How to get active forum content to refresh automatically

EDDY1 · 07-17-2011, 04:30 AM

When replying to threads here or any other forum the content doesn't update until I refresh manually. I would like to know if the content of forum can be updated similar to chat.

I'm using debian & Firefox 5.0 browser.

druuna · 07-17-2011, 04:52 AM

Hi,

You mentioning replying to threads makes me wonder if I understand correctly, but the only section that is auto-refreshed is the LQ Spy section. The page is (should be) refreshed (once) after you reply to a thread.

Some browsers have a auto-refresh setting (not sure about firefox), maybe that could be useful in your case.

Hope this helps.

colucix · 07-17-2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by druuna

Some browsers have a auto-refresh setting (not sure about firefox), maybe that could be useful in your case.

This functionality in Firefox is provided by an add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir...n/reloadevery/

EDDY1 · 07-17-2011, 05:20 AM

@colucix how does it affect "post reply" or "post quick reply"?

EDDY1 · 07-17-2011, 05:29 AM

It's a good feature but if you're in the middle of reponse you lose all information on the refresh.

colucix · 07-17-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EDDY1

@colucix how does it affect "post reply" or "post quick reply"?

Mine was a reply to druuna's post. A feature maybe related to your issue in your profile options is Message Editor Interface. What is the current value? Also check if your browser is enabled to accept cookies from linuxquestions.org.

In any case, this thread is more suitable in LQ Suggestions & Feedback, so that Jeremy can address the issue. Hence, moved.