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Posted By: dstudeba

Despite being in the computer industry for over 10 years I have no problem understanding where Jim is coming from. For a new user, myself included, the new forum is intimidating. There appears to be much more text and icons and the information one is seeking is tougher to find. (Paul's Google analogy was excellent) As Jim alluded to, if the information is there he and others will somehow overcome the design/layout obstacles and get the information. I liken it too the Net54 site many years ago with the popup problems. The content was so good that you would wade through all the popups and get to the site. If the content on the new site is as good as it was then, I don't think there will be a problem with participation. If the quality of the information does not get to that level, then as Paul said there will be a reduction in quality participation.