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How would you rate the new FerrariAds.com after first week?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by rob lay, Mar 10, 2005.

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How do you like the new FerrariAds.com software?

  1. Don't like it at all.

  2. OK - preferred the old software.

  3. About the same as old software.

  4. Nice - a little better.

  5. Really Nice - much better.

  6. Indifferent.

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  1. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Since I haven't had much time to log into FChat due to work as of late, I want to make sure I am clear on the chain of events: the server crashed a couple of months ago, we came back online with a temporary server, and now we have transitioned to a permanent server? Is that the right chain of events? Was the transition to the new, permanent server done a couple of weeks ago?

    If that is the case, my apologies, as I was not aware of the latest transition. Nonetheless, I would still say that we are still running slower - and it seems that others are also feeling the same.

    I will triple check when I get home tonight to make sure that the issue is not one on my end (firewalls, etc.) but both home and work seem to be running slower.
     
    ghost, Mar 10, 2005
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  2. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    OK, server crashed end of last year. Had been running 1-2 load averages before then.

    Same server came back up 1 day later and I didn't install the PHP accelerator or tweak too many things as I knew I wanted to switch hosts and get a new server. Load averages went up to 2-3.

    A few weeks ago we switched to the new server and off and on it has either been really fast (0.2-0.5 load averages) or slow as right now at (0.9-1.2). We've been doing quite a bit between getting everything moved here, installing new software like for FA, getting Zend configured, and then taking a look at MySQL. We obviously don't have the magic combinations right now, but we're getting close. I estimate within a week we're back flying and since we don't have much else to change or install, it should stay that way.
     
    rob lay, Mar 10, 2005
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  3. funshipone

    funshipone Formula Junior

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    keep up the good work your doing a great job.
     
    funshipone, Mar 10, 2005
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  4. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ Owner

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    I really dig it. MUCH better than I expected. I only wish I could view all sales by a particular user. Due to some people getting ripped off on manuals etc. I was trying to see what else one user posted on there and to see if it was the same user, but took a bit of manual hunt and pick.
     
    Schatten, Mar 10, 2005
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  5. DieCast MotorSports

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    Rob,

    I like the new FA format. Keep up the good work.

    Ross
     
    DieCast MotorSports, Mar 10, 2005
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  6. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    Rob, good news. CAn you get the particle mist decombatilers in a hi flo configuration??
     
    riverflyer, Mar 10, 2005
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  7. Uberpower

    Uberpower Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Hey Rob-

    Some of the new functionality is cool like who posted what ad last, but the best thing has to be the pictures next to the ad headlines so you can see the car/item that you are considering clicking.

    Just my .02 but I really liked the simplistic manner of FerrariAds before. I think my semi-negative reaction to the site is merely due to the colors that it is presented in. I find them a bit garish.

    But then, people have said that about my site and I love it. And it is MY site, just like FAds is YOUR site... so... solicit feedback but ultimately do what you want because someone will hate it always.

    Good luck, and again you have my thanks for providing such a great community.

    Nick
     
    Uberpower, Mar 10, 2005
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  8. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Any chance we can make "mileage" a key input that is summarized on top - suggestion is to replace "condition" with it?

    Did we decided to stay away from disclosing VIN's due to security reasons?
     
    ghost, Mar 10, 2005
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  9. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    If you go down to the bottom left corner of FerrariChat.com and change the style from the drop down, that will change for FerrariAds.com too. Eventually I will add some better styles.
     
    rob lay, Mar 10, 2005
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  10. TOM B

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    I think the new format is great and easy to use. Now if just someone would make me an offer on those valve shims, shocks, and body parts. :(


    Tom
     
    TOM B, Mar 11, 2005
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  11. ARFNSX

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    I am currently in the market for a 348 so I find FerrariAd.com very useful as well as all of the useful information on this FerrariChat.com site.

    Thank you very much
     
    ARFNSX, Mar 11, 2005
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  12. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    Can everyone tell me how they think the speed is now? We found and fixed a major culprit, but I haven't had a chance to test out all the way. Thanks
     
    rob lay, Mar 11, 2005
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  13. rob lay

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    Rocking!!!

    0.50 0.49 0.45 | 294 Users Online (205 members and 89 guests)
     
    rob lay, Mar 11, 2005
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  14. Uberpower

    Uberpower Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    But I LOVE the Fchat format and don't like the Fads format. They look totally different now. Are they inextricably tied? Can't I just change the red/black Fads to look like the greyscale/blue Fchat?

    Good stuff though Rob.

    Nick
     
    Uberpower, Mar 11, 2005
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  15. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    Hmm, I think I know why we're getting confused with each other. Your browser needs to refresh. The style shown in FA should be exactly the same as what you have in FC.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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  16. xs10shl

    xs10shl Formula 3

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    Wow - nice job! A big improvement over the "craigslist" style format.
     
    xs10shl, Mar 11, 2005
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  17. Uberpower

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    Looks like a bazillion bucks now Rob. Good show indeed.

    (golf clap...)
     
    Uberpower, Mar 11, 2005
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  18. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Back to BLAZING speeds! Now THIS is what I'm talking about! Good job Rob!

    (I told ya something was holding it back! ;) )
     
    ghost, Mar 12, 2005
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  19. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    The fix yesterday made a huge difference, but I just found another little tweak to MySQL that will help a little.
     
    rob lay, Mar 12, 2005
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  20. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    Check out these numbers since this morning!

    0.24 0.23 0.25 | 187 Users Online (134 members and 53 guests)
     
    rob lay, Mar 12, 2005
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  21. Dcup

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    6 pics would be great, but 3 is good too...., nice car ghost!!
     
    Dcup, Mar 12, 2005
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  22. MrApex

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    I think the new format is much nicer. Both sites were user friendly, but aesthetically speaking, I prefer the new look.

    Congrats!
     
    MrApex, Mar 12, 2005
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  23. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Many thanks John. Hope your stunning 348 is running good and strong.
     
    ghost, Mar 12, 2005
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  24. don_xvi

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    I don't like the fact that it resets my Ferrarichat.com cookie, ruining the unread posts feature.
     
    don_xvi, Mar 13, 2005
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  25. M.James

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    I would prefer to be able to see several, high-res photos of cars for sale.
     
    M.James, Mar 13, 2005
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