Fix the chatbox internal link problem

by Guest August 11th 2010, 3:52 am

When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.

by LH Justin August 11th 2010, 6:05 am

I'm pretty sure this issue is known. I think the reason why it does this is the Chatbox is treated as another window, and just like a window it opens up separate tabs for separate links, but doesn't open a new tab if the link is to the same website. Anyway, voted yes.

by Caihlem August 11th 2010, 8:30 am

an annopying problem indeed
=> Yes

by Guest August 11th 2010, 11:43 pm

thanks for voting, keep the votes coming! we need a ton of votes for them to even begin to realize how much of a problem this can be.

by Guest August 13th 2010, 10:07 am

by Darren1 August 13th 2010, 10:12 am

For those whom are affected; I'm voting yes, but I've never had this problem.

by DRO N1nja August 13th 2010, 8:28 pm

Yes!!!! Definately this needs to be fixed!!

by Guest August 15th 2010, 9:13 am

by Guest August 16th 2010, 8:28 am

bump, come on people tell us what you think!

by Count Dooku August 16th 2010, 11:51 pm

SPADEZ wrote:When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.

As I don't care about this (or any) chatbox, I will not support your idea.
But by reading further, an idea to consider: prevent weblinks from opening by just treating hem as plain text... Exclamation

by TheListener August 17th 2010, 12:10 am

Yup, definitely needed!

by that70sguy92 August 17th 2010, 12:42 am

This really needs fixed.

by Guest August 17th 2010, 3:20 am

Count Dooku wrote:
SPADEZ wrote:When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.
As I don't care about this (or any) chatbox, I will not support your idea.
But by reading further, an idea to consider: prevent weblinks from opening by just treating hem as plain text...

That only makes things more of a hassle. All links would have to be highlighted and pasted into a new tab in order for you to view it. Also when the chatbox is active, it moves a lot making it harder to copy the link, so no, i will not consider your alternative for my suggestion simply because it doesn't do anything but fix one problem and create another problem.

Thanks to all those who support the suggestion however, I appreciate your support as I see this really needs to be fixed!

by Guest August 21st 2010, 7:37 am

I don't use the chatbox , but for the users who use .... I voted Yes Wink

by Guest August 21st 2010, 11:53 pm

The God wrote:I don't use the chatbox , but for the users who use .... I voted Yes

Thanks! I appreciate your ability to see passed yourself unlike some people who if it doesn't benefit them they actually vote no.

by Count Dooku February 9th 2014, 6:44 pm

convincing people is tricky, yes...
Though, according to regulations probably prohibited anyway.

I for instance try to convince via solid argumentation, otherwise refraining from unnecessary persuasion.

I'm sure the moderators consider each and every suggestion we make on this forum...