Comments / Feedback / Suggestions Thread 2020

scotty on 02/01/2020 - 19:27
Last edited 03/01/2020 - 13:26 by 1 other user

New year, new suggestion thread. Yes I know there are still many pending "unresolved" from last year's suggestion thread, but please use this thread in 2020 to post your suggestions for new features, bug report, feedbacks etc. Please refrain from creating new posts for feature requests / bug reports — they will be merged back here. Also, please check this wiki page as your suggestion may already have been mentioned.

The majority of things you see, as well as policies on OzBargain were implemented based on user feedback. Please see the Site & Guideline Updates Announcement Thread to keep up to date with the changes/features that we implement as they are added.

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- - - boomramada on 09/01/2020 - 13:44
      
      Scotty, Suggestions for you: why not create a link to generate this link :)
      - spackbace on 09/01/2020 - 13:49
        
        +1
        
        @boomramada: I hear you like links, so I created a link for your link
WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 11/01/2020 - 18:46

Power Users - Mark Deals as “Targeted”

I think Power Users should have the ability to mark a deal as targeted.
mangobango on 14/01/2020 - 14:11

A page dedicated to referrals, so instead of having to search through older deals/in case no one has posted said deals for that particular site, you can just go there to find the full list and get referral links from there.
- Moderatorneil on 14/01/2020 - 14:14
  
  Referral List
  - mangobango on 14/01/2020 - 14:16
    
    I must be blind, I tried having a quick search but didn't see it.
    
    Thank you!
bargainshooter on 16/01/2020 - 09:13

I've been finding the formatting help floating bar below the comment box isn't floating any more on my lg v40. It sits in the same spot obscuring text that hits that line. It also obscures the "Post comment" and cancel buttons (unless expanded, which forces the button down).
This lone is obscured.
This line is ok (but buttons aren't visible as below Ozbargain footer).
Really frustrating. Is it my android v9 chrome?
Doovik on 20/01/2020 - 00:05

when we subscribe to a forum or deal can we choose to get the notifications for new replies and comments.
- Moderatorneil on 20/01/2020 - 00:19
  
  Send me notifications for:
  
  new comments (includes all new comments including replies)
  
  new replies (only replies to comments you've made)
  
  none (no notifications)
  - Doovik on 20/01/2020 - 08:58
    
    Ok. I was just going by the names but it’s already there.
sep1 on 22/01/2020 - 08:22

Hovering login box does not play nice with password managers. It disappears too quickly after focus is switched to the password manager pop-up. See demo with 1Password here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4lmd92s14nw4jd7/Screen%20Recording…
- tomsco on 22/01/2020 - 09:41
  
  I find that in Chrome when I use incognito, but not when I'm not using incognito.
  
  Not sure if that helps, just my observation.
- VehemenceThePhoenix on 22/01/2020 - 09:47
  
  Works good with LastPass, but I have it set to auto login. So I just have to hover over the Login button and presto I'm logged in.
- Moderatorscotty on 04/02/2020 - 21:53
  
  I don't really use 1Password but the current implementation works well with Bitwarden and Lastpass. After the dropdown only hides rather than disappears so password field should stay filled out when you hover over and show again.
  
  Alternatively you can just click on the Login link, which would bring you to the login page which should work with all password managers.
Ulysses31 on 26/01/2020 - 11:06

Bug:
"You have already reported this item"

Part of a deal is OOS.
Get's reported, and deal updated.

More parts of deal (or all items) now OOS. Can't report updates/anything, locked out.

Guessing it's for when a user tries forcing a deal shutdown attempt. Shortsighted limitation.
- WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 26/01/2020 - 11:20
  
  Just report a comment or revision in the thread.
  
  Also question was already asked here
String name on 05/02/2020 - 12:25

+1

Feature:
Subscribe to "tags".
e.g: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/tag/motherboard

I can see RRS Feed down the bottom there, but would want a push notification/email notification.

In my settings I only see these categories for subscriptions:
threads
stores
users
categories
events
newsletter

Sorry if this is already an existing feature. I used the wiki and couldn't find anything with the keywords "tag" "subscribe".
hii on 08/02/2020 - 19:56

I just created an account on here for the first time and noticed you create a random password for the user and send it in plain text via email. It's not really the best way to handle passwords…

Just thought I would raise it since you support 2FA so you do somewhat care about security :)
Ceri on 10/02/2020 - 10:18

Echoing @String name above
Can we subscribe to a product so we'll get notified when new deals are in? Even better if we can set target price.. essentially like camelcamelcamel but for the whole ozbargain deals.

I know we can subscribe to a store or a person, but ozbargainers aren't known to be brand/store loyal so not much point on subscribing to store.. Not all relevant to subscribe to person too
- Moderatorneil on 10/02/2020 - 10:27
  
  See here. The issue is that moderators and power users are usually the ones who tag in the product to the deal which may take days to do depending on the queue.
  - Ceri on 10/02/2020 - 11:13
    
    +1
    
    I see. Thanks for the insightful reply. Hopefully we all can work towards tagging product to the deal as the ozbargain community :)
ChillBro on 10/02/2020 - 13:49

Could you let us set a reminder later for the same day? Either by adding time in addition to date or having the reminder show up in notifications right away.

Just annoying when an event doesn't start until later in the day.
WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 12/02/2020 - 10:58

Category tags for deals are now purple? Feature or Bug?
- nocure on 12/02/2020 - 20:30
  
  Pwretty…
brisdaz on 12/02/2020 - 20:28

-4

Grey - Is this spamming?

(2) Finding Players for Online Board Game - Spam? - OzBargain Forums:

I was thinking of also going to message everyone who voted yes for that deal and introducing myself and my social club.
- spackbace on 12/02/2020 - 20:39
  
  How's that a suggestion?!
  - WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 12/02/2020 - 20:49
    
    Comments / Feedback / Suggestions Thread 2020.
    - spackbace on 12/02/2020 - 20:50
      
      +1
      
      Which isn't a comment on the site itself
      - WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 12/02/2020 - 20:52
        
        +1
        
        @spackbace: True, he/she should’ve of used TWAM… Or just read the OzBargain Rules?
        
        brisdaz on 12/02/2020 - 21:02
        
        -1
        
        @WoodYouLikeSomeCash: It's also feedback. My loyalty is not to the moderator but the community that provides me with deals. They mostly align but not necessarily always.
        
        I've read the rules and don't think it provides guidance.
        
        Would the people who vote negative comments why?
        
        WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 12/02/2020 - 21:08
        
        @brisdaz:
        
        My loyalty is not to the moderator but the community that provides me with deals.
        
        If your loyalty is to the community then why not just leave them alone instead of spamming them with messages?
        
        brisdaz on 12/02/2020 - 23:21
        
        @WoodYouLikeSomeCash: That's why I said grey. I'm not certain it's spamming since it's related to what they voted/show interest in.
        
        Users have the option to turn pm off and if the site really didn't want messaging then they would obscure it like feedback on eBay. Perhaps ozbargain should?
        
        spackbace on 12/02/2020 - 22:56
        
        @brisdaz:
        
        It's also feedback.
        
        Feedback on what?! "Is this spamming?" That's not feedback.
        
        brisdaz on 12/02/2020 - 23:20
        
        @spackbace: I'm looking for feedback on the usage of the site.
        
        spackbace on 12/02/2020 - 23:37
        
        @brisdaz: Unwanted PM's are spam, yes
        
        Just because they voted for the deal, doesn't mean they actually downloaded the game
- Moderatorneil on 13/02/2020 - 01:53
  
  Is this spamming?
  
  Yes. Sending unsolicited messages to groups of users is not permitted.
brandogs on 26/02/2020 - 18:15

Bug: Some posts glitch on the mobile site where you can zoom out further than intended

example

Looks to be caused by this comment
- Doovik on 26/02/2020 - 18:41
  
  Looks like it works on any post. In comments I can scroll to the right a little.
  - brandogs on 27/02/2020 - 04:20
    
    Yep it's actually on this current page too. Caused by this comment
[Deactivated] on 26/02/2020 - 22:20

I've recently been contacted by a fairly new ozbargain user ( User A) who sounded suspiciously like someone who had developed a weird fascination with me and was stalking me on OZB ages ago ( User B). I've noticed that User B is currently a disabled user and I've blocked user A. So no biggie. However, out of curiousity, does ozbargain mods ever allow users to retire their old account and start fresh with a new one?
- Moderatorscotty on 27/02/2020 - 05:49
  
  Only in some extreme cases, but generally, no.
  
  In your case it might be a ghost account that didn't get caught by the moderators. You can use TWAM to report the case.
  - [Deactivated] on 27/02/2020 - 08:00
    
    Cheers Scotty!
scuderiarmani on 27/02/2020 - 21:52

-2

Get rid of negging comments. Offers nothing.

Positives only on comments will make up for them.

Seen other sites that have removed it. Promotes better discussion.
try2bhelpful on 02/03/2020 - 12:11

Can we please change the rules so if a non associated person is indicating a general discount at a site then we don’t need to find specific examples? Can we also relax the rules so people don’t need to search the internet to see if a cheaper price is out there. I think most of us have the skills to find out if there is something we might like by going to the relevant site and/or doing our own Google searches. Thanks.
- Moderatorneil on 02/03/2020 - 12:31
  
  Can we please change the rules so if a non associated person is indicating a general discount at a site then we don’t need to find specific examples?
  
  There is no rule for this however a valid post can be 50% off Sitewide @ Acme Corp. However, putting examples in the description are obviously useful.
  
  What is not OK is situations that don't provide enough info such as Up to 50% off Sitewide @ Acme Corp with no examples as 99.99% can have no discount and 1 item could have the 50% off so this is where you need to provide an example. Or Big Anvil Sale @ Acme Corp, etc.
  
  Deal posts that reference a sale, catalogue or store but don't provide enough information to find at least one bargain, may be unpublished. Deal posts that contains ambiguous or non descriptive titles such as 'up to 50% off sale', 'big clearance' or 'sale' may be unpublished unless specific items & prices are mentioned within the deal description OR a dedicated offer/discount such as '50% off sale' is present (preferably in the title).
  
  Deal Posting Guidelines:
  
  Can we also relax the rules so people don’t need to search the internet to see if a cheaper price is out there.
  
  It's good practice to ensure the deal you post is the cheapest price out there. Moderators won't remove deals that are not the best price, that is up to the community and users can use the negative vote button to indicate it's cheaper elsewhere.
  - try2bhelpful on 04/03/2020 - 16:48
    
    Thanks, I can tell people who “quote the rules” they are wrong.
Doovik on 04/03/2020 - 20:56

Often when clicking into a comment and reading the comment is still not ready unless manually pressed to mark as read.
brendanm on 06/03/2020 - 18:44

Would it be possible to have a "trader feedback" section? People can post about how their classifieds dealings have been with other members, a few forums I've used have done this.
- haru on 03/07/2020 - 22:58
  
  +1
andyman1908 on 07/03/2020 - 20:25

Hey guys, the thought just crossed me a second ago, along with the votes wouldn't be good to have another tally box for people to add a + if they actually bought the deal based on seeing it on that post. Would good everyone more of an idea of how many people actually bought the item.

Probably has already been suggested a few dozen times but anyway.
- Moderatorscotty on 07/03/2020 - 21:00
  
  Yes it has been suggested many times. For your own tracking, you can use bookmark/folder to track your own purchases. However we do not have a solution to work out how many people who actually make the purchase, because
  
  It won't be accurate, as many are browsing as guests and some might not mark it.
  
  It gets complicated, when the deal has multiple items, or a sitewide deal, or other complicated setup.
  
  For now we just don't have a good solution for it.
  - andyman1908 on 07/03/2020 - 23:24
    
    No problem, thanks for the reply Scotty.
itsfree on 07/03/2020 - 23:12

Bug Report - Referral PM System

I submitted a referral PM with my email address at the end of it, but the OzBargain PM system dropped the last letter (@icloud.com –> @icloud.co)

I know for a fact that I submitted the correct email address, as I have Typio Form Recovery installed, which confirmed it.
AssBargain on 08/03/2020 - 12:05

+1

i dont know if this has been suggested before but it'd be nice to separate out newly posted deals and new replies to your post into separate dropdowns. E.g. facebook as dropdown for notifications and a separate one for messages. Right now all my subscriptions and reply notifications are all clumped together and it's just bit messy.
Zachary on 12/03/2020 - 15:17

The view all comments button is no longer view all in shot anymore as seems to also be limited to a certain comment length per page, see this example, two pages long: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/514558/comments
- Moderatorscotty on 12/03/2020 - 15:38
  
  Even in the all comments mode it's limited to 1,000 comments per page so that the backend doesn't take too long to generate a page. It has always been the case so not a recent change.
  - Zachary on 12/03/2020 - 21:13
    
    -3
    
    ….then the button should be renamed to "1000 comment per page view" instead of "View All"….
    - Zachary on 02/04/2020 - 22:03
      
      Well, it's not technically wrong and is false advertising to an extent….but if you're negging me because you prefer a shorter title, fair enough….
17833 on 19/03/2020 - 21:06

+2

When you are subscribed to a post, and a deal that is posted on the main page is merged into the thread you are subscribed to, you don't receive any notification for that comment.
slowmo on 23/03/2020 - 10:45

is that auto scrolling on mobile phones a missed bug? when a guest reads the pages, the pages will keep on loading deals,and would never allow a guest to go all the way to the bottom to look at your footer pages (eg. about us, rss,etc)

there should be a button to 'load more' instead of automatically loading .

this is on chrome on ios.
- Moderatorscotty on 23/03/2020 - 12:31
  
  That's just how auto-scrolling works. There are many other pages that do not have auto-scroll that allow a guest user to check the footer, including this page and the OzBargain front page (which for most people would be their landing page when they come to OzBargain).
  - slowmo on 25/03/2020 - 23:19
    
    only product pages don't? I was having a hard time trying to locate the RSS link when I'm on mobile.
    - Moderatorscotty on 26/03/2020 - 05:07
      
      For "listing" pages, usually you just add /feed at the end of the URL to get the RSS.
AlienC on 24/03/2020 - 03:40

Is there a population graph or site traffic chart to show how ozbargain has been affected by the corona virus events has traffic surged or gone down or have we seen users log in more or less.

Since everyone is at home now and people have more free time and money is tight I would assume this site to experience an increase in traffic definitely but cannot find any links or sources of information to observe this.

Mainly curious about site traffic and user registration numbers.

Is this open to us is there like a live chart or something?

Just curious.

If it is confidential disclosed information that is cool no worries then.
- Moderatorscotty on 24/03/2020 - 08:10
  
  See discussions here:
  
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/524916
  
  I don't see too much difference,
  
  While more people are WFH, I suspect that many office dwellers were doing a lot of ozbargaining anyway during work hours.
  
  Definitely more COVID-19 related discussions, but way less travel related deals. Retails are getting a hit as well. Crap AUD means less overseas deals as well.
  
  With economy downturn, people also have less buying power, so less searching on OzBargain.
  
  Just looking at our ads revenue, last 30 days is down by 20% comparing to last year, showing that advertisers (mostly retailers & brands) arent that hot either.
  - AlienC on 24/03/2020 - 09:23
    
    Interesting points and yes I guess you are right.
    
    Ozbargainers that were already doing it from work are just now doing it from home so the only real change is the ip addresses I suppose.
    
    Why is the AUD doing so badly now I know COVID-19 is not helping but before this event it was still not performing well.
    - Baysew on 27/03/2020 - 11:34
      
      In simple terms, the economy was slowing, in effort to boost that interest rates were cut, which in turn has an effect on the exchange rates.
      - AlienC on 27/03/2020 - 22:19
        
        @Baysew: I see so I guess our economy is slowing faster in relations to other economies?
        
        So we are worth less.
Freyloda on 26/03/2020 - 23:35

For a while maybe if we can stop posts that encourage hording on the main page? E.g. masks, toilet paper etc.
- spackbace on 27/03/2020 - 11:27
  
  A post doesn't encourage "hoarding", it helps people to be able to buy it.
  
  Feel free to neg posts for being overpriced (eg masks), but not just because they're in stock.
Heres Johnny on 29/03/2020 - 14:46

-1

I think it's time ozbargain puts in their effort in helping reduce the spread of covid-19. What I suggest is the banning off all posts that encourage people to travel; this means no posts for in-store only purchases/pick-ups or free items given out at certain locations. Posts should be for online-only purchases or online give aways. Once restrictions are lifted from Australia, so are posts here. By allowing posts like these, as bad as it sounds, you are contributing to people being morons and breaking self-isolation.
Mister Plod on 01/04/2020 - 14:03

Just wanna say I like the new grey highlight for OP comments, def makes it easier to see :)
- dm01 on 01/04/2020 - 14:43
  
  +1
  
  Except it's confusing because your own comments are also highlighted in grey.
  - Mister Plod on 01/04/2020 - 14:47
    
    Yeah they are highlighted as well, but mine show up as a slight orange tinge instead of grey like an OP.
    
    Might need some tweaking still
  - Moderatorscotty on 01/04/2020 - 14:55
    
    Your comments are highlighted with light orange shade.
    
    OP's comments are highlighted with light grey, except in the case where you are the OP, then it's light orange shade instead.
    - dm01 on 01/04/2020 - 15:12
      
      Hi Scotty! That orange is so light it's essentially indistinguishable from the grey. Colouring comments should make it recognisable at a glance - at the very least, the entire gradient needs to be a different colour.
      
      And another suggestion, a reverse gradient might look better, dark at the top and bottom, lighter in the centre of the text box. That focusses the eyes towards the middle where text, similar to a vignette on a photo.
      
      As it is, your gaze is kinda pushed out of the text box.
    - dm01 on 01/04/2020 - 18:17
      
      +1
      
      I see the saturation of the orange has been intensified - that helps somewhat.
      - Mister Plod on 02/04/2020 - 00:46
        
        @dm01: Yup, def better now. Though I guess when they're both close together, it can look a bit strange.
        
        Might I suggest some sort of defining border around the OP comment box in addition to the highlight
NotJustChickenDinner on 01/04/2020 - 14:21

+1

the new classified colours for selling, swapping are so hard to read now…
wanted is fine.
- ozdesi on 01/04/2020 - 17:32
  
  I agree, colours of Selling tag is very dark in tone and should be lighter for easier reading.
  I checked on my mobile device and PC.
  
  Swapping tag colour is not even readable.
  - NotJustChickenDinner on 01/04/2020 - 19:05
    
    looks like they have fixed it!
    - ozdesi on 01/04/2020 - 19:13
      
      yeah all good now
ilove on 01/04/2020 - 21:38

did the font change? change it back!
ilove on 01/04/2020 - 21:38

the search is impossible to use
WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 02/04/2020 - 13:59

It would be cool to have a revisions tab for comments.
ffhound on 02/04/2020 - 16:45

HI

Can we please have a keyword search feature which we can set and then if a new ideal pops up with that keyboard we get an email?

For example I am looking for mulch deals at the moment. It would be great to set the keyword 'mulch' and then get emailed when the next mulch deal pops up.

cheers Peter
- Moderatorscotty on 02/04/2020 - 16:50
  
  Peter,
  
  You mean search alerts? Just search for something, and then click on "Create" to create a search alert that will send you an email when posts contain those keywords.
[Deactivated] on 03/04/2020 - 15:35

I have to say I'm extremely impressed with the mods. Made a report at 4 a.m this morning and it was actioned immediately! Do you guys/girls ever sleep?🤨
stickyfingers on 05/04/2020 - 20:00

+5

Long running deals should have the system auto repost the original deal to the main page every six months rather than having users repost for easy upvotes (guilty).

They could go in a queue for power users to quickly check that the deal is still active and terms have not changed before being given approved.
- Clear on 05/04/2020 - 21:29
  
  +3
  
  Great idea! Obviously have an exception where if the deal has changed significantly then it's okay to be posted again. An example of where a long running deal has had a significant change is Github.
- Moderatorneil on 14/04/2020 - 14:34
  
  What's the issue with people re-posting deals after 6 months? Why are posters who re-post deals after 6 months less worthy than the original person who posted the deal?
  
  Deals should be judged by their content and not by the person who posts it.
  
  There is definitely a benefit of the idea for those forgotten long running deals that don't get re-posted after 6 months but it seems like a lot of dev time and workload for power users/moderators to ensure accuracy of the deals.
  - Clear on 14/04/2020 - 15:36
    
    +3
    
    You raise a point I didn't consider so I've changed my opinion on the matter but…
    
    Deals should be judged by their content and not by the person who posts it.
    
    We all know this isn't true. A rep posting a deal or being considered a "top poster" certainly changes the outcome of the deal. It shouldn't happen but unfortunately it does.
    - Moderatorneil on 14/04/2020 - 16:31
      
      We all know this isn't true. A rep posting a deal or being considered a "top poster" certainly changes the outcome of the deal. It shouldn't happen but unfortunately it does.
      
      That is the issue that needs tackling and we've spoken about it before. Influencers are quite common on Instagram, Facebook and other services whereas we are attempting to de-influence users. At the end of the day, we should be ensuring that deals are being voted to the frontpage due to the deal and not the poster.
      - Clear on 14/04/2020 - 16:36
        
        +2
        
        @neil: There is no denying it's a very difficult task. I think you're doing good so far :)
  - alvian on 15/04/2020 - 13:55
    
    +1
    
    What's the issue with people re-posting deals after 6 months? Why are posters who re-post deals after 6 months less worthy than the original person who posted the deal?
    
    I see these issues with reposting a popular long running deal without referencing the previous posts.
    
    Issue with administration: Users have to remember that there was a previous post, find it, report it as expired and report the new post as long running. If no one remembers then these actions don't get done.
    
    Issue for users: Without a link to the previous post, we lose our collective experience and memory of the deal: How the deal worked, how to get it with the least amount of hassle, what to avoid, the reputation of the merchant, etc.
    
    Issue for posters: The original posters had spent more work and time to find the deals and write up the posts than a reposter, who merely needed to check sufficient time has passed to satisfy the duplicate rule, and the deal still works as advertised. The efforts of the original posters are unacknowledged.
    
    I suggest all reposting of long running deals be required to give credit to the original posters and link to the previous posts.
    - spackbace on 15/04/2020 - 14:06
      
      I suggest all reposting of long running deals be required to give credit to the original posters and link to the previous posts.
      
      To be fair, I think it's very rare that happens, and if it does it's normally mentioned within the first couple of comments and a mod/power user normally adds it
      
      Most re-uploaders are people who have posted before and know the way to go about it
      - alvian on 15/04/2020 - 14:12
        
        @spackbace: This is only if an user remembers the existence of the previous post, whereas the reposter knew that it exists. As to how often it happens, based on my personal experience, it happens much more frequently and regularly than you suggested. (The mods will probably give some stats to disprove it though.)
        
        Clear on 16/04/2020 - 00:03
        
        @alvian: Search function is partially to blame. I've seen people credit the previous deal when there had actually been reposts since then. When you go and search that previous deal is what shows up with the default relevance filter.
spackbace on 06/04/2020 - 16:11

+2

Any way you can change the title auto-settings to stop forcing a gap before a $ sign? EG US$ becomes US $
- spackbace on 22/04/2020 - 20:36
  
  Any follow up to this, if it's possible to remove that from the auto-correcter?

Comments / Feedback / Suggestions Thread 2020

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Grey - Is this spamming?

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