I hate the new s2ki page format!
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Toronto, Canada
I would like to thank those that have made constructive criticisms and some suggestions on improving things. Most of them are minor cosmetic issues we will adjust over time. Choosing a color scheme that 10000 people are happy with is not that simple, you try it and see.
If you have any issues you spot, please continue to post them. We'll be continuing to fix issues for some time to come.
I want to thank those that helped beta test the new site over the past month or so. I would like to see more people next time as I don't think it got enough testing. We had little response to our request for testers and many who did never visited it more than once or twice. The result is that you get what you get because those that made it and those that actively tested it like it. If you'd like a say in the future of the site then I suggest you send krazik a PM and get on the beta tester list and use the beta site warts and all.
This is only the first day and we will be working night and day over the next few days (and weeks if necessary) to resolve the issues as they are found. We will also be continuing to add to the site those features that weren't ready in time for this initial release. We would like to have fewer issues next time so if you can help out then please do. (I expect to see most of you on that beta list since you have such strong opinions on the design of the site.)
Thank you again and please be patient as we get the wrinkles ironed out.
If you have any issues you spot, please continue to post them. We'll be continuing to fix issues for some time to come.
I want to thank those that helped beta test the new site over the past month or so. I would like to see more people next time as I don't think it got enough testing. We had little response to our request for testers and many who did never visited it more than once or twice. The result is that you get what you get because those that made it and those that actively tested it like it. If you'd like a say in the future of the site then I suggest you send krazik a PM and get on the beta tester list and use the beta site warts and all.
This is only the first day and we will be working night and day over the next few days (and weeks if necessary) to resolve the issues as they are found. We will also be continuing to add to the site those features that weren't ready in time for this initial release. We would like to have fewer issues next time so if you can help out then please do. (I expect to see most of you on that beta list since you have such strong opinions on the design of the site.)
Thank you again and please be patient as we get the wrinkles ironed out.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Garden Grove
I feel lost in space with all this weird coloring and arrangement format. Please, make this site more user-friendly for us
GUESS WHAT?.....I JUST DELETED 90 PERCENT OF MY SOFTWARE AND FILES FROM MY HARD DRIVE JUST FOR THIS SITE. THIS SITE IS STILL TAKING AT LEAST 8 MINUTES TO LOAD!!!! WWW.I-CLUB.COM SEEMS MORE USER-FRIENDLY!!!!
GUESS WHAT?.....I JUST DELETED 90 PERCENT OF MY SOFTWARE AND FILES FROM MY HARD DRIVE JUST FOR THIS SITE. THIS SITE IS STILL TAKING AT LEAST 8 MINUTES TO LOAD!!!! WWW.I-CLUB.COM SEEMS MORE USER-FRIENDLY!!!!
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From: St. Louis, MO
First off, thanks cthree and krazik for all that both of you do! We really are a lucky bunch to have such a committed community!
I'll PM krazik now for the Beta Test list add-on.
I realize that it takes a considerable amount of time (and money) to accomplish something like this. While I'm not going to say I hate the new version, I can say that I am anxiously awaiting the revisions!
As of now, my issue is with the size and how I am required to scroll the screen in order to read posts which is truly frustrating!
Also, the biggest issue at hand is the ease of use for NEWBIES! If folks are overwhelmed when they initially log in, they'll not return and we as a community will miss out on new folks with new ideas and all!
I'll PM krazik now for the Beta Test list add-on.
I realize that it takes a considerable amount of time (and money) to accomplish something like this. While I'm not going to say I hate the new version, I can say that I am anxiously awaiting the revisions!
As of now, my issue is with the size and how I am required to scroll the screen in order to read posts which is truly frustrating!Also, the biggest issue at hand is the ease of use for NEWBIES! If folks are overwhelmed when they initially log in, they'll not return and we as a community will miss out on new folks with new ideas and all!
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Houston, Texas
Originally posted by krazik
....Yet you just sat on your ass when I asked for beta testing help.
....Yet you just sat on your ass when I asked for beta testing help.
What happend to the Chat function??
Also only posting the avatar once is anoying as hell, that helps in identifying which post you want to read.
Also the PPD value... what the heck is that?
I understand that you are trying to work out some bugs and tweaks, but I just don't like the look of the new site... Too much bells and whistles!!!
Dale
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Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Madeira Park (Sunshine Coast)
To those that make this site possible -- thank you. To those responsible for testing and rolling out the new site, also thank you. I don't think the new site is perfect -- heck, I doubt any of you do either. But I very much like the improved speed and the new placement of club badges. I don't miss the gears, couldn't care less about the actual posting count (can you tell from my PPD number? )
I think there are a couple of things that would make a big improvement -- the horizontal scroll bars is a bug, Krazik already said that will be fixed asap. Finding a way to deal with the left pane and its essentially wasted space would be a plus, and providing a few color scheme choices would solve the whining about that. Heck, the color complaining was bound to be -- no one scheme could make everyone happy. I have mixed emotions about this one -- like the new banner but find the new forum listings kind of dull. OTOH, dull is better than garish!
Finally, navigation -- I didn't even notice you'd changed it. I _ALWAYS_ navigate using the drop down list (forum jump) at the bottom of every page, and everything is still there.
) I think there are a couple of things that would make a big improvement -- the horizontal scroll bars is a bug, Krazik already said that will be fixed asap. Finding a way to deal with the left pane and its essentially wasted space would be a plus, and providing a few color scheme choices would solve the whining about that. Heck, the color complaining was bound to be -- no one scheme could make everyone happy. I have mixed emotions about this one -- like the new banner but find the new forum listings kind of dull. OTOH, dull is better than garish!
Finally, navigation -- I didn't even notice you'd changed it. I _ALWAYS_ navigate using the drop down list (forum jump) at the bottom of every page, and everything is still there.
