New Dashboard Suggestion - Thoughts?

Last Update: April 06, 2012

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In a recent thread here in the WA forum, members were talking about what they liked/didn't like about the new dashboard here inside WA.

Personally, I really like the new platform/layout/dashboard. I'm also a big fan of white space and things feeling less "noisy" so I can see what I want to see...find what I want to find...and be kept updated on things I want/need to know. The new WA does that for me.

There is one thing tho that I really miss. Since I've heard other WA members mention the same thing, I tried to think of a solution.

What I Miss

I really miss the "recent forum activity" list that used to show when we first logged in. So after brainstorming a little bit (and pretending I know how to actually make it happen...haha), I came up with an idea and submitted it to K&C via the 'report a bug' tab (you can also submit feedback and suggestions there).

I'd LOVE it if there was one more blue tab in the middle with our global/personal feeds and notifications that said "Recent Forum Activity".

Like this:

Then, when we click that 'recent forum activity' button, we'd get a 'feed' of new threads and recently posted comments to threads in the forum.

Disclaimer: I have NO CLUE if this can actually be done - just an idea I had.

So, what do y'all think? Would you like something like this or are there only a few of us that miss the forum activity info on our main dashboard.

Kyle and Carson - if this can not be done, please accept my apologies.

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abay Premium
Great - that was the first thing that came to mind for me too! I had a feeling you guys would be all over it Carson!
Labman_1 Premium
I for one like your suggestion, I spent a lot of time looking at and responding to those last 10 forum posts. It seems that I am being prevented from that right now as I can't seem to post in the forums at all without an error. I'm sure it will get sorted out soon.
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Behealthy Premium
I personally think it's the right balance. Speaking form experience I became too distracted with what other people were doing and suggesting. I think there is a certain psychology/tendency for people to immerse themselves with what others are doing too much and not actually getting on with what THEY need to do. Just my thoughts.
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DkWinter Premium
I can definitely see how the forum posts would easily overtake anything else appearing on the dashboard. But if it could be limited to a certain feed like PotPieGirl suggests than that would be good.
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