@Jaime_Lee wrote:
We just implemented an added layer of security to catch "obvious" spam attacks.
As already written those postings aren't so obvious am first sight and the links often seem to be added only later (or am I experiencing some kind of moderation like showing links in postings of new members only after approval by a mod?).
Anyway, it looks like you added layer works as the last few days I didn't spot any spam postings of that kind.
I had noticed that the user @aaaaaaaa kudos (presumably automatically) from time to time the very first, initial posting of a thread which usually is the question. Last thread I noticed it was https://community.ptc.com/t5/PTC-Mathcad/Jacobian-Calculation-Crashes-for-System-of-ODEs/m-p/703987/highlight/true#M193547. Its no problem, as it doesn't hurt and it's not bothersome, just a curiosity - just thought to mention it. I remember a discussion on this board about a similar incident, but as far as I can remember, that bot had given kudos to every posting, including answers, not just the initial posting.
BTW, offtopic, what does this mean
It looks sooo ugly and takes up way too much vertical space!!
I can filter and block quite some unnecessary and distracting parts of this forum to make it more useful, but unfortunately I seem not to be able to block those speedometer graphics 😞
EDIT: Fortunately found a way to block those pics 🙂
@Werner_E wrote:
@Jaime_Lee wrote:
We just implemented an added layer of security to catch "obvious" spam attacks.
As already written those postings aren't so obvious am first sight and the links often seem to be added only later (or am I experiencing some kind of moderation like showing links in postings of new members only after approval by a mod?).
Anyway, it looks like you added layer works as the last few days I didn't spot any spam postings of that kind.
I had noticed that the user @aaaaaaaa kudos (presumably automatically) from time to time the very first, initial posting of a thread which usually is the question. Last thread I noticed it was https://community.ptc.com/t5/PTC-Mathcad/Jacobian-Calculation-Crashes-for-System-of-ODEs/m-p/703987/highlight/true#M193547. Its no problem, as it doesn't hurt and it's not bothersome, just a curiosity - just thought to mention it. I remember a discussion on this board about a similar incident, but as far as I can remember, that bot had given kudos to every posting, including answers, not just the initial posting.
BTW, offtopic, what does this mean
It looks sooo ugly and takes up way too much vertical space!!
I can filter and block quite some unnecessary and distracting parts of this forum to make it more useful, but unfortunately I seem not to be able to block those speedometer graphics 😞
EDIT: Fortunately found a way to block those pics 🙂
We entered a ticket for the "mysterious kudoing from @aaaaaaa. And, as mentioned on another post the "speedometer" was implemented per request of community members, and we may look into adjusting soon. You can read out rank icons here: https://community.ptc.com/t5/Welcome-How-To-s/PTC-Community-Rank-FAQs/m-p/613437#M616
Hi, @Jaime_Lee
Knowing nothing about the Speedometer design story, but I've made some modification.
Try to make it easier to be distinguished from each of them.
Hope this helps a bit.
@dsgnrClarK wrote:
Hi, @Jaime_Lee
Knowing nothing about the Speedometer design story, but I've made some modification.
Try to make it easier to be distinguished from each of them.
Hope this helps a bit.
So, you are thinking fading "light to darker" that is a neat idea! We have some pressing priorities this month but I will definitely bring it up to the Team! Thank you for taking the time to create these!
Hi, @TomU
I agree with you, so I make another design for that.
Original and 2 attempts are shown below.
I prefer the latest one, I prefer the latest one, nevertheless less uniqueness probably.
Regarding uniqueness (less seen elsewhere) and harmony (similar to PTC logo), here is another attempt.
Thanks for keep replying. 😊
Nevertheless, the design intention of the hexagonal set is to make it less intrusive and looks harmony in the entire page layout (color and shape). It is not meant to be "countable", just providing an idea at the first sight.
I did try another color scheme, but it's a bit too much.
I'm totally OK with that, it is the nature of designing something, finding the balance. 😎
Actually I'd thank you for the replies that intrigued me came up with some good outcome (imho).
Referring the balance of design, here is the comparison of them all.
Left:
Clear/First sight/Intrusive/Questioner-Respondent first
Right:
Vague/Secondary/Harmony with PTC logo & entire page/Topic first
I prefer the second row (variation on @Jaime_Lee's gauges). Both of the middle rows are nice but I think her gauge is a little easier to read the value when it's close to full.
