| Author | Message | ||
| Timothy J. Dressel (Tjd)
New member Username: Tjd Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2001 |
Rob, Now that I've gotten used to it, I really like the new format. Thanks for all your work. �tim d | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1579 Registered: 12-2000 |
Thinking of Cookie Monster and laughing out loud underneath a Ferrari.... Hmmm, I think you've been affected by fumes Bret, time to take a break. (I just knew this would happen when I mentioned that cookie thing) | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1694 Registered: 2-2001 |
Want me work, need more cookie. For some reason this amuses me when I'm alone under the Fcar, and thinking of Cookie Monster. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 832 Registered: 2-2001 |
I love Cookies, especially the Mrs. Fields White Chocolate Macadamian. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1134 Registered: 12-2000 |
I think I may have diabled cookies on this end too. Do you want your cookies back? | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1573 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ed: The cookie that remembered your password in the old site may have been disabled or eliminated altogether with this new one. This is on your end. I don't know how to activate them, I just know they are there. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1132 Registered: 12-2000 |
I've figured out how to move the fields around in the Search Page, but I'll have to do it this weekend. The owner of the message board company thought functionality to limit the width of pictures was a good idea. That may be in future update. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 490 Registered: 1-2001 |
Rob - doesn't even need to be at the top, just so that you don't have to verticle scroll to get the the button that says "perform search" As per the AOL issuse, I think the new format is requesting info on browser type, when it finds that missing or unknown (AOL and several other integrated browsers have this) it strips away alot of the functionality (like the + next to the folders in new msgs) as I mentioned previously.... -Ben | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
New member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 5 Registered: 1-2002 |
In AOL the site has a completely different look and layout than in Internet Explorer. I'm sure the people looking at the site in AOL hate it. AOL was the one I used until yesterday. Now it's so much better. I finally see the improvements. Thanks Rob. | ||
| van mollenberg (Vanny)
Junior Member Username: Vanny Post Number: 59 Registered: 4-2001 |
i like the new format.the big problem is most people don'T LIKE CHANGE -ROB HAS DONE A GREAT JOB!-GET OVER IT -THERE ARE TOO MANY OTHER THINGS IN THIS WORLD THAT WE NEED TO WORRY ABOUT. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE SITE DON'T USE IT --MY TWO CENTS. YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY VAN | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1997 Registered: 2-2001 |
Rob, Thanks for hearing my problem and trying to straighten it out. This pic problem really is a pain to scroll on each and every post where a pic is involved. I enjoy the open forum of F.C. and its members. I also think you are doing what is best for the site and there are some hang ups here and there. As I said once before you can't be everything to everybody but thanks again for trying. BRGDS, Magoo | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 830 Registered: 2-2001 |
Every time I post on a different topic I have to retype my password where as on the old format, I did not. Is it on my end or yours? | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1127 Registered: 12-2000 |
Oh, this is so fun. 1) I really don't take offense from any comments. I know everything isn't perfect and I'll fix the things I have control over. We now know that the horizontal scroll only comes up when pictures are posted that exceed the size of the screen (more common with the 800 by 600 resolutions users). I only have control over the file size, not the height and width limitations like I need to. I will post the suggestion of this feature to the company and will let you know the response. Until then, users shouldn't post pictures more than 300 pixels wide. As an example, the banner ads are 200 pixels wide. I'm use to Magoo now and appreciate his straight forward feedback. Am I going to argue with FerrariChat.com's #1 poster? ;) 2) That's a great idea about rearanging the search page to put the more common used functionality at top. Thanks for the suggestion Ben. I don't know how long it would take or if it's even possible yet, but I'll find out. 3) Ernie, the live chat room is on the priority list, just hope for Sprint stock to recover a little. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1992 Registered: 2-2001 |
Exactly Bobd, Rob has done a great job as we all know. I didn't start the "I hate this webpage layout" I just followed up on it because I had the same problem as the previous comment. I would not have used the word hate because if you read the previous comments I praised Rob for what he had done. There is a problem as far as I'm concernd with the format. I think something is wrong if some of us are having to horiz. scroll all pic posts and threads where the pics are posted. If smaller pics are needed to prevent the problem then it would be appreciated if that could be done. Also the 2 inch name area seems to take up a lot of space on the screen and would work better maybe above the thread, or made smaller. If that would help then maybe that could be done. If it can't be corrected then say so. If it can thanks for correcting it. This is the reason and the only reason I asked the questions on the previous threads. As far as your comments you were incorrect about me saying or connecting me with the "I hate the webpage layout." Otherwise no offense taken. Magoo | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Junior Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 136 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hey how bout having a live chat room? | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 489 Registered: 1-2001 |
OK Rob, I'm getting used to the new format now, it's growing on me...I like that the main page fits all on one screen, no scrolling necessary. Any chance we can get the search page to fit without having to scroll down to get to the search command at the bottom? Maybe I'm just lazy, but those features that are most used (by most users), should be the easiest to access. -Ben | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Junior Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 244 Registered: 3-2001 |
Magoo, I was just kidding. It would be more positive if the subject of this thread was, "Input for Rob" rather than "I hate the new WEB page layout..."... it just sounds pretty gruesome if you know what I mean. I like the new format. :-) | ||
| Chris Richardson (Boozy)
New member Username: Boozy Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2001 |
I really like the new layout. On a big monitor it looks especially good. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1991 Registered: 2-2001 |
Nope, Just telling you the way it is. If comments are to be made to help out all of us on the F.C.in regard to the new format then I think they should be addressed. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Junior Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 243 Registered: 3-2001 |
Magoo, you're not getting grumpy on us, are you? Tell us more about yourself... your profile is pretty slim. :-) | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1990 Registered: 2-2001 |
Rob, The 2 inches of space used to put our names on the side of the page,which was above on the old format, doesn't that take up a large amount of the screen so when pics are posted it goes out of the screen scope? | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 1564 Registered: 12-2000 |
I have always posted pictures on this website 5X7" 72dpi and usually always under 120kb. Quick to upload and still sharp & clear. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1987 Registered: 2-2001 |
Ok if this is the problem can it be changed or just live with it? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1986 Registered: 2-2001 |
Also on "Nice F50 Pics" you have to horiz. scroll on the entire page not only the pics. So it appears that where ever there are pics you have to scroll on each and every thread and pics. This isn't right is it? Never had the problem before. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1123 Registered: 12-2000 |
I know! Like I said, it's because there's a picture and the investment opp thread has a pic too. Read my previous post again. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1985 Registered: 2-2001 |
Another scroll on the Investment opportunity post also. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1984 Registered: 2-2001 |
Yes, I'm getting one right now again on this post. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1121 Registered: 12-2000 |
The horizontal scroll should only come up on threads that people have posted pictures. I can't limit the picture height and width, only the file size. If everyone posted smaller sized pictures, then they would fit. At 1024 by 800 resolution I've only seen a couple of threads that had the horizontal scroll. This message doesn't on mine, but the one with the repainted air boxes does. Let me know if you get the horizontal scroll on a message without any pictures posted. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Intermediate Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 1981 Registered: 2-2001 |
Rob, this post I am on at this time I have to horiz. scroll at least 1/3 of the screen to read it. Doesn't do it all the time. Thanks. | ||
| Bruce Warwick (Skyking)
New member Username: Skyking Post Number: 32 Registered: 5-2001 |
The new format is ok, but I was more comfortable with the old one. the big thing I do not care for is that i cannot get the whole message on my screen. I must move the bar at the bottom side to side in order to read everything. Anything I can do about this? | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2001 |
Oops, sorry for the "double" obscenity -- must have double-clicked too soon  . | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 139 Registered: 11-2001 |
Well, I figured since we've sunk to posting obscenities that I might as well post one of my own (former car, but wish I'd never sold it -- put WAY to much time and money in her -- was better than new!)...  | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 138 Registered: 11-2001 |
Well, I figured since we've sunk to posting obsenities that I might as well post one of my own (former car, but wish I'd never sold it -- put WAY to much time and money in her -- was better than new!)...  | ||
| John A (Jarends)
Junior Member Username: Jarends Post Number: 67 Registered: 7-2001 |
SET YOURSELF UP FOR THIS:  | ||
| 1989 328 GTS (Vilamoura2002)
Member Username: Vilamoura2002 Post Number: 278 Registered: 9-2001 |
Really,....but really obscene would be a Fiero ....LOL | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1091 Registered: 12-2000 |
How about obscene pictures in their profile? A GM or Ford. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1621 Registered: 2-2001 |
Rob, I think you should turn this into a tyrannical dictatorship. When people start giving you a hard time mess up their passwords and stuff, that'll teach em. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 491 Registered: 8-2001 |
Only thing I'd change is to have a popup window for posting messages instead of scrolling all the way down to do it. | ||
| David Bob� Jr. (Supraoz)
New member Username: Supraoz Post Number: 37 Registered: 9-2001 |
I really like this new format. Looking good! | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 479 Registered: 1-2001 |
Me thinks Rob was KIDDING. -Ben It'll grow on me just give it time. | ||
| Edwin F Herr lll (Letsgofst)
New member Username: Letsgofst Post Number: 43 Registered: 9-2001 |
I like this new format | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
Junior Member Username: Mtabije Post Number: 222 Registered: 10-2001 |
Haw, cay-rap!!! I guess the previous version will go back up, huh? Okay, well, I liked both formats. This is a very good format that Rob has spent many hours on. Many other boards that I belong to (technical, non car related) use this format and it does take getting used to. But then again I can see the point of other members as well. Either way, I'm sitting on the fence on this one and I can jump sides. Farewell, new format...at least for now..hahaha | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1085 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ok, next weekend I'm changing it back to the frames format. I appologize to the 800 by 600 resolution users because they couldn't see everything before and also the 100 people that lost their id's because of the crappy database the previous version had and no one will know their post count and all password resets will have to manually go through me again and to post images you have to know the special code, but you can't show people online, because then it expects you to give the picture, so you have to type something like \ image {pic}, but don't put the spaces in there and there's no automatic archiving so you have to scroll a mile down to even post a new thread. ;) I can have fun too and in closing... the board isn't changing for a long long time, so please get use to this format so when I change it again in a few years you'll have something to complain about. Don't worry, I realize I can't please 1,000 users. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1614 Registered: 2-2001 |
Let's start a war with Rob. Rob we out number you almost 800 to 1. Bring it. *There may some sarcasm in this post* | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 389 Registered: 6-2001 |
I liked the old one too, i guess im just resistant to change. I like things to be the same sometimes. Thats how everyone is though, they dont like change. Thats why there are alot of wars and stuff. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 477 Registered: 1-2001 |
Rob, Sorry for the confusion, if I use IE6 the "+" is there, if you strip the browser ID or for a customized browser it's not, guess I'll have to be assilimlated. Hadn't seen the "+" before now, but now that I see it...it's much better. -Ben | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1083 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ben, are you not expanding the "+"? "Messages since last login" only shows the topics-threads and then messages that are new. | ||
| Peter B. (Gts308qv)
Junior Member Username: Gts308qv Post Number: 165 Registered: 5-2001 |
Maybe a little slower speed but it does the job, is clear and gives us more info. As they say:" A change is as good as a holiday"! Great stuff Rob! | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 817 Registered: 2-2001 |
I am too old to give a damn. As long as it works, that's all that matters. I spend too much time here anyway. | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 416 Registered: 12-2001 |
It is Rob's site so, it is up to him. I am just glad to be apart of Ferrari Chat and the Ferrari Community. Thanks. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 476 Registered: 1-2001 |
I'm not too keen on the new design, even after the speed up/archiving. I'd like to see the new messages search display JUST the threads with new messages, not just the areas which have new discussions. Does that make sense? Maybe it just takes me more time to get adjusted to the change, but in the meantime I'm with Danny West... -Ben P.S. Also had we know that a change was coming, and could have gotten a feel for the change (beta test it) before it was placed onto us (the board users) it might have gone over better/smoother. P.P.S. Of course it's not my board, it's Rob's, and he can do whatever he wants, I like others am just glad to be a part of it, as well happy and thankful that it is here. | ||
| stu cordova (Balataboy)
Junior Member Username: Balataboy Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2001 |
Seems to be much faster for me as well now!?! As I said before, change is never easy, but ultimately good for all. I kind of like Bob's idea of having the posts go from top to bottom (first post at the top) and then working your way down. Kind of like the way you read most anything. Otherwise, like others, I'm just thankful to have found f.chat!! | ||
| Neville Pugh (Nevpugh68)
New member Username: Nevpugh68 Post Number: 22 Registered: 7-2001 |
I like the new format, but like Mark says it's a lot slower to load. Not too much of a problem for me .... work's got a nice fast connection. Er ..... :-) | ||
| Bernard Rowe (Gtsturbo)
New member Username: Gtsturbo Post Number: 42 Registered: 2-2001 |
Its good, I don't post much but visit 2~3 times each day. Well done Rob. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1082 Registered: 12-2000 |
Ok, first thing first, the first few days the new board was up it was very very slow. Now that the automatic archiving is working, it should only be a hair slower than the previous board (because of the additional info displayed and graphics). Second thing second, Last day, last hour, message since last login, and whatever parms you want are still available. They are just now located under "Search". Let me know if other questions or comments. Thanks for the feedback. | ||
| Viken Bedrossian (Vikenb)
Junior Member Username: Vikenb Post Number: 104 Registered: 5-2001 |
To me, this new board layout is a HUGE improvement especially after Rob so diligently worked-out the initial bugs. There are still improvements that can be made but to say that this is worse than before is like not accepting a new Ferrari model which is always a better car. | ||
| Bob Robertson (Rmracing)
New member Username: Rmracing Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2001 |
I Like the new format. It would be alot easier to read if the original topic was on top and the replies underneath. That is how most Bulletin Boards are set up. That's just my $.02 | ||
| Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Junior Member Username: Caribe Post Number: 238 Registered: 2-2001 |
The new format is ok for reading discussions, but I really miss the "Last Day" or "Last Week" options. Specially when it listed all topics in a single page with the associated new entries right below them. Besides that, I think Rob is still making a great job with this site! | ||
| William F. Newland (Wmnewland)
New member Username: Wmnewland Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2001 |
I'm not hot on the new format. It's hard to get involved reading computer text and this just seems ever more computer like. But since I pay nothing for getting all this great information from the FerrariChat people how could I get too upset. Thanks for having a place to go in the first place. | ||
| Chuck Rine (Chuck348ts)
Junior Member Username: Chuck348ts Post Number: 75 Registered: 5-2001 |
My initial feeling was "this is slower." But the pages now seem to be loading as fast as they were under the old format. I'm warming up to it. It is an improvement over the old layout. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Junior Member Username: Doody Post Number: 64 Registered: 11-2001 |
i never noticed any speed problems, but i'm on a T1 at work, and a cable modem at home, so.... i'd guess you guys were having internet weather problems. you might want to download Ping Plotter here: http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10101-101-6581432.html?tag=dlntl . you can put in "www.ferrarichat.com" and it'll show you where you're having problems getting from your computer to point Z. right now, i show that the point at which rob's provider (netserve?) peers with alternet is far from a quick hop. as for the layout, i'm a big fan. the functionality here is much better than previously, and i'm very happy with the upgrade. we can do more quicker. i think post volume will increase as well, which is almost always a good thing. my two pennies. doody. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 164 Registered: 10-2001 |
My load-speed is working fine today. I had problems last week. I guess its not the site causing this problem. Or maybe it was peak time problem with my ISP provider? Who knows??? | ||
| William_Huber (Solipsist)
Junior Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 173 Registered: 9-2001 |
This is much better, I only thing I noticed is the spell check can't spell. | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
New member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 29 Registered: 12-2001 |
I have not noticed any load-speed problems and I am using a 56K modem. | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 59 Registered: 7-2001 |
I agree that the load times jumped. On a modem it's taking way longer than previosly. | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 409 Registered: 6-2001 |
It does take a few times to get used to it. I'm not used to it yet though. But HEY, Ferrarichat is Ferrarichat, I'm just glad to be using it! | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 1602 Registered: 2-2001 |
Initially I didn't like it at all, I guess I'm not a big fan of change. Little by little I warmed up to it now. Now I think I like it more. There is a lot more info about the posts apparent as soon as you sign on which is kind of cool. The other one had a more laid back look to it, this has a little more formal stance. I think it just takes some getting used to. Here's an analogy. When Nintendo came out it was the hottest, the graphics were amazing, etc. Looking back at it, it's still amazing, but if you actually go back and play it you realize how unsophisticated it really is (albeit that it's still fun). | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 297 Registered: 9-2001 |
i like the new format and think it is an improvement. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 163 Registered: 10-2001 |
The new page takes twice as long (maybe 3x )... and my computer is only 4 years old. Maybe its my modem speed? Anyone else notice this? I use to read every post. Now I only read a few a day. Takes to much time from my work day to wait for big page to keep re-loading. ( is there any way to just look at- last 3-days post, instead of all ? Also since I do a lot of reading on the computer for work... I use to like the old site. Style of writing was very casual and easy on the eyes. Now I have just another Windows Microsoft Work looking formate that I stare at all day. (no big deal) but not as much FUN! or relaxation factor. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Intermediate Member Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1079 Registered: 12-2000 |
I think you're the only one so far, although Peter at first didn't like the sudden change, I think he's now warmed up to it. Most sites are moving away from frames, plus, the site now looks ok no matter what your resolution or monitor size is. Now that you've come out, are there others? Any specifics besides the panels(frames)? | ||
| Danny R. West (Dan_west348ts)
Junior Member Username: Dan_west348ts Post Number: 211 Registered: 3-2001 |
The new WEB page layout is not as comfortable as the previous layout. I liked the panels. I would like to know how you guys feel about it. |