Kinda miss the older site version

[Mikej]

I'm pretty sure the same thing was said the last time we upgraded.

This ^^ is so true. This time seems a bit more drastic of a change though. Or did I just get older/more opposed to change?

Why I remember the first forum I was on...
We had a fella who was real good at painting them cave walls....
And now here we are with Version 4 of NWFA....
Andy

You referring to that old @Caveman Jim?

I'm sure as time goes on the bugs will get worked out. I suggest if anyone has a complaint to post it in the feedback thread so Joe can work his magic.

Other options would be to go the way of the opposition and start protesting on the streets of Portland

Northwest Portland? Doesn't Joe live in NW Portland?

Take this for what it is, straight out of my butt as I have no inside info at all, but.......

There is a lot to consider when running a site like this that has no obvious user effect, but has huge implications on back-end security and manageability. My guess is this upgrade was done for the specific case of keeping this site secure and stable so we all can continue to use a site we love with good performance, good background security, and probably to ensure future comparability and upgrade-ability with modern browsers. Letting a site like this continue to run on old software can cause huge issues down the road because you will get to a point where you can't upgrade from the version you are on to the new one. You then fall out of support and eventually the site becomes insecure and open to hackers. You have to keep software (any critical software) current or you run the risk of being left behind in the upgrade path.

I can guarantee you that the work/time/expense Joe put into this migration is WAY more than than any of us realize, and I am actually impressed with how well it went. I have done and seen migrations of this type (some from much larger and better funded operations) go very poorly, and honestly the end result here seems to have had very few issues.

Once Joe recovers and gets out of bed I am sure he will start to address some of the little things that are showing up. Give him (and yourself) some time and patience and this will feel just like home again.

I for one applaud his work on this and appreciate how hard it was to pull off. Thanks.

I agree with you on this. Joe was explaining earlier on the reasons this upgrade was appropriate. It may be difficult for me getting used to all this new fangled shizzle but I know it's for the better. And I believe that this site has among the best of the best members of any discussion forums. I don't frequent many forums, but with my experience here I can't imagine how people elsewhere could be better than this group. We're just a bunch of OFs, and some younger Fs, and complaining is just some of what we do when we're together.

 

[11Charlie]

Doesn't Joe live in NW Portland?

Huh didn't think of that when I was trying to be funny LOL

 

[cigars]

Take this for what it is, straight out of my butt as I have no inside info at all, but.......

There is a lot to consider when running a site like this that has no obvious user effect, but has huge implications on back-end security and manageability. My guess is this upgrade was done for the specific case of keeping this site secure and stable so we all can continue to use a site we love with good performance, good background security, and probably to ensure future comparability and upgrade-ability with modern browsers. Letting a site like this continue to run on old software can cause huge issues down the road because you will get to a point where you can't upgrade from the version you are on to the new one. You then fall out of support and eventually the site becomes insecure and open to hackers. You have to keep software (any critical software) current or you run the risk of being left behind in the upgrade path.

I can guarantee you that the work/time/expense Joe put into this migration is WAY more than than any of us realize, and I am actually impressed with how well it went. I have done and seen migrations of this type (some from much larger and better funded operations) go very poorly, and honestly the end result here seems to have had very few issues.

Once Joe recovers and gets out of bed I am sure he will start to address some of the little things that are showing up. Give him (and yourself) some time and patience and this will feel just like home again.

I for one applaud his work on this and appreciate how hard it was to pull off. Thanks.

Your cogent analysis makes all of my complaints quite moot.
Go @Joe Link !

 

[jplayz]

Not digging it so far, but who likes change. I'm sure I'll end up liking it down the road. However in the mean time I'd sure like to find an easier way to view/edit my listings, and would be nice to be able to leave feedback.

 

[Geardo]

Taking me a while to get used to it, but honestly it is very crisp and clean for me on android mobile.

 

[Camelfilter]

... would be nice to be able to leave feedback.

To leave sale/trade feedback click on the members avatar, then click on the feedback %.

Members feedback profile pops up, you can view there individual feedbacks & what they've left for others. As well as leave feedback.

 

[jplayz]

I've attempted this...recently completed a trade. Both of us cant figure how to leave each other feedback. I'll try to figure it out again...sigh

 

[arakboss]

I must be getting old.
But I miss how the old site worked.

Me too, I might be able to get use to this if they can fix all the bugs/shortcomings but right now I am struggling to adapt and work around them.

 

[Mephistopheles]

"Better is the enemy of good enough." Sign above Gen. Zhukov's desk during the battle for Stalingrad.

 

[arakboss]

Taking me a while to get used to it, but honestly it is very crisp and clean for me on android mobile.

Are the classified search functions working for you? I still can't get it to hide the closed threads. Edit: on mobile, seems to work on desktop

 

[Basedgreaser]

The differences in navigation are throwing me off. But i love the bottom window on mobile now
Acount newposts inbox alerts
Really convineint

 

[11Charlie]

Guys again this was a HUGE conversion which had to be done. I ask everyone to be patient and please allow Joe time to work through the bugs. This is a ton of work that has cost a huge amount of money that he did for the love of the site.

Thank you for your patience and if there is anything specific that we can help you with please feel free to PM a mod and we will do what we can to help.

 

[P7M13]

There is a lot to consider when running a site like this that has no obvious user effect, but has huge implications on back-end security and manageability.

Understood. Forums are not something I do coding for, and security is essential.
My last web coding was Java Server Pages when AJAX was first rolling out.

 

[Caveman Jim]

You referring to that old @Caveman Jim?

Hey some of us like to communicate with the old ways, I keep wet tinder for when I want to send messages out of doors...

 

[nammac]

Also miss the simplicity of the old version via phone... Pretty much the only way I access NWFA... I'm sure, with time, I'll get accustomed to the new version... Just an ole dog I guess

 

[bbbass]

Bugs? We don' need no stinking bugs!!!

Seriously, I primarily access NWFA on my laptop PC, rarely on my desktop PC, never on my phone, and I'm not a seller, hardly ever a buyer. It will be years before I notice anything about the ad section.

 

[Pandaz3]

Well all I got to say is..... well nothing really. There is Bright and Shiny and I like Bright and Shiny. not much else to laud or bemoan. I get to hear old guys grumble and that is pleasurable, makes me think I am better adjusted …. for the moment.

 

[Mikej]

I've attempted this...recently completed a trade. Both of us cant figure how to leave each other feedback. I'll try to figure it out again...sigh

When I click on your name, where it says "Rating" click on the "100%" it will show all your positive feedback. Up to the right will be "Add Feedback" in a red box . If that doesn't do it for you I'm not sure what the issue is.

 

[jplayz]

When I click on your name, where it says "Rating" click on the "100%" it will show all your positive feedback. Up to the right will be "Add Feedback" in a red box . If that doesn't do it for you I'm not sure what the issue is.

 

[asbtg]

It works better than my PC at work on Tuesdays, so way to go on the conversion!