Comment to 'I like the concept of Spaces, But...'
  • Yes, similar to the site wide  button. The only dissimilarity being the its association with any given space would have to be obvious and not be mistaken for the site wide button

    To be clear, every single parent/child space should have an 'add content' button.  Most end users will expect it to work this way.  I'd suggest putting it wh.ere the 'Leave Space button is now, and push the leave button all the way to the right.  The current method is fine for adding top level content, but when that content belong to a unique space, group, event, etc., it needs to be treated differently. It doesn't mean you have to change everything about the existing method, just add a new method. Multiple ways to accomplish the same thing is rarely a bad thing.  I do believe this new method will have a big positive impact on end user understanding and usability of una based sites.

    If it takes custom paid work to get it done in a hurry, I'll be watching for a price quote.  I have a complex application where I will have 50 or more top level parent spaces, and eventually thousands child spaces in the hierarchy.  The idea is unworkable without being able to add content by a direct method.

    • What "Add Content" block are you referring to.  I've been using una for about one month now, and I have no idea what you're talking about

      • What "Add Content" block are you referring to.  I've been using una for about one month now, and I have no idea what you're talking about

        This one, you need to add it to Group view page:


        • If by chance, you are talking about the Create Post (Context) block, that i just discovered and added to the 'View Space' page, the behavior is indeed close. But for 'Spaces' an add content function really should be on the actions menu, so you can see it regarles of what space content you are viewing. So... I think we are talking about adding an Action button that pops up a menu where you select the type of content to be added
          If there's an easy way to put this on the navigation menu. that would be a good start. The alternative would be to place the Create Post (Context) block in a dozen different places.

          That said, I find the find the behavior of Spaces a bit odd.  While you are on the Space View page, you have the Space menu will all its various items, you can navigate around, and still have the feel of being in a "Space".  However. once you post content, or view content, the Space menu is gone, as you are navigated away from the 'Space' you thought you were viewing, and you immediately feel disconnected from the space... because you are. It's not an elegant feel when you have to hit the browser back button to return to where you were.  I'm surprised no one has griped about this.