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404'd
02-05-2013, 16:51
[cdm-description=photo]39017[/cdm-description]
indubitably
02-05-2013, 16:52
It isn't there for everyone though
Eagleeyedan
02-05-2013, 16:54
It appears the site has been updated because all the buttons are moved around and there are several new ones i.e. "Open Buddy List"
Navid Shafa
02-05-2013, 16:54
I always thought the home page was a bit too full of fluff. The Image gallery and recent activity is nice, but the page goes down forever. Are links to White-Papers, CD-Swap and the helpful links on the homepage necessary? These really lengthen the page.

Don't get me wrong, it's a great site, well designed. I just feel like the homepage could be be organized to utilize space a bit better and be more user friendly. I introduced a bunch more people to the site this year and it got me noticing these things...
Kevin Sevcik
02-05-2013, 16:57
I want someone with appropriate web coding skills to make a CD version of Let Me Google that for You (http://lmgtfy.com/).
Flimsor
02-05-2013, 17:00
I second this motion. I know where it is, but I still lose it whenever I want to search.
404'd
02-05-2013, 17:02
Just in case you didn't notice, the picture is actually a joke pointing out that the search button does in fact exist. I'm not actually commenting on the layout of the site, it is fine the way it is.
David Brinza
02-05-2013, 17:06
I really think the OP was trying to emphasize the importance of using the "search" capability before posting. Although putting the "search" button in a more prominent location would indeed be helpful.

For some of you, the front page is cluttered with advertisements and when you search, you have to verify you not a spam-bot. You can solve these problems by becoming a CD supporter. Click on "Supporters" on the "quick links" pull-down and donate to CD via PayPal! :D
404'd
02-05-2013, 17:08
I really think the OP was trying to emphasize the importance of using the "search" capability before posting. Although putting the "search" button in a more prominent location would indeed be helpful.

For some of you, the front page is cluttered with advertisements and when you search, you have to verify you not a spam-bot. You can solve these problems by becoming a CD supporter. Click on "Supporters" on the "quick links" pull-down and donate to CD via PayPal! :D
Yes! I never thought about moving the search button, not a bad suggestion.
Navid Shafa
02-05-2013, 17:16
For some of you, the front page is cluttered with advertisements and when you search, you have to verify you not a spam-bot. You can solve these problems by becoming a CD supporter. Click on "Supporters" on the "quick links" pull-down and donate to CD via PayPal! :D

I am a CD supporter and have donated. I have no problems with advertisements, but not having them anymore is a plus.

The "clutter" I am speaking of is just the lower half of the homepage. I don't ever use those links and if I ever need to get to them, I can navigate to them manually.
IKE
02-05-2013, 17:48
It could instead ask you if you have conducted a search every time you start a new thread. I think this would be collectively less annoying that folsk asking someone if they have searched.
Gregor
02-05-2013, 17:55
It appears the site has been updated because all the buttons are moved around and there are several new ones i.e. "Open Buddy List"

Those only show up when you log in.
Joe Ross
02-05-2013, 17:56
It could instead ask you if you have conducted a search every time you start a new thread.

Or have it do the search automatically (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60387)
dcarr
02-05-2013, 18:08
Or have it do the search automatically (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60387)

Yes this is a great feature that really comes in handy at huge forums like XDA-Developers (forum.xda-developers.com), but it really should be here too.

Unfortunately since vBulletin isn't open source it probably costs money to upgrade??

More people should donate :)
hiyou102
02-05-2013, 23:35
I want someone with appropriate web coding skills to make a CD version of Let Me Google that for You (http://lmgtfy.com/).

Here's how. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22how+to+do+things%22+site%3Achiefdelphi.com)
Nemo
03-05-2013, 10:44
Here's how. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22how+to+do+things%22+site%3Achiefdelphi.com)

I actually do tend to use Google to search for threads on chiefdelphi rather than using CD's search. Google is better at it than CD is, and there's absolutely no shame in that.
Tungrus
03-05-2013, 11:38
For those who think searching "SEARCH" button on CD is difficult, probably we should have a floating search screen that follows cursor! :D
Walter Deitzler
07-05-2013, 00:09
I am a CD supporter and have donated. I have no problems with advertisements, but not having them anymore is a plus.

The "clutter" I am speaking of is just the lower half of the homepage. I don't ever use those links and if I ever need to get to them, I can navigate to them manually.

IDK, I like the ads, I get quick links to VexPro and TPD and such. It is very nice.