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When we moved from the old BBS style forum to the new phpBBS version there was a lot of resistance .. nobody likes change and nobody likes having to learn new ways to do things. Human nature. However that didn't last long and most of our members found it an improvement. That was back when there were only a two hundred or so users. The old style was already becoming overloaded. Making that change enabled our community to grow and become what it is. Like a family, we continue to grow, evolve and hopefully improve. When the Classifieds were first introduced there was a lot of resistance to it, members didn't like having to go to a different forum to see what was for sale. Same with the addition of the different forums that we have with in the site. All things may not appear at the moment to be an improvement but in time the general consensus will reflect that improvement is a good thing.

When people who have been part of our community depart for whatever reason that is regrettable but how is one to know which changes to adopt and which to not adopt? I do believe that in the majority of the loses it was other factors that may have contributed to their departures. Sometimes it is simply life that causes the departure or other reasons beyond our ken. And sometimes it is simply life that keeps some of us here as well as it is a lifeline.

The most important thing is that when change occurs that we embrace it and learn from the change. Grousing is normal.
 
v w":2xdm73c6 said:
Barnyard":2xdm73c6 said:
The format has been changed to one that is easier to use and is more inclusive.
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That's a matter of opinion. :D Vern
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Well yes, it is a matter of opinion. But the way I see it, you make one click to see the ads and select your category. Seems easy enough for me. On the old forum you had the newer posts on top just as the new one does.

The one main change is you can not reply to a post where everyone can see the reply. Most of the time a potential buyer would reply with "PM Sent" so basically that is about the same, you have to send an email. The other change is now if somebody asks a specific question others won't see the response. Also if the seller edits his post, nobody will really notice unless they mention "Edit" in the title or repost it.

But it is change we can get used to. At least I have so far.
 
indy61":3pnbm20m said:
I have noticed the absence of members that have greatly contributed to this forum in the past. It could be other factors for the reason but I have felt changes in the forum might have strayed them away.
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I agree and I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I have been a member on this forum along time but its getting out of hand when forum members are leaving or being banned. I know I've had my feelings hurt a time or two recently and have stayed away, now the classifieds sort of kills it for me. I love parts and pieces and deals and new finds and all the excitement that goes along with that. Used to the forum was a place for that. It's bad when the same sets of rules don't apply to everyone. I don't know all the details of everything that has transpired recently but I'm sure it's all because someone got their feelings hurt. Maybe we don't need so much classification and sub forums and just let the main forum be like the main forum has been for the past umpteen years.
 
I somewhat agree with Brandon on this. I really miss the remarks and sometimes clarifications by other members concerning an ad. Sometimes the seller would unknowingly represent an article and someone would come on and correct the information. I have even seen things offered for one tractor, say a cub, when it was actually for a Super A. This new system does not allow for this. I'm not against progress but not all change is good.
 
One good thing is I guess if I post a few tractors that I buy the post will say put and not be moved to an obscure place
 
brichter":asf32lwr said:
I somewhat agree with Brandon on this. I really miss the remarks and sometimes clarifications by other members concerning an ad. Sometimes the seller would unknowingly represent an article and someone would come on and correct the information. I have even seen things offered for one tractor, say a cub, when it was actually for a Super A. This new system does not allow for this. I'm not against progress but not all change is good.
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Billy,

That is a valid observation about the comments. There is a comment feature, which I turned off since I was not sure if it would be used; that feature is now turned back on. So if you see something that you question or you just want to say "Nice Tractor", comment away.

Thanks,
Dennis
 
Boss Hog":fxqblmel said:
One good thing is I guess if I post a few tractors that I buy the post will say put and not be moved to an obscure place
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Boss, that has a lot to do with why I went this route ;)
 
Well my opinion sits with a few others. Seems this time we took a step backwards. The new format isn't easier to read by any means, less adds show up per page, the world is more mobile(phone and tablet wise) now than ever and this format doesn't even work sucessfully unless your at home on an old fashion style computer. Try posting pictures to show your stuff for sale with your phone or most tablets. Won't work. I don't mean t hurt anyone's feelings here guys and isnt aimed at anyone... Just what really gives. You have half of the classifieds in one section, then ya gotta back up to see what's in the vine section. I enjoyed thing a lot better the way they were before, something ya know... If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just my .02 cents....... My rants over. :roll:
 
I find that the new listings seem to be lacking in members using it, not much action like the old forum, almost seems like a separate site and some of the former members that used it are not around now makes it seem a lot smaller, and yes the comments about something is missed as you can say to someone that's missing a part or its listed wrong, the membership does not seem to have warmed up to this new classified section
just my thoughts
Tim
 
The new format makes sense, it is easy to use, it allows comments which is helpful and if the poster inputs the proper data, not only can you shop by state/province you can even see where the item is in the community :idea: . Like in my post Farmall Cub or IH Cub. You get Google Maps .. like how cool is that? Now as long as those who have their items for sale actually indicate their location then it will be a heck of a lot easier than it was to find out where it is according to your location and how far you got to travel to get it. This makes a lot of sense to me. I also like the 30 day lifespan. Makes even more sense.

Everyone always resists change. This is a step forward and a step up. Many of you may disagree, but you probably were not around in the old days ... back in 02 and previously.... this is slick :!: :D
 
I always checked out the stuff for sale, bought a few things from Boss and tst and was very satisfied....Tried it today and thought I got referred to a different website....Seemed like a run-off of ebay....Some of the prices were :censored: :censored: ....Anyhow, I read Boss's remarks and I guess I must have missed his items, so I'll check again...Change is supposed to be good in the long run at least thats what the President ?????? says.... :stooges: Dave :lol:
 
pickerandsinger":2izeccjs said:
Some of the prices were :censored: :censored: ....
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From what I see, the prices are the same as the sellers were asking on the old forum. In fact some of the sellers had just cut and pasted their old forum ads into the new classifieds.
 
I just tried posting ad with pics and I've got to resize. And just too much to get through to post a simple ad. I'll just use eBay and CL till this improves. I tried to give it a chance but I'm still not liking the new format. At all
 
tmays":2dvoqcpi said:
I just tried posting ad with pics and I've got to resize. And just too much to get through to post a simple ad. I'll just use eBay and CL till this improves. I tried to give it a chance but I'm still not liking the new format. At all
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Thomas, the old way required pix to be certain size also. There really isn't much difference in the method. Keep in mind, using this forum esposes your items to about the largest Cub audience you can find.
 
I used to fight with picture posting on this forum (for months!!!) and asked numerous times for assistance, which I received each and every time I asked. I didn't like the photo host program at all. However, I did learn how to do it and am now very comfortable with posting pics any time I want to. It is sort of like learning to ride a bike, a few bumps and bruises until I learned to balance the rascal, now it is no problem. Stick with it and you will master it.

Bill
 
I used photobucket and didn't have to resize. Also I post everything from my iPhone so yeah it's now really a pain
 
i used to check the for sale section all the time but it doesnt seem to be as friendly like it used to be, i guess we'll have to deal with it.
 
Barnyard,I don't want to get into a big deal about who's prices are seemingly high.....My fault for bringing it up....I apologise....This is still the best site on the web....Time to move on and let the guys who run this site do their job as they see fit....I think Rob in NH said what most guys are concerned about.....Hope we never lose the friendliness expressed in this forum....Nuff said.....Dave
 
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