucifers Hero 40,492]

29 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I actually changed that a while ago. The emoticon has a duel purpose; it can be used for acknowledging someone for a witty remark or to denote sarcasm or to laugh at someone for making a foolish remark. 

I didn’t think it was right for someone to gain forum reputation for constantly saying idiotic things. 

I know that sucks for the genuinely funny people. 

I had used the 'Ha Ha' icon for this post but worried you might think I was ridiculing your comments so changed it to 'Like'.?

[gs77 4,482]

@Demonland This is a wonderful site, forum and community. The Gameday threads provide a lot of added entertainment and outlet during our games, and I've learned a lot about the tactical and operational sides of the game from the many discussions herein and on the Podcast. 

Thanks for your ongoing work.