How do you like the new GAOC?

[sunrunner_pei]

We've worked hard to bring you the latest forum software. Now we want to know what you think of it!

[Big Joe]

crap just crap. :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

crap just crap. :lol:

:no: :boo:

[Vampyrate]

i actually prefer this setup since all the other forums i frequent use this same setup... though i do like to have the quick reply box below the thread for those that find the extra clicking to reply an annoyance... just need to work with the colors of the board to match the old site's colors

[jcasemore]

Looks good so far, I like how email notifications now say what the person posted.

[sunrunner_pei]

i actually prefer this setup since all the other forums i frequent use this same setup... though i do like to have the quick reply box below the thread for those that find the extra clicking to reply an annoyance... just need to work with the colors of the board to match the old site's colors

The colors already match the old site's colors with the exception of forum headings. Is the quick reply not working for you?

[Vampyrate]

i was just too lazy to scroll down to notice it... but there we go!

good work sir

[Riley1123d]

I like the new compact style of the forum, it seems theres a lot less scrolling involved, however I miss the Pontiac dart seperating the sections :lol: The color scheme is as you said, pretty much the same.. and we're a lot sleeker looking now.
The quick reply didnt seem to be working at first, but it's here now.. Kudos on the hard work, looks great!

[sunrunner_pei]

i was just too lazy to scroll down to notice it... but there we go!

good work sir

Strange. I wonder if there was an issue with it. :shrug:

I like the new compact style of the forum, it seems theres a lot less scrolling involved, however I miss the Pontiac dart seperating the sections :lol: The color scheme is as you said, pretty much the same.. and we're a lot sleeker looking now.
The quick reply didnt seem to be working at first, but it's here now.. Kudos on the hard work, looks great!

I liked our heading graphics too. I'm still not done tweaking the style, I may find a way to bring them back yet. :)

[RickHigginsHtbr]

lookin good, lookin good, seems to go a lot smoother and slightly quicker too.

[Crackers]

I like it.....

Shawn, what changes should I be looking for?

(if only we could get rid of extra big signatures!!!)

[norbit2]

Will we have the "new post box" still on the left side of the home page. I really liked that.

[cobrajeff92]

i love this new setup. great job.

[Gagt518]

Yeah this setup is 10x better. Thanks Shaun!

[Gagt518]

Woops I ment Shawn, But is the a edit button still around or no?

[RickHigginsHtbr]

yea.... no edit button?

[Gagt518]

Well i seen an edit button on the ForSale section after posting on there

[Pte Socks]

well boys, I really appreciate all the work you put into it. I kinda would like more separation between the headlines and I was hoping the stickies would stick out more like they used to. That said, I love that you kept the old colour scheme and I do like that there is less scrolling needed.

[Shadow-D]

Great work, I also like the fact that I can go to someones profile by clicking on there name to the left of there posts

[sunrunner_pei]

Woops I ment Shawn, But is the a edit button still around or no?

yea.... no edit button?

Well i seen an edit button on the ForSale section after posting on there

The missing edit button was just a simple mistake on the posting permissions for the announcements forum that carried over from the old site. It's been fixed, you should see the edit button in this section now. However, you only have 24 hours to edit your posts, after that the button will disappear again. :)

[sunrunner_pei]

well boys, I really appreciate all the work you put into it. I kinda would like more separation between the headlines and I was hoping the stickies would stick out more like they used to. That said, I love that you kept the old colour scheme and I do like that there is less scrolling needed.

There is still a lot of minor details to catch up on. The stickies are on my 'to do' list. As for the heading separation, you guys are contradicting yourselves. :lol: More heading separation and heading graphics means more scrolling. ;)

[sunrunner_pei]

Remember guys, it took almost 5 years to evolve the old forums into exactly what we had. You can't expect me to have 5 years worth of customizations finished in one evening.

If you see something missing, please use the Bug report thread located here: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80894

[Jchiasson]

What Karen says you perform best in the evening! :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

What Karen says you perform best in the evening! :lol:

She told you that? Sheesh. She told me she likes my early morning work best. :D

[03GAmSE]

Will we have the "new post box" still on the left side of the home page. I really liked that.

Yeah the new threads listed on the homepage was nice so you didnt have to click on each forum section to see them

[sunrunner_pei]

Yeah the new threads listed on the homepage was nice so you didnt have to click on each forum section to see them

We have a display of recent threads on the homepage, on the right column at the bottom. Is that what you're looking for? Of something else?

[03GAmSE]

We have a display of recent threads on the homepage, on the right column at the bottom. Is that what you're looking for? Of something else?

ahh ok, i saw the thread about the grand am vs bmw from before the upgrade so i thought it was just recent posts but it must have just carried over from Tuesday... the upgrade is going to take a little whlie to get used to!

[sunrunner_pei]

Yeah the new threads listed on the homepage was nice so you didnt have to click on each forum section to see them

I've added a new component to the homepage, just under the GAOTW block in the left column. Perhaps that is what you were looking for?

[Jordon'sGrandAm]

I like it looks good. i like it alot. good work thanks.

[ga5speed02]

i liked the old site better, but ill get used to this.

thats why i liked it here. its not like other fourms. for me the old site is eaiser to use.

but i wish this all the best and i will make the best of it :)

[sunrunner_pei]

i liked the old site better, but ill get used to this.

thats why i liked it here. its not like other fourms. for me the old site is eaiser to use.

but i wish this all the best and i will make the best of it :)

Give it time Mike. :) If you remember you had a hard time navigating the old site when you first joined too. Once you learn the new software I'm sure you'll love it. I've done a lot of work to make this site match the old one as closely as possible yet still retain all the new features.

[levey]

Very nice. I was wondering when the forum software would get updated. I love the quick links tab in this version of the software.
Having two skin options can be handy too.

[03GAmSE]

I've added a new component to the homepage, just under the GAOTW block in the left column. Perhaps that is what you were looking for?

I looks like it is organizing the Recent Threads on the lower right by the last post time whereas it used to be by the time the thread was posted, I liked the old way better because if you want to see the recent posts, you can click the quick link for that now. Does that make sense?

[sunrunner_pei]

Very nice. I was wondering when the forum software would get updated. I love the quick links tab in this version of the software.
Having two skin options can be handy too.

We held out as long as possible, but the support just was no longer there for vBulletin 2.x. We'd have to upgrade eventually, and with 3.6.8 being a stable release, I figured it was time.

[sunrunner_pei]

I looks like it is organizing the Recent Threads on the lower right by the last post time whereas it used to be by the time the thread was posted, I liked the old way better because if you want to see the recent posts, you can click the quick link for that now. Does that make sense?

Or you can click the 'New Posts' link in the navbar menu. :)

[levey]

Good choice. All ya need now is a forum banner on the light skin.

[sunrunner_pei]

I looks like it is organizing the Recent Threads on the lower right by the last post time whereas it used to be by the time the thread was posted, I liked the old way better because if you want to see the recent posts, you can click the quick link for that now. Does that make sense?

I've re-sorted the 'recent posts' on the homepage to be sorted by date created, rather than 'last post'.

[Lowizle]

I miss the recent topics on the left side of the screen :(

[sunrunner_pei]

I miss the recent topics on the left side of the screen :(

Recent topics are now on the right side of the screen on the homepage, as mentioned several times in this thread. Are you not seeing it?

[Lowizle]

ah, yeah i see it, kinda belended in and looked like the recent articles list.

[sunrunner_pei]

ah, yeah i see it, kinda belended in and looked like the recent articles list.

Good stuff. :thumbup2: I'm still tweaking the layout of the homepage, so the locations may change slightly. :)

[03GAmSE]

I've re-sorted the 'recent posts' on the homepage to be sorted by date created, rather than 'last post'.

Awesome, thanks Shawn, good job on keeping up with everyone's demands!

[sunrunner_pei]

Awesome, thanks Shawn, good job on keeping up with everyone's demands!

Haha! It's hard work, but someone's gotta do it. :)

[Lowizle]

Haha! It's hard work, but someone's gotta do it. :)

its appreciated.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

its appreciated.

X2

[sunrunner_pei]

...and I was hoping the stickies would stick out more like they used to.

I've changed the Sticky: text to the same color used on the old forum. Hopefully they'll stand out better now. :)

[sunrunner_pei]

its appreciated.

X2

:thanks:

[99GrandAMSE]

... thanks Shawn for all your work :)

Personally, I liked the style and 'feel' of the old version but understand the issues of losing supprt for it so of course, it would be best to simply upgrade now and get it over with ... in this regard, I am going to just have to learn to like it :)

[99GrandAMSE]

Haha! It's hard work, but someone's gotta do it. :)

... yeah, I can't :lol:

[taisgod]

i love this one much much better, THANX!!

[ManktheTank19]

i liked the old site better, but ill get used to this.

thats why i liked it here. its not like other fourms. for me the old site is eaiser to use.

but i wish this all the best and i will make the best of it :)

x2

[tgussie666]

Awesome guys!! Good work! :D

[slapnuts]

The site is looking great guys, I appreciate all the work that everyone puts in this great community:)

[sunrunner_pei]

Awesome guys!! Good work! :D

The site is looking great guys, I appreciate all the work that everyone puts in this great community:)

:thanks:

[infernus]

Nice work. Lots fancier than the metal & music forum at which I am also a member.

[photogirl12]

Thanx Shawn for all of the work that you did to update the site! It looks great!!

[sunrunner_pei]

You're welcome!!! :)

[DomestikDemon]

I like it...good job Shawn!

[gir]

it certainly is fancy and all, but it'll take a while to get used to. Stil, I have to admire the amount of time put into the upgrade. Thanks dude!

[Matt M]

10x more user friendly, great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[exiter]

nicely done :)