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Simple:Press Forums updated to v. 4.1.3

This is primarily a security update, with a few minor bug fixes. Icon set also changed in an effort to trim down overal file load.

Tazzie said:

...the forum tab at the bottom of the page ... Can I get that back...?

@ tazzie and hugapitbull: We removed the recent posts drop down menu at the bottom in an effort to reduce database queries. And, it is totally redundant when viewing the most recent posts at the top.

First, do you not see the section at the top of the main forums page titled "Most Recent Topics With Unread Posts"? If not, try this:

1. Visit your main Tripawds dashboard.*
2. Click on the Forums Tab -> Admins
3. Check the option Display Unread Posts on Front Page
4. Update Options
5. Click Go To Forum to confirm most recent posts now display above the groups on the main forum page.

Second, do you use the Admin Bar? This provides another option for viewing unread posts, approving any that need moderation, and posting quick replies. If not, try this:

1. Visit your main Tripawds dashboard.*
2. Click on the Forums Tab -> Admins
3. Check the option Display the Admin Bar
4. Update Options
5. Click Go To Forum to confirm the admin bar now displays above all topics on every forum page.

*For any moderators with their own blogs, visit your dashboard and click my Blogs to switch to the Tripawds dashboard. The dashboard can be accessed via any Site Admin link in the sidebar throughout Jerry's blog pages, or any Tripawds blog with the Meta widget enabled.

Enabling both these options I describe above will give you access to the admin bar functions, and display most recent posts. Enabling only the latter will display the admin new posts queue (if enabledand not using admin bar), otherwise it will show the latest posts. Selecting "Display Admin Bar Fixed at Top" will keep the admin bar at the top of your browser window at all times, though it will scroll behind the header image at the top.

Finally, here are various methods for help navigating the forums and finding favorite topics.

Please let me know if this helps. If you still want the drop down menu back, and others agree, we'll see what we can do. As usual though, it is a fine line we walk between features and performance. Thank you for your continued support!

Tazzie said:

I see most recent posts...

That is what you call your "pre-moderator screen". Follow my directions and you will probably find that the Show Unread Posts option is checked. It is the same for all member, moderators or not. The list shows the last 5 unread posts. We reduced this number from ten a few months ago.

If I can find somewhere else to limit queries, I'll re-enable the drop down menu. Stay tuned.

WordPress MU v. 2.9.1 is now in effect.

Stay tuned for Simple:Press Forums upgrade coming next week.