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Nate, where are you?

Nick,
Thanks again. I wondered if you would "see" where this post went (sometimes they get sidetracked awful fast). I appreciate you taking the time, and I believe that with communication, we can end up with the best possible forum.

Zig, I hope that when I am done, I will have more to offer the newbies. Obviously, with Penny (on her way to) being a 53 AD in sheetmetal ONLY, my input is more of a hot rod type (although I actually don't consider her a hot rod for some odd reason).
 
Nick

Thank you. I switched to the older style this morning and it does look more like the old format. I don't post much but I check this forum at least once a day. If this forum and the people that have shared their expertise had not been here I would still be working on the old girl instead of driving her to my favorite fishing hole.

Papy
 
All I have to say is no matter how low tech Nate or any body else is they will still just be the SECOND most dumb when it comes to computers since I hold the title for the foreseeable future. Took a while but my two finger approach has plodded into the new a few tiny baby steps. Do I like change?---your dealing with someone that still drives a 37 Buick for every day transportation except when a pickup is required and then I use my 98 Ranger with 335K miles on it.
 
Nick said:
Hi everyone--

I'd like to take a moment to address your concerns about the change. It is of course our intention to keep the forums easy and fun for everyone to use. I apologize that I have fallen short on that so far.

The decision to move to a different format (or rather, in the context of this post, the software that powers the forums) was largely based upon technical reasons. The previous software had been end-of-life for several years, which presents some potential maintenance challenges; in particular, any bugs (including security-related bugs--very dangerous to leave around!), if found, would no longer be fixed. The software also depends on other software which would have the same challenges. In short, while the software was working, as time went on I felt less and less comfortable that I could continue to rely on it. I'm not much of a fan of change myself either, but sometimes change can be hard to avoid, and hopefully in the end it turns out to be for the better.

In looking for a replacement, we wanted something that could be used in a relatively familiar way. There are several forum software packages out there to choose from. We thought this one would be the best fit, and from reading around online, it seems like a lot of other forum admins agree. In addition, the developers of this software (a very small team of people) were some of the same people who were lead developers of the previous software.

It's not only about getting away from unsupported software--there are what I'd consider significant improvements as well. One thing that immediately comes to my mind is what web designers usually call "responsive design", which means that the pages adjust well to various window/screen sizes and shapes. A major benefit of this is that if you ever browse the forums on a smartphone or tablet, things will be much more readable. We've seen a large and continuing increase in mobile traffic, so I thought this would be an important improvement for a lot of you, though I do realize not everyone uses or prefers mobile devices.

I'd like to also offer up this as an option (click it to enlarge):
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It's this site, on the new software, but with a design that mimics the previous software closely. It's available right now if you want to try it. You can choose whichever design you prefer--when logged in, click your username near the top-right (or top) of your screen, click Preferences on the menu that appears, make a selection in the "Style" menu at the top of the window that appears (the previous site design is called "Classic"), and click Save Changes at the bottom. Feel free to let me know what you think.

In closing, thank you everyone for all your input. Please keep the comments and suggestions coming while you have them, and we'll do our best to keep these forums a place you can enjoy. Thanks for sticking with us.





P.S. Does anyone remember when the forums looked like this? :) It would have been up until about July 2006 (and it said Chevy Duty up until just before then).
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Thank you
I personally like the new format.

The way I look at it I'm, im a guest in your house.
I would not walk into your house and then complain because you bought a new couch I didn't like.

You don't charge to become a member
You don't splash ads all over the forum
And your brunting the cost for the software and server fees.
Plus hosting any photos members wish to store.(at not fee)

There was a lot of belly aching when the HAMB switch to this format
In my view it was a great improvement over there.
Before it seem like people with fixcated on post counts and titles
If you had a low post count or title of new guy they would rip into you
That went away when the post count was hidden in the avatar and every one was titled member

People should be judge on the quality of the post. Not the post count or title of "grand most awesome poo baaa"

Members come and go

Again thanks for providing a format for truck enthusiast to get assistance

Most importantly thank for the 10% discounts provided time to time
 
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Thanks for option Nick I happen to prefer the "Classic" look.
I opted for the Classic look on Outlook when it upgraded too.
It's hard to teach on old dog new tricks I guess...#wink#
 
Tubby said:
Most importantly thank for the 10% discounts provided time to time
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Hey Tubby,

Where do I find or how do I get the 10% discount?

I've been buying parts here for a long time, way back when they were called "Chevy Duty".
Just bought some parts about a month ago. Great customer service, too.
Getting ready to order the 80 MPH speedometer.

Sure would be nice to get the 10%.

Can you help?

Thanks,
Tom
 
I believe the 10% discount went away with the "economic downturn". The promotion code "stovebolt" was worth 5% off last time I ordered. Good luck.
 
Can you help?

Thanks,
Tom


They just offered 10% for Veterans Day
2 days only

Get on the email list

They have been offering it from time to time

Should be another one comming up image.jpeg
 
Tubby said:
Can you help?

They just offered 10% for Veterans Day
2 days only

Get on the email list

They have been offering it from time to time
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Thanks for the quick response.
Just placed an order using the Veterans Day 10%.
I got lucky, It still works.
The discount paid for the shipping.

Now I need to figure out how to get on the email list.
 
Keystoner said:
Thanks for the quick response.
Just placed an order using the Veterans Day 10%.
I got lucky, It still works.
The discount paid for the shipping.

Now I need to figure out how to get on the email list.
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If you sign up here you will receive email specials that we send out. We normally send them out around holidays.
Classic Chevrolet & GMC Truck Email Specials
 
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Tubby,
Regarding your post last week... It is important to consider that we aren't bitching about the forum, we are just trying to make it better. Our host fronts the cost, offset by purchases we make from them (nothing for nothing). And if, perhaps, one of their products is sub-par, they will see feedback HERE. Lets pick... GLASS. If we all hate their glass, and suggest others buy from (fill in the name of one of the many purveyors of AD parts HERE), they'll either a) not care; b) make a change in their glass supplier; or c) have the moderators delete the thread. My guess? B. Good news spreads fast. Bad news travels like wildfire. By hosting a forum, our host has "their finger on the pulse of the hobby". They are involved. That is good. As long as their "GLASS" is as good as everyone else's, my guess is we'll buy here.
 
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52wasp said:
Tubby,
Regarding your post last week... It is important to consider that we aren't bitching about the forum, we are just trying to make it better. Our host fronts the cost, offset by purchases we make from them (nothing for nothing). And if, perhaps, one of their products is sub-par, they will see feedback HERE. Lets pick... GLASS. If we all hate their glass, and suggest others buy from (fill in the name of one of the many purveyors of AD parts HERE), they'll either a) not care; b) make a change in their glass supplier; or c) have the moderators delete the thread. My guess? B. Good news spreads fast. Bad news travels like wildfire. By hosting a forum, our host has "their finger on the pulse of the hobby". They are involved. That is good. As long as their "GLASS" is as good as everyone else's, my guess is we'll buy here.
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And rubber. Let's not forget the rubber for the glass... ;)
Seriously, the more I'm on here, the better I like it.
We ALL know how Evan has struggled with technology, right? I see he's on here posting away and including our beloved pictures.
I'd think that is a watermark of usability.
 
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