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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Feb 8, 2002.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    I know this one should have gone into Comments & Suggestions, but since moderators aren't set up yet, I will take the chance and do whatever I want ! :p

    heh, actually since there are almost no posts right now I thought people could get to see this message better than in the comments forum.

    So, what do you think about design, organization, features, speed ???

    I still have to add more smilies, and avatars are supposed to come from you, once you get your post count back , though.
    Julio Franco, Feb 8, 2002
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  2. Snowy Commando Newcomer, in training

    The new forum's great, i certainly appreciate all the extra features and functionality present that the old forum never had. :)

    1 question though, what has happened to all the old forum's posts and post counts? I was discussing something in a topic about optical mice and i may never know the conclusion if that topic has been lost. :(
    Snowy Commando, Feb 8, 2002
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  3. Bobes Runner

    So many forums.... :eek: :)

    Still, we've got plenty of enthusiastic moderators.

    Extremely nice job Julio!
    Bobes, Feb 8, 2002
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  4. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    They certainly look better! But I miss the "Everything Hardware" section. I liked everything in the same place, not like 6 different subcategories.
    Vehementi, Feb 8, 2002
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  5. Snowy Commando Newcomer, in training

    I AGREE! I think it should be more general topic groups and not specific groups within general groups.
    Snowy Commando, Feb 8, 2002
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  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    That was to be expected, however as forums grow, this kind of change was going to be needed. So, better early than later.


    Julio Franco, Feb 8, 2002
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  7. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    Not enough smilies! Or are they reserved for the higher ranked people...? We'll have to wait for everyone to recreate their accounts, there's not much thread activity as of now.
    Vehementi, Feb 8, 2002
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  8. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    ALL USERS: Read this first !

    Old forums are available via IP address.


    Julio Franco, Feb 8, 2002
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  9. Svoboda Newcomer, in training

    so, when will we get avatars and posts? do you have a time line for all of this stuff?

    thanks, overall all of the new features seem very nice
    Svoboda, Feb 8, 2002
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  10. uncleel

    Gee whiz Julio...what's with the hyperlink?
    uncleel, Feb 8, 2002
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  11. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I like!
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    I on the other hand do like having new forums instead of them being more generalized. Going to have to get used to the new post a thread and reply window, but its cool. I'm excited about it.
    SNGX1275, Feb 8, 2002
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  12. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    I really like this new setup, it is just gonna take a little getting used to. Looks good though Julio:D :cool:
    poertner_1274, Feb 8, 2002
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  13. uncleel

    They'll be comin' soon :)
    uncleel, Feb 8, 2002
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  14. Snowy Commando Newcomer, in training

    I think its not a bad thing to re-invent the forum groups but as the saying the goes, "if it aint broke, don't fix it"

    or then again, maybe i just don't like the groups that have been invented. :confused:
    Snowy Commando, Feb 8, 2002
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  15. Snowy Commando Newcomer, in training

    Forum Search feature rarely getting used

    In the old forum, there was always topics discussed repeatly because the search feature was not used enough to find topics that were already concluded and hence another topic on the same subject would be started.

    I think one solution maybe to make a forum group for "how to?" guides which can only have topics that are a question so that when users search the forum group they should be able to find the topics easier. Anyway, its just a suggestion. ;)
    Snowy Commando, Feb 8, 2002
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  16. ToRN Newcomer, in training

    Clean and performant

    I like the clean and tight new look and you are right when you state the board is ready for the future. Something tells me this board is here to stay.
    ToRN, Feb 8, 2002
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  17. uncleel Newcomer, in training

    The "Real" uncleel

    yea, somebody tried to steal my nickas a "guest", but you were deleted by administrative function. :p
    uncleel, Feb 8, 2002
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  18. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    New smilies are now up :grinthumb
    Julio Franco, Feb 8, 2002
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  19. Rick TechSpot Staff

    I'm impressed...

    I have to say that this forum software sports an impressive amount of features. Very nice indeed. It takes a little longer to load on my cruddy 56k than the old forums though (Probably because a more complex layout), but it is worth the wait.
    Rick, Feb 8, 2002
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  20. bedlam_4 Newcomer, in training

    new forum

    I liked the old forum and Ilike the new one even more.
    The intelligence and knowlege displayed on these pages never ceases to amaze.:eek:
    bedlam_4, Feb 8, 2002
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