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NE, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 10:40:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gsd1983]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DieselII:
Sorry - cant reply without quoting someones post .. ^^Ditto. Changed display format to "Classic", went back to something similar to old style. Bearable now. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 10:59:18 AM EDT
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Finally figured out how to post after 15 minutes looks really bad on a big screen computer each post takes up a whole page and I have to scroll 5 miles to get to the bottom. I Ok maybe not 5 miles but you get my point. I even tried re-sizing my browser to 75% and it did not help it looks like it would probably be fine on a phone but definitely a fail on a PC. Is there a way to go back to classic that I am missing?
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:04:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cjwwd2]
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gsd1983:
^^Ditto. Changed display format to "Classic", went back to something similar to old style. Bearable now. How'd you do this? ETA: found it...ew, this is even worse! |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:04:48 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TacticalHeater]
[#4]
The spacing on the posts are far and wide, the scrolling is excessive, the place feels quiet when in fact it's bustling with post traffic, it feels impersonal or non-energetic imo.
IMO adding some colors, bringing out the topics better with better spacing, and giving the folders some more distinctive colors would help a ton. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:12:04 AM EDT
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This may have been mentioned, but I would like to see more contrast between the "No New Posts" and "New Posts" indicators.
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:23:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure:
For anybody wondering what we're complaining about, here's a view of GD side-by-side. http://AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/106617/new-arfcom-blows-97201.JPG TONS of wasted space, half the number of threads (and posts) per viewable area, plus smaller, less distinctive icons. Yeah, huge improvement.  I can see what you and many others are talking about now. 
Maybe it will be a few adjustments from GB and it will improve the laptop/desktop experience. 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 12:42:05 PM EDT
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I always used the mobile version on the desktop due to restricted data speeds here in the boonies. It made it easy to follow discussions without seeing huge avatars/user info and huge banners. Is there anyway to access the mobile version on a desktop? This full version is just too annoying.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 1:15:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wolfdentd:
How come when I try to attach a photo it asks for a URL. But from what I have been reading, a photo host is no longer required. We are supposed to be able download photos directly from our computers It appears that uploading images from hard drives or sources other than a hosting site is reserved for paid members. I'm not yet a paid member and that function is disabled for me. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 1:23:50 PM EDT
[#9]
Ugh I'm not this BLIND.
Please put it back. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:01:03 PM EDT
[#10]
The experience on my mobile device (iPhone) is terrible.
Specifically: when viewing subscriptions, I can no longer see the forum the thread is from, nor the name of the person who made the last post. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:01:32 PM EDT
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I was a bit shocked with the new format, but once I figured out how it works I'm really digging the upgrade.
The only issue I've noted is that using the Message feature on my phone is now a problem (where it wasn't before). I either dont' seem to get the window when I try to open the message - or when it does open scrolling is limited, the keyboard doesn't always show up, and most importantly the buttons for reply, forward etc are not visible. My phone is a Motorola Droid Turbo running Android 5.1 using Chrome for Android. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:03:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By umungus1122:
Absolutely. The old format was perfect, there's far too much wasted space in the new format. I dislike this new format enough that I will probably cancel my membership and dispute the charge on my CC. This is NOT what I paid for. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By umungus1122:
Originally Posted By Walkure:
For anybody wondering what we're complaining about, here's a view of GD side-by-side. http://AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/106617/new-arfcom-blows-97201.JPG TONS of wasted space, half the number of threads (and posts) per viewable area, plus smaller, less distinctive icons. Yeah, huge improvement. I'm not going to go that far, but I'll be browsing the site far less (or not at all). I'll wait to see how much I'm on now before I make the decision to renew or not. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:06:52 PM EDT
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How do I get rid of this at the top half of my screen...!! Really screws up trying to view the site on an iPad. Plus it moves, ducks and weaves while scrolling....
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:15:31 PM EDT
[#14]
*BUG REPORT*
I just tried moving a post in the AR Discussions forum to the appropriate forum. When I click on the admin tools to move the thread all that pops up is a window that is pointing to the forum (showing all the threads). There is no option to select a place to move the thread to. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 2:57:40 PM EDT
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* Bug Report 2 & 3 *
1) When attempting to go back and edit my previous post I keep getting a "Server Hangup" error (I tried twice and got the same error each time) I'm using Chrome on a Windows 7 system 2) When text is selected and you use the 'Font color' or 'Font size' tools the tags are not being placed on the outside of the selected text. The tags are placed together either before the text or at the position the cursor was last in. The previous post is an example of this, For this post I had to manually move the tags to the right spots. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 3:35:41 PM EDT
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Is it a bug report that AdBlock no longer blocks ads?
And why is my text so fucking tiny in the test editor and big when reading posts? I'm not diggin this new look. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 3:36:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikefromTX:
Is it a bug report that AdBlock no longer blocks ads? And why is my text so fucking tiny in the test editor and big when reading posts? I'm not diggin this new look. Don't think it's a bug. There is some good info here to remedy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1939140_AdBlock-on-the-new-format.html |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 3:40:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MikefromTX]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cjwwd2:
How'd you do this? ETA: found it...ew, this is even worse! Where exactly did you find it if I may ask? I'm not seeing it. maybe it's the headache I have from reading big text here and microscopic text there.
ETA: Dammit, it didn't include all the quotes. This is about changing to Classic view or mode. |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 4:12:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By basselope22:
Don't think it's a bug. There is some good info here to remedy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1939140_AdBlock-on-the-new-format.html Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By basselope22:
Originally Posted By MikefromTX:
Is it a bug report that AdBlock no longer blocks ads? And why is my text so fucking tiny in the test editor and big when reading posts? I'm not diggin this new look. Don't think it's a bug. There is some good info here to remedy: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1939140_AdBlock-on-the-new-format.html |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 4:17:35 PM EDT
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Wow, after looking at the site for awhile, then going outside to get the mail, I find I'm cross-eyed as hell.
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Posted: 12/2/2016 5:25:54 PM EDT
[#21]
How does one leave feed back now? Can't figure it out! Man do I hate change!
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Posted: 12/2/2016 5:47:45 PM EDT
[#22]
How do I get to the 3 Gun Nation forums?
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Posted: 12/2/2016 5:48:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By recon:
How does one leave feed back now? Can't figure it out! Man do I hate change! Go to this thread: Click here for the GD feedback thread post your feedback. It seems to help if you add @Goatboy to the post (I'm guessing using "@" Username sends a notice to the member about your post). |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 6:23:31 PM EDT
[#24]
Found the solution for non-mobile guys: Point on the little dood in the upper right corner then click on 'Forum Preferences'. Change font size to "extra small" and the forum once again becomes usable on a PC.
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Posted: 12/2/2016 6:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JayC:
Found the solution for non-mobile guys: Point on the little dood in the upper right corner then click on 'Forum Preferences'. Change font size to "extra small" and the forum once again becomes usable on a PC. Nah. All this does is make it even more unreadable, and significantly increase the amount of wasted space |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 8:44:04 PM EDT
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It's very hard to tell, at a glace while scanning subscriptions, which threads have new posts - the color difference is hard to distinguish.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 10:47:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LonnieP]
[#27]
Initially I was very upset with the format, but I've found with a laptop that classic mode, horizontal format & extra small text makes it closer to the original format.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:08:11 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mmsSierra:
How do I get to the 3 Gun Nation forums? http://3gn.ar15.com/forums/b/13_3_Gun_Nation.html |
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:12:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LonnieP:
Initially I was very upset with the format, but I've found with a laptop that classic mode, horizontal format & extra small text makes it closer to the original format. I tried that and even though some replies are a single line they still take 2 posts per screen. 
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Posted: 12/2/2016 11:51:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BigDozer66]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ajek:
The experience on my mobile device (iPhone) is terrible. Specifically: when viewing subscriptions, I can no longer see the forum the thread is from, nor the name of the person who made the last post. No problems on my Samsung Galaxy S7.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 9:28:41 AM EDT
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Most annoying thing to me is when looking at threads within a sub-forum, and looking at the "last post" date column, none say "today". They all list the number date, so you have to know the current date to be able to tell what has been posted today.
Any other forum I've ever used say either "today", "yesterday" or the number date if older. It catches your attention sooner. |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 10:33:12 AM EDT
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Seems like the search isn't working very well, not sure if this is related to the new site design or not. I'm having trouble getting search results and it does some strange things. For example, here's one that says it returned 4 results yet the "result" is "no results":
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 10:49:14 AM EDT
[#33]
Pretty much have it the way I want it. Got rid of the extraneous bs, went horizontal "classic" mode. I'm ok with drop downs though I might be in the minority. In classic mode there's way to large a template dedicate to member info. It and the text boxes need to be scaled down. Unread / read folder color contrast needs to be better. Other than that, I like the appearance.
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Posted: 12/3/2016 11:04:20 AM EDT
[#34]
Just realized I can no longer delete IM's. Anybody else having that problem?
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NE, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 1:04:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hammermill290:
Just realized I can no longer delete IM's. Anybody else having that problem? You have to open each one individually and delete from there. Moderately annoying, basically the same as this whole update. |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 2:01:03 PM EDT
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It might take a little time but I will get use to this. Not crazy about all the black.
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Posted: 12/3/2016 2:18:26 PM EDT
[#37]
Anyone know of a way to get rid of the classic view and use the new one? I really liked the new design and would like that instead of the old
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 3:40:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kabal57:
Anyone know of a way to get rid of the classic view and use the new one? I really liked the new design and would like that instead of the old Select Account Settings (little dude upper right) Select Forum Preferences from drop down menu One of the choices will be Thread Display Click small arrow in window Select Vertical Click Update Preferences |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 3:57:43 PM EDT
[#39]
Well after all the griping I did when this crap started up I'm happy to say that a lot of the new "features" have been fixed. It's been a real chore getting used to this new format. I still prefer the old comfortable look because I knew where everything was and I could fly through this site and get a lot done quickly.
I did break down and try it out on my Android phone with a Chrome browser and... I hate to say this but it is really incredible. It's just too bad that the mobile experience had to be improved at such great cost to the laptop experience. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 6:04:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: logan10]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cammer:
Well after all the griping I did when this crap started up I'm happy to say that a lot of the new "features" have been fixed. It's been a real chore getting used to this new format. I still prefer the old comfortable look because I knew where everything was and I could fly through this site and get a lot done quickly. I did break down and try it out on my Android phone with a Chrome browser and... I hate to say this but it is really incredible. It's just too bad that the mobile experience had to be improved at such great cost to the laptop experience. Much of the appearance can be addressed by the individual user. I've unassed the ads, dead spaces, and am currently in the vertical mode. Buttons or drop downs I give a rat about. Looks and functions just fine on my laptop. |
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USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 6:33:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PeakMPD]
[#41]
Anyone know how to go about "bumping" an ad in the equipment exchange? The new layout seems to have done away with the ad management page. Replying to my own ad did not work.
Also, is there any way to search all of the equipment exchange at one time? The way it's working now, each sub-forum needs to be searched individually, which kind of sucks. ======== EDIT: Found the ad management section. That little wrench & screwdriver thing in the upper left. How about some descriptive text under those icons? Still trying to figure out the search thing. |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 7:44:10 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By logan10:
Much of the appearance can be addressed by the individual user. I've unassed the ads, dead spaces, and am currently in the vertical mode. Buttons or drop downs I give a rat about. Looks and functions just fine on my laptop. I agree with you there. But that first day was rough. No amount of playing with preferences or format could make it comfortable for me. It seems there's been a happy compromise found at this point, or close to it. I still prefer the old style of course, because that's what I've been using since... 14 years ago? Damn... |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 8:00:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: stfm]
[#43]
If I am signed in I cannot go to Gen. discussion, if I sign out I can go to Gen. discussion
what's up guys you got my money let me have GD FIXED |
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Posted: 12/3/2016 8:25:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gsd1983:
You have to open each one individually and delete from there. Moderately annoying, basically the same as this whole update. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gsd1983:
Originally Posted By hammermill290:
Just realized I can no longer delete IM's. Anybody else having that problem? You have to open each one individually and delete from there. Moderately annoying, basically the same as this whole update. Ok, thanks. This is more than just annoying IMHO, it's a total pain in the ass. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 8:35:20 PM EDT
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This new site running much slower for anyone else than the previous? Just to open this thread, i looked at a black screen for 10 actual seconds while the little loading indicator was spinning up in my web browser. I dig the layout, but its been SUPER slow for me across the board, same browser etc ive always used
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Posted: 12/3/2016 8:49:13 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By logan10:
Much of the appearance can be addressed by the individual user. I've unassed the ads, dead spaces, and am currently in the vertical mode. Buttons or drop downs I give a rat about. Looks and functions just fine on my laptop. What, by using some sort of CSS-intercept plugin? The smaller font preference is only thing remotely close to that, and it doesn't equate to less wasted space at all. Still massive amounts of padding, inflated avatars, etc. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/3/2016 9:11:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: logan10]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Walkure:
What, by using some sort of CSS-intercept plugin? The smaller font preference is only thing remotely close to that, and it doesn't equate to less wasted space at all. Still massive amounts of padding, inflated avatars, etc. I agree with the bold txt. I simply used the recommended filters in ABP to achieve what I stated. Edit: Bold option isn't working for me. Replaced bold with the color red. |
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Posted: 12/4/2016 12:13:08 AM EDT
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While I don't mind getting used to the new format, there are a few things that are broken and make the site unusable at the moment.
First as many have stated, there is too much empty wasted space (avatars, user info) when viewed on mobile phones, resulting in endless scrolling in order to read a few replies. Second, the site is now 50% slower to load and perform any action, including posting. So far the slow site is the most annoying, and has decreased the amount of time I spend here. It seems like a chore visiting this place now. |
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Posted: 12/4/2016 1:15:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stfm:
If I am signed in I cannot go to Gen. discussion, if I sign out I can go to Gen. discussion what's up guys you got my money let me have GD Maybe you're banned/locked out of GD? |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 12/4/2016 12:31:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: logan10]
[#50]
To the head shed: The forum shows I'm offline. Doesn't matter to me. Just pointing out another undocumented feature.
EDIT: Fixed. |
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