[wp-forums] The future of the forums

[spencerp]

spencerp wrote:
> Handy wrote:
>> After more pondering...
>>
>> My take:
>>
>> Don't duplicate all the forums.  Just add some way that folks can 
>> indicate
>> what release they're running as part of the posting process.
> That sounds good too, however, how would/could this be done, though? 
> Just looking at the index page again there.. I see the normal forums, 
> and if I was User Billybob coming to the forums for *only* 2.1 
> support, dive into one of those forums.. how would I/Billybob know 
> which are *only* 2.1 threads to browse through for possible support, 
> or whatever? Because, not everyone includes "2.1" in their titles, or 
> includes "2.1" in their posts content.
>
> As far the others (Joe users) see it, they think 2.1 IS and WILL BE 
> the main WP version to use, where as they could really also still use 
> 2.0.X version too. 2.0.X and 2.1.X versions will be supported in the 
> forums, and if seeing massive amounts of 2.0.X related questions in 
> the forums, and hardly any specifically set for 2.1, they might be 
> confused.. Well, it still would be though, because not everyone 
> includes "2.1" in the thread's title.
>
> And even if it was implemented into the post title's by "selection" of 
> which version it's running, you'll have a thread title like this then:
>
> User Chelsea chose 2.1 for her support question: "[2.1] Sidebar drops 
> in Internet Explorer"..
> Mod closes one of her dupes: "[closed] [2.1] Sidebar drops in Internet 
> Explorer"...
> User Chelsea resolved it: "[Resolved] [2.1] Sidebar drops in Internet 
> Explorer"..
> Mod closes duped/ resolved" [Closed] [Resolved] [2.1] Sidebar drops in 
> Internet Explorer"...
>
> That would or could become overwhelming itself lmao.. I don't know, I 
> guess I'm just being old fashioned here, but, I really think something 
> of at least this nature might help more...
>
> 2.0 Support (Forum Category 1)
> - 2.0 Installation - Problems with getting it running.
> - 2.0 How-To Troubleshooting - Once it's running.
> - 2.0 Themes and Templates - XHTML and CSS
> - 2.0 Plugins and Hacks - Extensions and modifications.
>
> 2.1 Support (Forum Category 2)
> - 2.1 Installation - Problems with getting it running.
> - 2.1 How-To and Troubleshooting - Once it's running.
> - 2.1 Themes and Templates - XHTML and CSS
> - 2.1 Plugins and Hacks - Extensions and modifications.
>
> General (Forum Category 3)
> - WP-Advanced - Beyond Codex Questions
> - Your WordPress - Strut your stuff.
> - Miscellaneous - Almost everything else.
> - Requests and Feedback - Feature requests; criticism.
>
> Of course, this is just an example layout, and it's not a written in 
> stone deal. But, while at least all of this discussion is going on 
> though, it sure would be nice to have that "Comment-Quicktag-4-bbPress 
> plugin integrated though.. ;) :)
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>
>
Here's one for example: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/100849?replies=5
That last poster mentions of 2.1, while the thread was originally set 
for a 2.0.X version..


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