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apstguy · 05-03-2004, 03:21 AM

How does everyone like the new board? At first I didn't like it but that was because I always instinctivly dislike anything that gets changed after it is set in my pattern. Now I love it!

BTW - Most of the pics aren't working.

bigblock73 · 05-03-2004, 06:51 AM

The jury is still out for me...as of right now it seems too "busy" for me. But I will get used to it, and more than likely will like it more...just might take some time.

bagged81 · 05-03-2004, 07:14 AM

Its definitly going to take some getting used to. Change is good.

ocbaud · 05-03-2004, 07:56 AM

i hate the way the posts are layed out. i wish it was like it used to be with our names on the left of the post. with the names on the top it is way to clutered.

another forum i frequent upgraded to vb3 this week also.

http://www.genmay.com/showthread.php?t=347647

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2004, 08:19 AM

Hmmm? Not sure yet. I'll look around before I pass judgement...

Low87 · 05-03-2004, 08:22 AM

Response for now is "thppppppppppppt"....but I'll keep an open mind.

79Chevypickup · 05-03-2004, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged81

Its definitly going to take some getting used to. Change is good.

I agree!! Might take a little while to get used to...

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2004, 09:04 AM

OK, now I'm going crazy How do we change the title under our screen name? I never changed it before and I was a "senior member". Now I am back to a "registered user" . That has to go. I looked everywhere in my user cp and can't find where to change that at

Grim Reaper · 05-03-2004, 09:20 AM

I'm on several boards running theis software and this is the last to put in the latest update. I'm use to it already. THere is a LOT that can be down with this softwear inreguards to appearance.
Here are two other boards running it.
www.airstreamforums.com I like the linked photo albums. It's nice because you can link from your album but it is a server hog. I also like the "home page" that you first come to. If you hit the button marked forum it gets you to the start point this one goes to. That feature would probably not work here sice this is such a busy forum.

www.pirate4x4.com/forum also runs this software. It's set op closer to this.

Give it time. it works very well and it speeds up the board. Let some of the settings get adjusted as well.

Izzy · 05-03-2004, 09:27 AM

Looks good just need the quick reply box back.

Okay how the hell do you change your avatar? Looks like I can only delete it and not change to another one?

***Liz*** · 05-03-2004, 09:43 AM

Guys just give it a few days. Right now its just basicly up and running. vBB3 has alot of neat user friendly options. Josh posted elsewhere on the board that he spend 2 days working on this for us, and will add back in alot of what we are use to as he has a chance in the next few days. N2 in user cp you should still have the option to change your user title , look in user cp under profile and custom user title i believe.
I know change is hard to deal with at first , but most times change is good and for our benefit. I'd encourage everyone to think about how much time and effort has been put into the changeover and in keeping these forums active for us. This is not meant toward anyone who has posted here , elsewhere on the board there have been complaints etc. IMO we should all think about what we are saying before clicking the lil submit button. I'm sure most do not mean to sound as harsh as they come across, but alot of comments sound like a slap in the face to me.

Maybe we can do this instead, start a new board look thread. Start getting all the questions together in one spot , so they can be answered easily. Kinda like a FAQ thread?

Grim Reaper · 05-03-2004, 10:04 AM

Hay I found out what happend to the pictures I think.

When I went to upload a picture that had been loaded here before I got a message "File Already exists" and it gave a link to the post where it is. It looks like the new software has cleared all the duplicate picatures to save server space (good thing). If you just follow the link the to that post you can hit the properties feature in the borwser and it will give you the URL where it is stored in the system. You can use the link in [IMG ] format (the icon with the mountain will do it for you).

Prerunner1982 · 05-03-2004, 11:30 AM

its interesting, the only thing so far that isnt here that i found handy on the previous set up is the links to each forum at the very top of each page... but i will learn to deal with it.

oldraven · 05-03-2004, 11:55 AM

Well, so far, I'm not impressed, since 90% of the images posted don't show up. I'm running Netscape 7.1 on 2000 pro with broadband.

**76sierraclassic** · 05-03-2004, 12:07 PM

Well, I'm kinda new to the board, so I don't guess I'm really used to anything yet. I like the new look.

bigblock73 · 05-03-2004, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

OK, now I'm going crazy How do we change the title under our screen name? I never changed it before and I was a "senior member". Now I am back to a "registered user" . That has to go. I looked everywhere in my user cp and can't find where to change that at

USER CP --> EDIT PROFILE

You can do it Ken

C&C Chevy · 05-03-2004, 12:32 PM

Board looks alot better! More of a streamlined look.

As for speed and features, I'll have to check around..

Izzy · 05-03-2004, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveeightchevy

Looks good just need the quick reply box back.

Okay how the hell do you change your avatar? Looks like I can only delete it and not change to another one?

Nevermind the option to add the avatar pic just showed up.

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MHC

.... N2 in user cp you should still have the option to change your user title , look in user cp under profile and custom user title i believe.

Hmmm? It's there now. I swear I looked 3 times earlier and couldn't find it. Thanks

C&C Chevy · 05-03-2004, 12:43 PM

I like the post preview. Put your cursor over the topic and it gives you a preview of the post. Might save some time.

I don't like that there is no quick reply box. And the quick links that were at the top of the old board are gone.

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2004, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveeightchevy

Nevermind the option to add the avatar pic just showed up.

Yeah I think things are being added as we speak....ur..type...uh..read...whatever :p

Izzy · 05-03-2004, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yeah I think things are being added as we speak....ur..type...uh..read...whatever :p

Yessir.

***Liz*** · 05-03-2004, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Hmmm? It's there now. I swear I looked 3 times earlier and couldn't find it. Thanks

I've been doin some dumb junk too. I called myself and asshat in an edit,not thinking it would show in the post so...

DISCLAIMER
I am in no way calling N2TRUX dumb in the above statement

Low87 · 05-03-2004, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low87

Response for now is "thppppppppppppt"....but I'll keep an open mind.

I'm liking it better as the day goes by. I'm with the others though, miss the quick links at the top of the page.

***Liz*** · 05-03-2004, 02:16 PM

I think I read in another post that the quick links etc will be back as he continues to work on the board. I miss em too.. but all in all there are some neato new options to use. Kinda like a new toy .

05-03-2004, 03:21 AM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	New board look How does everyone like the new board? At first I didn't like it but that was because I always instinctivly dislike anything that gets changed after it is set in my pattern. Now I love it! BTW - Most of the pics aren't working. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-03-2004, 06:51 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	The jury is still out for me...as of right now it seems too "busy" for me. But I will get used to it, and more than likely will like it more...just might take some time. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-03-2004, 07:14 AM	#3
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Its definitly going to take some getting used to. Change is good. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

05-03-2004, 08:19 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Hmmm? Not sure yet. I'll look around before I pass judgement... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-03-2004, 08:22 AM	#6
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Response for now is "thppppppppppppt"....but I'll keep an open mind. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-03-2004, 07:56 AM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i hate the way the posts are layed out. i wish it was like it used to be with our names on the left of the post. with the names on the top it is way to clutered. another forum i frequent upgraded to vb3 this week also. http://www.genmay.com/showthread.php?t=347647

05-03-2004, 09:04 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	OK, now I'm going crazy How do we change the title under our screen name? I never changed it before and I was a "senior member". Now I am back to a "registered user" . That has to go. I looked everywhere in my user cp and can't find where to change that at

05-03-2004, 09:20 AM	#9
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	I'm on several boards running theis software and this is the last to put in the latest update. I'm use to it already. THere is a LOT that can be down with this softwear inreguards to appearance. Here are two other boards running it. www.airstreamforums.com I like the linked photo albums. It's nice because you can link from your album but it is a server hog. I also like the "home page" that you first come to. If you hit the button marked forum it gets you to the start point this one goes to. That feature would probably not work here sice this is such a busy forum. www.pirate4x4.com/forum also runs this software. It's set op closer to this. Give it time. it works very well and it speeds up the board. Let some of the settings get adjusted as well. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

05-03-2004, 09:27 AM	#10
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Looks good just need the quick reply box back. Okay how the hell do you change your avatar? Looks like I can only delete it and not change to another one? Last edited by Izzy; 05-03-2004 at 09:35 AM.

05-03-2004, 09:43 AM	#11
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Guys just give it a few days. Right now its just basicly up and running. vBB3 has alot of neat user friendly options. Josh posted elsewhere on the board that he spend 2 days working on this for us, and will add back in alot of what we are use to as he has a chance in the next few days. N2 in user cp you should still have the option to change your user title , look in user cp under profile and custom user title i believe. I know change is hard to deal with at first , but most times change is good and for our benefit. I'd encourage everyone to think about how much time and effort has been put into the changeover and in keeping these forums active for us. This is not meant toward anyone who has posted here , elsewhere on the board there have been complaints etc. IMO we should all think about what we are saying before clicking the lil submit button. I'm sure most do not mean to sound as harsh as they come across, but alot of comments sound like a slap in the face to me. Maybe we can do this instead, start a new board look thread. Start getting all the questions together in one spot , so they can be answered easily. Kinda like a FAQ thread?

05-03-2004, 10:04 AM	#12
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Hay I found out what happend to the pictures I think. When I went to upload a picture that had been loaded here before I got a message "File Already exists" and it gave a link to the post where it is. It looks like the new software has cleared all the duplicate picatures to save server space (good thing). If you just follow the link the to that post you can hit the properties feature in the borwser and it will give you the URL where it is stored in the system. You can use the link in [IMG ] format (the icon with the mountain will do it for you). __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

05-03-2004, 11:30 AM	#13
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	its interesting, the only thing so far that isnt here that i found handy on the previous set up is the links to each forum at the very top of each page... but i will learn to deal with it.

05-03-2004, 11:55 AM	#14
oldraven Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia Posts: 869	Well, so far, I'm not impressed, since 90% of the images posted don't show up. I'm running Netscape 7.1 on 2000 pro with broadband. __________________ '86 C10 regular cab, 383 on propane www.cardomain.com/id/doasa '87 TurboCoupe 2.3Turbo intercooled 5-spd www.cardomain.com/id/oldraven '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L

05-03-2004, 12:07 PM	#15
76sierraclassic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: White Hall, AR Posts: 316	Well, I'm kinda new to the board, so I don't guess I'm really used to anything yet. I like the new look.

05-03-2004, 12:32 PM	#17
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Board looks alot better! More of a streamlined look. As for speed and features, I'll have to check around.. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007



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05-03-2004, 12:43 PM	#20
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I like the post preview. Put your cursor over the topic and it gives you a preview of the post. Might save some time. I don't like that there is no quick reply box. And the quick links that were at the top of the old board are gone. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

05-03-2004, 02:16 PM	#25
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	I think I read in another post that the quick links etc will be back as he continues to work on the board. I miss em too.. but all in all there are some neato new options to use. Kinda like a new toy .

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