oletimer Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 It seems like the older I get, the more changes are harder for me to make. We are all "creatures of habit" I think, but many times the changes are an improvement. I have now noticed all the Escapees forum pages have a different display, so I have either been hacked, or missed out some how. I not complaining, just wondering which? A little off topic I know, but the HDT forum is where I usually go. Is the different look correct? Thanks, Dick T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob86ZZ4 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I have the same here. I can't find the search function either. Oh my. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oletimer Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I now noticed my name is different. Do I still have my old handle? (oletimer) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat & Pete Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Hmm , at least the admins could have gainen us notice . Edited March 8, 2017 by Pat & Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob86ZZ4 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just found the search box up there on the right. I sure don't think it was there at first though. Oh well, glad it's back. I'm sure these "improvements" were made by somebody that knows a lot more about forums than me so I'll support the change. There must be good reasons for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LindaH Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I don't like the new format. First, the "Announcements" seem to be at the tope of each page requiring one to scroll down before being able to read anything. Second, the "Read New Content" button has disappeared, being replaced by "Unread Content." There are lots of threads I don't read because they are of no interest to me, so I don't really want those threads to continue to come up just because I haven't read them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ewacowboy Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Was just getting used to the old format.....liked it much better fwiw. By the way....where is everyone's signature? Edited March 8, 2017 by ewacowboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickW Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Glad it is not just me who noticed the change. I was starting to think that somebody slipped something in to my lunch when I was not looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buscrusher Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 It happened this morning. I went to log in and it said things were being "updated". I have mixed feelings about the layout...It seems to have its pluses and minuses. Since I don't expect to have a voice in the admin of things I expect I'll just have to work with it and deal with the charges... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trainer Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) How do you see the new posts to the forum? How do you get notified of new posts to a thread? I just noticed a follow button the the far right at the top of the thread. Trainer Edited March 8, 2017 by Trainer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
noteven Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I thought it was the admin trying to get me to leave .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craftyfox Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 27 minutes ago, LindaH said: I don't like the new format. First, the "Announcements" seem to be at the tope of each page requiring one to scroll down before being able to read anything. Second, the "Read New Content" button has disappeared, being replaced by "Unread Content." There are lots of threads I don't read because they are of no interest to me, so I don't really want those threads to continue to come up just because I haven't read them. Where are you finding "unread content" ? This new format sucks!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hone eagle Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, rtarwater said: I now noticed my name is different. Do I still have my old handle? (oletimer) me too I thought I was hone eagle no matter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Greg Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 This sucks. The forum was great and easy to use, now this! I could see all my unread topics on 1 or 2 pages now that's not the case and I'm still fumbling around trying to figure out this surprise change. Old farts don't like changes! Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Big Greg X2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RickS Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I do like the drag files to post now. Don't like the fact I have to scroll down to see topics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat & Pete Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, rtarwater said: I now noticed my name is different. Do I still have my old handle? (oletimer) To change your display name : find your handle ( name ) at the top right of any page and click the little down arrow ; click Account Settings ; on the next page under Settings , Overview , click Display Name . A new page comes up with a box that you can type in what ever name you want . Press Save . That will immediately change the name we see on the forum , past , present and future . Edited March 8, 2017 by Pat & Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beyerjf Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 It is clear Wikileaks and the CIA have something to do with it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat & Pete Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, beyerjf said: It is clear Wikileaks and the CIA have something to do with it.... Obviously ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaHybrid Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I hate to say it as I usually like a newer format but this current one is about as bad as it gets. Anyway to go back to the old format? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Heiser Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) I'm not a big fan so far either. Also, my forum name reverted back to my original one for some reason. I was able to figure out how to change it back. I am really not a fan of the "unread content" vs the old "new content" search in the previous version. Also, it looks like everyone's signatures are gone. Edited March 8, 2017 by Chad Heiser Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buscrusher Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 One thing I really did like about the way the previous format worked is that when I came back to catch up on reading, it remembered where I left off, and jumped there. This one seems to take me back to the top every time.....sigh... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chad Heiser Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Buscrusher said: One thing I really did like about the way the previous format worked is that when I came back to catch up on reading, it remembered where I left off, and jumped there. This one seems to take me back to the top every time.....sigh... X2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chirakawa Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: I hate to say it as I usually like a newer format but this current one is about as bad as it gets. Anyway to go back to the old format? Me too. I've probably participated in over 100 forums in the past 15 years. This is the worst format I've ever encountered, not intuitive at all. I got lost just trying to read post since my last visit. And, when I go back to the previous page, it's a whole new set of threads and texts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rickeieio Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just discovered this hack job. First impression is I don't like it. But, I didn't like a lot of things early in the game.... I see the posts aren't numbered now. That used to be pretty handy when making reference on a particular subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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