Better forums

[David Gileadi via Digitalmars-d]

On 6/18/15 1:12 AM, Tofu Ninja wrote:
> 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.

+1