I posted a similar post in another category, but I'd like to officially request that the terminology used for "Post" and "Topic" be more consistent. I and my users find it confusing that the two words mean the same thing.
A user clicks "Start a Topic", but then they click "Submit Post". I think ther term Topic or the term Post should be used throughout, but not both.
thanks, this feedback has been noted, as i see it, one is a 'link' and one is a 'button'. Buttons usually mean 'post' something on the web. maybe the button could just be changed to the word 'submit' in the future.
mattb4: You make a good point. I do see how the two are different. And I like the Chief's idea for shortening the final button to just "submit".
By the way, until you pointed out the text label that says "Post your reply to this topic," I had never noticed it. I guess the huge text entry area was enough of a clue for me.
I don't envy Chief and his friends. I know what it's like trying to build a web interface. A good book I read many years ago is by Steve Krug, and it's called, "Don't Make Me Think." It really makes some good points about interface design.
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