[RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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[RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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Avatars are an important way of recognizing users quickly.

I suggest showing the avatars in the search results, when viewing results in post-mode. This will make it resemble the regular viewtopic_body template more, and will look good. Win win.

p.s. Might as well include ranks too, while we're at it.

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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This isn't a big deal but I wouldn't mind having them show.

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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Why? What's the relevance shows avatar in search results? You don't need it.

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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The same reason we have them in viewtopic... recognition.

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PayBas wrote:The same reason we have them in viewtopic... recognition.
Well, there's a big difference between viewtopic and search results roles.

Include avatar (ranks and author information) doesnt bring any improvement to search result.

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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I wouldn't want avatars anywhere other than viewtopic and profiles but as long as I can turn them off then I don't care as much...
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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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Avatars in search results aren't useful.
If you are looking for posts from someone, all results will have the very same avatar.
If you are looking for some information, it doesn't really matter who wrote it (almost always).

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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Very well then. Guess I'll make another extension :lol:

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Re: [RFC] Show avatars in (post) search results

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PayBas wrote:Very well then. Guess I'll make another extension :lol:
Hey hey :D Check this out: Avatar on Memberlist. It's also about showing avatars somewhere (in the memberlist instead of search results).

You like it too don't you? And I bet it wouldn't ever be part of the core so... lol... wink wink ;) :) :D :mrgreen:

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Louis7777 wrote:
PayBas wrote:Very well then. Guess I'll make another extension :lol:
Hey hey :D Check this out: Avatar on Memberlist. It's also about showing avatars somewhere (in the memberlist instead of search results).

You like it too don't you? And I bet it wouldn't ever be part of the core so... lol... wink wink ;) :) :D :mrgreen:
Actually... that is included in the core. Avatars on memberlist doesn't require a mod/extension, just a modified template.

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