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Archive 04-14-2009 02:27 PM

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>For the time being we are scrapping the new board. We will come back to this one so the whining as***** will shut their pie holes. We will devise another plan and then I will probably leave this one open so the whiners will have a place to congregate while we talk about vintage cards on a new site. I hope the whiners are happy!!

Archive 04-14-2009 02:33 PM

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Posted By: <b>John</b><p>Ouch sorry Leon short of the speed issue I thought the new board was kind of cool. It had some neat features etc. that I thought could come in handy...

Archive 04-14-2009 02:35 PM

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>John - I agree - I hope the intention is to move again once all the issues get resolved.<br><br><p><br><br><br><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mwieder" rel="nofollow">My Trade/Sale Page</a></p>

Archive 04-14-2009 02:35 PM

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Posted By: <b>Doug</b><p>Yeah other than the occasional loading issue it seemed like a huge improvement.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:37 PM

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Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>Agreed. Like the new site, appreciate all the effort that went into creating it and moving the data, and look forward to using it.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:38 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>I agree the move should still be made...and this forum should be locked down. The Luddites can go back to their rotary dial telephones if they wish to communicate.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:47 PM

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Now I feel bad, since I am one of the Luddites. If I may speak on behalf of our forlorn group, I thought the high tech look of the new site was kind of cool, but I also knew it was unlikely I would use too many of the features. Like I said, I enjoy to read what other collectors have to say and respond when I think I have something to add. But even on the old board my interaction was never any greater than that. Doesn't mean I liked it any less than the next guy. Some love to drive a Maserati but I'm equally happy in my Honda.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:47 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br>With all the time and effort put in to the new board by a few here, it's pretty irritating to have seen all the complaining and the &quot;I'm not going&quot; crap that has gone on. You really have two options, go to a new board if and when ready, or don't....and find somewhere else to go. What good is complaining on here going to do? Either that, or you're always welcome to start hosting your own forum right on Net54....I just think it was pretty classless by a select few.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:47 PM

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Not sure what the next plan of action is. I will get with Brian, Dan, Matt and Mike and devise another plan. We might go to a new board, leave this one open for the people that are crying, and the other 640 of us can be happy. So if you don't like a new one you can keep your happy ass here....For the immediate future we will be back here. Sorry for the inconvenience. I am going to do my volunteering at the Salvation Army...Ya'll have fun....

Archive 04-14-2009 02:47 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jimmy Leiderman</b><p>Agree with Dan.<br>Lock this old **** hole and take whatever time is needed to restore the new forum.<br>

Archive 04-14-2009 02:49 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br>Barry-<br><br>The issue is the new board is a &quot;honda&quot;. It's no different than any other forums out there today. Net54 is just running on a forum edition from 1996...not 2009.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:50 PM

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Posted By: <b>Doug</b><p>I'm just happy to have a board to look at period, but I still liked the new one better.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:53 PM

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Dave- I was doing fine on the new board and even stopped looking at the old one. If the slowness issue was resolved I would have been perfectly happy sticking with it. But I still would have primarily read threads of interest and posted when I could. I'm not sure I would have used all those new features. I am 56 and with limited computer knowledge. Most of the people on this board are in their 20's and 30's. I will gladly go with whatever board we ultimately end up with.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:56 PM

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Posted By: <b>Robert Klevens</b><p>I enjoyed the new board and hope it is up again soon. Guess some people really don't like Change.

Archive 04-14-2009 02:56 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Barry I'm with you. BBL time for my nap.<br><br><br>Steve

Archive 04-14-2009 02:58 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br>Barry-<br><br>56 isn't exactly one foot in the grave either I don't think. I just think with the time the guys were putting in trying to get the new one going, I can certainly see where it would be aggravating having to read people posting how much the thing sucked and they didn't want to go. Then you have Crandell wanting to start a thread here with his swan song...I think it was just a bit too much.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:01 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jim Rivera</b><p>for the record-I am all for new board but I need to log in to it to post

Archive 04-14-2009 03:04 PM

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Posted By: <b>josh</b><p>The other board was a lot better than this one. It is mind blowing to me that people would rather stay with this format. The only problem was it was a lot slower but I am sure it was being worked out. It is a shame because most of the popular boards use the one Net54 was going to be on.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:05 PM

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Posted By: <b>D. Bergin</b><p>Wow! The relatively short time I've been here I've never seen Leon lose his cool like that. Can't say I blame him. Nice to see a little fire because you're not going to keep everybody happy all the time.<br><br>I for one am glad this move is being made, people need to be a little patient. I've yet to run across a forum that has made a perfectly smooth transition from one format to another when it was needed................and in every case, it was needed.<br><br>IMO in the short time the new forum was open it was infinitely easier to use then the present one. Of course the slowness will drive you batty but I'm sure it's a problem which will eventually be solved.<br><br>

Archive 04-14-2009 03:07 PM

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Posted By: <b>Robert Dixon</b><p>I didn't get a chance to really get into the features of the new board because I was just sort of waiting for the issues to be worked out, so I don't have an opinion there. But the thing is, I don't deserve an opinion! All I do is read, learn, and occasionally post a comment. I don't put any money or time into running this board. I didn't move all of those posts over from the old board to the new. I don't have to monitor the content of all the posts. I just get on when I feel like it. It's other people who put all of the work in, yet it benifits all of us. I wouldn't enjoy collecting cards nearly as much if it wasn't for this forum. So I think it really sucks that anyone would complain about the functionality of the board, because if you're not one of the guyus that put the work in, you don't have the right to complain. If you don't agree with me...I challenge you to a cagefight!

Archive 04-14-2009 03:14 PM

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Dave- like I said I will go with any board we ultimately end up with. I have already apologized to Leon for posting that I liked the old board more. I did not realize everything that was going on when I posted. But again, people like what they like. If I prefer simplicity I am neither right nor wrong. There were likewise problems with this board, especially with the lack of tech backup, but if we never made the change and continued here I would have been fine. I don't think there is anything more I can add to this discussion.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:16 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br><br>Barry-<br><br>I wasn't implying you were really one of the offenders. I think the only comment I saw from you was just a bit ago today on this board after the other one crashed...there were others who just kept on and kept on...sorry if it sounded like I was hounding you over it.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:18 PM

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Posted By: <b>David McDonald</b><p>Hang in there, Leon.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:22 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Sorry for all the guys who put the work into the new board--I'm sure it will work for you.<br><br>For guys like Barry and Corey and me who liked the old board best we get to experience it a while longer....<br><br>Cheers.<br><br>

Archive 04-14-2009 03:25 PM

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Posted By: <b>joe</b><p>Earlier today I posted how much faster the new board was today. I just went to the new board a few minutes ago and I can't log in. Now, I see we are staying here for awhile, sorry to hear that, I was just getting used to it.<br><br>Joe<br>edited for spelling.<br><br>Ty Cobb, Spikes flying!

Archive 04-14-2009 03:27 PM

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Posted By: <b>dstudeba</b><p>Actually Robert I think Barry has every right to voice his opinion. While he may not have put any work into moving to the new site, over the years he has provided a lot of important content. Content that requires a lot of work to provide. Content that was so valuable that it was all moved over to the new site. If it was just the best software that made this site, people would have moved on long ago. It is the content that makes the site and the people like Barry and Leon who provide it.<br><br>If I could get good information on a rotary phone, I would buy a rotary phone. If I could get good information on an ipod I would get an ipod. People are all talking about how wonderful the REA catalog is and it is in book form of all things.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:30 PM

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>Waaaa, waaaaa, waaaaa &lt;----- Whiney as*****&lt;br&gt;<br><br><br><br>I'm going to die laughing if it all boils down to something stupid like people just closing the browser instead of logging out of the web page...<br><br>Leon - keep the board running and work the bugs out. We can use this board as the main board until all the kinks are ironed out. I don't mind bouncing between boards. I figure if the other board loads slow it will be the secondary board. After you get it running full speed then I'll know that by how fast the site loads and how fast I can navigate through it.<br><br>Until then Leon, DON'T pull out all your hair trying to please us. We are but your humble servants. Now give us some cake and shut up! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> <br><br>EDITED TO ADD - I want, no I DEMAND that for every message I post here you increment the POST counter on the new board so I get credit for my ALL of my posts! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"> Leon, put the gun down and don't try to find me, I'm going into hiding... did you notice the smiley faces? Did you?

Archive 04-14-2009 03:32 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>I liked the new board and think you should do a 2nd launch once the kinks are figured out. I tried for 3 days to register there and never was able to post. <br><br>The new board is better but it's best to push everyone there when it's working properly or else you'll face the wrath of the Mob. <br><br>Edited to say - I haven't gotten the e-mail to confirm my registration and I've used both of my e-mail addresses up at this point. It keeps me logged in while my browser is open but once I log out it doesn't recognize my username or password (because I haven't been able to confirm via e-mail) but it does remember my 2 e-mail addresses. So I'm pretty much out of luck unless I try a 3rd address which I don't have until the kinks get worked out. <br><br>Leon.. keep pushing people there. There are kinks to be worked out but I can survive just reading for a week or so. I hate not being able to see the BST boards though. <br><br>Close this board. Please.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:38 PM

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Posted By: <b>PC</b><p>Shut this board down, and get the new one going (exclusively). I guarantee that those saying they will not participate on the new board will participate. It will be impossible for them to stay away. Don't even waste a moment getting upset and second guessing the decision.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:39 PM

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>I just went back to the new board and it loaded quickly. I also noticed something that states: <br><br>&quot;Leon has disabled reputation&quot; <br><br>What does that mean?

Archive 04-14-2009 03:40 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>&quot;The REA auction is in a book form of all things&quot;.<br><br>Am I that out of touch. I buy in a lot of auctions and always use the catalogue. Mile High, Memory Lane, Mastro, REA, Andy Madec all put out books?

Archive 04-14-2009 03:41 PM

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Posted By: <b>T206Collector</b><p>...that these are all growing pains and that the new Board will satisfy most of the concerns of the old guard, while providing new amenities that will gracefully carry us into the 21st century of message boards.<br><br>It is disappointing how this has all played out in the short term, but the long-term growth and prosperity of this Board will be better served I believe.<br><br><br><br>_ <u></u> _ <u></u> _ <u></u> _ <u></u> _ <u></u> _ <u></u> _ _ <br><br>Visit<a href="http://www.t206collector.com" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.t206collector.com</a> for Net54 T206 archive, signed deadball card galleries, articles and more!

Archive 04-14-2009 03:41 PM

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Posted By: <b>Douglas D</b><p>Another vote for the new board. Thoroughly enjoying it. Once the speed is fixed, it'll be great. Tried three times to respond to this thread, and got an internal error on the first two. <br><br>Stick with it, Leon! You're doing good things.<br><br>Doug<br><br>Edited for spelling.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:48 PM

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Posted By: <b>Todd Schultz</b><p>Agreed that the new site is the way to go. Time to move on.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:49 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>-----------------------------<br>Jim Crandell wrote: &quot;For guys like Barry and Corey and me who liked the old board best we get to experience it a while longer....Cheers.&quot;<br><br>-----------------------------<br><br>Ummmm.....That may be the stupidest thing you've ever written in this forum and that includes not knowing that &quot;Mongoloid&quot; is an offensive term.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:50 PM

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I know, those internal errors are a big pain. There are problems here too.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:54 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Sorry Dan,<br><br>It was clear a lot of us liked the old board--<br><br>I'm sympathetic--I hope y'all get it worked out as many people put a lot of work into it--especially Leon.<br><br>Most people like the new board--majority rules.

Archive 04-14-2009 03:58 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>We get it Jim...you're the squeaky wheel. Congratulations.

Archive 04-14-2009 04:03 PM

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>But I loved many of the bells and whistles of the new board; <br><br>Sometimes change is needed; sometimes change is not needed. I understand to some extent all the different issues but I'm sure Leon has made a common sense decision to stay here for now. I hope we can move to a new home soon; for I hate getting that message -- the forum owner has not allowed you to see this thread.<br><br>Rich

Archive 04-14-2009 04:08 PM

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>I like this board better, but I'm like that when I'm comfy with something. However, I was willing to give the new one a chance &amp; work with it. Leon, hang in there, &amp; hope you feel better soon!!

Archive 04-14-2009 04:11 PM

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Posted By: <b>joyce</b><p>are these cards tuffer than the fatima team cards ,would love some input thanks joyce

Archive 04-14-2009 04:12 PM

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Posted By: <b>Richard Cline - RC</b><p>Wow! I didn't think I was away that long, tried to long in to the new board (which I believe will work great if given time) and thought I had forgotten my password.<br><br>Leon and the rest, thanks for all the hard work on the new site. Most here are great people, even when we disagree, and I truly believe everyone here could learn to use the new site with minimal effort and a positive attitude.<br><br>I wasn't even looking at this site anymore, just took a chance that something was up.<br><br>Good luck!<br><br>RC

Archive 04-14-2009 04:12 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Everyone needs to calm down. The fact is, the new board is not working well. Until it's fixed there is no point in using it. After all, one doesn't use a board like this simply because of the bells and whistles -- it's the content that matters only. When the new board is up to speed, literally, it will be a better place to be than this board. There is no question on this issue, that is a fact. But until that happens, there is no point in using a board that frustrates its members so much due to an eminently fixable issue. Similarly, short of the speed issue, there is no logical complaint to be made about the new board. <br><br>And of course everyone appreciates the hard work and time Leon, et al. put into the new board. When it's ready for us to come over, which won't be long, it will be a better forum than what we have here. So what's the big deal to keep this one open until the other one is ready?

Archive 04-14-2009 04:16 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>This must be PSA's fault.<br><br><br>Steve

Archive 04-14-2009 04:16 PM

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Posted By: <b>Alan U</b><p>Whichever way we end up going, thank you to Leon and the others working on the new site. <br><br>I hope that everyone keeps in mind the amount of time and effort that has been put into developing the new site before they rush to judgement on whether they like it or not. <br><br>-Alan

Archive 04-14-2009 04:23 PM

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>I haven't read every thread on the new board or this one, so maybe I missed something. But I didn't see a whole lot of whining. I sure hope I'm not one of the offenders. I mentioned in passing that it was a &quot;royal pain in the ass&quot; to post images to the new board without having your own website. But I certainly meant no offense and appreciate all the hard work that Leon and his helpers have put into the board, without pay.<br><br>If people have been attacking Leon or complaining that he isn't doing a good enough job bringing the new board on line, that's a real shame. Every time I log onto the board, I am stunned that anyone would take all the time and effort that Leon puts into this forum just so that it can exist. Last I heard, he has a full time job. I still don't know how he does it.<br><br>I'm with the group that's happy to have either forum up and running. Like Barry, I won't use the high tech stuff too much, but if others like it, that's great. As the great statesman Rodney King once said: &quot;Can't we all just get along?&quot;

Archive 04-14-2009 04:26 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Paul, you don't need your own website to post photos on the new board. There will be (and was) plenty of help to make sure people know how to post images on the new board. IMO it was just as easy if not simpler to post images on the new forum.

Archive 04-14-2009 04:28 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>&quot;royal pain in the ass&quot; to post images to the new board without having your own website&quot;<br><br><br>Are you sure about that? Or do you mean you need a host site?<br><br>If so, then photobucket is free and will do the trick.<br><br>If a person needs there own website then I don't see too many people <br><br>posting pics. I thought ease in hosting pics was one of the reasons<br><br>the board was moving?<br><br>I too commend Leon and his helpers for all that they did.<br><br>I might have opened the new board with a few people first to test it.<br><br>But that is neither here nor there now.

Archive 04-14-2009 04:31 PM

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Jeff, is this a new you, the voice of reason? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

Archive 04-14-2009 04:42 PM

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Geez, I wasn't even trying to go back to the issue of posting images to the new site.<br><br>Yes, by &quot;your own website,&quot; I meant something like Photobucket. Like Barry, I'm too incompetent to try to figure out how to use that. One of the other board members was kind enough to include a post of how to upload pictures to the new board in the same way (I guess) that you would upload them to Photobucket or a similar service. It was complicated, at least by my standards, and much more complicated than this old board with its convenient &quot;insert object&quot; button.<br><br>But again, I'm not complaining. Just the opposite. I'm criticizing anyone who is giving Leon a hard time. I'm sure Leon will eventually get around to making it easier to post images, or someone will explain to me an easier way, or I'll just live with it.

Archive 04-14-2009 04:47 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Paul<br><br>Didn't mean anything by it. I was just trying to confirm what you said.<br><br>When you said (website) some people might have taken it at face value.<br><br><br>Photobucket is easy, using them as a host will be a breeze.<br><br>Sorry again.<br><br>Steve

Archive 04-14-2009 04:49 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>You don't need any photobucket or other hosting site account to post photos on the new board. You can upload a photo straight from your &quot;my pictures&quot; folder on your computer. It works basically the same way as attaching a photo to an email.

Archive 04-14-2009 04:54 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Dan<br><br>Thanks for the clarification. So basically the new forum self hosts.<br><br>Steve

Archive 04-14-2009 05:01 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>You got it Steve...and actually you can create albums with up to 60 photos in your profile area. I am certain that with patience anyone can learn to use the features on the new board. It may seem like too much, too fast for some people, but the good news is you don't have to use a single bell or whistle to post and read there.

Archive 04-14-2009 05:03 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve F</b><p>Fast, slow, old or new... As long as Marshall ain't here, I love em both.

Archive 04-14-2009 05:04 PM

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Posted By: <b>Jim VB</b><p>I just went through this today with Matt, but yes, there are a variety of ways you can post images on the new site. One is self hosting. You can just download a picture from your computer. It also interfaces very easily (once someone with a brain explains it to an idiot like me) with other hosting sites like Photobucket.

Archive 04-14-2009 05:16 PM

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Posted By: <b>Mark</b><p>Crap (can I say that here?) I loved the new Board, outside of the seemingly random slowness issues. Could they not remedy that? If that periodic sluggishness could only be fixed, the decision to migrate seems like a no-brainer.<br><br>Regardless... I would like to thank Leon, Dan and Matt for all of the tremendous help, time, effort and support they put in. It is very much appreciated!

Archive 04-14-2009 05:38 PM

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Posted By: <b>John K</b><p> I have used the forums format for other things (musical artists, politics). There were always glitches. But I said that before.

Archive 04-14-2009 05:53 PM

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Posted By: <b>David</b><p>Sounds like the Beckett fiscal in August.

Archive 04-14-2009 06:01 PM

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>Is this the appropriate time to say:<br><br><b>MORE COWBELL!</b>

Archive 04-14-2009 06:18 PM

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Posted By: <b>Rob D.</b><p>I think the new board will be reopening Monday.

Archive 04-14-2009 06:26 PM

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>I want to be pegged officially as a whinning A$$HOLE and I will shut my PIEHOLE if we stay here where it is much better. <br>

Archive 04-14-2009 06:39 PM

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Posted By: <b>Adam</b><p>Arguments along the lines of the following &quot; . . . but I also knew it was unlikely I would use too many of the features . . . &quot; miss an important point ---- you didn't have to use any of the new features if you did not want to. What you did end up successfully doing, however, is prevent others who may have wanted to use new features from even having them available. It's really a shame.

Archive 04-14-2009 06:44 PM

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Posted By: <b>Marc</b><p>Leon, if you are going back to the old board which is ok is there anyway that you can use the new boards way to do pictures and bring it to the old board? It is so simple to add pictures to the new board. i still have not figured out how to use the photobucket, but the way the new board is is GREAT! Thanks, Marc

Archive 04-14-2009 06:48 PM

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>This major glitch was 100% my fault. I continued to get hammered over the slowness and Vbulletin was pointing the finger at Yahoo (our web host). There were several forums on the new board that were literally broken AFTER the install team (Vbulletin) started trying to fix the issue. Instead of pushing a &quot;repair&quot; button, to fix the broken links, I pushed a &quot;restore&quot; button. That wiped out the last 5-7 days of work in its entirety. I feel bad for Matt, Mike and Brian as they really put some time into it. We will devise a better plan next time. The thing is, is that no one knew what was going to happen, performance wise, until we put a load on the servers. You can't do that with 5-10 people. As of this moment I am arguing with Vbulletin and they are still pointing the finger at Yahoo. One thing is for sure, the next time we go it will be rock solid and then maybe we will put a load on the servers in increments. I don't foresee us leaving this board for the next few weeks or more....Thanks for all of the kind words. I am really upset with myself over this. ....regards

Archive 04-14-2009 06:49 PM

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>My only objection to the new site was the download time. Figured that could have been worked out eventually. Surprised to see it shut down. Boys put a hell of a lot of work into it. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="sad.gif">

Archive 04-14-2009 06:51 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br><br>Tis' ok Leon. I kicked over a trash can and elbowed an old lady. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

Archive 04-14-2009 06:52 PM

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>This software is literally 10 yrs old and we are absolutely maxing out its capabilities right now. There is no more functionality to be had.

Archive 04-14-2009 06:53 PM

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>There is a new forum?<br>

Archive 04-14-2009 06:54 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br>Joe, <br><br>No, there's not.

Archive 04-14-2009 06:56 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>You are too tough on yourself Leon. I did not see anyone &quot;hammering&quot; you over the slowness--it was just information. Anyway cheer up, have a beer and let me know what vintage card or cards I can buy you in the REA auction.<br><br>Jim

Archive 04-14-2009 06:57 PM

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p><br>&quot;let me know what I can buy you in REA&quot;<br><br><br>If only the rest of us could get a sugar-daddy like you Jim. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif">

Archive 04-14-2009 07:01 PM

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Posted By: <b>David R</b><p>I think I am in the Barry Sloate camp in that I like the look and feel of this old board better. But I will go happily to the new board when it's fixed.<br><br>

Archive 04-14-2009 07:31 PM

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Posted By: <b>JimCrandell</b><p>Dave,<br><br>You already have a lunch or dinner from me. If you called me Jim all the time instead of Crandell maybe I'd bring along a T206 or two. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="happy.gif"><br><br>Jim

Archive 04-14-2009 07:35 PM

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Posted By: <b>Fred Y</b><p>I would like to applaud Leon &amp; his TEAM for the effort &amp; time put forth to secure a new &amp; better site.<br><br>I have liked this one &amp; certainly will like and adjust to a new one, whenever &amp; whereever.

Archive 04-14-2009 07:59 PM

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Posted By: <b>Al</b><p>I for one sincerely appreciate your efforts and those of your associates to make the new board a success. Simply put, sometimes you're the bug, sometimes you're the windshield, AKA $*** happens. Hell, I don't even collect pre-war cards, I just enjoy reading the threads and learning from the members.<br><br>As for those busting your chops over speed on the new board, etc, etc, I for one would put up with that for about a half-nanosecond, then nuke their access. Last time I checked this website was free, so they don't have much room to B*tch about anything.<br><br>Don't let the frustration get to you, chill out, have a coupla cold ones and kick back. You and your team will get things fixed soon enough. Life's a very short ride, don't beat yourself up over this too much.

Archive 04-14-2009 08:08 PM

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Posted By: <b>Ed Hans</b><p>Agree completely with what Jeff posted above. Thanks to Leon and everyone that has spent countless hours trying to make things better. Keep swinging; it'll all work out in the end.

Archive 04-14-2009 09:04 PM

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Posted By: <b>Tim Cathey</b><p>I agree with Jeff as well.<br><br>Things will get better. The new site will eventually be worked out and be a vast improvement to this place.<br><br>What's funny to me is how people could complain about the new site when it was no more difficult than using this site. Sure there were a lot more bells and whistles, but you didn't HAVE to use them.<br><br>To be so self important to think that no effort should be made on the part of the individual to spend a few minutes learning something new for the good of the group as a whole is sad and a slap in the face to those working so hard behind the scenes that your time is more valuable than theirs.<br><br>

Archive 04-14-2009 09:23 PM

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Posted By: <b>Tim Kindler</b><p>It is too bad to hear about all of the troubles that the new sight is bringing to all of those who are working so hard at it. I second the toughts of others who are thankful for a site to go to for the discussion of vintage baseball and cards whether it is this one or the new one that Leon, Brian, Dan, Mattt and Mike have been working on. I am very ignorant when it comes to technology and it will take me a while to get used to a new forum/board, but that is my problem and I will eventually adapt and get it just like I did the old one. It was a little slow, but I sure wasn't going to complain when I knew that Leon and the others were working on technology problems that I couldn't even begin to understand. I'm pretty sure all of the guys above mentioned receive no or little compensation for the amount of time and effort they put into maintaining this board or creating and maintaining the new one, so I certainly wouldn't ever complain. Will it take some time to get used to...sure, but complain about an awesome sight like this and the future site... are you kidding me?<br><br>Thanks Guys, Keep up the good work with improving the board!<br>Tim Kindler

Archive 04-14-2009 09:24 PM

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Posted By: <b>Bottom of the Ninth</b><p>It is each individual's choice to migrate to a new site or not. Not sure it has anything to do with being self important. That is their loss if they decide they don't want to learn how to use it. And it is their choice if they want to protest the change. <br><br>Leon did not scrap the new site due to a small fraction of members not making the migration. <br><br>Greg


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