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Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Mi-Amigo — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:23:33 GMT

Today another test - this time on Off Topic by Dev Team

I posted a reply enquiring what the test was for and, tongue in cheek, asked "or aren`t we allowed to know?" We await reply as they have posted another test.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

pgn — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:35:24 GMT

Want to watch, you could find yourself in receipt of a test tickle...

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

jonsie — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 12:46:03 GMT

Another test take cull....

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:20:10 GMT

Well spotted @Mi-Amigo, @pgn and @jonsie! As they were test topics we've now removed them

As you know there are a few platform issues being looked into, along with the rest of the homepage feedback - there is testing required for most of the platform-related work. These points have been raised and discussed in separate topics already and once we have more details on any of them we'll share the info with you!

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Mi-Amigo — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:30:33 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
Well spotted @Mi-Amigo, @pgn and @jonsie! As they were test topics we've now removed them

As you know there are a few platform issues being looked into, along with the rest of the homepage feedback - there is testing required for most of the platform-related work. These points have been raised and discussed in separate topics already and once we have more details on any of them we'll share the info with you!

Thank you @EmilieT for the update.

It is a pity that it has been left to you to respond rather than the originator of the tests on Off Topic who was asked but failed to reply to why and the purpose of these tests.

As to these being tests for "platform-related issues", may I, with respect, enquire more specifically which ones these tests were for?

Thank you again for your reply.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:45:22 GMT

@Mi-Amigo I've enquired about this specific testing and it was linked to an issue that we have reported ourselves, which you might not have noticed. When browsing the forum, it should be possible to write a post before having to sign-in, but this currently triggers a sign-in loop. This can create a frustrating experience for any visitor, whether they are already a member or would like to join.

That's what was being tested in this specific instance, and I hope it makes sense! As for the other known issues and feedback, we'll update you as and when we know more

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Mi-Amigo — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:54:43 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
@Mi-AmigoI've enquired about this specific testing and it was linked to an issue that we have reported ourselves, which you might not have noticed. When browsing the forum, it should be possible to write a post before having to sign-in, but this currently triggers a sign-in loop. This can create a frustrating experience for any visitor, whether they are already a member or would like to join.

That's what was being tested in this specific instance, and I hope it makes sense! As for the other known issues and feedback, we'll update you as and when we know more

Thank you for making the enquiries @EmilieT and letting us all know and yes it makes sense.

Now that is what I for one appreciate - being kept in the picture

And look forward to similar updates and the issues to which they refer when you have more details.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:04:21 GMT

No problem @Mi-Amigo, I'm glad this helped!

You might see a couple more posts with a similar title popping up as the sign-in loop is still occuring, but we'll try and update you on the testing and progress of the issues as much as possible.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Cleoriff — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:37:12 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
@Mi-AmigoI've enquired about this specific testing and it was linked to an issue that we have reported ourselves, which you might not have noticed. When browsing the forum, it should be possible to write a post before having to sign-in, but this currently triggers a sign-in loop. This can create a frustrating experience for any visitor, whether they are already a member or would like to join.

That's what was being tested in this specific instance, and I hope it makes sense! As for the other known issues and feedback, we'll update you as and when we know more

That's always been the case though @EmilieT ?

No one is able to post unless they are signed in to the forum. Yes it must be frustrating for those who make a long post before signing in and then lose the post when directed to sign in but it's always been that way

As far as I am concerned, a pop up box should appear advising people to sign in when they open a new topic (and before they post) That would alleviate the problem?

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

jonsie — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:00:40 GMT

I agree. It's never been possible to post unless you are signed in. Previously, as soon as you hit the reply button, you were taken to the sign in page. In the same way you cannot give kudos unless you are signed in and that is as it should be. You can't have people posting or participating unless they are a member. Obviously they can browse though.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Cleoriff — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:14:37 GMT

Also the sign in 'loop' doesn't always tell the true story.

On occasions I have found myself in a so called sign in loop and now I realise if I open another tab, I AM actually signed in.

So yes the loop is a glitch... though not showing a true picture of the issue.

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

pgn — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:32:23 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
Also the sign in 'loop' doesn't always tell the true story.
On occasions I have found myself in a so called sign in loop and now I realise if I open another tab, I AM actually signed in.

So yes the loop is a glitch... though not showing a true picture of the issue.

That is definitely a glitch, I get it on Chrome on Mobile (Android) and on the Win10 laptop on Chrome too.

It's good to talk, innit, @Cleoriff ? (even if that was the tagline for a different comms company years ago...)

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Cleoriff — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:55:38 GMT

@pgn wrote:
@Cleoriff wrote:
Also the sign in 'loop' doesn't always tell the true story.
On occasions I have found myself in a so called sign in loop and now I realise if I open another tab, I AM actually signed in.

So yes the loop is a glitch... though not showing a true picture of the issue.
That is definitely a glitch, I get it on Chrome on Mobile (Android) and on the Win10 laptop on Chrome too.

It's good to talk, innit, @Cleoriff ? (even if that was the tagline for a different comms company years ago...)

See? it was good @EmilieT told us what the test was for. We have now been able to give her and the tester more relevant info

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:49:55 GMT

Thanks for your additional feedback @Cleoriff, @jonsie and @pgn

Just to clarify, everyone of course needs to be sign-in to post, but it should be possible to write a topic or reply, then be prompted to sign in, and once signed in the topic or reply would then be fully posted. We'll let you know more about our progress on the sign-in loop once we have any update!

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:54:42 GMT

Hi guys,

I just wanted to give you a quick heads up that the dev team is going to do some testing around this sing-in loop again this afternoon, on the Off-topic board. Please ignore these topics, we'll remove them shortly after they appear

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

Cleoriff — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:55:55 GMT

Thanks for the heads up @EmilieT

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

jonsie — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:03:30 GMT

I'll be singing with them

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

MI5 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:06:27 GMT

You only sing when you're winning

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

EmilieT — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:10:31 GMT

@jonsie wrote:

I'll be singing with them

Just spotted my typo .. oops

Re: Test - Off Topic Dev Team 11 April

jonsie — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:14:34 GMT

@EmilieT wrote:
@jonsie wrote:
I'll be singing with them
Just spotted my typo .. oops

Anything to brighten up the day