abc
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« Reply To This #10 on: August 06, 2008, 03:37:23 PM » |
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Oops. Sorry.
I wonder what got HIM so impassioned about a helpful little tool like the timer.
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Christopher
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« Reply To This #11 on: August 06, 2008, 03:38:38 PM » |
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I too had been missing the basket time, really glad it was only hidden - 'cause that means it can be unhidden!  For those with a passion for tweaking websites using Greasemonkey or similar.  http://cjw.me.uk/kiva/2008/08/please-bring-back-the-basket-timer/ contains a little script that will do the business and show the basket time. |
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« Reply To This #12 on: August 06, 2008, 03:43:43 PM » |
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I too had been missing the basket time, really glad it was only hidden - 'cause that means it can be unhidden! For those with a passion for tweaking websites using Greasemonkey or similar. Wonderful script, totally works for me (again, shows 1 hour timer):  -Scott |
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wthepoo
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« Reply To This #13 on: August 06, 2008, 04:17:37 PM » |
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Just a thought... I think it's "helpful" or "important" to inform new lenders that there is such a thing as a timeout (unlike with many e-shops where things can remain in my basket for weeks, months or years - occasionally happened to me with Amazon) and preferably how long (minimum) they have for browsing.
Maybe what was confusing for many - and was the reason for "Premal's impassioned request" - was the time quoted, that it changed every time they checked their basket and that it was quoted in some obscure time zone "PDT" (sorry, guys, just pulling your leg - but it really does not mean much to me). That's one reason why it was never of much help to me and why I am not really missing it.
How about a compromise along these lines: "We're holding these loans just for you. Please checkout within one hour [two hours...]. After that time, these loans may be automatically released again for others to fund."?
Take care,
Wolfgang.
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Eli
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« Reply To This #14 on: August 06, 2008, 05:24:47 PM » |
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Thank you Christopher! Love the basket! Yep, it is a one hour basket. Although I question that with so many basket dumps lately.
Now I just wish Kiva would allow you to set your personal time zone so it isn't always P.S.T.
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mejane
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« Reply To This #15 on: August 06, 2008, 05:25:10 PM » |
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OK.....OK....... Peter!!! I know that OOOPSS is me......... Now tell me what the rest of the last 2 pages meant! Typo Jane |
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« Reply To This #16 on: August 06, 2008, 06:19:03 PM » |
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I personally think the basket timer is very important.
But why does it have to have clock time in ANY time zone? Why can't it just say "Your basket will empty in ___ minutes (so others can join in on this loan)."
...or some such.
Dan
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abc
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Eastport, Maine
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« Reply To This #17 on: August 06, 2008, 06:21:22 PM » |
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Oh yeah, right Dan. Confuse us with the easy answer! Again, I would urge anyone who would like the timer to be easier to deal with to politely express that opinion to the wonderful people at contactus@kiva.orgAnn who hopes she does not slip and sprain something messing around
with this greasemonkey business of Christopher's. |
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« Reply To This #18 on: August 06, 2008, 07:59:24 PM » |
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Christopher,
I tried your script as well and it works great. Thank you for bringing back the basket timer! What was passionate Premal thinking?
Terry
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abc
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Eastport, Maine
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« Reply To This #19 on: August 06, 2008, 09:39:46 PM » |
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Yippee! It worked! Thank you Christopher.
Now, how to word a follow-up message to Kiva,
letting them know that we fixed the trouble
ourselves, but that we are the lucky ones,
and we still want it fixed for everyone.
Nah, I'll wait a bit. I still think they should
get messages asking them to fix this somehow.
I like the idea of an actual time vs. time of day PDT.
Would that be so wrong??
Thanks again, sir.
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