[self_driven]

When I click on any of the Hot Threads listed at the bottom of a webpage, it usually directs me to that particular post in the forum. But at times (even while logged in), it takes me to the corresponding news article, from where I have to click on 'View forum discussion' as I prefer reading on the forum page. First, why is it so?

Second, on desktop, it's not an inconvenience as the redirect button is positioned both before and after the body text. But on mobile website, the button is placed only after the main text, so I have to scroll down long posts to get back to reading on forum. Any workaround for this?

[anandhsub]

Originally Posted by self_driven

But on mobile website, the button is placed only after the main text, so I have to scroll down long posts to get back to reading on forum. Any workaround for this?

This was suggested a while back, but it impacted SEO hence was rolled back

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Definitely feel you here. In fact several months back this was suggested here and we did make the change.

However, for some reason it really affected Google's affinity for our News articles (esp on the Discover feed) - and hence we had to roll back the change

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by self_driven

When I click on any of the Hot Threads listed at the bottom of a webpage, it usually directs me to that particular post in the forum. But at times (even while logged in), it takes me to the corresponding news article, from where I have to click on 'View forum discussion' as I prefer reading on the forum page. First, why is it so?

Second, on desktop, it's not an inconvenience as the redirect button is positioned both before and after the body text. But on mobile website, the button is placed only after the main text, so I have to scroll down long posts to get back to reading on forum. Any workaround for this?

I feel the same! However, it’s understandable why it can’t be implemented on mobile.

I have a workaround which works as long as I don’t clear the cookies. If I do, just have to repeat these steps again.

Select “request desktop version” in your mobile browser (can also enable always for this site). Then go to any section page or thread, scroll right down to the bottom, and select the theme “BHP Smartphone” from the drop down at the bottom left. This way, the forum sections and posts load in a mobile friendly layout while rest of the site loads the desktop version. And yes, you then get the “take me to the post” button right at the top on a news article.

[self_driven]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

I have a workaround which works as long as I don’t clear the cookies. If I do, just have to repeat these steps again.

For some reason, the Hot Threads are back to normal now, i.e. opening as forum posts. So I tried going to T-BHP News section and opening some news articles from there. Surprisingly, even these links are now directed to the forum posts instead of showing up as articles.

Ps. I am yet to try your desktop site workaround.

[self_driven]

Mods, I'm seeing some really (visually) disturbing ads on the forum these days. I've turned off ad personalisation so the report ad option doesn't seem to work properly. Is there any other solution for this?

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by self_driven

Mods, I'm seeing some really (visually) disturbing ads on the forum these days. I've turned off ad personalisation so the report ad option doesn't seem to work properly. Is there any other solution for this?

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Not just Team-BHP. It is all across other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and even outside websites when accessed at the workplace.

They seem to be carpet bombing everywhere. Have reported the advert on Ads by Google everytime I see it. Though have to say am now seeing more tyre adverts and local adverts in the TeamBHP.

[myavu]

Originally Posted by self_driven

Mods, I'm seeing some really (visually) disturbing ads on the forum these days...

I also encountered many Political Election campaign Ads. Since Team-BHP is strict on Political discussions these kind of Ads should not be displayed here.

[rx100]

Originally Posted by myavu

I also encountered many Political Election campaign Ads. Since Team-BHP is strict on Political discussions these kind of Ads should not be displayed here.

I am not sure Team BHP has any particular role in it, as ad preferences are displayed based on user’s browsing history.

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by rx100

I am not sure Team BHP has any particular role in it, as ad preferences are displayed based on user’s browsing history.

No, they will have control over what to display and what not to in category-based selection. However, the downside is if everyone shares their preference to avoid certain ads, eventually there won't be any ads left to display.

If not, they should introduce a premium option like YouTube. For monthly subscription users, there shouldn't be any ads. That would be a good idea.

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted by raptor_diwan

No, they will have control over what to display and what not to in category-based selection. However, the downside is if everyone shares their preference to avoid certain ads, eventually there won't be any ads left to display.

Using the forum on Brave, Duck Duck Go and similar browsers will help ensure an ad free experience. Been doing that for a while now.

I encounter these ads only when I use Chrome.

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by dailydriver

Using the forum on Brave, Duck Duck Go and similar browsers will help ensure an ad free experience. Been doing that for a while now.

I encounter these ads only when I use Chrome.

True, even in Chrome, if you use certain extensions, these ads will not appear. I am using it that way, but I didn't want to suggest it on the forum as it may cause a decline in revenue for the team.

[myavu]

Originally Posted by rx100

... ad preferences are displayed based on user’s browsing history.

If that's true then it should never happen. I don't read or watch any political related news in my desktop. Politics are strictly on X (Twitter) Mobile and I don't open Team-BHP on my mobile. My only grouse is with Political Ads in Team-BHP where politics is otherwise not entertained.

[GrandTourer]

I'm not sure if this is a new change, or if I never noticed this, but the percentages don't add up. Even when it is multiple selections allowed, the total percentage should add up to 100%.

[rx100]

Originally Posted by GrandTourer

I'm not sure if this is a new change, or if I never noticed this, but the percentages don't add up. Even when it is multiple selections allowed, the total percentage should add up to 100%.

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Total voters 236 and 199 people chose first option. That is 84.32% of total voters.

[GrandTourer]

Originally Posted by rx100

Total voters 236 and 199 people chose first option. That is 84.32% of total voters.

Correct, but in this case, it should be number of votes and not voters, because it's multiple selection. Otherwise it doesn't make sense... 84% voters think option 1 is the most egregious offence, and 78% think option 6 is the worst. That doesn't paint the correct picture.

When you count number of votes, you'll get the correct representation of which option do we collectively think is the worst offence.