induct you into bitcointalk Hall of Fame with immediate effect.
Isn't it ironic OP can't even have an avatar yet, but he can patch the forum? 
Topic: Identifying the OP at a glance (SMF patch) - page 2. (Read 1723 times)
Nice one, Powerglove. You have given us an extra. And I also read that you are planning a 2FA for us. I hereby seize power from her late Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 as a Fool Member that I am
, and induct you into bitcointalk Hall of Fame with immediate effect. Thank you. 
I've mostly finished work on my next SMF patch (simple 2FA) and will post about it soon. I'm still polishing it up and thinking through all the implications and don't want to take advantage of theymos' good nature by bugging him until it's fully baked.
Yeah, the two factor authentication (2FA) is anything, but simple I would imagine. You'd need to think about ways of attack, and how to mitigate those. As well as potentially recovery. How are you going about the two factor authentication exactly? Via normal routes or a Bitcoin specific route with signing? There's been some good suggestions, and related discussion over in the new forum software section about two factor authentication if you haven't already read it. I imagine theymos has considered it in the past, just hasn't had enough time to actually sit down, and cover all the angles.
It's what I'd support the most though. Some 2FA would probably solve a lot of our problems going forward, but also give a lot of users peace of mind, which is worth a lot.
In my opinion, it would be better to put a conspicuous icon in the marked place. When reading a multi-page topic, the marked place will attract more attention.
I've mostly finished work on my next SMF patch (simple 2FA) and will post about it soon. I'm still polishing it up and thinking through all the implications
Do you also consider the problems this can cause? I'm thinking of people losing access to their account when they lose their 2FA, or a false sense of security when the 2FA is on the same phone they use to access the forum.Have you seen NLNico's post?
I changed my screen size. I have zoomed in and out. Still, this looks like this to me. Am I the only one?
I guess the BPIP extension changes it for you.I think so. I tried a different browser without a BPIP extension to check if it was the same for me. But, Nah. It's on the right of the username.
So, yes. It was my browser extension. Not sure who is the developer of that extension. Maybe suchmoon or Vod? or someone else? I would like to request them if they can look into it.
I probably never would've spent the ~hour figuring out how to add it because it strikes me as unnecessary, but I also don't see the harm in it. Since you wrote the code, I added it. Thanks!
Wow, that was quick (~62 hours from initial post to merge). I was sitting in the bath, wondering if it would be appropriate to PM you or not. It was a nice surprise to come back to my machine and see "(OP)" next to a post! 
I'm humbled at being allowed to contribute to the forum in my own small way. Thanks theymos!
I've closely read each post in this thread, and will continue to do so. Thank you to anyone who left kind words, they mean a lot to me.
I've mostly finished work on my next SMF patch (simple 2FA) and will post about it soon. I'm still polishing it up and thinking through all the implications and don't want to take advantage of theymos' good nature by bugging him until it's fully baked.
Well done powerGlove for making this possible through writing the scripts, and thank you to Theymos for actually adding it, tbh, how many people actually thought this was going to be added? I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is probably nobody, well, good now because every user can easily identify the OP of a thread when they post within the thread, especially outside the first page, not that it was hard to figure out, but at least it is what it is.
Nice job powerGlove. This contribution looks small but it really makes a lot of difference. You helped in identifying the challenge, sought the solution, found it, and help to enforce or implement it. This is an uncommon feat that is very outstanding. This contribution would be remembered by members in many years to come. Also this is one of the fastest changes that I have seen in this forum. Just few days after its proposal, Theymos implemented it. This is a proof that it is very innovative and would be generally accepted. More wins powerGlove and the entire Bitcointalk community. 
I like the idea! I'd vote for option F (the writing hand glyph). Spot #2 would be writing the username in italics.
Reason being that the writing hand is mostly self-explanatory and both options don't use the abbreviation 'OP' which I'm not a big fan of (not sure why).
Reason being that the writing hand is mostly self-explanatory and both options don't use the abbreviation 'OP' which I'm not a big fan of (not sure why).
Well, I don't see how that should be a problem. They will all get around it, one way or the other. After all, we still have veteran members here who don't understand what CFNP on campaign threads means; even when those letters hang there in capital letters.
There will likely still be questions from time to time, but I think having the explanation on hover is the best way to go about it, especially when it doesn't take practically any additional resources, and was simple to add. However, abbreviations in general are a pet peeve of mine, unless they've previously been explained. I do fall into that trap myself at times, but when you've got a wide audience, you should generally be clarifying what the abbreviation stands for. Especially when it comes to the functionality of something. It's just good practice to do so.
In my opinion, it would be better to put a conspicuous icon in the marked place. When reading a multi-page topic, the marked place will attract more attention.
Good job, PowerGlove. I just assumed this was an update to the Bpip extension when I first saw it. Thanks for the contribution.
I probably never would've spent the ~hour figuring out how to add it because it strikes me as unnecessary, but I also don't see the harm in it. Since you wrote the code, I added it. Thanks!
Very nice surprise and with this move you closed the mouth of everyone who said that forum as not updated for years 
Great contribution work again PowerGlove!
I guess the BPIP extension changes it for you.
Correct.BPIP extension is moving OP letters below username, and I prefer this myself.
And it turns out that the OP's suggestion for the forum about identifying topic creators and replies was actually adopted. I only realized now after looking at a few different threads, there's a (OP) sign next to the name of the thread creator, and it's really nice in my opinion.
PowerGlove, you are really worthy here, this is what is called one of the real contributions to the forum. I think theymos will also consider other unique features in the future for this forum especially if it's harmless. I would like to see 2FA security features adopted in the future.
PowerGlove, you are really worthy here, this is what is called one of the real contributions to the forum. I think theymos will also consider other unique features in the future for this forum especially if it's harmless. I would like to see 2FA security features adopted in the future.
Oh nice, just noticed the change went live as well!
Nicely done @PowerGlove. It gives me great pleasure to note that, our suggestions here are not layed to waste and even with pending approval on its validity, we still have those with the programmable knowledge and time to be doing some forum edition works on the sidelines. It's very encouraging and I think this is one of the best ways to be going about some supported suggestions that proves to be valid in the long run in contrast to living it all in the hands of Theymos although, we've got to ensure there are no bugs to it.
I can see clear the notation (OP) written clearly with your user as the starter of the thread just as I find in Style B which means, one of your designs have been chosen already if am not mistaken. So the forum isn't stagnated at last, good one.
I can see clear the notation (OP) written clearly with your user as the starter of the thread just as I find in Style B which means, one of your designs have been chosen already if am not mistaken. So the forum isn't stagnated at last, good one.
Totally forgot about this suggestion which I had supported some time back, knowing how much follow-up we get from theymos on suggestions in the past, but I was pleasantly delighted to see the change in the usernames with OP written in running threads, so I came back to check.
Hoping to see a much necessary suggestion - 2FA or something similar maybe in theymos' own cryptography skills to secure accounts - getting implemented in the near future.
Thank you ajaxtempest (original idea), theymos (Our Boss!) and PowerGlove (OP)
Hoping to see a much necessary suggestion - 2FA or something similar maybe in theymos' own cryptography skills to secure accounts - getting implemented in the near future.
Thank you ajaxtempest (original idea), theymos (Our Boss!) and PowerGlove (OP)
Really good news and a really good aditament for the forum, this can help so much when we are in some threads where are so long and we lose who its the OP.
Today when i see the new one thing, i really like.
Thanks to the OP
to make this possible, and the forum to implementing this, and make with that more people can encouragement to make other good things to this forum.
Today when i see the new one thing, i really like.
Thanks to the OP
to make this possible, and the forum to implementing this, and make with that more people can encouragement to make other good things to this forum. 
Style F
This one signifies the OP by adding a little icon next to their name:
This looks even better This one signifies the OP by adding a little icon next to their name:
Well, I don't see how that should be a problem. They will all get around it, one way or the other.
It's not going to be a big problem because theymos added an explanation field to the word "OP". Hover your mouse over it and it explains that OP is the person who started the thread.Quote
but eventually everyone will get used to it.
Definitely, of course. We learn everyday. 
While i still prefer Style F, your effort bear fruit. Nice work @PowerGlove.
Now i wonder whether we'll see more people give feature suggestion while including source code.
I probably never would've spent the ~hour figuring out how to add it because it strikes me as unnecessary, but I also don't see the harm in it. Since you wrote the code, I added it. Thanks!
Now i wonder whether we'll see more people give feature suggestion while including source code.
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