I agree that this is a much needed feature. I've used the node_weight patch (http://drupal.org/node/5738)  successfully on a 4.4.2 system.

"It allows nodes to be ordered by an arbitrary admin-assigned weight, allowing users to:

- change the order of static nodes (if there are several) on the front page
- create "sticky" threads in the forums
- create a description/title node for your blog (a node that is listed before the others)
- create a description/title node for a taxonomy listing (a node that is listed before the others)

Node weight can be set both in the edit node form and in using admin->content."


On Jun 8, 2005, at 1:49 AM, Christopher Taylor wrote:

Hello,
 
As I mentioned before, we are working on publishing a magazine/ezine offering community, real estate, and business content.
I created three taxonomies.
1. Content
2. Community
3. Volume, Issue, Date
Under 1. Content
I have the categories for the content.
The problem is, when you view from the other two taxonomies, content is in first in last out order sorted by date.
How can I change this so the content is sorted by the first taxonomy.
In it's current display, the last two taxonomies are not helpful as the content is in no relevant order.  Only in order of date of submission.  But, above  each story/article/node, it shows the three taxonomies assigned,
Example:
1. Primary Content, Business News
2. Washington, DC
3. Volume, Issue, Date
Drupal platform helps launch exciting new Community Portal for business, real estate, and community services
 
What can I do?
Regards
 
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