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Posted by n2mopac on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:47 PM

Well, the re-registration process was quick and painless. I havn't had much time to explore yet, but I like the look. Looks like we lost the quick reply box at the bottom of the message lists, which is too bad. I used it all of the time. Also the reply buttons are different. Looks like you will be replying to a specific message rather than to the general topic. Anyway, welcome back all.

Ron

P.S. I like the smiley drop down menu. Nice touch. Great work Bergie and staff.

 

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:53 PM
Yes, the quick reply window is a loss. It forces you to choose someone to reply to.

Chip

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:56 PM

Hello Everyone, I agree it takes some getting used to.

I like it so far.

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Posted by 1train1 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:01 PM

Where are we .... on Broadway !  Call me a minimalist but alot of hard work has gone into this so I better 'suck it up' and start getting used to it.

Looks nice though Bergie

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Posted by bnsfncoal on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:03 PM

All my "stuff" survived the move!! Thanks Bergie. New site looks good as well.

Guy

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Posted by Vail and Southwestern RR on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:04 PM

 SpaceMouse wrote:
Yes, the quick reply window is a loss. It forces you to choose someone to reply to.

But it doesn't look like it matters who you reply to.  At least if it does I haven't figured it out yet!

Jeff But it's a dry heat!

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Posted by Bergie on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:06 PM

Have you MR subscribers checked out the product reviews yet? You can add comments and rate each product. It's one of my favorite aspects of the redesign. (My favorite being that it's over and I can get some sleep!) Sleepy [|)]

I'm happy to hear that (A) you guys like it and (B) that you made it through the registration and unlocked your old forum screen names with no problems. Makes all those meetings from February seem worth it now.

Bergie

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Posted by n2mopac on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:06 PM

Ok, here is a stupid question. Thie sweepstakes they are advertising, are you entered automatically for (re-)registering or do you have to fill out another form?. I thought it was automatic, but the rules (yes I read them, don't ask me why) make it sound like there is another form. Anyone know which it is.

Oh, I also like the ability to rate the threads. Should be a cool feature for threads that hand around a while.

Ron

 

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Posted by bnsfncoal on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:12 PM

One question (for now) What do I need to do to get my picture smaller and have it all show up? I 've noticed I'm not the only one with this problem.

Guy

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Posted by james saunders on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:22 PM
Looking great!

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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:24 PM
 bnsfncoal wrote:

One question (for now) What do I need to do to get my picture smaller and have it all show up? I 've noticed I'm not the only one with this problem.

You'll have to Photoshop or Paint Shop it to a smaller size (probably about 300 x 200 pixels at the most). I had to resize the picture of my RSD-5 diesel to a smaller size (250 x 188?) and upload it to my Photobucket account. The smaller signature feature is nice for people like me who have slow computers, and a slow internet service, like Verizon's DSL.

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Posted by n2mopac on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:24 PM

Ok, I have my first real complaint. When you use the "Active Topic" feature--with I almost always use--it doesn't divide massages by forum but throws them all into one big list by time posted. I don't care for that. still overall a thumbs up, however.

Ron

 

Owner and superintendant of the N scale Texas Colorado & Western Railway, a protolanced representaion of the BNSF from Fort Worth, TX through Wichita Falls TX and into Colorado. 

Check out the TC&WRy on at https://www.facebook.com/TCWRy

Check out my MRR How-To YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RonsTrainsNThings

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:36 PM
I like it too. I do miss the quick reply box at the bottom though. I also like the display pic option on the side!
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Posted by BMRR on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:39 PM

Looking good, I like it so far.

 

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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:40 PM
Ok, so I guess the maximum signature picture height is 150 pixels. I noticed that when the text under my picture wasn't showing up, so you'll have to make sure your signature picture is 150 pixels or less high.

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Posted by n2mopac on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:48 PM

Anybody try the "pm" feature yet? Just curious how it works?

Ron

 

Owner and superintendant of the N scale Texas Colorado & Western Railway, a protolanced representaion of the BNSF from Fort Worth, TX through Wichita Falls TX and into Colorado. 

Check out the TC&WRy on at https://www.facebook.com/TCWRy

Check out my MRR How-To YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RonsTrainsNThings

 

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Posted by beegle55 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:04 PM
I sure do miss the quick type box at the bottom, and I've lost what I worked ever so hard for, my lovable, cherished stars. Other that this, it seems ok.
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Posted by tstage on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:05 PM
I like what I see so far.  It will take some getting used to.  The one thing I do miss seeing is who is on the specific forums at the bottom of the page.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:17 PM
Hello, is this thing on?  Someone should of warned about new URLs, I been trying to get on all day using the old bookmark. Sad [:(]  Fred
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Posted by CAZEPHYR on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:21 PM

Thanks Bergie.

 

How about your stars??

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Posted by tarp on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:22 PM
I like the new style; good job.  Tarp
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Posted by wt259 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:22 PM
Joe, I clicked on the menu, but it doesn't go any further than that.  No info on videos coming up.  Maybe the kinks will  work out in the days ahead.
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Posted by jxtrrx on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:23 PM
 n2mopac wrote:

Ok, I have my first real complaint. When you use the "Active Topic" feature--with I almost always use--it doesn't divide massages by forum but throws them all into one big list by time posted. I don't care for that. still overall a thumbs up, however.

Ron

 

I noticed that too.  There is a drop down box which seems to allow limiting your view to a selected area, but when I chose Model Railroader forums it responded "There are no active posts."  Maybe not working yet.

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Posted by Box Car Charlie on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:31 PM

Hi everyone, the new look is great but it will definately take a little time to get used to.  I've been out of touch with everyone for a while so it's good to be back!

Don

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Posted by NS2591 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:31 PM
I miss the quick reply too. I liked that alot and We made it through!!
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Posted by BR60103 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:36 PM

Well, It's different.

If they've killed the stars and polls, great.

I would have like a "go to first unread post" feature.

 

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Posted by bnsfncoal on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:47 PM

Thanks!!! I'll mess with it later as I have a date with a lawnmower!

Guy

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:58 PM
Good to be back, Thanks MR for Their hard work
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Posted by chessiecat on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 6:17 PM
Exellent redesign of forum! Thanks to all involved for the hard work it took to design and move all of the imformation. I didn't realize how much I enjoy this forum until I had to do without it! Thanks again! Jim
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Posted by dave9999 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 6:31 PM
I re-registered a few minutes ago and have been looking around. I like it... the forum has a nice new
look and feel. Nice work Bergie.  Dave

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