Colin8 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 This format is too complicated for an old bloke like me, the previous one is a lot easier to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 i am lost too Colin , what on earth ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebank lofts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mca Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Yep better with old setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbar Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Agree, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glencameron Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I also found that if you click on stream options, you can set it to default. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 I am not getting the ads on the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 It’s full of Adverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo54 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Totally baffled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, THE FIFER said: I am not getting the ads on the right Adds now appear at the bottom of my page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hay Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex young Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Try going into filters New registrations by time period.csv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoaster Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grdkeith Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Totally lost,what has replaced the portal button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mealybar Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greigthedoodrysdale Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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