DianneT said:
I don't think any one is disputing that, but why should we be the guinea pigs for any new system that is over complicated with stupid things like the star system.
I don't think any one is disputing that, but why should we be the guinea pigs for any new system that is over complicated with stupid things like the star system.
We can't really complain especially as we aren't, like this forum, paying for the use of it. Regarding guinea pigs all software developers use people this way as testers. If you want you can go and download the next version of Windows 8 beta free of charge.Surfer said:
Even after software as been released as a paid for version there are bugs which the developers fix and you download as a patch to correct the problem.
Sorry LB, but those of us who are CC members are effectively paying to use it through our subs. I would have preferred to see a 'no frills' version thoroughly tested for things like registration, log on, posting before adding the beels and whistles stuff. CC has plenty of members who would have taken part in beta testing is asked, and it is annoying to see more scare resources being expended for putting right things which should have been well specified and tested before launch.
The whole tenor of this thread seems to be one of welcome and support for the idea but some disappointment that the result is so obviously in need of much refinement.
The whole tenor of this thread seems to be one of welcome and support for the idea but some disappointment that the result is so obviously in need of much refinement.
I spoke to Nick Lomas, Club DG today about the site and he says that it is proving very popular but that the club has not advertised it yet as they want to make sure it is working properly before making an effort to drive traffic.
Have had a look around and it looks nice, but I can't imagine the Club will let things get too spicy in the threads!
Have had a look around and it looks nice, but I can't imagine the Club will let things get too spicy in the threads!
NigelNigel Donnelly said:
The trouble is any attempt to sanitise the forum would destroy the purpose of the project as I understand it. I am sure there are some that worry that it will become just an online version of the letters page in the CC magazine. However talking to the people concerned that is not their objective and they understand that what people say online is often very different from what they might write in a letter. I have to say that no attempt thus far has been made to banish what might be thought of as controversal topics. I would expect that they will try and stamp out any personal battles that do seem to go on in some forums. It is very much in its early days and there are still quite a few technical issues to overcome but then all forums go through that.
David
I've just registered, and must admit that I find it a bit complex and "bitty". But I am old,( Just had another birthday last week - time marcheth on!) so I'll give it time to settle in the old brainbox.
I have joined all the caravan message boards I could find (new to caravanning!) and while I have no favourite at the moment, I find Caravan Times seems to be more popular. But like all things, tomorrow it might be another board which has the hot topics. I enjoy reading all the boards out there and more importantly, I have learned a lot
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