New feature on GoY

Newcomers don't always realise in which section items should be posted, so maybe your letter above, could be highlighted on the site in some way, so it would be more easily accessed by new members as a guide.

I belong to a bird forum where you can click on ALL posts submitted since, e.g. 1 hour, 2 hours, 1 day, 1 month.

Is there such a feature on GOY ? When I click on the site, I'm always wondering if I'm aware of all new posts.

Also, can I make that recent photo (in questions) of the
solitary snapdragon as one of my favourites ? I like the way it has set up home far away from gardens. Is the photo available to click on as a favourite ?

It's understandable you would prefer suggestions to be via the contact us feature, but does this mean other members won't know what has been suggested ? They might have useful input to make a suggestion even better.

Thanks for your help, Peter. GOY is great.

Nice one Peter
A one click simple effective way of sending alarm bells to the admin on subjects that may not be appreciated here on Goy........In saying that your probably going to be inundated with silly things as preferences differ from member to member.
Could you please give more Consideration to the Online Now Box.....using the same practical scheme as you have for this new addition..So many times now members come on to Goy talking to themselves due to being kept in the dark to whos online or who isnt...
Im sure its an easy thing to do and would be a lot more helpful than a "Flag This" button.
My Very Best Wishes
Kev

Hi Terratoonie,
Glad you like the site :o)

To answer your questions.

Flagging is only for disapproval, you are able to 'like' a photo and we'll be adding that to blogs too so you can praise them in that way.

We don't have a display in the last 1 hour/day feature but we are working on a more personalised way to ensure you don't miss new posts.

You can't favourite a photo from a question and we have no plans to do this.

We would prefer suggestions for new features and improvements to come to us. Most new features go through a test phase where we ask people for feedback and ideas for improvement before they're open to everyone.

Hi Kev,

We hope flagging is used sensibly, and we have no plans to implement an online now box.

Oh well
Thats another idea out of the window..such a pity because i would have thought all members may have appreciated it....just have to keep feeling around in the dark.lol..kev

LOL iv just sent u a PM asking what the Flag Icon is lol :D o well i know now &its a Great New Feature Peter/Ajay keep up good work XXX

Thanks Peter and Ajay for introducing this new feature.It will be very helpful to have it as a safety net.

Thanks Peter - an excellent addition. I well remember many months ago being very concerned at some idiot who joined, posted a photo of Cannabis and then ran for the hills, never to be heard of again! I was worried what impression that photo would give to any prospective new members logging on. You dealt with it at once, but this is a great idea and I'm sure won't be misused. Could be very useful for 'hoax' pictures! Let's hope there aren't too many... lol

Thanks a very good addition well done.

Gr8 addition to your "policing" Peter and Ajay. We've had the sus private messages, and I, too, was suspicious of a "member" in the past, who I "investigated" but who seemed to disappear quickly. It is apparent that more and more members feel right at home here (posting profile pics of themselves and family), conveying information about their lives, etc. I really like to see this, as it demonstrates the community atmosphere here on GOY. More and more of us are meeting up "in vivo" beacuse of GOY. You guys are doing a fab job, many thanks for this new addition!

That's a very good point indeed, David.
I feel more trustful of those who've posted details about their gardens and their location. I haven't yet posted photos as I get worried about the technical stuff, but some of my new GOY friends have given me advice on that, and I'll get into the photography soon!

There's certainly a wide variety of folk on GOY, and I think that's healthy, and reflects the world today. I've already made some very good pals through GOY and because it's fun, I'm learning lots about flowers and gardens almost without realising it ! David, you have obvious experience with youngsters and schools, and presumably you've found the same thing : if it's interesting and fun, the students will learn!

But the flags will hopefully highlight any members who might join up in the future trying to cause problems for the forum.

I Still think a Whos Online Now Box should be added and im not alone now so many times we log on and pass a comment then wait and wait and wait for a response..
Am i the only one that can see its advantages come on guys help me out here.

I belong to another forum where the Who Is On Line Now box works very well, and is very popular. It is a good indication of whether you might get instant response. But GOY has lots of good features, some of which I haven't come across on any other forum.

I guess all forums have things we especially like. Must say I like the photos on this forum. Very clever folk on GOY !
I really am a bit of a technophobe, so my first photo could end up on anyone's blog. Beware ! LOL

Thank You T.
Have any more members got any new thoughts on this i would love to see other members comments i really think this is a neccessity..........kev

Why do you want an instant answer,Kev? Not everyone you want to hear from can go on-line at the same time. I don't mind waiting until a selection of answers appear whoever they may be from and then I can answer.