Same here. I had forgotten my old password, tried to get a new one and it only worked for subscriptions, etc. I tried a few guesses at my old one and hit the jackpot (I think...) and got back on the forum.
Don Oltmann I'm now a new me because they decided I didn't know how to type my password even after I recoved and reset a few times, all to no avail.
I'm now a new me because they decided I didn't know how to type my password even after I recoved and reset a few times, all to no avail.
After one of Kalmbach's recent site "upgrades" I had to set up a new password for my account. This new password works great for the main site and accessing the digital magazine archive. If, however, I want to login to the forums I have to enter my old password. Fortunately, I remembered what it was.
Backshop I subscribe to Classic Trains. Trains lost me, except for an occasional issue bought at B&N, years ago. Me too, in addition to Classic Toy Trains. I dropped Trains as the content was getting thinner and less interesting compared to a competitor's mag which had more content and which I tactfully won't mention. If Trains improves I may reconsider.
I subscribe to Classic Trains. Trains lost me, except for an occasional issue bought at B&N, years ago.
Me too, in addition to Classic Toy Trains. I dropped Trains as the content was getting thinner and less interesting compared to a competitor's mag which had more content and which I tactfully won't mention. If Trains improves I may reconsider.
York1 I haven't checked Trains, but the August issue of Model Railroader had a statement from the new owner. ...
I haven't checked Trains, but the August issue of Model Railroader had a statement from the new owner. ...
There is also a statement from the new owner inside the front cover of August Trains. It also says it will continue and eventually improve the forums.
tree68I would opine that Trains (etc.) will need to push the fora to increase usage. Many folks may not need the fora even exist.
I agree. If I was willing to take a pay cut I would apply at TRAINS, I think I could turn it around with decent marketing. It would take time to do so though. I still think there is a bigger demand for the publication and the hobby than the current numbers indicate.
BTW, when I say pay cut, the presumption is sales is on commission in large part not anything negative implied for those of you that read with a shop for victims complex.
If these fora added a subscriber paywall, I doubt if they would survive. They serve as a marketing tool to attract new subscribers to the publications.
York1We were told by someone who knows that only about ¼ of the forum members actually paid for subscriptions.
I have been a paying subcriber for decades. I just renewed and converted to digital but then could never login to the digital side of the website. So I lost the last two issues, they are mailing them again and resetting my subscription back to paper. I used to subscribe to MR as well but dropped that as I don't currently have the time for Model Railroading.
EuclidIf they intended to fix the forum, why wait? Why damage the future product by letting this wreck continue for years?
They just got the company. The forum is the least of their worries.
I'm content to give them a chance. I didn't see the term 'years' in his column.
Edit:
I'm going to edit my comment. After rereading it, I realize it sounds critical of some forum members, and that was not my intent.
There is a large percentage of forum members who do not subscribe to one of the magazines. I would guess the new company's first order of business is to increase its paid subscriber numbers. The forum may have to wait.
York1 John
EuclidIf they intended to fix the forum, why wait? Why damage the future product by letting this wreck continue for years? Now it is not accepting new posts. When I try to, I get the 403 Forbidden
Now it is not accepting new posts. When I try to, I get the
That is a oldie but a goodie that arises from time to time.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
If they intended to fix the forum, why wait? Why damage the future product by letting this wreck continue for years?
The irony of that statement is that it comes in a magazine rather than on the forums.
A lot of people who read Kalmbach magazines probably don't use or even read the forums, and a lot of people who read or use the forums probably don't subscribe to the magazines.
If I had a nickel every time I heard a statement like that. Even Kalmbach was promising that for 15 years.
I think I'll take the wait and see approach.
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I would opine that Trains (etc.) will need to push the fora to increase usage. Many folks may not need the fora even exist.
And we old-timers will need to be receptive of new users, who may well bring a far different dynamic to the action.
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I haven't checked Trains, but the August issue of Model Railroader had a statement from the new owner.
In addition to the owner's support of paper magazines, this statement was encouraging:
"Rest assured, we plan to keep the forums, but our roadmap includes significant upgrades to ensure their stability and functionality with more modern aesthetics and experience."
I hope these forums can gain back some of the lost members.
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