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Zoints Private Thread Comments for Staff · **Released**: 09-25-2006

This modification is a fantastic means for staff members to efficiently communicate within a thread without normal members being able to see what is said. It has been tested extensively by quite a few different forums.

This box appears in showthread.php for staff members. Only staff can see it.

The admincp options:

Official support for this modification will take place at http://network.zoints.com in this specific forum.

Enjoy and be sure to check out our other modifications

CHANGELOG:

2008/05/01 - 1.2.1
- Compatible with vB's CSRF protocol

kall · #12 09-26-2006, 08:39 AM

Oh ho!

So *thats* where it came from!

Nice one David.

A suggestion: I have found that it is nigh-impossible to reference what is said in the Thread proper...as it is with Hidden Posts. Perhaps a method of 'quoting' a specific post inside the Zoints Box would be doable?

Zoints · #13 09-26-2006, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kall

A suggestion: I have found that it is nigh-impossible to reference what is said in the Thread proper...as it is with Hidden Posts. Perhaps a method of 'quoting' a specific post inside the Zoints Box would be doable?

BB code does work within the box. I assume that's not what you want though? Can you elaborate a little please

Benj · #14 09-26-2006, 09:23 AM

has anyone tried this with GARS? technically it should work with it right ?

ronoxQ · #15 09-26-2006, 11:51 PM

Benj- it should work with GARS fine, since that's just a template mod. At least, that's what I think- I haven't used GARS much.

David- god damn, you're making every hack that I always wanted for my forum but never had! You're brilliant- all I gotta say.

Quote:

BB code does work within the box. I assume that's not what you want though? Can you elaborate a little please

Does that involve quotes? Maybe a button to auto-quote a post in the Mod Comments section would be a useful addition.

Also, perhaps letting users hide the mod comments box would be nice.

iran.gs · #16 09-27-2006, 12:15 AM

lnstalled very handy thanks

kall · #17 09-27-2006, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DChapman

BB code does work within the box. I assume that's not what you want though? Can you elaborate a little please

Well, with the existing method (using 'Hidden posts' modification), the post appears as normal, but is in Moderated Status.

It makes it easier to see what the person posting the Staff Post is talking about, as it has a heirarchy...like a normal discussion.

Also, quotes can now have linkbacks to the specific post.

With your Modification, the discussion can only reference to the Thread itself through careful matching up of Datestamps..or manually copying and pasting and using Quote tags.

Perhaps a 'Send to Staff Box' button in posts/text link in dropdown?

Zoints · #18 09-27-2006, 07:13 AM

Makes sense Kall. I'll see what we can do

yesfans · #19 09-28-2006, 11:50 PM

Anyway the entry box can have a space added below it. It sits right on top my forums, looks silly.

yesfans · #20 09-30-2006, 01:35 AM

Can this be made so that ADMINS/MODS that can see it see a notice that the thread has notes, meaning as STAFF cruises the site and if there is a thread that has notes it can be flagged in some that to get the STAFFERS attn to read it.

Jcee · #21 10-02-2006, 07:35 AM

I'm not getting Moderators to see the Comments?

Only getting Admin to see comments?

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