forum headings move/changed around

jakkes · 02-01-2010, 03:49 PM

is there any reason that all the forums headings have been moved or is it just on my end?

jak

Stattic · 02-01-2010, 03:53 PM

i cant find the 6 cyl section etc anymore

**Falcon Coupe** · 02-01-2010, 04:26 PM

Some changes are being made for the new year, you will have bear with us whilst Russ implements them.

The six cylinder tech is in "The Workshop" now located three down from the Pub on the main forum page.

**Charliewool** · 02-01-2010, 04:56 PM

Gawd........ as a decrepid old fart that's not 'puter literate... I'll spend 11months learning how to navigate around here again... By that time I hope you'll have braille touchie thingos.

Mr Hardware · 02-01-2010, 05:02 PM

Now I Am So Confused

chrisfpv · 02-01-2010, 05:07 PM

Interesting change, but i'm sure once everyone finds out the where the Forums they frequent are then it shouldn't be to bad.

**russellw** · 02-01-2010, 05:13 PM

We are experiementing with a couple of different layouts at present so please bear with us.

Cheers
Russ

wulos · 02-01-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by charliewool

Gawd........ as a decrepid old fart that's not 'puter literate... I'll spend 11months learning how to navigate around here again... By that time I hope you'll have braille touchie thingos.

Be sure to let us know when you've comfortably found everything again, so we know when to change things.

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just kidding - we are also looking at a few things that should we be able to get them functioning properly should make it a lot easier to navigate around.

Walt Kowalski · 02-01-2010, 09:05 PM

If forum headings are being changed/moved around is there any chance the word "professional" can be changed to "commercial" in the Motorsport Pits.

There are quite a few race drivers, race car builders, race pit crew etc in this forum many of whom are very professional in their approach but they do it for fun not profit

A bit like commercial fishermen as opposed to people who are VERY professional in their fishing but they do not do it for money

If you can pull that off I have a few more suggestions as well, with some suggested stickys for 2010 in the motorsport area about how to get into it etc

jakkes · 02-01-2010, 10:45 PM

reason i asked is it was so convenient to go to the work shop and just click on the Cleveland forum rather then clicking on v8 section then having to click on Cleveland it made this site very user friendly and quick so keep that in mind

lol just looked and its been changed since i last looked lol all good

cheers jak

**EASYBOSS** · 03-01-2010, 03:32 PM

I liked it just the way it was, thats just MO

futura97 · 03-01-2010, 03:57 PM

really awful changes... imho, if it aint broke, it aint need fixing

**Giant Cranium** · 03-01-2010, 04:17 PM

change it back! why mess with something that was so easy to use?

**Linz** · 03-01-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by captain awesome

change it back! why mess with something that was so easy to use?

+ 1

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**Falcon Coupe** · 03-01-2010, 05:47 PM

Easy to say there was nothing wrong when you are not the one moving 400+ threads per quarter to the correct tech areas.

With the workshop now having more visibility there really is no reason not to use it.

Auslandau · 03-01-2010, 06:01 PM

^ What he said

All now in one neat little package for everyone to see ..... referencing is now easy and is in one area. Like all changes, some might have to think about where something is for a sec but won't take long to get used to it.

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**Giant Cranium** · 03-01-2010, 06:05 PM

give you guys something to do but. you know that you will mis the work

jakkes · 03-01-2010, 06:14 PM

all of us have no idea how much stuff the mod's move and delete i say good move, everything is still one click away on the home page it was not when i posted this topic you don't have to scroll down to get to the work shop any more so its easier

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futura97 · 03-01-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Easy to say there was nothing wrong when you are not the one moving 400+ threads per quarter to the correct tech areas.

With the workshop now having more visibility there really is no reason not to use it.

Whats a quarter? I'm assuming 3 months. If that's the case, then its about 5 per day. That does not seem excessive to me. Especially considering the amount of mods - might equal one each per day.

Like I said in my previous post, if it aint broke it aint need fixing.

Stattic · 03-01-2010, 07:29 PM

its being made easier for new forum members to navigate or people who dont post much... the easier it is for them, the more active this forum is, the better for everyone

its also going to be easier for people to find the relavent posts to their questions so all those who whinge about the same threads popping up wont have as much to complain about :P

**Giant Cranium** · 03-01-2010, 07:36 PM

ive now changed my mind. i love the new format. disregard all previous posts

Auslandau · 03-01-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by futura97

Whats a quarter? I'm assuming 3 months. If that's the case, then its about 5 per day. That does not seem excessive to me. Especially considering the amount of mods - might equal one each per day.

Like I said in my previous post, if it ain't broke it aint need fixing.

Glad you think its thats simple and you don't really notice the other work that is done as this is just a part of it. It is actually good that the mods here can do there work quietly and you do not get to see some rubbish that does find its way here, via spam etc

You do relise you need to read every thread that is moved to determine if it needs moving .... and of course read all those other threads that remain.

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**russellw** · 03-01-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by futura97

Whats a quarter? I'm assuming 3 months. If that's the case, then its about 5 per day. That does not seem excessive to me. Especially considering the amount of mods - might equal one each per day.

Like I said in my previous post, if it aint broke it aint need fixing.

Within the forums that require this kind of thread relocation, the task falls to about 8 people who volunteer their time to help with the smooth running of this site. If a simple change like this is effective in reducing their workload then we are going to try it.

It doesn't change the mode of navigation, merely moves the workshop up one level so I fail to see what your issue is.

Russ

futura97 · 03-01-2010, 09:01 PM

I don't have an issue. It seems though that a mod was complaining about moving 400+ threads a quarter to the relevant forum. Which I pointed out is about 5 per day which I don't really see as a massive workload - especially if it is spread between 8 mods. And if they are complaining about having to moderate these forums, then maybe you can get someone else to do it?

Don't get me wrong, I think you guys do a great job - I'm just saying I liked it the way it was and that I didnt think it needed rearranging.

**russellw** · 03-01-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by futura97

I don't have an issue. It seems though that a mod was complaining about moving 400+ threads a quarter to the relevant forum. Which I pointed out is about 5 per day which I don't really see as a massive workload - especially if it is spread between 8 mods. And if they are complaining about having to moderate these forums, then maybe you can get someone else to do it?

Don't get me wrong, I think you guys do a great job - I'm just saying I liked it the way it was and that I didnt think it needed rearranging.

That's the problem with only having half the facts. The 400 odd thread moves is on top of the 3-4,000 other moderation actions per quarter the bulk of which are done by the same group of people.

To suggest that it was a complaint is to do those individuals a grave injustice - as part of our regular review of what needs to be moderated we also look at ways to improve the workload - which we do achieve having almost a 40% drop in total moderation actions over the last year.

I'm sorry you don't like the change but you'll simply have to learn to live with it.

Russ

Geez Louise · 03-01-2010, 09:41 PM

WOW! Love the Tech Docs section Russ.

Great move guys. I like it.

chrisfpv · 03-01-2010, 11:40 PM

Just out of curiosity, what was changed exactly? I was online when a couple of things changed over a 10 - 15min time period the other day but looking at it now is it just The Workshop that has been moved?

Auslandau · 03-01-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6AUS

Just out of curiosity, what was changed exactly? I was online when a couple of things changed over a 10 - 15min time period the other day but looking at it now is it just The Workshop that has been moved?

Yes it is the only thing at the moment.

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ThePistonHead · 04-01-2010, 12:52 PM

Good move.

I had learned to ignore that part of the forums, and now it has brought it to my attention i may start browsing it.

**Giant Cranium** · 05-01-2010, 10:26 PM

hey since your moving things why not move the forgoten forsale section up a bit.
its down so low that a never remember to check it.
please?