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I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

SuesCat — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:02:48 GMT

I can't possibly be the brightest bulb in the strand here, and i'm no computer whiz. So there must be other users besides me who are finding the new forums user-friendly and the new features to be easy to identify and use, and not difficult to figure out! The "Get Started" instructions answered all the questions so many posters keep asking!

I do, however, agree that the games are such a specialized interest, and seem to be over-running the Community Chat area. So far, everything else is working just fine for me for the first day out the gate!

As with anything new, i anticipate there will be some ongoing adjustments/tweeking for a time. So chillax! A positive attitude goes a long way. Thanks to all those working to make this a better experience! Cheers!

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Shawnie — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:31:52 GMT

Really? I can't find any of the threads I was following because either they were included in the last two months of threads that were dumped across the entire community or with that gap hidden you couldn't even find the threads you were following because they have gotten rid of almost all of the subfcategories and buried them in Community Chat. Yes, the new format is pleasing and when they fix the features that they think they have included on the IPad but in reality are not there it will be nice. However they seem to have forgotten that Community is lost when you fragment it and bury it so that people cannot talk and share etc.

Positive Attitude??? Nothing I have been following, contributing to and enjoying can even be found!

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

9244 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:31:13 GMT

I am looking for the promised "bread crumbs" that are supposed to assist us in finding where we have already posted.

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

SuesCat — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:05:28 GMT

Really, i'm sorry for those whose lives seem to have been turned upside-down by today's events! But i must say that i'm finding the drama to be just a tad over-the-top! LoL

I'm sure things will work out just fine. I say try and give it a little time and a little patience. Unless a user is two yrs old, we're all probably able to process that not everyone's specific demands tonight can possibly be met, not on any board anywhere, especially not instantly! 'Hope everybody hangs in there and sticks around! Cheers!

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Iluvhandbags — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:21:01 GMT

I'm liking the new changes too! Especially from my iPhone which is what I use most of the time anyway. The only thing I don't like is that I lost most of my post count....it wasn't that high anyway because I read way more than post but it dropped down to under 100. 😟. I do like that I can use my emoticons from my phone though. So far, so good.....

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

stevieb — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:42:05 GMT

@SuesCat wrote:
Really, i'm sorry for those whose lives seem to have been turned upside-down by today's events! But i must say that i'm finding the drama to be just a tad over-the-top! LoL

I'm sure things will work out just fine. I say try and give it a little time and a little patience. Unless a user is two yrs old, we're all probably able to process that not everyone's specific demands tonight can possibly be met, not on any board anywhere, especially not instantly! 'Hope everybody hangs in there and sticks around! Cheers!

I don't think it's a matter of anybody's life being turned upside down. It's a matter of them having touted the positive about this change now for weeks and some of us, while seeing some positives, also feel a bit like we're adrift looking for posts, threads and posters we like to follow, as well as for our favorite threads and for some on-line friends... It's annoying and disappointing and yes, I think we all hope they'll quickly iron out the defects. Of course, I guess what remains to be seen is what is amenable to tweaking. Hopefully quite a bit.

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Chi-town girl — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:48:42 GMT

@SuesCat wrote:
Really, i'm sorry for those whose lives seem to have been turned upside-down by today's events! But i must say that i'm finding the drama to be just a tad over-the-top! LoL

I'm sure things will work out just fine. I say try and give it a little time and a little patience. Unless a user is two yrs old, we're all probably able to process that not everyone's specific demands tonight can possibly be met, not on any board anywhere, especially not instantly! 'Hope everybody hangs in there and sticks around! Cheers!

I agree! I love change & maybe this change will get rid of the grumpy ones & the trolls

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

Jugtown — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 02:48:57 GMT

So happy for you . . you seem very proud of yourself. What about the missing sub categories? I'm enjoying fabulous chats with friends that have moved over to a FB group much better.

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

Iluvhandbags — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 03:00:16 GMT

I agree! I'm liking the new format a lot. Hopefully the grumpy posts go the way of the old board! 👍🏻

Re: I'm Finding This To Be An Easy Transition

Iluvhandbags — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 03:02:29 GMT

Anyone see how to "quote" from an iPhone or iPad? I saw the option when I was on my computer but not seeing it from my phone...

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Chi-town girl — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:02:24 GMT

@Iluvhandbags wrote:
Anyone see how to "quote" from an iPhone or iPad? I saw the option when I was on my computer but not seeing it from my phone...

Yes, it's simple to quote. After you hit "reply", you should see "quote" just above the text box on the upper right side of the text box. Click on "quote" & it will populate the text box with the post that you wish to post a reply. Then you can add your reply in the text box below the post

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tucsongal — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:13:06 GMT

Hi Chi-town girl. No "quote" link appears on my iPad, so I hope they fix it. I almost always quote when I respond to someone.

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madcity411 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:22:21 GMT

Well how fortunate for you. Apparently are one of the very few who do!! Personally, I am with the majority who find it a pain.

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redhead65 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:30:54 GMT

I hate to feel so stupid. I can read well, interpret well, and follow instructions well...usually !

But I am having a pathetic time here, my first day on their first day, trying to do the avatar. I can't find that gray image at the top of the left page (avatar) .

I know it's right there in front of me...DO YOU KNOW HOW STUPID THIS MAKES ME FEEL RIGHT NOW ????

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juperier — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 07:48:55 GMT

@redhead65 "Feeling stupid," I think that's a big part of the frustration right now. Why do you feel stupid? You're in the process of learning something new to you!

Where are you getting stuck regarding avatars? Have you found the "Avatars" page on My Settings? Once you're there, you have a choice of the generic male and female avatars or uploading your own image (or using one you've already uploaded).

To upload your own image:

*Click on Upload an Avatar

*Click on Browse

*Find the image you want to use on your computer

*Click Open

*Click Save

*Place your mouse over the image and select the portion you want to use for your Main Avatar

*Click Save and Continue

*Repeat the above two steps for your Message Thumbnail

Some of this is somewhat explained on the screena, some of it isn't.

It looks like there is a review/approval processs involved at some point and I did manage to poke around and find a screen where I was able to delete the new image I uploaded to document the process (don't ask me how).

Please ask if you are still having problems. I tried to include all the steps without writing a book.

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Pook — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:45:40 GMT

I don't care about the hearts, avatars and all the fluff. Being alble to change font size, style and color adds fun but the posting and finding posts is what a forum is all about. All the recent posts from the past few weeks seem to have been removed. These were active discussions. Stupid posts from April and back were left intact and are not even topics that would matter or have real discussion value.

There also seems to be no way to actually view the posts they didn't remove from our profiles that we made and might want to reference.

The breadcrumbs don't appear for everyone as those grey dots for editing, etc. I did find out that when the cursor is at a certain spot where the dots probably should be a gray box appears and when clicked on the menu appears.

One person seems to have not encountered any of the issues many are reporting that have nothing to do with just figuring out things but actual things that do not work for all depending on the device, browser, etc. We should not have to fit a precise formula to be able to use this forum efficiently. I had many problems with Chrome on my desktop and it just hasn't worked right for over a year so I don't use it but it does work on my laptop but for some reason other browsers don't seem to be able to be used as long as Chrome is there. I'm not tech savy and really shouldn't have to be to use this site!! We don't all have the latest and greatest devices and so many don't do the whole social media thing either. It should be designed for all to easily use.

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gidgetgh — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:41:28 GMT

@Iluvhandbags wrote:
Anyone see how to "quote" from an iPhone or iPad? I saw the option when I was on my computer but not seeing it from my phone...

You can't use the quote function on the ipad. I haven't tried from my phone, but don't think you can use it there either.

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stevieb — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:13:41 GMT

@Iluvhandbags wrote:
Anyone see how to "quote" from an iPhone or iPad? I saw the option when I was on my computer but not seeing it from my phone...

Perhaps another grumpy post exists somewhere on these new boards that will answer your question. When the Q team decides to come out of hiding, maybe they'll know the answer, since these new boards were supposedly custom made to facilitate 'devices'...

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stevieb — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:18:33 GMT

@Pook wrote:
I don't care about the hearts, avatars and all the fluff. Being alble to change font size, style and color adds fun but the posting and finding posts is what a forum is all about. All the recent posts from the past few weeks seem to have been removed. These were active discussions. Stupid posts from April and back were left intact and are not even topics that would matter or have real discussion value.

There also seems to be no way to actually view the posts they didn't remove from our profiles that we made and might want to reference.

The breadcrumbs don't appear for everyone as those grey dots for editing, etc. I did find out that when the cursor is at a certain spot where the dots probably should be a gray box appears and when clicked on the menu appears.

One person seems to have not encountered any of the issues many are reporting that have nothing to do with just figuring out things but actual things that do not work for all depending on the device, browser, etc. We should not have to fit a precise formula to be able to use this forum efficiently. I had many problems with Chrome on my desktop and it just hasn't worked right for over a year so I don't use it but it does work on my laptop but for some reason other browsers don't seem to be able to be used as long as Chrome is there. I'm not tech savy and really shouldn't have to be to use this site!! We don't all have the latest and greatest devices and so many don't do the whole social media thing either. It should be designed for all to easily use.

Pook, I'd give you a thumbs up on your entire post, but, of course, the thumbs up no longer exists... Otherwise, you've hit every nail squarely on the head. It shouldn't have been this complicated... Such a shame and another missed opportunity.

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NickNack1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:09:59 GMT

I'm having an easier time getting around today. I've played around a bit with settings and learned how to do certain things. However, it's very frustrating not to be able to find posts that I was participating in. Viewpoints was one of my favorite places to go, and now it's impossible to find Viewpoints posts because of all the gamers. One or the other needs their own category. There are other things that bother me, too, but I can get around. If some of these things would be tweaked I would be happy with the new forum. I do like the Avatars.