Better forums

[Tofu Ninja via Digitalmars-d]

On Thursday, 18 June 2015 at 07:24:34 UTC, Jens Bauer wrote:
> On Thursday, 18 June 2015 at 04:35:31 UTC, Rikki Cattermole 
> wrote:
>> On 18/06/2015 4:25 p.m., Joakim wrote:
>>> On Thursday, 18 June 2015 at 04:01:42 UTC, Rikki Cattermole 
>>> wrote:
>>> I agree with Rikki that it'd be better to add features to the 
>>> web forum
>>> in a backward-compatible way, such as putting tag names in 
>>> the titles or
>>> using Markdown for the forum's markup, which is perfectly 
>>> readable in
>>> email.
>>
>> We're already doing it. Why not just make it easier? Also 
>> makes posts like this a thing of the past.
>
> +1
>
> Adding a "tag" field encourages tags to be used.
>
> It would be particularly useful for me, as the [embedded] tag 
> would probably become my favourite. ;)
>
> ... Oh, and a "Like" button (and no dislike button), please. 
> -That works very well to encourage a good tone on the ARM 
> Connected Community :)
> (I think "Like" and "Me too" buttons would only make sense in 
> the Web-interface).

+1

Replies with a +1 on a line by itself could also be considered a 
like, so non web-interface users can like as well.

Also it might be beneficial to show the most liked post near the 
top or have a link to it or something for D-learn so people can 
quickly see the answer.