Complexity of new format.

[Lawson Cox]

I just looked at a post about a transmission stand. It had a link to two pictures. I looked at the first one, but could not get back to where I was to look at the second one without having to jump through all of the hoops to log back in again, then try to get the picture, which I finally did.

I am wondering why I have to sign in with my name and password several times a day? Each time I enter and want to read something.

Also wonder why I cannot respond to the initial post, but have to scroll down and respond to the last post. By the time you go through through all of those maschinations the thread has completely turned to something else entirely.

This format is certainly more complicated for us old farts. MY 2¢.

Lawson

[52merc]

i fully agree with you on all counts lawson ryan has made this just like the hamb when he could have made it a great site,,its very noticable how many hamb guys have raced over to the new barn also how many old barners are not on the new 1,the forum is dam hopeless you should be able to click on the subject then answer them under the original post& then the thread keeps going down but now you have to flick over to the pages & then go through that lot,,quite franky its bad news trev no smiles here

[52merc]

also its becoming a photo shoot to some of these guys its a forum !!! not a album for pics,yes lawson if you want to answer the guy at top of forum you have to scroll right to the bottom of the post before you can post about the whatever at the top.you should be able to answer his question right there crazy stuff & some of these guys say old ford barn was hard to navigate must have their caps over there eyes!!!

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Also wonder why I cannot respond to the initial post, but have to scroll down and respond to the last post. By the time you go through through all of those maschinations the thread has completely turned to something else entirely.

This format is certainly more complicated for us old farts. MY 2¢.

Lawson

All you need to do if you want to respond to the original post is click on quote,,that is exactly what I did to respond to you question,,you will also notice I deleted the part that I didn't respond to,,hope that helps. HRP

[Straightpipes]

Well, You could have had NOTHING This guy has taken a lot of time and effort to get this thing going. Good thing you are not on the other site so I could say what I really want.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

I just looked at a post about a transmission stand. It had a link to two pictures. I looked at the first one, but could not get back to where I was to look at the second one without having to jump through all of the hoops to log back in again, then try to get the picture, which I finally did.

I am wondering why I have to sign in with my name and password several times a day? Each time I enter and want to read something.

This format is certainly more complicated for us old farts. MY 2¢.

Lawson

Lawson,,make sure you check the remember me box beside your name and password. HRP

[Ryan]

You can cuss me and leave or give it a chance.

Im here to help with anything you need if you chose the later.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i fully agree with you on all counts lawson ryan has made this just like the hamb when he could have made it a great site,,its very noticable how many hamb guys have raced over to the new barn also how many old barners are not on the new 1,the forum is dam hopeless you should be able to click on the subject then answer them under the original post& then the thread keeps going down but now you have to flick over to the pages & then go through that lot,,quite franky its bad news trev no smiles here

All you have to do is click quote,,much like I told Lawson,HRP

[havi]

Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

Lawson,,make sure you check the remember me box beside you name and password. HRP

That was my thought. If you click on the picture once, it shows in a black outlined box, which below it, it should say previous or next, click that. If you double click the picture, it will open in a whole new window.

[Straightpipes]

Well, They won't find this for a couple of days anyway.........Pipes

[Jim Parker Toronto]

Originally Posted by Straightpipes

Well, They won't find this for a couple of days anyway.........Pipes

Ya, I don't know if I could even find my way back!

[34fivewindow]

Guys, my take on the new site, you just need to spend the time here and look at all of the different options it has, it just takes some getting use to. If your really interested in being part of Ford Barn, you will want to figure it out, it is what it is. I think we all should be greatful that someone stepped up to take this site over, or we would all be looking at nothing right now. The average guy now seems to be able to post a picture here, this is going to come in handy, when your trying to get help from others, plus its pretty nice seeing all of the members cars. I am glad Ryan saved the ford barn, hell Shelly could have sold it to Japan......Ed

[FL&WVMIKE]

Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

All you need to do if you want to respond to the original post is click on quote,,that is exactly what I did to respond to you question,,you will also notice I deleted the part that I didn't respond to,,hope that helps. HRP

HOTRODPRIMER . . . . . . . . . . . .
I don't think that you meant to, but your Henry Ford quote, looks like you are putting Lawson Cox down. Lawson Cox, probably has forgotten more than most people on FORDBARN know.
MIKE

[Cob]

Change is not easy for some.
I am no different with things that I am not familar with.

Some like change, some don't.
For those who don't, options are to take the time to learn new things of how they work or ask questions.

Lawson Cox - please if I can help with anything that makes it smoother for you - please send me a private message.

As far as a new face ? - yep I am.
I have helped Ryan for almost 10 years Moderatoe and deal with spam or move general or classifieds posts that maybe are in wrong sections so it looks cleaner and organized and also help anyone else that might have a question.

I have had many Fords in my day as well as others - both stock and modified.

Lawson Cox - please let me know if you have questions. More than happy to help and also in return learn from you if I have any ford questions I might need a answer to if you don't mind me bugging you a time or two.

Thanks,

Cob
Moderator

[Gary in Mozarks]

[QUOTE/] I am wondering why I have to sign in with my name and password several times a day? Each time I enter and want to read something.
Lawson[/QUOTE]

Larson, Did you figure out how to click on the remember me box so you don;t have to sign in every time?

[Hotrodladycrusr]

Talk about attitude

[34fivewindow]

Hi Denise, good to see you here, you think about trading Big Olds in on a Ford ? ....LOL...Ed

[itslow]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i fully agree with you on all counts lawson ryan has made this just like the hamb when he could have made it a great site,,its very noticable how many hamb guys have raced over to the new barn also how many old barners are not on the new 1,the forum is dam hopeless you should be able to click on the subject then answer them under the original post& then the thread keeps going down but now you have to flick over to the pages & then go through that lot,,quite franky its bad news trev no smiles here

If you wish to view the thread with a reply tree like the old version, click on "Display Modes" in the red bar at the top of the thread and select "Switch to Threaded Mode".

In reality though, on threads that become large, the "Linear" or "Hybrid" display modes make the threads much easier to read and follow by allowing you to easily scan the replies and skip those that are lacking constructive information. You'll find that these two modes require far fewer mouse clicks than the "Threaded" mode.

Give it a try before you give up on it. It's only "dam hopeless" if folks don't bother to put forth a valid effort to figure it out and seek help as to how it works, if needed.

Then again, if you wish to be close-minded, you're probably better off just forgetting about the website.

[itslow]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

...Also wonder why I cannot respond to the initial post, but have to scroll down and respond to the last post. By the time you go through through all of those maschinations the thread has completely turned to something else entirely.

Hit the "Quick Reply" button to reply to a specific post. This will not make show up immediately after the post to which you've replied when viewing in the standard "Linear" display mode, but it will insert the reply behind the post in when viewing in the "Hybrid" or "Threaded" modes.

The old version had the same problems with the threads getting totally off topic, turning in to pissing matches, or people having bad attitudes. Thinking that these issues are due to the new format(s) or Ryan's taking over the reins is false logic and untrue. If those are your reasons for giving up on the "new" Ford Barn, you should have given up on the "old" Ford Barn long ago.

[ken ct]

Hang in there Lawson its not as bad as you think,even im getting the jist of it and you know im pretty bad on these things. ken ct.

[ken ct]

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

I just looked at a post about a transmission stand. It had a link to two pictures. I looked at the first one, but could not get back to where I was to look at the second one without having to jump through all of the hoops to log back in again, then try to get the picture, which I finally did.

I am wondering why I have to sign in with my name and password several times a day? Each time I enter and want to read something.

Also wonder why I cannot respond to the initial post, but have to scroll down and respond to the last post. By the time you go through through all of those maschinations the thread has completely turned to something else entirely.

This format is certainly more complicated for us old farts. MY 2¢.

Lawson

Lawson i just answered you but it must have gone into cyber space but hang in there its not as bad as you think even im getting around on it. ken ct.

[fordcragar]

I was a slow convert to these forums about 7 years ago. I also liked some of the old formats, but have found that the vBulletin style (like this forum) is pretty much the standard for all of the forums that are around today. Even though you could get used to the old Ford Barn, I found searching for information very difficult to do and I did a lot of it.

Anyway have patience, it will get easier for you and if you have questions please ask.

[BILL WZOREK]

Morning Lawson:
This is a Different format all together But I think Given a little time US OLD GUYS can see our way through and give the new guys some of our wealth of knowledge.
If you know any old ford barners that are not here yet PLEASE get a hold of them and ask them to come on in.
If you have Problems ,Just ask they ( THE NEW GUYS ) seen to want to help. JMO
They know the Info we have to offer is imence (sp.)other wise they would not all be here.JMO again

[Rowdy]

I like the hybrid mode. Saves me alot of time seeing what I have rad and what I have not. Rod

[oldbugger]

Lawson, I hope that us old farts can make the change, I really appreciate your wisdom, you have helped me many times with your advice. Thanks hang in there.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

HOTRODPRIMER . . . . . . . . . . . .
I don't think that you meant to, but your Henry Ford quote, looks like you are putting Lawson Cox down. Lawson Cox, probably has forgotten more than most people on FORDBARN know.
MIKE

I in NO WAY mean any disrespect aimed a Mr. Cox,,that is my signature and it appears in every post I make,,

Too many here have their defensive's up and dislike the change in format,,I understand their apprehension,,new things generally present new challenges and the introduction to the NEW FORD BARN is completely foreign to most.

I have been using the Ford Barn for a number of years,,but only looking at parts for sale and buying,,I never participated in the forums,,so with that said I must be an outsider to some of the long timer guys on the barn.

I am also a member of the Hamb with the same user name and I have used this Quote as my signature for a long time,,

"Tradition without intelligence is not worth having". T.S. Eliot

To those that believe the Ford Barn is doomed and lost forever I offer another quote from a gentleman from our past,,

‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’

Alexander Graham Bell

As for Mr. Cox,,I do hope he remains active and I look forward to reading anything he cares to post ,,I am not here to create any problems or bicker.I appreciate guys like Mr. Cox willing to share their knowledge,.HRP

[Vic Piano]

Hey Lawson, Stick with it, you'll get it. I'm still figuring it out and enjoying it.

[Ole Don]

Originally Posted by 34fivewindow

Guys, my take on the new site, you just need to spend the time here and look at all of the different options it has, it just takes some getting use to. If your really interested in being part of Ford Barn, you will want to figure it out, it is what it is. I think we all should be greatful that someone stepped up to take this site over, or we would all be looking at nothing right now. The average guy now seems to be able to post a picture here, this is going to come in handy, when your trying to get help from others, plus its pretty nice seeing all of the members cars. I am glad Ryan saved the ford barn, hell Shelly could have sold it to Japan......Ed

Thank you for saying that so well, its what I have been thinking but was unable to put into words so well. I am not a computer person. If i cant do it with a handful of wrenches and a welder, I'm in big trouble. We have to play with this new format until we learn it. If this "quote" thing works, I will have learned something new before breakfast. Lets see if I can remember it!!!

[Ross in East Texas]

From reading this post it appears that many here are just searching for reasons to dislike the new format and not willing to try the different options that are now available. I find this format much easier to navigate without having to scroll forever to locate something posted just a few hours ago.
Keep trying the different options old timers, given the chance, I believe you will find one that you like.

[Cob]

If those who read this from the "Old Barn" feel uncomfotable with navigating, please reach out and private message me or Ryan with having any questions.

I will do the best I can to walk through a area that may be of challenge. Heck I don't know every system moderating tool I have at my hands but with time I dig into them. Half the fun is learning something new.

Sometimes by posting frustrations of maybe be unsure of something or just not liking a new thing, you may get replies from people who try to help but....... because of using a certain program with comfort may come off as it's really easy.

Let's face it, new things are not always easy and I will be the first to admit that for me, new things are not always easy.

That being said, please any member that has some questions, please pirvate message me or Ryan. I do work during the day so please know I will answer when free time allows.

To those who have been here for many moons, I hope I can reach out to you if I have some old Ford info needs. Fair enough ?

After all, isn't that why we are all here to enjoy Old Fords and meet some new-old car people ? Hope so.

Enjoy and thanks,

Cob
Moderator

[MayDay]

I will gladly navigate this forum for any of you "old farts" that care to come over and steer me thru an AV8 Roadster build.

[fordnutz]

Originally Posted by 52merc

i fully agree with you on all counts lawson ryan has made this just like the hamb when he could have made it a great site,,its very noticable how many hamb guys have raced over to the new barn also how many old barners are not on the new 1,the forum is dam hopeless you should be able to click on the subject then answer them under the original post& then the thread keeps going down but now you have to flick over to the pages & then go through that lot,,quite franky its bad news trev no smiles here

Amazing, you have 31 posts and haven't really added anything to the forum yet. I thought it was about cars. Obviously, no forum would be the better alternative. I come here to learn, and help out if I can, why do you come here? And yes, I was on the barn for years. Just didn't bitch much. Pat

[Ryan]

Hey fellas... Opinions are fine... but please... let's not bash another to express yours... It's not productive.

[MayDay]

And just to be clear, "old farts" was a quote from another post and was meant jokingly. No disrespect to anyone. It was meant as a funny way of saying that I wish I had as much mechaical know-how as I do computer know-how.

I know there is a lot of talent on this forum and I think we should all just be greatful that it still exists no matter the format. I wouldn't know where to begin if I didn't have access to all this information. Did you know that people used to build cars before the internet? Sounds crazy , right?Hahahaha.

[52merc]

mike i posted 2 replys to you thanking you for the info however they have dissapeared off the forum for some reason,so here it is again thanks for the usefull info which is what the forum is about ,& not posting smart inuendos,,as a lot of guys off the ol barn are having trouble ajusting to this new format because it is completely different guys that have been on the hamb have a great advantage over us,,so its neat that you step up and help along the way & not be a s/a thanks again trev

[Frank The Plumber]

Lawson, you should join the social groups, ford 1 has a group, you could all meet and greet on that group and make your own micro environment there, a rest pit for the weary, you can have private conversations with friends and all kinds of stuff, there is a lot more to this thing, you just have to figure out how to use it the way you want it to work for you instead of letting it work you. hang in there buddy, Im dumb as a stone on these "puters but Im gettin it.

[Steve Miller]

I love the new format, thank you for changing it!

[itslow]

Originally Posted by 52merc

mike i posted 2 replys to you thanking you for the info however they have dissapeared off the forum for some reason,so here it is again thanks for the usefull info which is what the forum is about ,& not posting smart inuendos,,as a lot of guys off the ol barn are having trouble ajusting to this new format because it is completely different guys that have been on the hamb have a great advantage over us,,so its neat that you step up and help along the way & not be a s/a thanks again trev

If that's directed to me, then thanks & you're welcome. I just don't want the "old" Ford Barn guys to say "this sucks, I'm leaving" without first giving the new format a real (not just half-assed) shot. The new forum software has quite a bit of customization available; a person just needs to ask how to get it to work the way they want.