[pianotech] pianotech Digest, Vol 33, Issue 54

[Mike Spalding]

On 7/5/2011 3:34 PM, Phil Bondi wrote:
> Mike Spalding said:
>   <Perhaps
> this could take place in the User Help Group, or maybe it would make
> more sense to create a new discussion group, how about "Forums Software
> Development"?.  Please give this idea some serious thought.  One example
> of additional detail we'd like to know:  When will there be a
> comprehensive Help file?  Also, if as you posted in June the VBulletin
> look and feel was a high priority and scheduled for the August updates,
> why is it now scheduled for end of year?>
> Mike, the User Help Group is open to everyone and functions quite 
> nicely. Those ideas would be welcomed there.
>
Phil,  so we can look forward to seeing HL's plans for software 
improvement, and their progress reports, posted to the User Help Group?
>
> There already is a comprehensive Help File:
> http://my.ptg.org/PTG/PTG/Home/FAQHelp_information/Default.aspx
>
> It's under the home tab at my.ptg.org. You don't need to be logged in 
> to see it.
> Also, "Getting Started" is on top of the left column. That seems to be 
> in the right place for
> the new users to look at and get acquainted with the software.
Phil, there is a lot of stuff not covered in the FAQ and Getting 
Started.  Also, virtually all of what's there was written by early users 
based on what they figured out for themselves.  That's why I asked about 
a "comprehensive help file" from HL.
>
> As for the vBulletin release: I'm relaying what was said to me. You're 
> right that I said there was a release coming out in
> August. Did the vBulletin look make the next upgrade? I can't answer 
> that. The CEO has
> been preaching speed - speed - speed upgrade for months. Personally it 
> can't happen soon enough.
> Please understand that if they decide to change what they choose to 
> upgrade and at what time, that is
> way out of my control. The suggestion has been made, by more 
> organizations than the PTG,
> so again - I ask patience. I hope the vBulletin look is in the next 
> upgrade..if not, then those, like us,
> that have a strong desire for that look will once again preach.
It sounds like HL isn't big into making and keeping specific commitments.
>
> Mike, I told The President that I would be accountable in this 
> position until Aug.29. The reason for the date was to
> give the Home Office a little bit of a breather coming off the 
> Convention, and time to re-organize
> Chapter Officers, Committees, moving mailing lists, etc to Higher 
> Logic. I anticipate being busy helping with these
> changes. At that point, Aug.29, it will be the decision of the new 
> President whether that person wants to continue
> having a Project Liaison like myself for the position. I can assure 
> you if there is one, it will not be me. I would be happy to assist,
> and bring up to date that new Liaison. I will be
> volunteering again on the ECC(if asked) and hopefully remain the 
> representative for the South East Region.
>
> -Phil
Phil, thanks again for all you have done to assist in this transition.

Mike