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Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

brownponytail80 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:49:10 GMT

Or is everyone pretty much on the same page that it sucks the big one.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

AnikaBrodie — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:52:07 GMT

I'm learning something new every day. If I can do it so can you. Patience is a virtue, or so they say.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

NickNack1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:56:10 GMT

I like it. I can do many things that I couldn't do on the old Board. I love that you can go straight to the last post read in a thread. I love that I can post pictures from my computer rather than having to go through PhotoBucket. There are many other things that I like about it.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

brii — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:57:10 GMT

I don't like the lack of color. I don't like the smilies.

There are probably many features I have no idea how to use or will use.

I can't change my preferences yet.

The one thing I like is "hearting" a post. I think it's easier to post a photo.

There's just too much going on and too many steps.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

Preds — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:00:45 GMT

It is what it is and they are adjusting it for us every day so we just keep hanging in there. Give it a little time and the mods more suggestions.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:01:08 GMT

@NickNack1 wrote:
I like it. I can do many things that I couldn't do on the old Board. I love that you can go straight to the last post read in a thread. I love that I can post pictures from my computer rather than having to go through PhotoBucket. There are many other things that I like about it.

Do you kjnow how to do this from a Dell computer, because I havn't been able to.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

NickNack1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:01:44 GMT

@brii wrote:
I don't like the lack of color. I don't like the smilies.

There are probably many features I have no idea how to use or will use.

I can't change my preferences yet.

The one thing I like is "hearting" a post. I think it's easier to post a photo.

There's just too much going on and too many steps.

@brii When you try to change your preferences are you clicking SAVE at the bottom of the page?

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

millieshops — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:02:59 GMT

On Day 1 I thought I'd gotten my life back! The forum I was seeing was so bad, I just knew there was no reason I'd ever need to be here again.

Then on day 2 - the whole picture changed - and I mean literally the whole picture on my screen changed.

Since then I've found each day how this thing works, but I'm doing it bit by bit. There were some few things about the old format I didn't much like and hopefully after a while I'll be able to say the same about this one.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

nunya — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:04:02 GMT

I can't stand the font, it's too small and too light. But, I also dislike when it is gigantic and colored. Can't they just make it uniform, bigger and darker for everyone.

Oh and the old smilies were much better. These ones are absolutely awful.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

Harpa — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:05:52 GMT

The problem is/was in the implementation. I don't they they were ready. (There even was a postponement). I don't think they collected enough data from the membership (all the members, not just a select few) as to what they would like. I don't think they tested things properly on the different devices people use the forums.

It is also in the Getting Started instructions. For instace, they say, do this to look for the "Spoiler," but they do not define what a spoiler is or does. I know what a spoiler is, but how do I know what it means here? (That's just one tiny example.) Define what it is, then explain how to utilize it!

They allow you to browse through your own photos to upload for your own album & Avatar, but they never mentioned that your photo would have to be approved. (I uploaded the same photo 3 times!)

Also, I think we're all pretty much happier with the sub forums, but this has gone on deaf ears, except if you scream loud enough. I'm really happy Handbags got their own forum! But where is a Sports forum? How does sports have anything to do with Wellness?!

As far as answering questions....I wouldn't think of grouping all of my students' questions in one lump place. I answer them individually as they come up! My students get the answers they were seeking and go on their merry way!

Other than all these little foibles, which really are just petty annoyances, I really like the new format!

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

brii — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:06:21 GMT

@NickNack1 wrote:
@brii wrote:
I don't like the lack of color. I don't like the smilies.

There are probably many features I have no idea how to use or will use.

I can't change my preferences yet.

The one thing I like is "hearting" a post. I think it's easier to post a photo.

There's just too much going on and too many steps.

@brii When you try to change your preferences are you clicking SAVE at the bottom of the page?

I don't even get a preferences screen. I just get a whole page of red Q logos.

There should be one step to quote a post - not two.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

brii — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:09:33 GMT

I didn't know what the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner were until people started posting about them. Plus, I didn't have them until Day 2 or 3 here. LOL

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

StylishLady — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:16:44 GMT

One thing in our lives is constant and that is change. I'm getting used to this, I like the photo insertion system where you can adjust the size. Some other features are not so useful. We'll survive.

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geezerette — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:27:50 GMT

@brii wrote:
@NickNack1 wrote:
@brii wrote:
I don't like the lack of color. I don't like the smilies.

There are probably many features I have no idea how to use or will use.

I can't change my preferences yet.

The one thing I like is "hearting" a post. I think it's easier to post a photo.

There's just too much going on and too many steps.

@brii When you try to change your preferences are you clicking SAVE at the bottom of the page?
I don't even get a preferences screen. I just get a whole page of red Q logos.

There should be one step to quote a post - not two.

I am now getting this today when I click on 'Preferences' also. It was fine until today and I could edit my preferences--not right now, though. I'm using Internet Explorer 11.

Another problem that just popped up for me a day or so ago was when I clicked 'post', the whole middle part of my screen went blank instead of going back to the thread to which I had just posted. I worked fine the first couple of days, then voila!

It's to be expected, unfortunately, that some glitches will occur in the first few days that will affect some of us. I guess when they try to fix one thing, something else goofs up. All we can do is bring it to their attention, if we can post!, and then be patient.

ETA: Wait a minute! NickNack1: I just went back to 'Preferences' and scrolled ALL THE WAY DOWN the page and got the preferences settings in between all the other junk. Have you tried this? It's a mess, agreed, but at least you might be able to change your preferences.

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cgil — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:23:32 GMT

I'll admit I am not a fan of change. That being said, the other system was so much more user friendly. IMO, this is a complicated mess and not at all stream-lined. The "hearts and tags" just seem like a popularity contest to me. That's OK, I find that the less I am on these forums, the less I spend at the Q! Again I find myself cheering "way to go Q"!

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

WenGirl42 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:23:47 GMT

@brii wrote:
@NickNack1 wrote:
@brii wrote:
I don't like the lack of color. I don't like the smilies.

There are probably many features I have no idea how to use or will use.

I can't change my preferences yet.

The one thing I like is "hearting" a post. I think it's easier to post a photo.

There's just too much going on and too many steps.

@brii When you try to change your preferences are you clicking SAVE at the bottom of the page?
I don't even get a preferences screen. I just get a whole page of red Q logos.

There should be one step to quote a post - not two.

I think it makes sense that it's 2 steps now since there are 2 options to view the forum (linear or nested)...you can reply to a specific reply without quoting it. Although maybe they could just put the "quote" button next to the "reply" button and assume you're meaning to reply to that reply if you're quoting it...not sure if that would work or not.

Re: Is there anyone who really LIKES this forum?

Karsa — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:24:26 GMT

There are things I do like - i.e. being able to "heart"/like a post. Things I do not - the horribly boring colors of the forum. It almost puts me to sleep just to look at it. Need vibrant colors and some excitement. I also wish they kept the sub categories in the forums. Right now, in its initial phase....I prefer the old forum. Hoping they take the suggestions and keep upgrading and improving.

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WenGirl42 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:27:20 GMT

I don't think it sucks any more than the old format did...it just sucks in different ways Like the emoties, ugh.

There were things I liked and didn't like about the old format, and there are things I like and don't like about this one. I think I like more of the new features than I dislike...I really miss the subforums most of all. And as far as I'm concerned it's a complete fail as far as making the mobile experience any better.

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dex — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:29:00 GMT

I don't know what the dots are for either

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Pqfan — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:45:12 GMT

Even though I have my preferences set the way I want I feel disconnected from the other posters somehow. Before the threads and posts had a flow and continuity now I seem to have lost that. I guess it will get better as time goes on.