https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302638 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:54:52 +0000 medusa 302638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving that the read/unread/number of posts indicator is back on the left. Thanks Greg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302591 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:18:35 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 302591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm slightly worried about the 'clutter' factor on the forum. I felt it was very cluttered yesterday (ie when it was completely new to me). It feels less cluttered today (so I can see I'll get used to it whatever happens) but there are quite a few things calling for attention.</p> <p>A couple of thoughts:<br /> Does the photo icon have to be present in light grey when the thread doesn't have any photos? Could it just appear in dark grey when there are photos (as you can't click on it, unlike the favourites button next to it)<br /> Does the 'read posts' colour have to be light grey, or could it be white as before, to reduce what's on the screen?</p> <p>As I say, I'll get used to it whatever!</p> <p>ETA I think I'm working out why you need the light grey 'read posts' icon. Sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302572 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:22:02 +0000 wilson 302572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am excited to use this feature and have others use it on my posts; I can see where it can be helpful and might encourage more people to join in on the fun, especially people who are pressed for time. I go through months at a time when I have very little free time but still want to be a part of the forum. Having something like this will be a way to give and get quick feedback. I love the interaction with members so I don't see myself doing this exclusively. I look forward to seeing how it opens up the forum in new ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302072 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:02:41 +0000 Greg 302072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Michelle. The problem I foresee is that sometimes that link doesn't go to the next unread post. If a thread is completely up to date (no unread replies) then clicking that link will mark is unread. This is explained by the pop-up text, but since I combined the unread indicator with the number of replies, it seems that the screen reader is no longer reading the popup text. </p> <p>I think what I will do is make that link *always* go to a post, either the next unread post (if there are unread posts) or the last post (if all posts are read). </p> <p>My hunch is that few people are using the ability to mark a post as unread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302049 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:45:32 +0000 Michelle 302049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greg, no, I can't see the "to next unread post" indicator, but I can see the number. Now that I know the two are combined, I simply click on the number. The functionality hasn't been compromised at all. I'm personally totally cool with the new setup, but on the offchance that other screen-reader users joined the site, they'd need an explanation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-302017 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:59:50 +0000 Greg 302017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, can you now see the link to the next unread post? It is to the left of the title as before, but the indicator is combined with the number of replies. It is possible that the new code somehow confuses the screen reader so let me know.</p> <p>To answer your other question, yes, polls are available to newcomers (that is, not restricted to active members). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301701 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:49:32 +0000 Michelle 301701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another one who prefers the indicators on the left. Thanks for being so responsive, Greg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301690 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:28:11 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 301690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the indicators back on the left (but happy to get used to them on the right) for the same reasons as others. I find it less cluttered that way too somehow.</p> <p>I like the yay nay thing for the ease of response. I find it quite hard to articulate in fashion why or not something works and I appreciate so much the people who can articulate it and tell me why something does/doesn't work. But I am getting more confident about saying if I do or don't think something works and this feature makes it easier for me to contribute without feeling lame that I can't explain myself. I'm also happy to have feedback from everyone and will use it for that. If I was feeling sensitive about something I probably wouldn't use the feature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301675 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:13:54 +0000 Mo 301675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for putting the indicators back on the left. It is much easier to read and organized looking. And I am looking forward to using the yay/nay feature to see if I might get more honest negative feedback when something doesn't work. I know not everyone is comfortable with giving criticism, no matter how constructive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301657 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:56:19 +0000 Maya 301657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's fair Greg. I'm not suggesting the feature needs to be removed or that it has no value. I just like to hear explanations, no matter how trivial the subject. I also like to see WHO has those opinions. So for me, personally, it doesn't have much value. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301625 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:20:13 +0000 Louise 301625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm much happier with the unread indicator on the left. I can scan down the list for the green ones then read the title easier, less flitting about x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301620 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:17:11 +0000 Queen Mum 301620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you know, I really don't mind that people can use the new feature to give negative feedback without explanation. I think most people will still offer an explanation, but if I post a new dress that I'm looking for a keep or return on, I'm perfectly fine with people clicking a quick yay or nay.<br /> Where I'd appreciate more feedback is when I construct an outfit of pieces that I already own. I agree that just telling me not to wear that in public doesn't help me understand what is wrong and how I can use the pieces in a more flattering way.<br /> I have complete faith in this forum though, and trust that everyone will continue to give constructive feedback when it is needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301614 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:09:37 +0000 Queen Mum 301614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Much better Greg... thank you. I vote keep it on the left </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301611 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:07:45 +0000 Greg 301611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The unread indicator is now to the left of the subject as before. Let me know what you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301507 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:24:24 +0000 RoseandJoan 301507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just going to say what Greg mentioned two posts above, the validity of the yes/ no polls will be determined by the quality of the questions rather than the responses. I think it would be very difficult to interpret a negative vibe from the answers to questions such as 'are these trousers PPL?' or 'Should I shorten this skirt?' Where opinions do matter the function should simply be bypassed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301459 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:15:15 +0000 morethanbeige 301459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! Thanks Greg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls/page/2#post-301443 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:47:56 +0000 Greg 301443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, it will always be an optional thing. And anonymity wasn't really a big deal for us. It is just more complexity to show all the voters. That said, if the model doesn't work then we can change it. Time will tell.</p> <p>Probably also worth pointing out that votes aren't truly anonymous. The database does know who voted what.</p> <p>But, you know, you might just need to get used to it. It's new, and new things take some time. ;-)</p> <p>EDIT: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/olive-cargos">modgrl's post</a> reminded me of an important point. Many polls are not the kind that involve personal feedback, but are asking for an opinion on an item. Like, if I posted "Ex-girlfriend jeans, yay or nay?". Nays in this context are not feedback that I would necessarily want to deconstruct. I would just want a quick straw poll on how people felt about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301434 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:31:01 +0000 Maya 301434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Steph about the Y or N feature. It gives a free pass to be negative without any explanation. That would drive me mad.</p> <p>That said, as long as it's an optional feature, I'm fine with it. I just won't be using it. I'm the opposite of Angie. Quick and to the point does nothing for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301432 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:26:52 +0000 Michelle 301432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greg, I have just noticed that I can no longer identify the posts with new, unread entries. I realize this may be a screen-reader issue, but thought I'd raise it in case it's connected to the new integration you just put in place. In the past, I was able to see a link labelled "to next unread post" just before a thread title. That link is now gone when I browse through the forum. Did it disappear because of the new format? Im not complaining, just asking and trying to understand a bit better.<br /> Re. the polling feature, one thing I do quite like is that only forum members can take part. It is my hope that most members will have absorbed the spirit of the forum and continue to conduct themselves accordingly. I think the feature would be more risky and open to misuse if it were available to stray newcomers. To that end, can the feature be used by new members or just active ones and veterans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301420 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:01:26 +0000 Greg 301420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, yes, it means that there is a photo in the opening post of the thread (regardless of whether the poster is a Photog). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301413 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:57:01 +0000 Mo 301413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that moving it to the left again may be easier on the eyes but I can adjust if it stays on the right. Not sure the photo icon on the thread listing helps me any. Maybe just underneath with all the other icons is enough? ETA: or does that mean there is a pic in the thread and not attached at all to the poster being a photog?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301402 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:47:29 +0000 Greg 301402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, that is an interesting question. In general, I worry about clutter and complexity in a user interface so it is something that I have thought about a lot. </p> <p>One thing to bear in mind here is that a lot of this information doesn't appear to someone who isn't logged in (they don't see polls, favorites or the unread indicator). </p> <p>Once someone has signed up and logged in, I hope the information helps them to discover features rather than frighten them away. It is a trade-off though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301395 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:41:08 +0000 Steph 301395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these changes! I love that you have integrated the indicator and the number of replies. I'll be interested to see whether I prefer it on the left when you move it.</p> <p>I like the idea of polls as well. The one thing I wonder is whether it will end up being a way for people to be negative about something without posting in the comments, because they don't want to hurt someone's feelings by being negative. On the one hand, it would be nice if people explained why they didn't like something. On the other, I know there is a tendency on the boards not to post if you don't like something, so it might be nice to see polling numbers that show negative responses, so the poster has a fuller idea of people's preferences. I particularly like that once you have voted on the poll you can see the results on the main forum page next to the thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301391 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:35:11 +0000 Greg 301391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The position of the indicator is very easy to change, so after we have spent a few hours with it I will switch it to the left to see whether that makes a big difference.</p> <p>FWIW, the position changed because I've now integrated the unread indicator and the number of replies. I put this combined field close the latest replier on the right because it is a nice logical grouping. But I think I agree with Kate and Elly that there is an eye tracking issue with this position. I find that I am glancing at the indicator on the right, then to the subject on the left, making it harder to scan down the list of topics. It is subtle, but definitely noticeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301386 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:31:27 +0000 Louise 301386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate I'm struggling with the un/read tag on the right, my eyes have to keep darting across to right to look for unread posts then back to left to read the title it's sending me cross eyed!!! Hope we get used to it soon x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301384 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:30:20 +0000 MsMaven 301384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just used it. I've used similar polling features on other forums and think it adds to the overall usefulness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301383 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:29:48 +0000 bella 301383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if the new format will be alienating to new comers. The page is very crowded with signifiers that may look to a newcomers as info only insiders have privileged access to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301380 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:27:58 +0000 Kate 301380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Maya, I wasn't saying that I couldn't get used to it. Humans can get used to anything. </p> <p>The concern for me is that I like having the green vs. gray info before reading the title (so that I can skip the title). But reading from left to right is so deeply ingrained that it slows me down to look to the right for the info I want and then go back and read the title. I completely acknowledge that this is a very minor issue and a change that I can definitely deal with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301374 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:22:24 +0000 Louise 301374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it will be handy when you dis/like something but can't say why, but like Maya I hope it doesn't take the place of the comments which are so valuable in helping to decide why something works or doesn't x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-you-be-using-the-new-yay-or-nay-polls#post-301371 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:20:17 +0000 Angie 301371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate, Maya is right about getting used to the new position of the grey and green notifiers. You won't even notice the change in a day or so.</p> <p>What I really like about the new voting feature is being able to see an instant yay or nay preference on the "latest page". I like to absorb "straight to the point" information fast and this achieves that goal. </p>