How many use the "Reset Form" button during quick replies? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

oldtimer · 07-19-2003, 12:43 PM

I have just noticed that I have never used the "reset button" when I make quick replies. Then, it struck me, How many other people don't? But this entire thread was spurred by the Tilted Suggestion section. I created this thread to get an account of how many people use this button and if they find it useful. I was personally thinkin' we should change it to a preview post button. *Dodging bullets and angry rants* I must say I have <b>no idea </b> how difficult this would be so if you strongly disagree with me then say so in your reply. Please express your opinion by voting on the poll as well.

Peetster · 07-19-2003, 12:51 PM

I've "used" the reset button inadvertantly to delete my post.

Doh!

So I can't really vote.

ninety09 · 07-19-2003, 01:12 PM

I've never ever used the "Reset Form" button.

Donkeypuncher · 07-19-2003, 01:19 PM

shift-ctrl-home, del does as much and since I'm already typing, I don't have to reach for the mouse, so... I never do. When I have cause to delete everything, that is. Frankly, if it's going to stay, I'm sure a lot of people would to see it not quite so close to the "submit" button, a la Peetster's comment.

cdcow · 07-19-2003, 02:00 PM

I usually habitually click post reply, because other forums I visit don't have this quick reply thingy.

MacGnG · 07-19-2003, 03:15 PM

didnt even realize it was there.

The_Dude · 07-19-2003, 04:03 PM

never bothered with it much

cchris · 07-19-2003, 04:46 PM

Despite it's closeness I've never mistakinly hit it.
Come close a few times.
Don't think I will use it either.

Maybe move it over a bit ?

RelaX · 07-20-2003, 01:00 AM

Never even knew it was there.... I agree though, a 'post preview' button would make more sense. I mean, I would assume most normal people know how to select and delete text. But they might want to see what they're posting and if their smilies and stuff are correct. Then again.... TFP is not run by normal people.

tikki · 07-20-2003, 04:20 AM

I don't use it, I just close the tab if i decide I don't want to post.

mtsgsd · 07-20-2003, 06:21 AM

Didn't even know what it was for til now. Never needed it though.

G_Whiz · 07-20-2003, 01:46 PM

Never used it and I don't expect to. But you could probably tell that from the quality of my posts.

BBtB · 07-20-2003, 02:18 PM

I never even knew it was there. Used it for the first time on this past to see how it works. I have never felt the need to delete my entire post unless I just decided not to post.. in which case I normally just hit back or scroll up and click on another section. But hey thats just me.

oldtimer · 07-20-2003, 04:49 PM

109 views this thread has and yet I only see 24 votes? Thank you, to everyone who voted and posted their comment. But I would like to see a little more involvement from the forum. I made this thread for your benefit so if <i>change</i> were to come you'd have spurred it. Can't force you though.....but it'd sure be great if you'd vote at the very least.

Alz · 07-21-2003, 01:59 AM

Never even thought about using it, don't intend to.

oldtimer · 07-25-2003, 07:58 PM

Come on...

stuckshut · 07-25-2003, 08:26 PM

If I want to erase everything I just highlight it all and hit delete.

numberfive · 07-25-2003, 09:16 PM

I noticed it earlier today. That's about as far as I've come to using it though.

MSD · 07-25-2003, 09:32 PM

I want a preview button, too.

Stiltzkin · 07-25-2003, 10:14 PM

Hey, what about "check message length". Anyone use that?

Oh and, I'd also like a preview message button, but I can live without it

View Poll Results: Is the Reset Form button useful?
Yes, I don't know what I'd do without it.	1	2.50%
Yes, I use it on occasion.	2	5.00%
No, I don't see any use for it.	29	72.50%
I don't really care whether it stays or not.	13	32.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

07-19-2003, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldtimer Addict	How many use the "Reset Form" button during quick replies? I have just noticed that I have never used the "reset button" when I make quick replies. Then, it struck me, How many other people don't? But this entire thread was spurred by the Tilted Suggestion section. I created this thread to get an account of how many people use this button and if they find it useful. I was personally thinkin' we should change it to a preview post button. Dodging bullets and angry rants I must say I have <b>no idea </b> how difficult this would be so if you strongly disagree with me then say so in your reply. Please express your opinion by voting on the poll as well. __________________ Slowly but surely getting over the loss of TFP v. 3.0. Where the hell am I?.... Showering once a month does not make you a better person. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr. Last edited by oldtimer; 07-19-2003 at 12:55 PM..

07-19-2003, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Donkeypuncher Psycho Location: Pasadena, CA	shift-ctrl-home, del does as much and since I'm already typing, I don't have to reach for the mouse, so... I never do. When I have cause to delete everything, that is. Frankly, if it's going to stay, I'm sure a lot of people would to see it not quite so close to the "submit" button, a la Peetster's comment. __________________ "take me down, little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the Queen of The Underground"

07-19-2003, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
cdcow Upright	I usually habitually click post reply, because other forums I visit don't have this quick reply thingy. __________________ Hi.

07-19-2003, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	never bothered with it much __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-19-2003, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	I've "used" the reset button inadvertantly to delete my post. Doh! So I can't really vote.

07-19-2003, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ninety09 Flavour of the Weak Location: Canada	I've never ever used the "Reset Form" button.

07-19-2003, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	didnt even realize it was there.

07-19-2003, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
cchris Junkie Location: Sydney	Despite it's closeness I've never mistakinly hit it. Come close a few times. Don't think I will use it either. Maybe move it over a bit ? __________________ There's a fine line between participation and mockery

07-20-2003, 01:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	Never even knew it was there.... I agree though, a 'post preview' button would make more sense. I mean, I would assume most normal people know how to select and delete text. But they might want to see what they're posting and if their smilies and stuff are correct. Then again.... TFP is not run by normal people. __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein

07-20-2003, 04:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	I don't use it, I just close the tab if i decide I don't want to post. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

07-20-2003, 06:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
mtsgsd Addict Location: Wisconsin, USA	Didn't even know what it was for til now. Never needed it though.

07-20-2003, 01:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
G_Whiz Junkie Location: Northern California	Never used it and I don't expect to. But you could probably tell that from the quality of my posts. __________________ If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

07-20-2003, 02:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
BBtB ClerkMan! Location: Tulsa, Ok.	I never even knew it was there. Used it for the first time on this past to see how it works. I have never felt the need to delete my entire post unless I just decided not to post.. in which case I normally just hit back or scroll up and click on another section. But hey thats just me. __________________ Meridae'n once played "death" at a game of chess that lasted for over two years. He finally beat death in a best 34 out of 67 match. At that time he could ask for any one thing and he could wish for the hope of all mankind... he looked death right in the eye and said ... "I would like about three fiddy"

07-20-2003, 04:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
oldtimer Addict	109 views this thread has and yet I only see 24 votes? Thank you, to everyone who voted and posted their comment. But I would like to see a little more involvement from the forum. I made this thread for your benefit so if <i>change</i> were to come you'd have spurred it. Can't force you though.....but it'd sure be great if you'd vote at the very least. __________________ Slowly but surely getting over the loss of TFP v. 3.0. Where the hell am I?.... Showering once a month does not make you a better person. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr.

07-25-2003, 09:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I want a preview button, too.

07-21-2003, 01:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alz Upright	Never even thought about using it, don't intend to.

07-25-2003, 07:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
oldtimer Addict	Come on... __________________ Slowly but surely getting over the loss of TFP v. 3.0. Where the hell am I?.... Showering once a month does not make you a better person. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr.

07-25-2003, 08:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
stuckshut Upright	If I want to erase everything I just highlight it all and hit delete. __________________ fear the Ninja Pirate Monkey

07-25-2003, 09:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
numberfive You + Me = Us Location: California dreaming...	I noticed it earlier today. That's about as far as I've come to using it though. __________________ P.S. Always remember: to forget is a form of suicide. (If I could only remember to forget myself.)

07-25-2003, 10:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Stiltzkin Junkie	Hey, what about "check message length". Anyone use that? Oh and, I'd also like a preview message button, but I can live without it __________________ The most important thing in this world is love.