The previous format

[Colin8]

This format is too complicated for an old bloke like me, the previous one is a lot easier to follow 

[andy Burgess]

i am lost too Colin , what on earth ??

[rosebank lofts]

yes new to the site but now totally lost on how to find things was just getting used to the site now it looks impossible to navigate at the minute 

[scott mca]

Yep better with old setup 

[greenbar]

Agree,

[sapper756]

I must admit  at first I found this new format quite confusing, however like all new things, I am having to learn how to navigate through the site. Once I eventually found how to set my default settings, via the show filter option at the top of the page, I am slowly but surely getting there.

The site had to undergo a change of server, and hence this new format. The old server was ceasing operating as from midnight 31/08/21.

We had no option other than to source a new server in order for Pigeon Basics to continue. We appreciate the frustration of some members regarding the new format, but the choice we had before us, was source a new server or allow the site to close down completely as from midnight 31/08/21.

 

Sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing members.

 

 

[glencameron]

Selecting the option next to the plus on the top right to show new activity helps restrict views to recent active threads and represents how I typically viewed information in the old format.

There are 100’s of redundant historical links that are cluttering up the user experience. Folders and links could be amalgamated or archived to present  a much cleaner presentation .

If presented with no more than 6-7 links it would be beneficial . Furthermore Sticky’s for want if a better word have to be controlled , just hanging around the top of threads for no reason for years  mean scrolling down to where there are actually new posts. 

Upgrades in public forums represent the bigger risk to users staying loyal (all public forums have had this problem).

[sapper756]

2 hours ago, Colin8 said:

This format is too complicated for an old bloke like me, the previous one is a lot easier to follow 

Some of these issues can be addressed by clicking on "show filters" where members can choose what to view each time they come on site.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Takes a wee bit getting used to the new format, but unread content seems to give you anything you haven't read and makes it easy to keep up to date.  What I noticed was if you click on the thread it takes you right to the start instead of where you left off.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

I also found that if you click on stream options, you can set it to default.

[THE FIFER]

I am not getting the ads on the right 

[b.massey]

It’s full of Adverts 

[jimbo54]

Totally baffled

[sapper756]

22 minutes ago, THE FIFER said:

I am not getting the ads on the right 

Adds now appear at the bottom of my page

[Ryan Hay]

Nope not a clue, really confusing setup. Is it easier on a lap top as I only use my phone? Unfortunately think you will lose a lot of members due to this

[alex young]

Please bear with me as I'm not computer savvy. Why does each reply to a topic appear  on it's own and not on the same thread? Am I getting some thing wrong with my settings?

[sapper756]

Try going into filters

New registrations by time period.csv

[eastcoaster]

Afraid I'm like the rest not happy it's too confusing and think it may cost the snrpc sale a few £ s , change should be for the better but think you may have blundered here jmo.

[sapper756]

5 hours ago, sapper756 said:

I must admit  at first I found this new format quite confusing, however like all new things, I am having to learn how to navigate through the site. Once I eventually found how to set my default settings, via the show filter option at the top of the page, I am slowly but surely getting there.

The site had to undergo a change of server, and hence this new format. The old server was ceasing operating as from midnight 31/08/21.

We had no option other than to source a new server in order for Pigeon Basics to continue. We appreciate the frustration of some members regarding the new format, but the choice we had before us, was source a new server or allow the site to close down completely as from midnight 31/08/21.

 

Sorry for any inconvenience this may be causing members.

 

 

[Roland]

3 hours ago, THE FIFER said:

I am not getting the ads on the right 

Good ... but how long will that last Fifer?

 

 As for the new layout, have no qualms. Will soon get upto date and able. Just a few visits needed I'd say.

[grdkeith]

Totally lost,what has replaced the portal button

[sapper756]

[mealybar]

Hey all, friendly face popping back in briefly

Sapper had all the details on why the change had to happen, and when. The look and feel did change a bit with the update, but hopefully with a bit of time getting used to it there will be some benefits.

A couple of pointers;

• Portal-like functionality can be found in a couple of places;
  • the "Unread Content" link under the top bar, or this direct link http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/discover/unread/
  • the "All Activity" link under the Activity menu in the dark bar, or this direct link http://forum.pigeonbasics.com/discover/
  • and there are lots of options to filter and find other content on those pages too, like lists of Content I Posted In and Content I Started
• On smaller screens and mobile phones the forum will look a little different - it now has what they call a responsive design - which means less zooming in and out of the "big" version. The content is the same it has just been made into one column or popped behind some menus.
• On desktop the sidebar (with some adverts) is a little wider than before, and on mobile it drops to the bottom of the page. Adverts can be annoying, but it's how the site's bills are paid.
• If you are not logged in there is one additional advert near the top of the page. Log in, and that one is no longer displayed. The adverts are roughly the same as was in the before times.

I've attached a couple of screenshots of the views like you should be seeing. If they are drastically different do let us know and we can take a look into it

[sapper756]

1 hour ago, sapper756 said:

I must add, this is from Pigeon Basics App on my mobile phone, I am led to believe computers and laptops may be a different format.

[greigthedoodrysdale]

Gone from bad to worse thank god the season is almost over. I'll wait from now on for fed result to be shared with me rather than having to log on here.