Regarding the new forum layout and I know you have said, “This is a beta layout, it's all very new PLEASE be understanding as this may change in the future. We are learning and are always happy to listen to suggestions for improvements” so I thought I would give you my two penneth on the subject.
I do understand that rarely things stay the same in this life and granted there is usually room for improvement, but there is also the old adage of why fix what ain't broke, which I feel would apply to the Airgun 101 forum, which is barely out of its infancy at 2 years old this coming April.
I don’t suppose it will matter much, but I preferred the original layout.
I like the snippet of the content giving the gist of the post, without having to actually go into it and then find it is of no interest to me, especially given the time it takes to load.
Not having an idea of the topic of the post, is quite off putting and certainly has and will reduce me going on this forum. Now in the grand scheme of things, I suppose this is no never mind, but if there are folks out there that feel the same, then this could well have a big impact on the success of the forum.
Thus, my suggestions for the forum are:
1) Return to the old format
2) Include first part of post to give gist of post subject matter with post headings/links
3) Include post statistics with post headings/links – date of post/replies/views/likes
As already noted, you have said suggestions will be listened to, but the big question is, will they be heard and what is the chance of any being acted upon?
I’m not being belligerent here by asking, just realistic on behalf of others really. I say this, as there is no point in taking the time or effort to put finger to keyboard, if the only likely outcome is the ‘powers that be’, read and ‘listen’ and no more.
I thank you for your time and consideration – sincerely!
I do understand that rarely things stay the same in this life and granted there is usually room for improvement, but there is also the old adage of why fix what ain't broke, which I feel would apply to the Airgun 101 forum, which is barely out of its infancy at 2 years old this coming April.
I don’t suppose it will matter much, but I preferred the original layout.
I like the snippet of the content giving the gist of the post, without having to actually go into it and then find it is of no interest to me, especially given the time it takes to load.
Not having an idea of the topic of the post, is quite off putting and certainly has and will reduce me going on this forum. Now in the grand scheme of things, I suppose this is no never mind, but if there are folks out there that feel the same, then this could well have a big impact on the success of the forum.
Thus, my suggestions for the forum are:
1) Return to the old format
2) Include first part of post to give gist of post subject matter with post headings/links
3) Include post statistics with post headings/links – date of post/replies/views/likes
As already noted, you have said suggestions will be listened to, but the big question is, will they be heard and what is the chance of any being acted upon?
I’m not being belligerent here by asking, just realistic on behalf of others really. I say this, as there is no point in taking the time or effort to put finger to keyboard, if the only likely outcome is the ‘powers that be’, read and ‘listen’ and no more.
I thank you for your time and consideration – sincerely!