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Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:11 GMT

Morning All!!

I know it was a pain at the start in the old format, But what would you guys all think about sub-threading the Android section again.

I say this because the current Android section (Due to the dominance of Samsung) seems to just be a Samsung thread.

Personally, I'm not much good with Samsung but better on others for advice. Would it make it easier of others to give advice if it was sub-threaded again?

One downside to this that I can see is. There is more forum interaction in the current format.

Discuss.......

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

adamtemp64 — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:12 GMT

Same goes for Pay monthly and payg / business 3 different sets of options to try and unravel to give a correct answer all lumped into one heading?

Many sections were merged and it created confusion like mobile broadband is in other services? yet we have o2 wallet and tugo ?

I think It is time to revisit the whole structure of the topics.

Just my take

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:54 GMT

It seems I'm not the only one then! Phew!

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Toby — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:47:52 GMT

Great idea for a discussion guys, I'm eager to know what everyone thinks of the current setup and ideas for potential changes.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

MI5 — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:11 GMT

Many of us never liked the "new" format that was railroaded onto us with the "promise" of a review to see how it went, which never happened. In fact whenever, we, the users suggest a change it get immediately squashed unless "the management" agree to it also......

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

adamtemp64 — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:49 GMT

@toby a lot was covered here http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Welcome-News/Introduction-and-planned-changes/td-p/242111

But lets hope some sections can be restarted

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:46:42 GMT

@adamtemp64 wrote:
@Toby a lot was covered here http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Welcome-News/Introduction-and-planned-changes/td-p/242111

I agree with some of what was said in Leonards post. I the previous format with all the spamming etc it did make the seperate sub-threads 'scary' to post in

With this new look and obvious lack of 'Free shoe and handbag offers' floating around anymore I think maybe replacing most of the old sections back would be helpful to new joiners who (Sometimes) in reality may only come here to once to find their answer and then leave.

Although as long as that user has found their answer that's great, it was sub threads like 'Sony' 'HTC' and (Ahem) 'Apple' that kept me coming back to the forum to see if any questions had arisen from my brand that I was expieriencing or had expierienced were being floated about. I gained a lot of knowledge from these and it boosted my already quite high interest in the market.

With that I think there would be more 'Newbie' joiners who have a lot of information to share that would come back again and again if they could see that certain sections were not crammed full of one brand or some that are merged when in reality it could be much clearer if split.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:49:52 GMT

Apparently I'm 'Expieriencing' an inability to spell experiencing correctly!

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

jonsie — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:12:24 GMT

It is difficult for any new member to find help with the current section titles and to post in the relevant section. Merging pay and go with pay monthly made no sense then and even less sense now. DEMERGE PLEASE!!!

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

perksie — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:54 GMT

I agree, I know there is little activity in Pay and Go, but it's still difficult and must be confusing to a new poster.

TuGo could be moved to Other products and services, making space for Pay and Go.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:34:33 GMT

Being relatively new on here I'm not familiar with the 'old format'

However, I have to say that when I first joined it did seem daunting and difficult to find items relating to my chosen brand. So I feel sub-sections under a main heading would certainly make life easier, especially for noobs

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Cleoriff — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:36:22 GMT

From a 'newbie's' point of view, I went from PAYG to Pay Monthly in February of this year. I personally found the two topics together helped me a lot initially. I am also conscious that I am not a 'technical contributor' but I learn a heck of a lot by reading other posts. I honestly think we have to be careful that we are not sorting the forum topics out to suit primarily the expert contributors (apologies to those who disagree)

A forum is there to help everyone of all ages with differing levels of ability so we must consider that ease of use for ALL (Beginners to Level 55 and above) is the key to everyone using it. Even now, 4/12 into using this forum, the two threads I access most are PAYG/Pay Monthly and Android devices (for Samsung)

Getting a bit braver I have started to access the off topic threads and discussions. I am all for change but also feel 'If it aint broke, dont fix it!'

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

jonsie — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:45 GMT

The problem when answering a post in the pay monthly/pay&go section is that you have to first ascertain which platform the poster is on. Most times the answer is completely different with regards to settings, customer service numbers, call costs etc. It means you have to first ask the question to answer a question correctly (if that makes sense?).

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:50:53 GMT

@Cleoriff, Good to see arguments from both sides. 🙂

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

version7point0 — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:51:17 GMT

I would like to see something a tad different.

When creating a new post / thread, you are met with a couple of tick box options...

Pay Monthly or Pay & Go.

Phone, Tarriff, Additional Service. (possibly then breakdown into iOS, Android etc.

Question, Suggestion, Support, Feedback.

The forum itself then filters these posts into the relevant section keeping admin roles light and potentially warding off spammers / time wasters and new posters never have to worry about looking for the right place to post.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Cleoriff — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:37 GMT

Can only agree with your comment Jonsie ...that's because I am a 'reader' and not much of a contributor! Of course, in my posts I always 'over-inform' (never use one word when a 100 will do is my motto!! :smileytongue:) so thats why it works for me. Perhaps you should have guidelines for posters ie ....Please tell us what phone you have, what tariff you are on and if you are PAYG or Pay Monthly? (on second thoughts maybe dividing them is a good idea!!!)

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Cleoriff — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:47 GMT

@Version 7 ...now THAT seems a good idea!

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:02 GMT

Maybe do a Samsung section on its own then the rest of android phones in the android section, get rid of the broadband section once it fully goes over to sky.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:01 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:

but also feel 'If it aint broke, dont fix it!'

Now you see that was said by a lot of users about the old forum.

Yes, there was an annoying amount of spam, but that basically was all that was wrong with it.

Re: Sub Threading The Android Section Again.

perksie — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:29:24 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Now you see that was said by a lot of users about the old forum.

Yes, there was an annoying amount of spam, but that basically was all that was wrong with it.

Ahh those were the days...................!