Solved: Tagging OP

[Jack Hammer]

Any way yet to tag users so when they post in the thread they started we know/remember they are the OP?

FB does something similar. There is a little "author" tag next to their name when they post.

Thanks,

- Jeff

 

[Akimbo]

Could you explain in more detail for us non-Farsebook users?

 

[DiveClimbRide]

Could you explain in more detail for us non-Farsebook users?

A little tag next to the name of the original poster that says op or original poster. Like how yours says staff member.

 

[kelemvor]

There's a couple xf add-ons that are supposed to do what OP is asking for. Duplicate - Identify the OP of a thread

[OzzModz] Original Poster Thread Starter Indicator

This addon will add an indicator on the thread starters replies in their own thread. This can help identify the person who started the thread easily. Indicator Location Properties: Avatar Icon Properties: Postbit Banner Properties: Message...

xenforo.com

[AL] Original Poster Highlight

The add-on adds a ribbon on original poster's avatar to highlight the user who started the thread. Disable the product for particular styles. Style property that will define the ribbon color. Style property that will define the ribbon position...

xenforo.com

also

You can put the code below:


Code:

<xf:usertitle user="$user" tag="h5" class="message-userTitle" banner="true" itemprop="jobTitle" />

in message_macros

The new code, it might be improved:


Code:

<xf:if is="{$__globals.thread} AND {$__globals.thread.user_id} !== 0 AND {$__globals.thread.user_id} == {$user.user_id}">
<div class="userBanner userBanner--accent message-userBanner" >
{{ phrase('thread_starter') }}
</div>

 

[Miyaru]

Added!

 

[Akimbo]

@Miyaru turned the options over to me, which I am just starting to explore.

This is the default, indicator on the top left of the avatar. Currently, it is working in this forum for testing.

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[DiveClimbRide]

@Miyaru turned the options over to me, which I am just starting to explore.

View attachment 695946This is the default, indicator on the top left of the avatar. Currently, it is working in this forum for testing.

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This is what it looks like on mobile. Not very easy to see especially zoomed out.

 

[Akimbo]

This is what it looks like on mobile. Not very easy to see especially zoomed out.

Agreed, a bit too subtle even on my laptop. Here are some more options:

The image in @Miyaru's post the same color as Option 1 below but 60% transparent.

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Option 1: Here is the image with no transparency and black text

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Option 2: Here is the banner with pure red, no transparency, and pure white text.

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Option 3: Here is Option 2 with the red banner at 60% translucent

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Option 4: Green Banner, black text

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I can go on but I guess the first question is how subtle or hard to miss do we want the indicator to be?

My unscientific opinion is that there are more avatars with blacks and blues than other colors so those banner colors would stand out less. Maximum contrast is pure black and white, especially with color blindness.

Keep in mind, I'm a very simple guy. I can match a color if you point me to it but names like mauve, periwinkle, and puce won't register.

 

[Damselfish]

The red with white has a dive flag look and would be decently visible on a phone.

 

[Akimbo]

The red with white has a dive flag look and would be decently visible on a phone.

Excellent point! Perhaps even more important is it looks good with MY avatar.