Identifying the OP at a glance (SMF patch)

[AnotherAlt]

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.

[1713876477]

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[LoyceV]

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.

That's a weird location to show information on who posted it. But if you really want to, you could make a user script that uses the current "(OP)" to put a big red X there.

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?

[Welsh]

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.

[Maestro75]

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.

[LoyceV]

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?

[skarais]

PowerGlove, I'm glad that your current idea can be enjoyed by all forum users without having to install anything. This should be the new normal for us where I can quickly find the OP for every reply in a thread, its really a good idea.

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.

I'm thinking of a user security system as adopted by many exchanges. Binance has 5 2FA to protect users, which includes Google Authenticator, message authentication, email authentication, security key authentication, and biometric authentication. If the forum had one of these I think it would be great although actually some people can think about the negative effects.

[Agbe]

I don't know that this thread is here. This new development is very good one for the identification of the original poster. I saw the sign last week. And I was like a confused state. I was trying to know if it is a new add or update that was I created a thread on it but someone just directed me to this thread. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5413377.0
The A and B are the preferable styles but the B has been chosen over others already so there is no need for any suggestions again. There are some suggestions that people made in the forum are useful but some users always condemned it they did not see any good part from the such suggestions. Personally, I really like this option of addition of (OP) to the writer's front for identification of the real writer of the thread.

[OgNasty]

I just noticed this feature has been added to the forum. Very cool addition. Seems like it’s been a while since anything has been implemented so it’s nice to know things are still being worked on. I don’t see any downside to this addition so it seems like a great decision to add it. Nice to see new things around here.

[joker_josue]

I just noticed this feature has been added to the forum. Very cool addition. Seems like it’s been a while since anything has been implemented so it’s nice to know things are still being worked on. I don’t see any downside to this addition so it seems like a great decision to add it. Nice to see new things around here.

I had the same feeling! Sometimes it takes so long to see nothing new, that it can give the idea that nothing else is being done. Especially for those who know the forum for many years, and at first glance everything seems the same.

But when we look at the details, we see differences. And then when small news comes out, we notice it right away and are very happy to see how things are still alive!

Congratulations to all those who continue to keep this community alive. Keep going and thank you! 

[PowerGlove]

Have you seen NLNico's post?

Yep, it came up in my first 2FA topic.

I've carefully considered what might have happened there and in order to maximize the chance of theymos accepting the work this time, I'm taking a different approach than NLNico. My attempt will be a patch (not a package) which allows for tighter integration and won't get in the way of implementing whatever feedback theymos might have. It will also not introduce any additional dependencies (written from scratch, no third-party code). Finally, it won't require JavaScript, which is important to me (and I'm guessing a few others).

How are you going about the two factor authentication exactly? Via normal routes or a Bitcoin specific route with signing?

It'll be a basic implementation of RFC 6238 (TOTP: Time-Based One-Time Password Algorithm). Nothing exotic, just a simple 6-digit code entered at login for those users that have enabled it.

The implementation is flexible enough for theymos to configure the specifics (hash algorithm, time step, digit count, synchronization window). The default values are set to maximize compatibility, so all the ordinary 2FA applications will work (e.g. Google Authenticator, Authy, FreeOTP, KeePassXC, WinAuth, etc.)


I've been through as much 2FA content as I could find on the forum and I'm trying to make sure that my implementation won't upset anyone or introduce new problems. I'm also mindful that theymos is unlikely to accept a patch that involves too much additional code (and therefore, new attack surface) so I'm keeping the patch as small and easy to review as I can.

I'll get into all the details when I post about it. We probably shouldn't derail this thread with prolonged 2FA discussion.

[NeuroticFish]

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?

He has my support for a special badge (up to theymos to pick it).
It should be more interesting than an avatar he will have sooner or later.

[Maestro75]

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?

He has my support for a special badge (up to theymos to pick it).
It should be more interesting than an avatar he will have sooner or later.

Yes, getting an avatar is a piece meal for a man who just walked straight into theymos office. He is already a hero, and a Hero member 

[Oluwa-btc]

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?

 

Hey Loyce, having OP amongst this won't be bad idea you think also ? Don't bash me  Just suggesting.

[realdantreccia]

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?

OP "Date Registered:   June 23, 2022, 12:26:29 AM" but already making awesome additions to the dungeon. This place is timeless. I appreciate contributions like these it makes the thread more informative especially ones that get hundreds of pages long - thanks "(OP)"!

[dkbit98]

Isn't it ironic OP can't even have an avatar yet, but he can patch the forum?

Maybe we should hire him to finally finish new epochtalk forum
I don't think avatar is so important, but in sign of gratitude theymos could always enable it in his profile.

It'll be a basic implementation of RFC 6238 (TOTP: Time-Based One-Time Password Algorithm). Nothing exotic, just a simple 6-digit code entered at login for those users that have enabled it.

It sounds to me you are already thinking of new forum contribution with 2FA implementation

[UserU]

Maybe we should hire him to finally finish new epochtalk forum
I don't think avatar is so important, but in sign of gratitude theymos could always enable it in his profile.

Faith in humanity finally restored.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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.

Indeed, OP added an incredible and outstanding contribution to the forum, the feature he added is super useful, he indeed have proved his knowledgeability in writing codes and I suggest he be hired to work side by side with theymos to bring more improvement to the forum.

This just me thinking aloud, but sincere, I am humbled by the OP's level of skills in writing codes.

[Maestro75]

I don't think avatar is so important, but in sign of gratitude theymos could always enable it in his profile.

There is no need for theymos to do such. He is already at 717 merits as of today and that is almost close to a legendary rank. The only thing holding him now is his activity count. He is at 98 activities. It remains just 2 to make him a Full member and he can wear an avatar in less than 2 weeks.

It sounds to me you are already thinking of new forum contribution with 2FA implementation

He has mentioned that and how he is going to pursue it.

[ajaxtempest]

Thanks for implementing my suggestion. However by making it in BOLD it would have been more easier when skimming through the thread just to see only OP posts. THe fact the the OP font is same as others makes it discerning more difficult.
We can try it as an experiment and see the feedback.

also i had suggested another feature where you would click a down or up arrow in the post message to jump to next post of the specific user in that thread.

I have another idea!. Have a down arrow next to a person reply which states"jump to next post of the user". An up arrow can also be used to see the users previous post in the same thread.

eg
https://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message5146777/pg1

see the top right corner where there are 2 arrows. IF you click the down arrow image, it will take you to the persons next post. Pretty ingenious!.
https://imgur.com/DiOgm4Y

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5397661.msg60569905#msg60569905

[LoyceV]

it would have been more easier when skimming through the thread just to see only OP posts.

You can write a userscript to change that. Or just use CTRL-F and type " (OP)".