Don't like the new look of the Forum

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Phil said:
On the navigation bar it says "home" "forums" "whats new?" if you click whats new, you will get a list of the new posts in chronological order.

Phil
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Not quite the same thing. I do: advanced search > all posts > yesterday > to now >date order. It is the only way to get posts you just replied to to show up. Others have mentioned as well that you can't see the posts just replied to.

Likie the new picture upload bits:cool::cool:


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John
 
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TrottersIndependentTrader said:
I accept that Phil has not finished the update and change is inevitable but from one person thats been in the business for longer than I can remember to another, why did you not install the 'new' script (connected to existing db) and theme and all plugins in a different location and then switch it to live once complete. You could have had a few beta testers etc
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The existing database will not work with vb4 and required extensive modifications to the database by the upgrade scripts.(meaning your suggestion is impossible). This site is fully functional it is just different to the old site.

ALL web designers and programmers know not to go live on an active site until it's all installed and tested.
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This package has been tested by jelsoft who wrote it, they are the market leader and beta tested it for months. In fact i did not install the first release this is the sixth release.
 
Phil said:
Which home icon?
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Well, It used to be the first Home page when first accessing the site soon as I put in my log in password. Or when hitting the "house icon" when logged on and browsing anywhere else on the site.


Today things are a bit different. The little "house icon" works fab I get the /index page with the most recent posts. what I wanted:cool:

However, when in forums I see a new home button on the button bar (never seen this before) but clicking it brings up and error. it is not directing to the index page. The info on my bottom IE window says it is directing to forums (which I'm already in).

john
 
Guernsey Donkey said:
Hi John - are you using the "other bookmarks" on your toolbar (top right) to access the wildcamping site - if so you need to replace the folder within with the new home page one then all will be ok.
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Not using Firfox, but get what you mean:D Yes, did try changing my favourite shortcut (bookmark) and clearing cookies. The old was:www.wildcamping.co.uk/forums/index.php. new shortcut is www.wildcamping.co.uk/.

Both now actually work without the warning message, atthough there is a bit of a auto redirect going on. I never seen (on the upgraded site) the "Home" buttom just the house icon and that would take me back to the warning message too.:confused:

Phill has been busy and the index page works now:cool:

john
 
New Site

Still learning my way round the new site, and like anything it will take time.
Thanks Phil for all your hard work.
Long may it continue
Sue :D
 
Good job and thanks.

Yep the home button is bringing up "Not valid", but the new clean look is an improvement, the forum page was a bit overcrowded on the old version. Thanks Phil for your hard work on members behalf.
 
I like it.

I think this is great and have found it easy to use.

Thanks Phil :)
 
For Phil

the big home link button takes me to a non site basically ... the little house button works

i have noticed when the big home button links it comes up as http:///www instead of http://www ... hope i helped save you time looking for the problem unless it's just me that's getting it lol

thanks keep up the good work and sorry for beating you in some of the games :D

of to devon now see you all monday :D
 
Hover facility

Hiya, new to this site so not too much of a change - however, what I really did prefer about the old site is how you could hover ofer a thread title and see the gist of what it was about.

Edited 10 mins later - I'll just shut up and go away .... hovering now working !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Sorry old chap but we do not like the new look, this is supposed to be a fun forum,
looks like its run by big brother ! !
 
I have not finished the updates yet, I an trying to do about 5 hours per day.

If anyone has any problems or feels that features are now missing please contact me.
 
Hi.
Just logged on after returning from a few days fishing. A little surprised on seeing the new look, but knew it was coming. Posted a new thread, it seems to work so I'm happy.:)
Looks like while I was relaxing dangling a line you've been really busy:eek:.
Thumbs up Nolly.:)
 
New layout

Well I have said before that you can't please all of the people all of the time.

I can't really complain as I don't pay a subscription but I absolutely hate the new layout.

Whatever happened to 'if it aint broke don't fix it'?

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G4GMO said:
Well I have said before that you can't please all of the people all of the time.

I can't really complain as I don't pay a subscription but I absolutely hate the new layout.

Whatever happened to 'if it aint broke don't fix it'?

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The old forum software we used is being phased out, so to ensure the security of the site we had to upgrade to the new system. The layout of the old version and this one are the default styles of the software. I am working to make it as user friendly as possible.
 
G4GMO said:
Well I have said before that you can't please all of the people all of the time.

I can't really complain as I don't pay a subscription but I absolutely hate the new layout.

Whatever happened to 'if it aint broke don't fix it'?

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I have paid my subscription and have to agree.

Suppose I will get used to it but much preferred the old layout.
 
Phil said:
The old forum software we used is being phased out, so to ensure the security of the site we had to upgrade to the new system. The layout of the old version and this one are the default styles of the software. I am working to make it as user friendly as possible.
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I imagined that was the reason and my quote was really aimed at the software producers who seem to think all changes are for the better. I expect soon you will have it running to most people's satifaction and I will probably get used to the layout, even if I still hate it. Good luck sorting it out.
 
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