The new board

**french frank** · 28-07-23, 17:29

Originally posted by Joseph K View Post

Yeah I agree, the comment function just strikes me as superfluous. I'm using a laptop.

Comments turned off.

**Joseph K** · 28-07-23, 18:50

Originally posted by french frank View Post

Comments turned off.

**eighthobstruction** · 28-07-23, 18:56

....ere it don't take much to get a quorum 'round ere....next some sap will be asking a "point of information" or "Ah yes but does that qualify under rule 42"....off n'be damned, for Harry and St Bruno....

**Old Grumpy** · 28-07-23, 19:22

Originally posted by eighthobstruction View Post

....ere it don't take much to get a quorum 'round ere....next some sap will be asking a "point of information" or "Ah yes but does that qualify under rule 42"....off n'be damned, for Harry and St Bruno....

FWIW, I sent a postal vote : comments off...

...it will likely arrive in a few days

**french frank** · 28-07-23, 20:05

Originally posted by Old Grumpy View Post

FWIW, I sent a postal vote : comments off...

That would make 5 votes for Off, 0 votes for On.

**Pulcinella** · 28-07-23, 20:19

Originally posted by french frank View Post

That would make 5 votes for Off, 0 votes for On.

I'd like to comment on that vote, but I can't any more.

**oddoneout** · 28-07-23, 21:04

Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post

I'd like to comment on that vote, but I can't any more.

You could "Write something". I still find that an odd instruction. If the logic is that you may not be actually replying to a post then that makes a nonsense of the "post reply" button sending you there, as I believe it does?
I suspect the makers of this system would be puzzled by the Pedants' Paradise thread.

**Frances_iom** · 09-08-23, 14:24

Having started this thread 3 or so weeks ago i must say I haven't warmed to the new format - certainly not designed for those who flit between topics nor prefer tight written threads rather that slabs of empty nothings - I don't stay logged in - a default setting as this browser is used for more possibly malevolent sites than this oasis of genteel calm which however seems to have lost much of its previous busyness - thus can't immediately see what is new and finding out is I find tedious.

**french frank** · 09-08-23, 14:46

Originally posted by Frances_iom View Post

Having started this thread 3 or so weeks ago i must say I haven't warmed to the new format - certainly not designed for those who flit between topics nor prefer tight written threads rather that slabs of empty nothings - I don't stay logged in - a default setting as this browser is used for more possibly malevolent sites than this oasis of genteel calm which however seems to have lost much of its previous busyness - thus can't immediately see what is new and finding out is I find tedious.

Sorry to hear that, F_iom. I'm now getting used to the quirks, and also having to click on subject titles rather than what seem more intuitive links. The What's New? view does seem pretty much like the old one. See the thread you want and click on the title to take you to the last post. And this site, at least, should be more secure than the old one.

**Dave2002** · 09-08-23, 14:48

Originally posted by oddoneout View Post

Erm...I used the quote button at the bottom of the comment box. Why do I have one but you and Petrushka not? Looking at it again there is only the choice of quote or flag as actions though.

No quote button here - for comments - unless it's hiding behind my computer. Firefox.

**french frank** · 09-08-23, 15:05

Originally posted by Dave2002 View Post

No quote button here - for comments - unless it's hiding behind my computer. Firefox.

I just popped into my TestAccount account and I see "Quote Flag underneath every single post as I read a thread.

**Old Grumpy** · 09-08-23, 18:24

Or if viewing on a phone, click the three dots (ellipsis) at the bottom right of the post you want to quote - this will bring up the "quote" option.

**Keraulophone** · 09-08-23, 20:30

Originally posted by smittims View Post

I can't pretend to understand what's been happening but I'm sure it was very hard work. Congatulations and thanks for the new board.

My feelings precisely, and as others have concurred. Many thanks for salvaging this small but learned community.

**alywin** · 11-08-23, 00:38

Originally posted by Frances_iom View Post

Having started this thread 3 or so weeks ago i must say I haven't warmed to the new format - certainly not designed for those who flit between topics nor prefer tight written threads rather that slabs of empty nothings - I don't stay logged in - a default setting as this browser is used for more possibly malevolent sites than this oasis of genteel calm which however seems to have lost much of its previous busyness - thus can't immediately see what is new and finding out is I find tedious.

Funny, I only logged in for the first time yesterday - I hadn't originally realised that I hadn't been logged in, because it was remembering where I was from the previous visit anyway. I wonder why you can't see new posts?

**oddoneout** · 11-08-23, 08:30

Originally posted by Frances_iom View Post

Having started this thread 3 or so weeks ago i must say I haven't warmed to the new format - certainly not designed for those who flit between topics nor prefer tight written threads rather that slabs of empty nothings - I don't stay logged in - a default setting as this browser is used for more possibly malevolent sites than this oasis of genteel calm which however seems to have lost much of its previous busyness - thus can't immediately see what is new and finding out is I find tedious.

The "What's New" button didn't function initially unless logged in but that was fixed sometime ago so it's possible to do a quick check on general activity, although I agree that the new format does involve rather a lot of wasted space. However I'm prepared to live with that if the forum itself is still available.