jonnybode opened this issue on Jun 04, 2012 · 6 posts
jonnybode posted Mon, 04 June 2012 at 11:09 PM
I noticed that when you insert and edit a link in the forum it defaults to open the link in the same page.
Wouldnt it be better if the link opened in a new window? That will keep people from straying away from Rendo while following a link.
Jumpstartme2 posted Fri, 08 June 2012 at 9:08 PM
With the ability of most browsers now to right-click a link and open a new window or tab, I don't see a reason to make links open in a new window mandatory. This gives users more of a choice I think 
Thanks for the suggestion tho :)
~Jani
Renderosity Community Admin
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jonnybode posted Fri, 08 June 2012 at 11:39 PM
Hi!
Didnt say it should be mandatory, just wanted it to be the default/preselected value in the drop down list.
So that people would need to change the value for the link to open in the same window, instead of changing the value for the link to open in a new window.
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With the ability of most browsers now to right-click a link and open a new window or tab
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Yet, still most people simply left-click on a link and leaves the original site....
Jumpstartme2 posted Mon, 11 June 2012 at 12:55 PM
Quote - Didnt say it should be mandatory, just wanted it to be the default/preselected value in the drop down list.
Which means any user left clicking the link would have the page open in another window/tab right?
Most users left click a link, and those who don't use tabs or windows views expect the page to open in the same window..those who use tabs and windows views know to rightclick and choose how they want the link to open.
Also, when users post a link I would think they would just post the link and not look at all the options and just go with whatever is highlighted by default...so if it were defaulted to open in a new window, it would basically be a mandatory new window opening...which could become quite annoying for those who are not used to using tabbed/new window viewing.
It's a nice idea tho wanting to keep members on the site, but we don't want to annoy those who dont use that feature as well..the way it is now I think gives users the best choice of how they want to view links.
Thanks!
~Jani
Renderosity Community Admin
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jonnybode posted Mon, 11 June 2012 at 1:22 PM
A very good and informative answer, thank you for that!
Jumpstartme2 posted Mon, 11 June 2012 at 4:40 PM
You're very welcome
Have a great day!
~Jani
Renderosity Community Admin
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