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Poll: Would you prefer the bullhorn icon or the chat bubble?
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Bullhorn
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Change the bullhorn/megaphone icon to a chat bubble icon
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Apr 1, 2020 11:11 AM (This post was last modified: Apr 2, 2020 02:09 AM by SIM-1729678.)
The convo function has been on Hackforums for a while now and I had a thought.

Currently, HF uses the bullhorn/megaphone icon for the Convo function[Image: Hk5NZM2.jpg]. The bullhorn/megaphone is an item that is used to amplify sound when they, for example, need to get the attention of a large or noisy group. The bullhorn/megaphone icon is, therefore, generally linked to, in this case, site announcements or updates.

The convo feature does not really feel like something that is meant to grab the attention of a large group. So I was thinking, why not change it to a chat bubble icon?

Let's say I am a new member, or even an old member returning. With the bullhorn/megaphone icon, I would feel like there is a new site announcement available instead of a new convo chat message. If HF was to change the Bullhorn/megaphone icon to a chat bubble icon it would suit the function way more.
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Apr 1, 2020 11:17 AM
I like that chat bubble icon more. When I see the bullhorn I always think announcements or anything community alert related.
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Apr 1, 2020 11:20 AM
Chat bubble is cool, I like it.
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Apr 1, 2020 11:27 AM
Chat bubble for me as well
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Apr 1, 2020 11:28 AM
Chat bubble FOR SURE. never liked the Bullhorn
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Apr 1, 2020 11:39 AM
I agree, I often get confused when I have a notification up there.

+1 for chat bubble
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Apr 1, 2020 11:54 AM
(Apr 1, 2020 11:39 AM)Silkroad Wrote:  I agree, I often get confused when I have a notification up there.

+1 for chat bubble

Same to same mate. Imagine new members 😧
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Apr 1, 2020 12:00 PM
I don't care one way or another. If this is important to all you people, sure go for it.
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Apr 1, 2020 12:02 PM
+1 from my side for this idea, I agree with you that Chat bubble is a much better option as compared to the current one.
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Apr 1, 2020 12:20 PM
This is a good idea but you're getting a -1 from me. Hackforums has a nice homely feel and charm, if too much changes, it will go away.

First it was the emotes, now this (I can see it being implemented whether I like it or not).

Well done with the good suggestion.
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Apr 1, 2020 12:25 PM
(Apr 1, 2020 12:20 PM)iTHX Wrote:  This is a good idea but you're getting a -1 from me. Hackforums has a nice homely feel and charm, if too much changes, it will go away.

First it was the emotes, now this (I can see it being implemented whether I like it or not).

Well done with the good suggestion.

No problem my dude. It's sad that you feel that the chat bubble wouldn't benefit HF. I can understand where you are coming from but I hope that you can also see that it would benefit new members to see that it's a chat function and not an announcement function :)
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Apr 1, 2020 12:28 PM (This post was last modified: Apr 1, 2020 12:29 PM by iTHX.)
(Apr 1, 2020 12:25 PM)SIM-1729678 Wrote:  No problem my dude. It's sad that you feel that the chat bubble wouldn't benefit HF. I can understand where you are coming from but I hope that you can also see that it would benefit new members to see that it's a chat function and not an announcement function :)

I most certainly feel as if it would be an improvement. I only feel this way for the same reason as to why I cried at 15 years old when my mum bullied me into getting rid of my chair (falling apart, 1 wheel missing, snapped arm).

I'm overly conservative - can sometimes be a good thing though.
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Apr 1, 2020 12:42 PM
(Apr 1, 2020 12:28 PM)iTHX Wrote:  I most certainly feel as if it would be an improvement. I only feel this way for the same reason as to why I cried at 15 years old when my mum bullied me into getting rid of my chair (falling apart, 1 wheel missing, snapped arm).

I'm overly conservative - can sometimes be a good thing though.

hahaha this gave me a good laugh. I get your point of view, let's see what the big boss has to say shall we? 😁
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Apr 2, 2020 12:21 AM
Chat bubble for sure. The bullhorn is an eye sore tbh.
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Apr 3, 2020 11:14 AM
Honestly, I am still looking for some more people to vote on this. Very curious about what the community thinks.
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