Extension:LiquidThreads/Notes

Some notes about LiquidThreads. Test wiki available here: http://wiki.werdn.us/test/view/Talk:Main_Page

Note: LiquidThreads is being actively developed, so at times these notes may not be applicable. Please strike them as necessary.


 * URL parameters seem long and awkward (e.g., &lqt_method=talkpage_new_thread)
 * Section anchors are named poorly (#lqt_thread_XXX); nobody knows or cares what lqt is, a simpler phrase would be nice
 * &section=new doesn't add a new section, it modifies the header (this is confusing and kinda nasty)
 * Floating action box can be dizzying / aggravating when scrolling up and down
 * Header action buttons ([Edit↑] [History↑] [Delete↑]) seem awkwardly positioned
 * Thread index "Replies" column can be confusing (only counts direct replies to the original post)
 * Thread index "Started by" column gives too much weight to original poster (perhaps remove the column altogether or at least make it optional)
 * No tooltips for the icons in the floating action box; no idea what the pencil means and how it's different from the reply button, for example
 * Link button shouldn't navigate away from the current page; utilize a JS pop-up or something; users don't click a "link to post" button to go to the post, they just want a link for someone else
 * "Edited by other users" should be a link or something (it also gets covered up by the floating action box, which is a bit annoying)
 * When you initially click reply, the edit toolbar doesn't appear (appears after previewing, though)
 * There's a summary field for replies; not sure if that's necessary (perhaps pre-fill it?)
 * Need a graceful way to handle user signatures ( ~ )
 * Watch checkbox isn't clear whether you're watching the entire page or just the thread you're replying to
 * There appears to be non-optional em dash usage for signatures; oh my
 * Rounded corners won't be supported on older browsers (not sure they're good for a default; defaults should be as widely supported as possible, wikis can customize themselves)
 * Timestamp is really light currently (using #C0C0C0 currently)
 * Copying and pasting the timestamp of a reply is impossible with the floating action box
 * Watch thread link needs more AJAX
 * "Added to watchlist" message should probably be split for threads (you're not watching a page and its associated talk page...)
 * Perhaps add sortability to the "Last modified" column in the thread index
 * Search seems to be completely broken (tried searching for "love"; no results when there's clearly a "Love the small, dynamic post form" thread topic)
 * Summary is too similar to the original post; hard to differentiate between the two (even with the dark background)