Forum looks different

[Kevin L]

Hi Guys:

The forum looks different. Why the changes?

 

[Proud Prepper]

I don't like it. We added advertising. Something has to pay the bills.

 

[Proud Prepper]

I don't like this new format as much. No shoutbox either. Unfortunately I may not be on here as often as I was.

 

[Oldways]

To disable the ads if you are logged in, go to your member name in the upper right hand corner and click on it to open your User Control Panel.
Once there look for Preferences and about 1/3 down the page you can opt out of seeing the ads.

Remember to save to make it work.

 

[Proud Prepper]

Thanks Angie and welcome aboard.

 

[Lilgurlblue]

Well, I like the changes especially the emojis. Can do more than just like posts.

 

[Oldways]

I'm working on some things being fine tuned and there is now a thread started about the new software and some differences you will see from vBulletin to XenForo2.

And thanks for the welcome.

 

[Maverick]

The shoutbox/chatbox was used every day, lot of us used it for a quick check in.

The new format makes it more confusing, I reckon we'll get used to it but what the hell do I know, I'm an analog guy still pissed off everyone practically moved to FM from AM and stopped using CONELRAD AM 640 and 1240 altogether in 1963 them g'damn communist son's of bitches....

 

[Petoski]

I don't like change in general. Most on this site are conservative so I doubt the changes will be popular. I hope I get used to it.

 

[Oldways]

I'll be back in the morning (or is that just later today since after midnight) to help with more features. You may find the s/w may have features that you like a lot. There may be some more tweaking, but it's at least basically operational for the overnight.

 

[tmttactical]

Fixing the NON-Broken wheel. New look is not appealing.

 

[jontte]

we are dinosaurs,but we adapt,I've done this so many times at work,so I know we live,flourish and can be happy ,it just takes some time

 

[lonewolf]

dont like it, I preferred the old look.

 

[Dani]

You guys are not alone about the new look. I really hate change myself but I do belong to another forum that used this same set up.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I don't like this new format as much. No shoutbox either. Unfortunately I may not be on here as often as I was.

I miss the shout box too. It was a great way to reach out to everyone and say good morning or give news.

 

[lonewolf]

I am sorry but there is something odd going on.
first this new look forum comes up, the next time I come on its the old forum then its the new one.
I beg your pardon but who is this Angie? it says she joined today and already she is a moderator? how did that happen?
I'm just naturally suspicious. have we all been had and this new forum is not what it seems?

 

[FreakyJ]

It made me relogin then told chrome told me I should change my password because of a data breach... Hmm

 

[Dani]

It made me relogin then told chrome told me I should change my password because of a data breach... Hmm

I had to relogin but I didn't get a notification of a data breach.

 

[Proud Prepper]

I am sorry but there is something odd going on.
first this new look forum comes up, the next time I come on its the old forum then its the new one.
I beg your pardon but who is this Angie? it says she joined today and already she is a moderator? how did that happen?
I'm just naturally suspicious. have we all been had and this new forum is not what it seems?

I don't have any idea who Angie is either. I had no knowledge that this was happening. Where is Clyde? It all seems odd.

 

[lonewolf]

since last post twice the old forum came up, now the new one.
something is decidedly OFF!!

 

[lonewolf]

I think there has been a take over!

 

[Maverick]

I noticed my Tapatalk is not working, anyone else notice this?

 

[lonewolf]

I have no idea what Tapatalk is.
I think I shall log out for a while as I'm not happy about this at all.

 

[jimLE]

Yeah the forum does have a new look,and no chat/shout box.,
Some site's give the members different choice's on appearances,by scrolling to the bottom of the p

To disable the ads if you are logged in, go to your member name in the upper right hand corner and click on it to open your User Control Panel.
Once there look for Preferences and about 1/3 down the page you can opt out of seeing the ads.

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Remember to save to make it work.

I don't see my name or aviator at the top right corner.

 

[LexiRae]

I am sorry but there is something odd going on.
first this new look forum comes up, the next time I come on its the old forum then its the new one.
I beg your pardon but who is this Angie? it says she joined today and already she is a moderator? how did that happen?
I'm just naturally suspicious. have we all been had and this new forum is not what it seems?

I am also suspicious

 

[Oldways]

I don't like change in general. Most on this site are conservative so I doubt the changes will be popular. I hope I get used to it.

Actually after about a week or less conservatives like this very well. Especially when I add more to the thread about the features of XF2. And if nothing else, it is on a secure server and that https shows it has a security certificate on it. All that are watching what to prep for appreciate more security on their information.

 

[Oldways]

Yeah the forum does have a new look,and no chat/shout box.,
Some site's give the members different choice's on appearances,by scrolling to the bottom of the p

I don't see my name or aviator at the top right corner.

Are you on a laptop or phone? The upper right corner of the main page will show if you are logged in. If you are on a phone look to the top of your page for your avatar in a very small size.

Here is where the name is on the laptop:

 

[Oldways]

I am also suspicious

I work with the people that put the software on. And I'm an admin since I tweak the settings to keep things working as well as possible. I do the light tech work too.

 

[Maverick]

I work with the people that put the software on. And I'm an admin since I tweak the settings to keep things working as well as possible. I do the light tech work too.

Angie, is there a reason why Tapatalk isn't working for the site since the change?

 

[Oldways]

There is no Tapatalk. That has some security issues and therefore not put on the new version. You can easily use the save to Homepage to get the forum icon similar to an app icon. Then a one touch and you will be right on the forum and have full forum functionality.