We got a change in forums without a prior announcement. The arrangement looks good, and there seem to be a lot of bells and whistles. But I miss (or maybe I just missed) the ability to post in different typefaces, sizes, and colors.
Why would I want to center my text?
If somebody can show me how to get my posts in 14-point Georgia again, I’d appreciate it!
My eyes hurt, not sure I like surprises
nuts to this change. Now I have to increase the size to read these posts. So now have to hit CTRL + twice
I recommend sending a PM to Steve or Ang with a detailed list of changes that should be made. The more specific the feedback, the easier it will be for the development people to make the ‘right’ changes.
That change was definitely Rude AND Unprofessional to make substantial changes Without Warning.
The existing posts that I see are in Slightly Larger or more Readable type font than previously, I’m OK with that.
Interesting, when typing a new post the font appears to be very small, say 8 or 9 point. That is Really Bad.
I see I’m not the only one bothered by the excessive white space without contrasting surrounds. I’m guessing this is more accomodation for the Mobile Device Hipsters.
Unlike the last software change, the forums seem to be as responsive as before. Scattered applause.
NOTE TO MODS - THE ‘YOUR DISCUSSIONS’ LINK FROM THE TRAINS MAG FORUM IS BROKEN. From the trains.com forum it works OK.
Removing the multiple font option seems rather arbitrary and pointless since the software still provides all of the others, like the rarely used ‘bullet points’ or indenting features. I really want to use a monospace font on some occasions like a simple track diagram. Oh, well, Google My Maps is going to take this away soon also …
Just found the ‘headers’ option buried. I’ve never needed a ‘header’ but they appear to be different size fonts.
Also noticed, removing the multiple fonts may be saving Kalmbach some resource. The famous ‘Sunset Route’ post went from 381 pages to 191. Hmmm.
UPDATE - just noticed that this forum now has the same ‘look and feel’ as the Model Railroader forum. Time to research …
Did PM but tried to copy it to post here and would not let me do so. some items.
1. Too white
2. cannot edit PMs
3. No longer can keep posts in descending order. have to click on each time.
4. Type too small unless hit ctrl + twice
5. No newswire
6. ? cannot remember
EDIT
7,. Why no beta testing first ?
8… Why not have some posters check first and get reactions ?
This is a worse repeat of the last “down grade”
edit spell check will not work
scroll down sometimes does not work when editing
edit
Posting function adds superfulous items
If editing post the descending order is lost and goe
[quote user=“CShaveRR”]
Hello:
To be honest with you, we were told that the forums wouldn’t change. Yes, the website changed in look and format. But it was my understanding that the forum experience would be the same. I have shared your comments with our online department. Please be patient with us. Yes, this is a big change for all of us. However, we’d like to think it’s a good one. As I have worked here many years for Trains and its website, I am pleased with the new look and functionality. Many months of work went into the creation of your new experience on our website. I urge you to take ample time to look around. I apologize if changes were made to your forum experience, and we didn’t provide advance notice. Like I said, I didn’t know there would be any changes. Please allow me some time to look into it and I will get back to you. Fair enough?
Thanks,
Ang
Ang,
As with all major changes, I’ll have to scratch my head a bit. I’ll let you know what I think in a day or two.
Yeah, there is far too much white space. Dancing girls in the margins would be nice. [;)]
Oh; and I don’t see a direct link to the last post in a thread. Third edit: Found that elusive link. [B]
Change it back, change it back NOW. My eyes hurt too. This probably won’t get posted but you guys should have known better. Foamers are like Sheldon Cooper: we HATE change, and would probably all jump at the change to run away on a cross-country train journey of thought.
Is there a way to go back to the old look, like Slashdot’s nobeta option? If so how do I find it. NOW!
Not sure if I like it or not, but two things to remember…
I can still read what is written here, and
It is still free, so…….
And now a chance to see one of Darwin’s theories at work.
Adapt or perish!
Had a reply that went to that great rain cloud in the sky so this might be a repeat.
Correction – News wire can be found but it is a different web address so the link will need to be added to your favorites list
If reply to a post is quote the whole quote has to remain. You cannot edit out items that you are replying to. That just adds unrelated portions of original post that need no reply.
Cursor sometimes gets lost especially on replys
Spell check is not working
Where is Fred ? Found it but takes extra steps as you have to scroll down under blogs header. Glad blogs now show last post first in line . Guess had to find something better.
[color=blue]Ang - Now you have learned your 1st lesson in dealing with Techie’s. They cannot tell reality when talking about changes. Techies live for change - if they can’t change things they aren’t happy. Better or worse - they don’t care - Change is the word.
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Hello:
Here is the response I received from our online department:
The forum is the same software and version as the previous.
Visual changes were made to accommodate the visual layout dictated by art – which may have removed previous user settings.
But no software changes were performed to the community.
This makes sense to me. I hope it does for you, too. You may have to redo your user settings to make the forum behave the way you’re used to.
I hope this helps!
This is a good thing. I was upset when each page of a thread had only 15 posts on it (down from 20 before the last revision). Now it’s up to 30 per page. I don’t think that’s a function of the fonts or sizes.
How many techies would it take to change a light bulb?
Dunno…they’re too busy redesigning the switch (including remote, dimmers, blinkers, color filters, whatever) to realize that it’s out![(-D]
Sorry Angela some one is prevarcating. notice I delibertly misspelled.
I’ll have to try it for a while before I pass judgement, but I’m an old codger who never likes change.
I noticed the web cam feature doesn’t seem to be working. Does that have anything to do with the changes?
Carl,
Here’s the reply about fonts, etc.:
Text formatting for fonts and colors were removed to accommodate responsive design and to keep in line with the new art style sheet. Allowing fonts to be overwritten on posts overrides the site styles and can create issues when viewing on multiple devices. The standard font size for posts was increased to allow greater readability.
Why is there only one page of comments for Fred Frailey’s blog today? There are 19 comments, but only 15 shown.
How do I find the other comments?
Ed
what does subscribe to thread block mean ?
Alright, who moved my cheese- again? [:'(]