[pianotech] Sheesh!

[Joseph Garrett]

John,
Count me into the "forever.." group.
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


----- Original Message ----- 
From: John Formsma 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;Pianotech List
Sent: 3/8/2011 7:52:50 AM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Sheesh!


I hear ya ... although I believe a web forum exists that can really work well. For ease of use, readability, etc, I like what www.bikeforums.net uses. (It's vBulletin.) Threads are all kept together, and if there is any new activity in a thread, the thread title is bolded at your next login. That makes is super-convenient to stay current with all the discussions you're with which you're interested. It's also fairly easy to send inline photos and/or videos. Private messaging is available. 


Also nice is a preview feature. Hovering the mouse cursor over a thread title brings up a preview window, with the first few lines of the message displayed. This is really nice because you can tell what the topic is without clicking on it and going to a new window.


What I don't like there is the ability to quote. It's harder than traditional email, although I like the displayed result.


What PTG went to now is clunky at best. The "new" feels outdated. I'd much prefer the format of Pianoworld to what I've seen so far. And prefer to stay with email rather than what is being done currently. I don't think it will help discussion at all.


There are surely some things in any forum software that won't please everyone. I understand it's a lot of work, and I appreciate the efforts. However, it's just not user friendly, and my fear is that people will forever jump off this wagon.


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JF






On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net> wrote:

I have not forgotten my pass word, etc. I have it tacked on the shelf above my puter. It just won't take it, so screw it. As to your last statement.....Why bother? I go by the philosophy: It it ain't busted leave it alone! The list was not, in my opinion, busted. The current mess, i.e. Cluster Yuck, is the brain child of those who like to play with their "toys"! I don't have time for that crap. Simple is a whole lot better.
Joe

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


----- Original Message ----- 
From: John Formsma 
To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: 3/8/2011 7:10:15 AM 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Sheesh!


Joe, 
I had problems at first logging in. Couldn't remember my user name or password since that had been saved in my browser preferences.  Finally found the "Forgot Password" link so I could have mine emailed to me.


That being said, I pretty much hate the new web forum. I don't blame you for leaving, and I probably won't stay unless major changes are made.


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JF


On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Joseph Garrett <joegarrett at earthlink.net> wrote:

Allan said:
"Joe,
Login is as simple as entering your member number and password that you 
received on your membership card form (the one you received after paying 
your dues.) Even better is that you can change your user name and 
password to something easier to remember."

Allan,
Yeah, right! Tried all that crap. Didn't work! As I said in my previous post to Al, Screw it, I'm outta here!
Too much effort just to get on the damned site!  Thanks to all who have offered assistance.
Joe



Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I




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