This new format sucks

Rob, I don't see the name on a desktop browser using the old look, either, FWIW. Safari and Chrome.

 

I can't see anything even with my readers I'm heading to Rennlist. I hope this is fixed I'll check back.

 

Excellent! Thanks for being very receptive to feedback. This site is definitely going in the right direction.

 

i think the awful format speaks for itself

 

to be helpful though - icon pics are too small as is other user info, pages are longer meaning you have to scroll all the way down to post, pictures seem to not load as well or are smaller, harder to navigate posts, additional states on posting not that helpful,

 

Curious to see the next newsletter and see how many posts and threads of dropped off.
I was logging on 5,6,7 times a day. I think I just logged on 4 times since the new inception.
I can be bothered trying to figure all the new quirks. Reminds me of when Coke went to the "new formula" no logic at all.
This was a great site prior.

 

This is my only complaint really as well. It's like a white/grey blob. Changing it over to the "Old" style per Rob's post, everything looks a lot nicer & easier on the eyes to navigate.

I will keep an eye out for changes/updates made to the new style, though. It's a nice start, just needs refinement which is fine.

 

And I'm not a fan of Old Style. Even If I am from Chicago.

Go Cubs!

 

Jesus, what a ****ing mess...

Why change a format that has been working perfectly for the last 15+ years? I just don't get websites that constantly wanna "fix" something which isn't broken. Reminds me when I sold one of my forum websites and the new owner came in an immediately changed everything possible - then a few months later, they emailed me privately asking why all the members left and if I had any ideas as to how to get the users back. I told him put the site back to how it was, but by then it was too late. Traffic sank like a rock and who knows what happened after that; I think the domain was sold, but not sure.

I'm not saying that same thing will ultimately happen with Ferrarichat, but certainly off to an excellent start from what I can see.

Mark me down for missing the old Ferrarichat.

Ray

 

Format is terrible. Biggest complaint is can't see last post and have to scroll pages to get to the last post.

 

One of this cloud's silver linings is that the site seems to work really well with the screen 'pinched' wider, where many sites don't. If you pinch it out a bit you can easily get rid of all the empty margins and make the font size and everything bigger. It's easy enough to do, although it is an extra step. But I'm finding it's the only way I can comfortably use the site. Even then, I'm still on the new old style. The new new style is just awful.

 

Anyone know how to delete PMs (now called conversations)?? I can select them, but there is no delete button or trashcan icon.

 

Not yet ...

 

ugh... dismal... especially for a creature of habit like me

 

Checked back in to see Rob's responses and any fixes.
Appreciate the effort Rob, I know you didnt do this to **** anyone over so I'll give you a break.

Keep working at it.

(I bet I've spent 95% less time on Fchat since the change though).

 

Rob- appreciate that you are working to resolve issues, just 2 things to point out

1-if 60% of traffic is mobile now you are loosing this user base quickly rolling out something that initially is more suitable to desktop

2- I know you must be under a lot if pressure but your responses are very defensive and in some cases borderline rude, I would have expected more from the site owner, maybe role modelling better tone.

The F Chat users are actually your customers and experts in end user experience - may be worth bearing that in mind.

Regards

Michael

 

The current "new" version is a lot better than the initial one.

But I'm struggling to see why anyone would pay money to continue to subscribe.
What real benefit is there?