New format - What do you think?

(1). I am thrilled that I remembered my password. The mind is the second thing to go...

 

(2). I kinda liked the green color scheme...but I will get used to it.  May I suggest something in a nice purple, for the Strasburg Express, or orange and maroon, for the Hokies???

Thanks For looking into this 

 

 

Dad43,

 

I have not been able to find the answer to this one yet:

 

"There use to be a function where you get a listing of all new posts since your last visit.....is that function available?"

 

I'll keep looking!

 

Julie

Nothng like a good change-up to throw off all the big hitters..LOL

 

 

Looks great, great job.

Awesome Julie! It will take a bit to find my way around I am sure, although this is the first place I have looked and I am doing fine so far, lol!

 

Great flawless relaunch! I was missing everyone last night!

It is like a new car or toy.  There are all kinds of new features on here that we'll have to get used to.  The best part is the same folks are here which makes it worthwhile.  Thanks, and I'm looking forward to trying the mobile version later today.

 First time I am seeing this on PC.

Question...

Is the bar on mobile as it is at the top of this post, for bold, inserting pics, smileys, etc?

 

TPM,

Just making a test post on my Andriod phone and I'm not seeing smilies or text formatting available. I'll have to ask about that.

Julie

I just changed this setting:

 

I had Notifications set on Medium for the whole community when we launched last night. That seemed to be triggering a lot of notification emails, so I just re-set it to Low, which I think is more like our old forums. You can always click Follow on a topic to receive notifications when someone posts on that thread.

 

Julie

To change your avatar:

 

Click the little gear symbol in the top right corner of the screen,

Click Edit Profile,

You'll be able to upload a photo or image on your Profile page.

 

I don't think you can upload a new avatar on Mobile, though.

 

Julie

Location info for each member:

 

I heard back from Tech Support on how to enable Location in each member's Profile. Since I turned that on, each of you may get a message that you need to update your profile... sorry about that!

 

I'm still investigating how to add Location to each post.

 

Julie

I see we have a lot of guests on board (302), time to sign up!

...or sign in!

 

Julie - I like what you've done   I like the color schemes but would ask to darken the blues a bit for more contrast as it is hard for me to see some of the characters.

How in the world do I turn off getting an e-mail every time somebody posts in a thread in which I posted? My in box is taking a beating...

Hokieone,

Sorry about the overload of notifications. I lowered the sitewide notification level but you may need to "Stop Following" any thread you posted in since the launch.

Julie

I like it. It's good for old dogs to have to learn new tricks ( and hsbbweb old timers)!

Thanks for your continued hard work for all of us.

Hi Julie, this is great!  Thank you so much for the time you have invested.  I have to get used to how to navigate this, and now I want to try the mobile version. 

 

It was easy to upload an avatar so now I can show my Husky pride, too!

 

I like this...might be a slight adjustment period since I'm in my mid-40's and set in my ways...

 

Awesome job!

Good stuff.  Will take some getting used to but everything needs a little updating from time to time.

Just another reminderfor those using phone to access the site, make sure that you use the standard feature, hit the wheel and you will have that option.

Also there is a widget builder (u can find it by who is online) and that will take you to a screen that will customize your fonts, colors, etc. Not sure this was added today but I just noticed it.

Great job! Just need some getting used to.

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"...it is hard for me to see some of the characters."

 

Characters? Here on the HSBBW? No way!

 

 

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Looks good. It will take a litle getting used too, but I think its great!

Looking good BaseballmomandCEP  Love the new avatar!

New format looks great...it's just going to take a little time to learn to navigate around the site, but I like it.

When I log in on my iPad does it automatically come to my screen in mobile mode or is there a setting I should be checking?

Embrace Change...

Great work!

Looks great!  I'll have to check out the mobile option too.

 

I work in Information Systems and I still have problems getting used to change.  Just will take a bit of time.  Now for some exploring around the site!

Are we still able to see who made the last post and time? Or am I missing that?

 

YGD

I couldn't post on my tablet before. Now I can (on tablet now) woohoo!

Julie,

After I typed my first response on the new format I kept hitting the "post reply" button...... nothing happened..... then I realized the "submit reply" was just above the "post reply".....   I like the new look.

Fungo

Luke (Fungo),

I made the exact same mistake this morning.

Julie,

 

One thing I do miss from the old format is being able to easily see who is signed on to the site.  I see the widget you have set up shows 12 members however in the old text format I think you saw everyone at one time.  Not a complaint mind you, just curious if you have other options to show who is online (and not just their avatar)?

I have not read the other replies so I am not sure if I am repeating what others might have said. While I will try to adjust to the new format, I prefer the older traditional thread format.

Also when I would go to the main forum page I liked being able to see who was logged in/online. Now it does look like something similar is to the right, but it only shows the persons avatar, not the name of the poster. Is there a way to change that?

Jerseydad and Vector,

 

I'm working on the "who is signed in" change request. Not sure yet if I'll will be able to customize it or not...

 

Thanks,

Julie

I'll get used to it. Now, tell me the story of that puppy you're holding Julie, you know we are all suckers for a good dog story on the HSBBW.

NIce stuff!...always so comforting that we are in such great hands...thanks! What a great service to have you here answering questions.

 

Only disappointment is that my chosen graemlin (classic sun glasses only, no bubble, no fireworks) didn't make the cut...   I guess he thought he was a recruited walk on! Oh well, as they say at some point (Hs or Hall of Fame) the journey ends for all...

 

Thanks again for your efforts and care!

 

44

 

 

o44,

 

Are you looking for this one?

 

For some reason you have to scroll way to the right in the graemlins popup window to see it.

 

Julie

trojan-skipper,

The cute puppy is Dodger. He's now a full grown 2-year-old lying next to my feet, but that photo is from the day we brought him home for the first time. When we went to pick him up my husband John said to him "you don't know it yet, but you just won the lottery". I'd have to agree with hubby... he is a very spoiled and sweet boy 11 months of the year, and a fearless hunting dog the other month.

A couple months later Dodger acquired a little sister, Luli the shih tzu. Empty nesters do crazy things!

 

Julie