Fix the chatbox internal link problem

Guest at 03h52

Aug

2010

When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.

1 LH Justin, on 11/08/2010 at 06h05

I'm pretty sure this issue is known. I think the reason why it does this is the Chatbox is treated as another window, and just like a window it opens up separate tabs for separate links, but doesn't open a new tab if the link is to the same website. Anyway, voted yes.

2 Caihlem, on 11/08/2010 at 08h30

an annopying problem indeed
=> Yes

3 Guest, on 11/08/2010 at 23h43

thanks for voting, keep the votes coming! we need a ton of votes for them to even begin to realize how much of a problem this can be.

4 Guest, on 13/08/2010 at 10h07

bump

5 Darren1, on 13/08/2010 at 10h12

For those whom are affected; I'm voting yes, but I've never had this problem.

6 DRO N1nja, on 13/08/2010 at 20h28

Yes!!!! Definately this needs to be fixed!!

7 Guest, on 15/08/2010 at 09h13

bump

8 Guest, on 16/08/2010 at 08h28

bump, come on people tell us what you think!

9 Count Dooku, on 16/08/2010 at 23h51

SPADEZ wrote:When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.

As I don't care about this (or any) chatbox, I will not support your idea.
But by reading further, an idea to consider: prevent weblinks from opening by just treating hem as plain text... Exclamation

10 TheListener, on 17/08/2010 at 00h10

Yup, definitely needed!

11 that70sguy92, on 17/08/2010 at 00h42

This really needs fixed.

12 Guest, on 17/08/2010 at 03h20

Count Dooku wrote:
SPADEZ wrote:When you post internal links of your site inside the chatbox, the link actually opens up inside the chatbox itself!
External links open in a separate tab which isn't a problem.

Do you agree that internal links posted in the chatbox should be fixed so that it opens up correctly?
This would help you link members to specific topics without them wondering why links are opening up inside the chatbox itself.

As I don't care about this (or any) chatbox, I will not support your idea.
But by reading further, an idea to consider: prevent weblinks from opening by just treating hem as plain text...

That only makes things more of a hassle. All links would have to be highlighted and pasted into a new tab in order for you to view it. Also when the chatbox is active, it moves a lot making it harder to copy the link, so no, i will not consider your alternative for my suggestion simply because it doesn't do anything but fix one problem and create another problem.

Thanks to all those who support the suggestion however, I appreciate your support as I see this really needs to be fixed!

13 The God, on 21/08/2010 at 07h37

I don't use the chatbox , but for the users who use .... I voted Yes Wink

14 Guest, on 21/08/2010 at 23h53

The God wrote:I don't use the chatbox , but for the users who use .... I voted Yes

Thanks! I appreciate your ability to see passed yourself unlike some people who if it doesn't benefit them they actually vote no.