post links in Links forum

Post by **Jonathan** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:10 pm

I finally realized that a good reason for posting links in the Links forum is so the unread posts display tells me at a glance whether there is a new discussion going on.

From now on post links directly to the links forum.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:30 am

As a direct result of all the links being in Links, I can now hack together this little page:

http://www.jonathan.pearce.name/mohtalim/links2.php

This one shows all links, regardless of topic, in reverse chronological order. Expect more to follow. I'm thinking RSS feed. I'll fix some of the formatting and language as I get bored.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:40 am

Another benefit: you can now generate a new topic for each link you post. Or not. Comments can then be attached directly to the link, instead of three or four posts down. If you don't like the threaded view, just go straight to the links page for a flat view with the newest links on the top.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:04 pm

Actually, the current RSS feed features the forum prominently in the item, so everything posted to Links says 'Mohtalim :: Links'. That might be sufficient for my purposes. We'll see.

Post by **Jonathan** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:09 pm

http://www.jonathan.pearce.name/mohtali ... ight=#1741

Oh no, Vinny has anticipated this move by several years!

Post by **Jonathan** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:23 pm

Aw, hell. The links page doesn't clear the new post bit. I'll have to fix that later.