mrsnak
4839
Deep is part of the problem
It's currently a very complex forum to figure out for the general user.
Most users are used to VBulletin, phpbb, and others. This one took me a little getting used to.
Sorry, all the things you just told me are not intuitive or easy to find.
Defaults should be set for the lowest common denominator, with "bells and whistles" being options.
Threads with the most recent posts go to the top being the most important. This is where you lose participation on the thread. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-03-14 16:32:35
Is there a way to switch back to the old format?
Hi, Right now when I click on the brand links at the top of the page I get transported to a 'Homepage' for the brands. I would then have to click on another "Display in standard format" link to go to the forums. Is there a way to change my settings so tha...
No. You did the right thing to go back to the old format.
So you can get the new and the old format...But first the new. The new format allwos you to see what happened since your last visit, and offers you, in a glance, to see what are the topics posted during your absence. After a while, I think you will get us...
Thanks for the reply
But I don't think I can get used to it because it's additional clicks to get to the discussions. Right now the website is more professional and structured so visitors can be guided to the correct content(maybe also for advertisers). I never found the need...
i feel u
perhaps my monitor isn't big enough, the new format seem to have smaller font than the old i too find that extra click uncomfortable cheers,\ Ed~
I would prefer a direct link as well
I had no issues knowing where I left off reading the prior posts on the forums, so I find this change to simply add another click to get where I want to be. If I could somehow set my preferences to eliminate the front page, that would be ideal. Cheers, Al
I dislike the new format very much too and thought
I would be the only one. Not all changes are improvements, it was great the way it was. Do not make the mistake 'the other watch forum' made, that used to look superb and became unreadable after the changes. GEO
It doesn't bother me, BUT
I must confess that I click the 'FORUM - Original view' within 0.05 seconds
i prefer to read posts in the old format, but the new format allows us to see more posts
its very easy with the old format to a post a couple of days old and therefore still relevant to disappear onto page 2 and unseen, but the new format allows us to see the title of more posts. i believe i will get used to it and might not miss stuff if i m...
For some there is the inconvenience of 1 extra click ...
The inconvenience is 0.05 of a second and you have the familiar view. We are very aware when we make changes that change is always not unanimously accepted and that is why we never eliminate what was there and incrementally add new items. Now for the bene...
It would be ideal
if the 'switch option 'could be made permanent under CUSTOMIZE. GEO
Under technical consideration
Hi Geo, The idea has been presented and we are evaluating how to implement the option elegantly. Bill
Who would vote for no choice?
If you gave choice to the people, they might think that they are allowed to think! Personally, I have no preference about choice..... Regards, MTF
Not kowning the technical difficulties involved
I say that choice wins. So allowing us to customize the window is the best. Those who like the new format can enjoy it. Those who don't, like me, can stick to what used to be status quo. Right now I have found a solution, the following: I go on the tab br...
Another vote for the original format
Sorry, the new format may have a lot of plusses, but I prefer the original format and would like to be able to have it as default. I find myself spending less time on this site lately because of the new format and the hassle of having to do all those extr...
I agree with ya Stefano
Another thing is; in the old format I could read an article ride away, while in the new format I have to click on the article and again click to read the rest of the article. I find it irritating, not an improvement and not helping me. GEO
Case in point to the advantages of the new view
If this view i.e. the new start page this thread would have most likely fallen from view yet we continue to discuss this subject. The new front Page really does offer a wealth of information that would have otherwise been lost. One click more is all we as...
I can see the marketing angle
to force people to see other parts of the site (and I mean that in a good way), but for those of us who have these bookmarked so that we can go straight to the forums...
Please don't get me wrong here.
This is not in any way a "Marketing" ploy. Unless marketing good threads to a higher level and keeping them in view is marketing; then yes we are marketing threads. We are trying to keep threads alive a little longer than we previously could using the sta...
I don't know if it's possible to do with this forum software
The biggest reason for losing participants on topics: 1) Threads that have the most recent posts should always show up at the top. This will keep a topic active much longer. Timezone has the same problem with theirs. 2) the threads should be easily collap...
All of those view you describe are availabe
1) Threads that have the most recent posts should always show up at the top. 2) the threads should be easily collapsed Just Updated >>> () the link lives right next to my view. home.watchprosite.com In addition to seeing the most recently discussed thread...
Deep is part of the problem
It's currently a very complex forum to figure out for the general user. Most users are used to VBulletin, phpbb, and others. This one took me a little getting used to. Sorry, all the things you just told me are not intuitive or easy to find. Defaults shou...
Customize your Start Page
We are happy to bring you new feature. For those users that wish to customize the links to their start page of choice simply click on the "Customize" tab which is on the tab selections across the top of the screen. There you have three choices. 1- New con...