Fear of Commitment

[Tuomo]

I'm afraid to like the new Forum layout because in two months, it'll change.

Edit - actually, I see a reason to not like the new layout. With 13 sub-forums all mashed together, you only get to see the latest comment in one of those 13 (on the right side of your screen). With the previous arrangement, you got to see, what, 7 or 8? It made it easier to browse from the main screen.

Starting to think the Gamesquad admin is something like the Cleveland Browns. Whatever they do, they're guaranteed to screw it up.

 

[Gunner Scott]

I agree, this new format is not all that great, I wish the forum owner would change it back to the format it was a week or so ago.

Scott

 

[Yuri0352]

More unnecessary modifications purely for the sake of modification.

 

[Spencer Armstrong]

More unnecessary modifications purely for the sake of modification.

This.

I had quibbles with the old format, but this change seems to have no reason other than change itself.

 

[Jazz]

More unnecessary modifications purely for the sake of modification.

Actually, not really the case.

The new Forum software was implemented in response to a wave of spam that was assaulting the Forums.

Instead of the moderators having to clean 70-80 spam messages/users each day, we only have to clean 3-5 every 2-3 days.

Others have tried to start their own forums (Pittman) and they were eventually buried in spam to the point of uselessness.

 

[hongkongwargamer]

You are right though, marked reduction in the amount of spam. Many thanks!

 

[Tuomo]

Actually, not really the case.

The new Forum software was implemented in response to a wave of spam that was assaulting the Forums.

How does that translate to moving the sub-forums around like we've been seeing? I don't think it should. Which makes me start to agree with Yuri. If I had access to the controls and could mess with the Forum layout, how often would I do it? Probably more often than I should.

 

[von Marwitz]

If you ask me, I was content with the layout and functionality of the forum already 5, 6, 7 (?) years ago. Some updates have created serious havoc (all the old pics having been lost being the one with the most impact as it has made lots of old posts useless that were previously used as a reference).

On the other hand, I understand that some updates are necessary - for pure technical reasons or for more ease of maintenance.

As a bottom line, I am *very* grateful that the forum is there - (potentially for free) - and that there are people dedicated to keep it running. It is one of the best resources for ASL out there.

As so often, the ones that pay and do the work decide. This is Don's show. Even if I am a friend of a "never change a running system" approach beyond the unavoidable changes, I accept changes he makes. Much much better as if the forum weren't there.

Cheers,
von Marwitz

 

[Ric of The LBC]

Concur, new layout = :facepalm:

 

[Jazz]

How does that translate to moving the sub-forums around like we've been seeing? I don't think it should. Which makes me start to agree with Yuri. If I had access to the controls and could mess with the Forum layout, how often would I do it? Probably more often than I should.

I wouldn't know how it translates to changes in layout/organization. Not my call to make those changes or determine if they are needed or not. I am not part of management or technical support. I am only a member of custodial staff, and a lowly one at that.

I do know that the occurrence of spam has dropped off dramatically with whatever changes have been recently made....at least for now.

 

[sdennis]

I wouldn't know how it translates to changes in layout/organization. Not my call to make those changes or determine if they are needed or not. I am not part of management or technical support. I am only a member of custodial staff, and a lowly one at that.

I do know that the occurrence of spam has dropped off dramatically with whatever changes have been recently made....at least for now.

Jazz, I'm with Tom... as a software engineer I would be SHOCKED if changing the organization of the sub pages has ANYTHING to do with SPAM control... I'm not a web software guy but it doesn't make sense that one is related to the other...

 

[Vinnie]

Meh, works fine for me the way I use it.

 

[Jazz]

Jazz, I'm with Tom... as a software engineer I would be SHOCKED if changing the organization of the sub pages has ANYTHING to do with SPAM control... I'm not a web software guy but it doesn't make sense that one is related to the other...

<shrug>

Not my call to make.

We had a number of ideas for reducing spam that we all felt should be relatively easy to make that got shot down by technical folks, so WTF do I know?

 

[ecz]

With the new format at least the subforums are one click away, that is a good thing.
But we have no way to know if they have a new message unless we enter, that is bad thing.

In many forums there is a icon or symbol or sign that says the subforum has new messages since your last visit, that is good thing. Here it lacks, at least until the next update, that is a bad thing.

As a side note: I understand that every change is for the better and to improve our GS experience, but too many changes in a few time avert and disorient the users. Even those that understand that every change is for the better and to improve our GS experience.

 

[Robin Reeve]

Semantical-emoticon progression suggested :

Whiners

Why?

We? :wtf:

Wine!

Winners! :highfive:

The forum works fine.

 

[Rooster2k]

I'm new here but I have no problems seeing whats new. Just hit the whats new button and poof there it is.

 

[Paul M. Weir]

I only saw the new layout this morning and my reaction was "Has something gone wrong?". After a minute I copped that the sub-fora layout had changed. I'm likely to get used to it. So no complaint from me, might even prefer it.

 

[RandyT0001]

I prefer the old layout. I will get used to this one soon enough.

 

[Robin Reeve]

Semantical-emoticon progression suggested :

Whiners

Why?

We? :wtf:

Wine!

Winners! :highfive:

The forum works fine.

I had the impression that I was repeating myself.
I was.
Sigh.
http://www.gamesquad.com/forums/index.php?threads/lamentation-points-a-new-optional-rule.135664/#post-1892772

 

[jrv]

Never mind. I thought this was about an exciting new phase in Tuomo's life. I was mistaken; they haven't got him yet.

JR