New Software Poll. Hope and wish it away

[gary3aces]

> @nsxguy said:

> > @gary3aces said:

> > I have no idea how to sell anything any more.Use to be so simple.Any advice?

> >

> > Thanks,Gary

>

> What's confusing you ?

 

I used to be able to go to the for sale forum and click new topic and list my item I want to sell.Not sure what to click to start a new topic.Any advise or is there some where on this site that explains how to sell?

 

Thanks,Gary

[nsxguy]

> @gary3aces said:

> > @nsxguy said:

> > > @gary3aces said:

> > > I have no idea how to sell anything any more.Use to be so simple.Any advice?

> > >

> > > Thanks,Gary

> >

> > What's confusing you ?

>

> I used to be able to go to the for sale forum and click new topic and list my item I want to sell.Not sure what to click to start a new topic.Any advise or is there some where on this site that explains how to sell?

>

> Thanks,Gary

 

 

[gary3aces]

> @nsxguy said:

> > @gary3aces said:

> > > @nsxguy said:

> > > > @gary3aces said:

> > > > I have no idea how to sell anything any more.Use to be so simple.Any advice?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks,Gary

> > >

> > > What's confusing you ?

> >

> > I used to be able to go to the for sale forum and click new topic and list my item I want to sell.Not sure what to click to start a new topic.Any advise or is there some where on this site that explains how to sell?

> >

> > Thanks,Gary

>

>

>

 

Yes I do.

[gary3aces]

Yes I do.What do I after I click it?

[nsxguy]

> @gary3aces said:

> Yes I do.What do I after I click it?

 

DID you click on it while IN the BST Forum ?

 

You start a new thread about what you have for sale,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, just like the old site,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[gary3aces]

Thanks.I finally figured it out.Thanks for your help.

Gary

[Matt J]

@nsxguy "hobby" doesn't convey revenue stream to me. As mentioned by mod they have prioritized "other hats" other initiatives, WITB photography, etc. Easy to Monday morning QB but the proof in the pudding seems to point to some eggs having missed the IT basket. Hope it works out. My use is way down personally. I just find it slow and clunky.

[Gxgolfer]

Clunky we are workin on.

Please define slow in this feedback topic

https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1762106/picture-download-speeds#latest

[tdelam]

> @nsxguy said:

> > @tdelam said:

> > > @nsxguy said:

> > > > @HitEmTrue said:

> > > > > @tdelam said:

> > > > > Bring back the old design. The UX is horrible! You don't "remove" features in replace to a whole new UI for the sake of it, especially with a site as large as Golfwrx ~~is~~ was

> > > >

> > > > It wasn't done just for the sake of it. There is an Announcement thread in this forum section...Richard explains on page 1. With the old software, the board was on the verge of crashing constantly.

> > >

> > > THIS.

> > >

> > > Had you read the new board you would have seen this.

> > >

> > > So your post/poll is basically useless. You should probably just delete it (if you can or request the mods delete it).

> > >

> > > Just an opinion as there are 2 rather large threads enumerating the "issues" (real or imagined) that the MODS are looking at and it looks like this one is shaping up to just more of the same. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

> > >

> >

> > Sounds poorly managed, imho. "On the verge of crashing" is vague. Lots of things you can do mitigate it in the meantime while upgrading without issues. I digress. I don't pay to be here :) Hopefully things will be fixed with summer coming :)

>

> What you need to remember is this board was started as, and primarily continues to be, a hobby. Run by golfers, not corporate executives. There is no IT staff on payroll.

>

> A professional IT organization would have not have rolled this out this way. They've owned their mistake(s) and if there's a next time I'd bet it'd be done much better. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

>

 

Pretty sure you're wrong @nsxguy ... https://www.linkedin.com/company/golfwrx.com/about/ I've seen them hiring before as well.

[nsxguy]

> @tdelam said:

> > @nsxguy said:

> > > @tdelam said:

> > > > @nsxguy said:

> > > > > @HitEmTrue said:

> > > > > > @tdelam said:

> > > > > > Bring back the old design. The UX is horrible! You don't "remove" features in replace to a whole new UI for the sake of it, especially with a site as large as Golfwrx ~~is~~ was

> > > > >

> > > > > It wasn't done just for the sake of it. There is an Announcement thread in this forum section...Richard explains on page 1. With the old software, the board was on the verge of crashing constantly.

> > > >

> > > > THIS.

> > > >

> > > > Had you read the new board you would have seen this.

> > > >

> > > > So your post/poll is basically useless. You should probably just delete it (if you can or request the mods delete it).

> > > >

> > > > Just an opinion as there are 2 rather large threads enumerating the "issues" (real or imagined) that the MODS are looking at and it looks like this one is shaping up to just more of the same. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

> > > >

> > >

> > > Sounds poorly managed, imho. "On the verge of crashing" is vague. Lots of things you can do mitigate it in the meantime while upgrading without issues. I digress. I don't pay to be here :) Hopefully things will be fixed with summer coming :)

> >

> > What you need to remember is this board was started as, and primarily continues to be, a hobby. Run by golfers, not corporate executives. There is no IT staff on payroll.

> >

> > A professional IT organization would have not have rolled this out this way. They've owned their mistake(s) and if there's a next time I'd bet it'd be done much better. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

> >

>

> Pretty sure you're wrong @nsxguy ... https://www.linkedin.com/company/golfwrx.com/about/ I've seen them hiring before as well.

 

I may be wrong but I'm just relaying what I've read from the main guy easyyy.

 

And note I said "started". That was quite a few years ago. I have no idea what kind of operation it is now - other than I'm fairly sure "profit" IS involved, which might account for them looking for people,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[nsxguy]

> @"Matt J" said:

> @nsxguy "hobby" doesn't convey revenue stream to me. As mentioned by mod they have prioritized "other hats" other initiatives, WITB photography, etc. Easy to Monday morning QB but the proof in the pudding seems to point to some eggs having missed the IT basket. Hope it works out. My use is way down personally. I just find it slow and clunky.

 

Why are some of you guys "fighting" with me about the board ?

 

It's been stated by a board owner that the board was started as a hobby and has, over the years, grown and become revenue producing. I believe it's been stated there are TWO owners. That doesn't sound like a major corporation with deep pockets that can hire programmers at $100/hr & up.

 

So when the old board was on the verge of imploding they bought THIS package and are now suffering the consequences of not having had a beta version running with volunteer posters to find and address all the issues before going live. This is clearly a "hobby" type mistake.

[BiggErn]

> @HitEmTrue said:

> > @tdelam said:

> > Bring back the old design. The UX is horrible! You don't "remove" features in replace to a whole new UI for the sake of it, especially with a site as large as Golfwrx ~~is~~ was

>

> It wasn't done just for the sake of it. There is an Announcement thread in this forum section...Richard explains on page 1. With the old software, the board was on the verge of crashing constantly.

 

Was there a patent on the old layout?

[Gxgolfer]

We support many families and this is not Richards or my main job. We generate revenue to support the site and our folks. We would love to make more money as would our staff. None of these moves were done to save money. We didn’t move to a free software or cheaper services. We could have stayed on an end of life software and had no security or maintenance but instead we are hedging for the future. It’s happening slower than we hoped but it is happening.

 

This is our staff

Aaron - Business/Web

Ben A - Editor

Greg M - tour photos

Rob/Brian - sales/social media

Johnny/Ryan - social

Plus others who we work with closely and have business relationships with.

 

 

[tdelam]

> @Gxgolfer said:

> We support many families and this is not Richards or my main job. We generate revenue to support the site and our folks. We would love to make more money as would our staff. None of these moves were done to save money. We didn’t move to a free software or cheaper services. We could have stayed on an end of life software and had no security or maintenance but instead we are hedging for the future. It’s happening slower than we hoped but it is happening.

>

> This is our staff

> Aaron - Business/Web

> Ben A - Editor

> Greg M - tour photos

> Rob/Brian - sales/social media

> Johnny/Ryan - social

> Plus others who we work with closely and have business relationships with.

>

>

 

So you have one guy doing web or do you outsource that? I am a Lead Software Developer and have been Senior for many years. I can help donate some of my time to you guys to help out, if needed. PM me.

[Higgs66]

Have not been here long.. but most likely won't be for long. THIS FORUM IS THE WORST I HAVE EVER USED!!! Can't find anything.. no notifications, no locations EEEEECCCCHHHHH!!! UNUSABLE! !

[jj9000]

> @hoeness said:

>

 

Why wouldn't you post this under your other profile?

[nicoy3k]

Am I missing something?

 

This new “design” appears to be utterly headache inducing?

 

I can’t see any thread information like # replies, pages, author, etc

 

Any way to revert back to the old look?

 

Sorry about the non equipment post

[sandtrap]

Have you been off the grid for the last month ?

[Nick mrkonja]

I feel the same way. This new updated version they went to is not very good. The old way was so simple. Mabe we are just not smart enough to understand the new way. Haha

[jeffrey r]

Lol, not sure where you’ve been. This has been a few weeks now. I know the mods and some others here say that things have improved from where they were since the switch, but I still f-in hate it. This is the worst forum experience of any forums I frequent. No disrespect intended for the mods, who have put a lot of effort into this. I am only still here b/c I love golf, and really enjoy this community. But the forum itself is a miserable experience right now, IMHO.

[LaymanM]

I feel the same. New style is not growing on me.

Hard to read visually. Also seems like the forum isn't as busy as it was too....

[braincramp52]

It isn't as busy because some are actually playing golf instead of sitting at their computer.

[blkjazz]

I like the new look.

[MtlJeff]

I'm fine with it. Was really weird the first few days but it's all good now

[cgasucks]

From what I know, the site is in a transitional period and this format is temporary (so they say). I'll tell you one thing, I won't be as active on this site in the meantime since I hate this format.

[ihatecats18]

I think the reading visuals are great. But the organization of the screen is a puzzle

[Captain Morgan]

At first it wasn’t very good. I hated the new system. But like everything else it takes a while to work the bugs out. Now after being on for a couple weeks and learning some of the new ways it’s better. The brains behind the scene are doing good and going in the right direction. There was also a section where you could comment on your problems if you have some.

[nsxguy]

> @Higgs66 said:

> Have not been here long.. but most likely won't be for long. THIS FORUM IS THE WORST I HAVE EVER USED!!! Can't find anything.. no notifications, no locations EEEEECCCCHHHHH!!! UNUSABLE! !

 


 

 

Seriously. What did you do when you first joined other boards ? Most of them use different formats which means familiar functions are all in different places and often described differently as well.

 

Poke around and you'll find most of what you saw before. It's really not that hard, especially for a veteran of "other boards".

[BB28403]

maybe add a Green color to the forums? because well, golf is green. Not too much, just some green. This white on grey is kind of hard to look at.

[Higgs66]

Decided to delete this post.. but cant.