Hi all, I think it's a known fact the SWD Forums is still being developed, but I'll like to compile a small list of suggestions that could be made if the Team has time.
Suggestion I: Attached Images/Videos
Description: Better UI to Insert Images/Videos On the Minecraft Forums and other similar sites there is a "Upload Photos/Videos" button that allows to either insert the image/video as an attachment or embedded with the posts's text like the current system.
I've heard this requires a web server upgrade, so I won't expect it to be out soon, I just wanted to make a point.
Purpose: To make inserting images and videos easier and to provide a way to attach images rather than embed them.
Proposed Method of Implentation : Add an "Upload Images/Videos" button on the bottom left corner of the edit post UI.
See the image I've attached which shows an example UI:
Suggestion II:Spacing
Description: An option to toggle on spacing between paragraphs. In Microsoft Word there is an option to leave or remove a space between paragraphs. I have an image link attached to prove my point.
Purpose: To make spacing a paragraph easier, so one doesn't have to press Enter twice to get a space between each line of text.
Proposed Method of Implentation : The option could be in the Formats editing tab and labelled as "Leave space after Paragraph, On/Off"
Which, if turned on, would look
like this.
Or if turned off, would look
like this.
Suggestion III: Underline button
Description: (I'm being nit-picky here) Adding an "Underline" button on the edit post panel, next to the Bold and Italics buttons.
Purpose: To make underlining a paragraph easier, so one doesn't have to look through the Format tabs.
Proposed Method of Implentation : See description
Suggestion IV: Larger Default Writing space
The default size for a SWD Forums edit/create post typing panel is a bit small. I was wondering if it could be increased.
Description: (I'm being nit-picky here) To increase the default height of the post writing panel-The space where you can type stuff.
Purpose: To make typing a post easier, so the user won't have to drag the editing panel's size bar down to make is easier to read.
Proposed Method of Implentation : See description
*Applauds* This person deserves a cookie!
In other words, I love the idea
Update 20/12/15: Added another suggestions relating to the writing space default size.