[Tranechaser]

I know I’ve been whining about the new format, but I simply can’t use this thing. I’m probably one of the dumbest posters on here, so there’s that. But I’m going to bounce, can’t do it anymore. It’s been fun and I’ll miss the good times at SOTW, best of luck going forward. Later!

 

[Hassles]

well your post above is perfect - pour a beer and chill ;-)

 

[jthole]

I do most of my reading on a tablet, and there I prefer the new format (similar to what Café Saxophone uses, but different from Saxophonforum.de). However, on a computer, the old format was better. And I miss the text-only archives. So it's a mix really.

 

[soybean]

…I'm going to bounce, can't do it anymore. It's been fun and I'll miss the good times at SOTW…

I have been finding it really tough to use too. But my attitude is to wait a month or two while things get fixed. Hope you come back in a while.

 

[Hassles]

Many of us are struggling with the transition - me, purely PC based and fortunately all is ok but some aspects took some figuring out. Today, for the very first time, I created a "new post" start a new conversation - and had to figure that out.

 

[lesacks]

Tell me about it. I've never really been happy since moving away from Usenet groups.

 

[mrpeebee]

I know I've been whining about the new format, but I simply can't use this thing. I'm probably one of the dumbest posters on here, so there's that. But I'm going to bounce, can't do it anymore. It's been fun and I'll miss the good times at SOTW, best of luck going forward. Later!

That's a pity Tranechaser.

If you point out some of your issues I can try to give you some guidance (if I know it myself!).

 

[JayeLID]

I do most of my reading on a tablet, and there I prefer the new format (similar to what Café Saxophone uses, but different from Saxophonforum.de). However, on a computer, the old format was better. And I miss the text-only archives. So it's a mix really.

It's similar to CafeSaxophone...but CafeSaxophone is actually better in regards to user friendliness....by more than just a wee bit.

 

[Hassles]

We, I am sure shall prevail, if only because we shall help one another. Please remain patient. Without you we are nothing!

 

[milandro]

And I miss the text-only archives. So it's a mix really.

They are all still here, I easily find posts from 2003 (if you know the year you want to find this advanced search gives you all the results)

Sax Shed

What's the sax in you been up to? What did you do with that sax in the last 24 hours or 24 weeks ? I got a few leaks fixed on my tenor. (last night) Mostly been an alto player lately because of those leaks. Time to tend to that tenor. As much as I dig it, ,because of those leaks it's been alto...

www.saxontheweb.net

Also, knowing the date of your joining one can easily find your first created thread which is, Johan , this one @jtole ( back then an alto player!!!!)

Martin "The Martin" bari, pro's and cons?

Today I looked at a Martin "The Martin" bari (1956), plus also two more modern baritones. I don't have any real experience with bari saxes (I am an alto player), but I can first rent the instrument before making a final decision. The sound of the Martin, combined with a Meyer mpc, is awesome...

www.saxontheweb.net

 

[JayeLID]

It's a matter, IMHO, of the extent of the change.

For example, it was not hard nor 'jolting' to move from the old SOTW interface to the Cafe's. The Cafe's is certainly different than the SOTW's of a few weeks ago, and the Cafe has also been revised a couple of times (or more ?) since I joined there several years ago....but still 'similar enough' to not be unfamiliar.

The thing here is, as I see it - too great a leap in one fell swoop. To those who are very hip to constant techie www changes (called 'improvements' by some), no big deal maybe.
But keep in mind there are (were) many here who basically used the SOTW platform, in a pretty much unchanged state as far as usability and aesthetics....for a good decade-plus.

 

[milandro]

yes, but as we’ve been told by Pete Thomas, that format is condemned to disappear because it is going to be soon not compatible to anything

 

[Pete Thomas]

yes, but as we've been told by Pete Thomas, that format is condemned to disappear because it is going to be soon not compatible to anything

Not sure i said vBulletin will actually disappear so much as become more and more insecure due to relying on older versions of PHP.

 

[milandro]

well, yes, at some stage it will become unviable

 

[bvhoyweg]

That's a pity Tranechaser.

If you point out some of your issues I can try to give you some guidance (if I know it myself!).

I agree: a pity

As an IT pro I do not have any problem with the change.
But Tranechaser is not the only one to complain.
Maybe we should setup a mentorship and find somebody with a similar setup to assist?

 

[milandro]

I have been helped a lot by @Pete Thomas who gave lots of info in the first few days after the transition, his advise was to the point but he started to invite people to read the FAQ, which I did do, late, but I did, and that helped immensely, thank you @Pete Thomas

 

[mrpeebee]

Maybe we should setup a mentorship and find somebody with a similar setup to assist?

That's not a bad idea, but reading the FAQ will also help a lot (everyone, IT pro or not):

FAQ

www.saxontheweb.net

 

[lesacks]

As an IT pro I do not have any problem with the change.

You posted in the "Ads are ridiculous....Abrochado O Multado?" Thread.
There you can see the deep problem - there's two or three layers of managers between the users and any technical support. We have an account manager who, probably, has to relay request to a tech manger who allocates - or not - to a team etc. So a problem like crazy adds or the marketplace get lost is formulaic responses.
All fine for normal function - but problems will drag on...

 

[Dr G]

I know I've been whining about the new format, but I simply can't use this thing. I'm probably one of the dumbest posters on here, so there's that. But I'm going to bounce, can't do it anymore. It's been fun and I'll miss the good times at SOTW, best of luck going forward. Later!

Let us know if you find a good Marketplace model. I found the format and rules of the AcousticGuitarForum.com quite good, but have little experience in others. Of course, there is little traffic there for saxophone goods, but the operation seems to work well.

Be well,

George

 

[JayeLID]

yes, but as we've been told by Pete Thomas, that format is condemned to disappear because it is going to be soon not compatible to anything

If you interpreted my comment as suggesting "the old format should never have changed"....then you misinterpreted my comment...
The point I was getting at was - there are formats which provide a more user-friendly experience (thus my mention of the Cafe... which still retains a level of familiarity for the user even though it differs significantly from the old SOTW); and if one is going to endeavor to change formats, consideration of the user-friendly/familiarity aspect (both aesthetically and navigatibilty wise) should not be underestimated.