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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 CAZEPHYR on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:21 PM

Thanks Bergie.

 

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

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

Ron

 

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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 BMRR on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:39 PM

Looking good, I like it so far.

 

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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 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

 

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

 

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 3:45 PM
Looks Good So far!

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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:42 PM
Wow, this is different!Shock [:O] It looks.........................................high tech.Big Smile [:D] This will take a little while to get used to. At least the smilies are pretty much the same.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:37 PM
Hey, hey, hey! Back in business as planned. Site looks great and it is good to see all the familiar faces back here.

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by Train 284 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:36 PM
I think it looks awesome! The Kalmbach team did a great job! Going to take a couple days to get used to the new stuff. Boy it is good to be back!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:27 PM

Hey the new site looks grand. Great work Bergie and all. Glad to be back... lot to figure out. Good to see all the gang gathering again. Smile [:)]

Peace.

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Posted by simon1966 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:27 PM
Is it me, or does this forum see to be a lot faster than the old?

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Posted by trainboyH16-44 on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:20 PM
 csmith9474 wrote:

 SpaceMouse wrote:
Hey, Bergie gets stars..No Fair.  Big Smile [:D]

 

I gave the topic stars, so I hope that is good enough!!


Heheheh, I gave myself stars. It's just like the olden days!
Tongue [:P] Question [?]<----Sign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]
I am enjoying the new look, the old white-red-blue-and black was a bit boring...are you planning to get any more skins for us to look at? Also, it's seeming slower than the old one, is this true, is it temporary, or is it just me?
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It may take up to ten minutes to apply the changes
So I don't get to see my stars yet...
I like the way that gigantic links don't stretch out the page anymore!

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Posted by selector on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:19 PM

Hi, Everybody!   This looks refreshing!  I think I'll start a poll to see how Bob likes the new format.Evil [}:)]

 

Let's party!

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Posted by river_eagle on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:19 PM
we're back
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