Is the CNET UK forum any good?

Jason Jenkins
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26 September 2007, 02:58 pm

We hope you like our new forums -- please let us know here if you have any problems, suggestions for new features or even (shock, horror), praise!

Edited by Jason Jenkins (Administrator) on 26 September 2007 at 02:11 pm

Edited by Jason Jenkins (Administrator) on 6 October 2008 at 01:26 pm

Site Director
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Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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27 September 2007, 08:37 am

Well, I'm biased, but I like the avatars...

Kiddle
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Joined: 8 Aug 2006
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1 October 2007, 04:09 pm

So far one change id like to see is a reply box below the posts, like on this sailing forum i use, http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/ i find it useful as sometimes you want to reply to many peoples previous posts in one, and it is useful to have them open on the same page so you can structure it properly if your making an argument, or on a simpler level just want to remember the name of someone who you agreed with when you dont necessarily want to quote.

Mary Lojkine
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3 October 2007, 06:26 pm

Thanks for your feedback Kiddle. I can't promise anything right now because our tech guys shout at me if I promise stuff, but I'll definitely look into it.

Snowdon
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6 October 2007, 11:31 am

Very nice forum, good job guys smile

Only niggles are that it would be good to see a desktop (maybe merge with laptop) + games console section as you do review these things after all.

martin
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8 October 2007, 08:42 pm

I like the forums and im sure there will be plenty of entertaining topics once more people visit the forums. I particularly like how it has been integrated into the main site and not just linked to an invision board type solution. The editorial staff seem friendly and well involved.

I would consider putting some information about the latest topic created or updated beneath the name of each forum on the top level page. For example, a visitor might not always read the laptops or digital cameras forums because of time or interests, but might on occasion see something of interest to them that they would not have gone looking for or alternatively see a request for help about something they can answer.

Also, any chance of some smilies? =)

Keep up the good work

stripyshirtguy
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18 October 2007, 01:51 pm

martin says:

Also, any chance of some smilies? =)

Yes smile

poetofzwan
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28 October 2007, 10:15 pm

All I can say is finally! I must admit that most of the time I have went to cnet.com simply because CNET didnt have a UK based forum. It'g so good to see cnet.co.uk growing up!

Hayes
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Joined: 1 Nov 2007
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1 November 2007, 05:07 pm

Wow, what on earth?? Crave has a forum! Holy banannas!

I'm actually a yank from accross the pond discovering the Crave forums for the first time. (Unless they're so new, that you guys just implemented them within the past few days. In whhich case, hey sweet; new place to hang out. :D)

So, hey guys. :D

Nice little BBS you got here. I might actually bookmark this one. :P

Edited by Hayes (Member) on 1 November 2007 at 05:08 pm

Anonymous
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25 November 2007, 02:14 pm

Hello CNET

I am new to forums and have recently been using forums offered by the BBC, Which and others and find yours the easiet to use / edit / navigate and the best looking, well done.

rosygal
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5 December 2007, 06:46 pm

I am so new to this site, and where would I be without you, I think its great, I dont care about the thrills, or icing on the cake, as long as I can get sopport, and hopefully give it, then to me thats all that matters.

loppy
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29 January 2008, 07:03 pm

I think these forums are great help. I have found out loads of useful info that I couldn't find anywhere else. My posts are replied quickly and good advice too! Thankyou everyone smile

Edited by loppy (Member) on 30 January 2008 at 05:51 pm

gully666uk
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4 May 2008, 05:08 pm

It my first time on them, they are very forum like i must say.

vraja
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8 June 2008, 12:01 am

poetofzwan says:
All I can say is finally! I must admit that most of the time I have went to cnet.com simply because CNET didnt have a UK based forum. It'g so good to see cnet.co.uk growing up!

Yep I totally agree! Finally found my lost brothers (and sisters) wink

Smee
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13 June 2008, 02:36 pm

I have recently bought a Sony HDR-SR11 as a direct result of your advice about this camera, keep it up great site...

fleur
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30 June 2008, 08:24 pm

yes I like it, so it`s a thumbs out from me.
The thing is tho-and sorry to ask- I`m trying to find out if you review software (comodo pro) and I wanted to know what you thought of it? I can`t find any reviews/ comments etc. for it on site tho?
Cheers smile

Edited by fleur (Member) on 30 June 2008 at 07:25 pm

redmozzy
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29 September 2008, 11:59 pm

There are a few things that annoy me about the forum.

1. No private messaging
2. It seems to change its mind about how many unread messages there are in a particular forum
3. On a multi-page thread, if you type the page number and hit return, it takes you back to the main forum.

These are silly little problems but would make the forum so much better. The features above are even available in free, open source forums that I have used on sites in the past and this being a tech site, you should be in the premier league of this kind of thing.

Also, it's fine having smilies but it would be better if they were listed somewhere so you don't have to guess what key combos will activate them.

That's my 2p worth

Junel
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Joined: 8 Sep 2007
Posts: 360

3 October 2008, 10:48 pm

Can we have a last post button or even a last page button for long threads like the Tip Of The Day. Also i agree with Red Mozzy wink

Thanks

Junel

Pokeh
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27 October 2008, 08:23 pm

Just come up with an idea, figured this would be the place to put it.

It would be nice to have a "Mark all topics as read" button of some sort. I use multiple computers to access the site and often threads that i've read appear as unread. Just saying, it would be nice to have the option.

Themisive
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31 January 2009, 04:43 pm

I really enjoy the CNET.co.uk forums, but one thing I've noted about the CNET.co, forums is if you are interested in a subject, you can get notification of new replies sent to you, but apparently on the CNET.co.uk forums you can't.

Is that they're still to young, or what?