(UPDATED) ANNOUNCEMENT: New Forum Software and what to expect. Old layout will be back soon.

[Gxgolfer]

We are sprinting to get approvals done to push the new themes out for next week but maybe week after. There were several format issues that were causing issues.

[born4golf77]

June- July-August. You guys are killing it on the over promising and under delivering front the last few months. I don't even believe any timeline you guys promise anymore unfortunately. Killin' your own credibility one missed call at a time. Sucks bc I used to love this placs. The BST forum is so much worse than before as far as the functionality and look

[bigred90gt]

It's amazing how much people piss and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

[hoselshot82]

still a great site for the latest news.

 

So is the update coming in August now? Just curious.

[Gxgolfer]

The theme is in validation. Once approved, it will go live.

[legitimategolf]

> @bigred90gt said:

> It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

 

Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

[bigred90gt]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @bigred90gt said:

> > It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

>

> Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

 

And no one is forcing you to come to this "ad-laden site". If it is not costing you money, it is free for you to use. You are not paying for the use of this site, as most of us members are not (the clubwrx members do pay a fee), and yet people are here pissing and moaning and complaining about every little thing. The sense of entitlement in society today just baffles me. If you dont like the site or the direction they are going, stop coming to it. It's just that simple. The owners of the site, the one's who foot the bill and put in the work, are doing what they feel best for THEIR site. Why on earth would ANYONE complain about what THEY are doing to THEIR OWN website?? I honestly do not understand it.

 

As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

[legitimategolf]

> @bigred90gt said:

> As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

 

Using an ad-blocker is not being very nice towards the owners. You are depriving them of revenue whenever you do that.

[jmck]

> @bigred90gt said:

> > @legitimategolf said:

> > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

> >

> > Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

>

> And no one is forcing you to come to this "ad-laden site". If it is not costing you money, it is free for you to use. You are not paying for the use of this site, as most of us members are not (the clubwrx members do pay a fee), and yet people are here pissing and moaning and complaining about every little thing. The sense of entitlement in society today just baffles me. If you dont like the site or the direction they are going, stop coming to it. It's just that simple. **The owners of the site, the one's who foot the bill and put in the work, are doing what they feel best for THEIR site.** Why on earth would ANYONE complain about what THEY are doing to THEIR OWN website?? I honestly do not understand it.

>

> As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

 

Found the guy who doesn't understand the basics of income and expenses. So much wrong with this post, but I'll just take a whack at the bold part. The owners don't "foot the bill." Quite the opposite in fact. The site pays them full time salaries. How? Because people, ie, you and me, come here--YES--for free, putting clicks and eyeballs on ads, which in turn "foots the bill" and then some.

 

But good on you for figuring out how ad blockers work.

[Yanki01]

is this new "titanium tees" badge for length of membership or something?

[JeffreySpicoli]

> @Yanki01 said:

> is this new "titanium tees" badge for length of membership or something?

 

I believe it's an upcoming co-marketing campaign with Marriott . . .

https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/member-benefits/titanium.mi

[forgedforever]

> @Yanki01 said:

> is this new "titanium tees" badge for length of membership or something?

 

Speaking solely for myself, I think after 10.5 years on here the management has figured out I don't hit it quite as far as before and thus I am gently being moved up a tee box...

[dxdgenert]

I’m platinum, now. Is that better or worse?

[JeffreySpicoli]

> @dxdgenert said:

> I’m platinum, now. Is that better or worse?

 

All the levels and the associated benefits are described here:

https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/member-benefits.mi

 

[Imp]

"New "old" look coming back July. Click HERE for site updates."

Check the calendar... ;) (Just a bit of humor here, not holding anyones feet to the fire, but it's the 1st thing one sees on the forums at the top... and it's not July anymore).

[Minarets]

Hmm, i am Titanium Elite thru Bonvoy Marriott. How is that connected to golfwrx now?

[jmck]

> @Imp said:

> "New "old" look coming back July. Click HERE for site updates."

> Check the calendar... ;) (Just a bit of humor here, not holding anyones feet to the fire, but it's the 1st thing one sees on the forums at the top... and it's not July anymore).

 

Well it used to say June.......so we've got that going for us........which is nice.

[legitimategolf]

It's been such a long time, most people don't even remember what the "old look" looked like anyways. Might as well move on IMO.

[Imp]

> @Minarets said:

> Hmm, i am Titanium Elite thru Bonvoy Marriott. How is that connected to golfwrx now?

 

Free shipstix?

[Minarets]

> @Imp said:

> > @Minarets said:

> > Hmm, i am Titanium Elite thru Bonvoy Marriott. How is that connected to golfwrx now?

>

> Free shipstix?

 

Really?

 

 

[JeffreySpicoli]

> @Minarets said:

> > @Imp said:

> > > @Minarets said:

> > > Hmm, i am Titanium Elite thru Bonvoy Marriott. How is that connected to golfwrx now?

> >

> > Free shipstix?

>

> Really?

>

>

 

I’m speculating but I think there might be some valuable giveaways for Marriott golf resorts.

 

The sky’s the limit when you’re at Elite levels!

 

[Imp]

> @Minarets said:

> > @Imp said:

> > > @Minarets said:

> > > Hmm, i am Titanium Elite thru Bonvoy Marriott. How is that connected to golfwrx now?

> >

> > Free shipstix?

>

> Really?

>

>

 

'twas but a joke. ;)

[bigred90gt]

> @jmck said:

> > @bigred90gt said:

> > > @legitimategolf said:

> > > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > > It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

> > >

> > > Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

> >

> > And no one is forcing you to come to this "ad-laden site". If it is not costing you money, it is free for you to use. You are not paying for the use of this site, as most of us members are not (the clubwrx members do pay a fee), and yet people are here pissing and moaning and complaining about every little thing. The sense of entitlement in society today just baffles me. If you dont like the site or the direction they are going, stop coming to it. It's just that simple. **The owners of the site, the one's who foot the bill and put in the work, are doing what they feel best for THEIR site.** Why on earth would ANYONE complain about what THEY are doing to THEIR OWN website?? I honestly do not understand it.

> >

> > As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

>

> Found the guy who doesn't understand the basics of income and expenses. So much wrong with this post, but I'll just take a whack at the bold part. The owners don't "foot the bill." Quite the opposite in fact. The site pays them full time salaries. How? Because people, ie, you and me, come here--YES--for free, putting clicks and eyeballs on ads, which in turn "foots the bill" and then some.

>

> But good on you for figuring out how ad blockers work.

 

As someone who knows nothing about me, quite a bold statement that I have no clue how income and expenses works. I have owned my own business, and I have worked in project management. I’m quite well versed in income and expenses.

 

I have no clue if this site generates enough ad revenue to pay full time salaries to some, but if that one statement is all you could come up with to offer a contrary opinion, you completely missed the point. I don’t believe it needs any elaboration, so either you can figure it out for yourself, or don’t. I couldn’t possibly care less.

 

[jmck]

> @bigred90gt said:

> > @jmck said:

> > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > > @legitimategolf said:

> > > > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > > > It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

> > > >

> > > > Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

> > >

> > > And no one is forcing you to come to this "ad-laden site". If it is not costing you money, it is free for you to use. You are not paying for the use of this site, as most of us members are not (the clubwrx members do pay a fee), and yet people are here pissing and moaning and complaining about every little thing. The sense of entitlement in society today just baffles me. If you dont like the site or the direction they are going, stop coming to it. It's just that simple. **The owners of the site, the one's who foot the bill and put in the work, are doing what they feel best for THEIR site.** Why on earth would ANYONE complain about what THEY are doing to THEIR OWN website?? I honestly do not understand it.

> > >

> > > As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

> >

> > Found the guy who doesn't understand the basics of income and expenses. So much wrong with this post, but I'll just take a whack at the bold part. The owners don't "foot the bill." Quite the opposite in fact. The site pays them full time salaries. How? Because people, ie, you and me, come here--YES--for free, putting clicks and eyeballs on ads, which in turn "foots the bill" and then some.

> >

> > But good on you for figuring out how ad blockers work.

>

> As someone who knows nothing about me, quite a bold statement that I have no clue how income and expenses works. I have owned my own business, and I have worked in project management. I’m quite well versed in income and expenses.

>

> I have no clue if this site generates enough ad revenue to pay full time salaries to some, but if that one statement is all you could come up with to offer a contrary opinion, you completely missed the point. I don’t believe it needs any elaboration, so either you can figure it out for yourself, or don’t. I couldn’t possibly care less.

>

 

Dude, the point is the owners don't "foot the bill." We do, by visiting. It's exactly how the entire free content model works. I don't believe that needs any elaboration, and good luck to you in all your business endeavors.

[e-man]

> @legitimategolf said:

> It's been such a long time, most people don't even remember what the "old look" looked like anyways. Might as well move on IMO.

 

This is so true. I honestly don’t remember.

[bigred90gt]

> @jmck said:

> > @bigred90gt said:

> > > @jmck said:

> > > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > > > @legitimategolf said:

> > > > > > @bigred90gt said:

> > > > > > It's amazing how much people **** and moan about a site they voluntarily come to and dont pay for.

> > > > >

> > > > > Don't pay for? This is one of the most ad-laden sites on the entire internet. That is a form of payment. A truly free site is something like craigslist.

> > > >

> > > > And no one is forcing you to come to this "ad-laden site". If it is not costing you money, it is free for you to use. You are not paying for the use of this site, as most of us members are not (the clubwrx members do pay a fee), and yet people are here pissing and moaning and complaining about every little thing. The sense of entitlement in society today just baffles me. If you dont like the site or the direction they are going, stop coming to it. It's just that simple. **The owners of the site, the one's who foot the bill and put in the work, are doing what they feel best for THEIR site.** Why on earth would ANYONE complain about what THEY are doing to THEIR OWN website?? I honestly do not understand it.

> > > >

> > > > As to the general thought that it is "ad-laden", when browsing on my computer there are ads on the side bar, and at the top of the screen, but they do not intrude on the experience of the site. On my iphone, I dont get ads (ad blocker software works wonders apparently).

> > >

> > > Found the guy who doesn't understand the basics of income and expenses. So much wrong with this post, but I'll just take a whack at the bold part. The owners don't "foot the bill." Quite the opposite in fact. The site pays them full time salaries. How? Because people, ie, you and me, come here--YES--for free, putting clicks and eyeballs on ads, which in turn "foots the bill" and then some.

> > >

> > > But good on you for figuring out how ad blockers work.

> >

> > As someone who knows nothing about me, quite a bold statement that I have no clue how income and expenses works. I have owned my own business, and I have worked in project management. I’m quite well versed in income and expenses.

> >

> > I have no clue if this site generates enough ad revenue to pay full time salaries to some, but if that one statement is all you could come up with to offer a contrary opinion, you completely missed the point. I don’t believe it needs any elaboration, so either you can figure it out for yourself, or don’t. I couldn’t possibly care less.

> >

>

> Dude, the point is the owners don't "foot the bill." We do, by visiting. It's exactly how the entire free content model works. I don't believe that needs any elaboration, and good luck to you in all your business endeavors.

 

And if that’s the only point you see, you missed it completely, but I’m done arguing about it. Life is far too short.

 

Best of luck to you as well. We could all use a little luck in this market. I’m in the subsea oil and gas industry, I know I for damn sure could use some.

 

[Mikey5e]

Has there been any changes to this website since the new format began? I use a mobile device and it's just white with simple black text , and that is it.

[HitEmTrue]

> @Mikey5e said:

> Has there been any changes to this website since the new format began? I use a mobile device and it's just white with simple black text , and that is it.

 

Yes.

 

[JAMH03]

@nsxguy do you still have the screen shot of the site you stumbled upon for a few moments? I searched but couldn't find that post thanks if you can.

 

[Gxgolfer]

Screenshot were posted in the 2.0 site of the theme going through validation.

 

https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1765894/what-is-coming-in-june#latest