Bookmarking Posts - discussion

oman

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Hi Everyone,

In our continued efforts to make your experience on this site enjoyable, we have added a new feature which allows you to bookmark posts / profile posts.

Below is an explanation of how the feature works. As always, if you have any questions, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK.

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When you go to a thread (which contains posts), you will see a link below the post which simply says 'Bookmark'. On the post you want to bookmark, click on that link.:

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An overlay will then appear:

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The options are fairly self explanatory, but let me explain them anyway:
  • Note to self: Well, this could include why you bookmarked it, or a reminder to yourself to contact the author of the post with a question. Has many practical uses, but it is there - so use it how you please.
  • Tag: This feature is basically a way to categorize your bookmarks. An example would be if you bookmarked a post that is related to 'war', you may want to tag it with war.
  • Public Bookmark: Do you want your bookmark to be visible to the other members on the site, or do you want it to be private so only you can see it?
  • Sticky Bookmark: If you start to bookmark a lot of posts, and want this specific post that you've bookmarked to remain at the top of your list so you can easily find it, select the yes option.
Once you have set those options, you can click on Bookmark.

So, how can you see all the posts you've bookmarked?

Hover over your user menu, and you will see a link which says 'Your Bookmarks':

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You will be presented with a page of all your bookmarked posts and profile posts:

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All posts above are for example purposes only, but you'll notice how Chimp's post is a stickied bookmark that remains at the top of my list. Then you'll notice how I've made all my bookmarks public except for the post by Ma-dotcom. Entirely up to you which bookmarks you make public and private. You'll also notice on the right of each bookmark there is the tag I set (or the category). Remembering that once you set a tag, it appears on a menu for re use when bookmarking another post. You'll also notice the page has two main sections: THREAD POSTS and PROFILE POSTS. You can bookmark profile posts as well.

The final item to note is that you are able to see another user's bookmarks (if they have any public ones) by going to their profile and clicking on the bookmarks tab:

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There is no limit to the amount of bookmarks you can have at once. Go nuts.

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We look forward to hearing your feedback about this feature. Feel free to let us know if this is something you'll use. Any questions, ask in the thread below.
 
There...I have now bookmarked my first post! Now, to go back and find all the ones with hints and help so I can bookmark them A rainy day project, I think. Thank you!
 
I thinks that's how we started out oman.
Loving your work.;) Thank you.

We've never had the feature on the site before if that is what you mean? You may be thinking of another thing...if you mean with the unlimited thing
 
One question oman, I just checked out my bookmarks on my profile page & saw two. How do I see any marked 'private' please?
 
Thanks Oman, great idea, all I have to do is remember that I can bookmark things - and by the way, the majority of us can 'go nuts', Chimp goes bananas......:rolleyes::D

Ann

Or ape!!!!

And thanks OMAN (before I forget and in case I get caught AGAIN wandering off the well trod path). I did see you'd bookmarked my post and couldn't work out why. Now I know!!!

A nice little capability I'll have to train myself to use rather than using the search option. That can become burdensome if the search term has been used more than a couple of times!!!
 
One question oman, I just checked out my bookmarks on my profile page & saw two. How do I see any marked 'private' please?

The third screenshot in the first post explains it. That is the area where you can see and manage all of your bookmarks (public or private).

The profile area is only for the public ones. :)
 
Sorry oman, still eludes me. only the two show up. No matter. Can always find threads in 'information' ..all threads (or content) by Ma-dotcom.
 
Sorry oman, still eludes me. only the two show up. No matter. Can always find threads in 'information' ..all threads (or content) by Ma-dotcom.

I want to work out why they aren't showing for you.

Have you accessed the following page?:

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Not happening oman, can't get that page up, found bookmarks in profile page but nothing else. Mayhap I've been awake too long.
 
Not happening oman, can't get that page up, found bookmarks in profile page but nothing else. Mayhap I've been awake too long.

I've just tested your permissions from my end using our permissions tester. You do have sufficient access.

Maybe take a rest, come back in 10 minutes, have another read of the first post and see if you have any luck. :)

If after that it still doesn't work, private message me. http://www.genealogy-specialists.com/conversations/add?to=oman
 
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