[andyM]

Anyone else find they have to login every time?
Even if you check the "Always keep logged in" and delete the 360 minutes time to stay logged in.
I have to login every time - or is it just my **** computer?
P.

No.
Check your internet browser settings, you might have it set to delete browsing history on exit.

[G & M]

A lot faster to load but the old layout was way better to look at.

[DaveG]

No.
Check your internet browser settings, you might have it set to delete browsing history on exit.
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I thought we all did that anyway 

[ChumBucket]

Can't upload any avatar 

It just says-
The attachments upload directory is not writable. Your attachment or avatar cannot be saved.

[slap bash]

Has this forum changed hands and has a new owner.

[duncan h]

Can't upload any avatar 

It just says-
The attachments upload directory is not writable. Your attachment or avatar cannot be saved.

I cant view any, other than my own

[Soupy]

Window cleaners really are a funny bunch.

The old format of this forum was so outdated, stale and slow that most new users couldn't even work out how to do simple tasks like posting a picture. There was no mobile version and every now and again it would just hang, sometimes taking nearly a full minute to load a page, if it loaded at all. The search function was soooo slow that I reckon Tosh had it all on print outs and actually searched through the pages for you by hand.

Finally, after years of stagnation they've  done a proper upgrade, and what do you lot do? Moan about it. Sure, it's ugly as sin and there are some teething issues but this is how these things are done. It's  impossible to test websites on every browser on every setting on every device.

The blue and white looks a bit tesco value to me too but everything works so much better.

[Soupy]

Here, I'm sure this is what you would all prefer:

[ChumBucket]

Avatar issue sorted, nice one.

[rosskesava]

Here, I'm sure this is what you would all prefer:

It's not as if the only choice is between what we have now and the one you posted a picture of. Other choices are available.

[duncan h]

Avatar issue sorted, nice one.

I can see your avatar now  but still not anyone else.  minor problems and yes it runs 100% better

[C o z y]

The layout on here is roughly the same as it is on Matt's forum. You get used to layouts after a few days though. Main thing is, it's faster now. Used to sometimes take ages for the page to load, if Mrs simpson was using her telephone connection in West Dungpatch, the whole forum came to a grinding halt.

It's a shame that the PM function hasn't been enabled. One good thing is the "ignore this mong" facility on your profile settings. Means you don't see what idiots post on the board. I've got a few on there. One still hasn't worked out how it works yet, and is posting stalking posts on the chat section. 

[Soupy]

It's not as if the only choice is between what we have now and the one you posted a picture of. Other choices are available.

'cmon Ross admit it, you are just afraid of the change.

I think what they have tried to do is match the new format as closely as possible to the old format so us dinosaurs weren't too alienated by the bright colours and fancy new pages that load before you can nip through and put the kettle on.

Personally I think anything is better than the old site.  It had gotten to the point where I was fed up using it. Every time I went on it would be running along fine then for no apparent reason just stop.

[rosskesava]

It's not a question of afraid of change unless it requires me to wear women’s clothes. The last forum was easy to look at but the loading time.....etc.

For example, this forum:

http://www.ukweatherworld.co.uk/forum/index.php

Easy to find what you want, clear and simple layout along with a lot of info on the homepage.

My point is after waiting years for a forum that loads like most other forums we get a naff layout with a naff colour scheme.

Just found this which explains a lot:

http://new.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=help

'SMF® is the elegant, effective, powerful and free forum software solution that this site is running.'

[Soupy]

Like I said, they've laid it out like they have to try and keep it like it was as much as possible IMO. Your weather site has a begging page asking for donations, how do you think that would go down on here? Not well would be my guess.

[rosskesava]

That forum doesn't have a begging page at all. Begging has got nothing to do with it and it's not my website.

It is completely free to register and use but should anyone want to use further forum features and additional boards, then they are asked to donate a minimum of £5 which not only helps to fund the forum, it keeps the wanabee idiots and trolls out.

You are right though. I doubt any of the £200+ a day earners would pay a penny to use this forum.

My point is that it's not complex or hard to create a forum that is easy to use and highly functional and doesn't look like a cheap second hand copy of a bodged imitation of mumsnet.

[Soupy]

Anyone else find they have to login every time?
Even if you check the "Always keep logged in" and delete the 360 minutes time to stay logged in.
I have to login every time - or is it just my **** computer?
P.

It's probably just redirecting you to that page. You're probably still logged in. Try not filling in the details and pressing log in....

[Soupy]

That forum doesn't have a begging page at all. Begging has got nothing to do with it and it's not my website.

It is completely free to register and use but should anyone want to use further forum features and additional boards, then they are asked to donate a minimum of £5 which not only helps to fund the forum, it keeps the wanabee idiots and trolls out.

You are right though. I doubt any of the £200+ a day earners would pay a penny to use this forum.

My point is that it's not complex or hard to create a forum that is easy to use and highly functional and doesn't look like a cheap second hand copy of a bodged imitation of mumsnet.

Are you finding it difficult to use? Cosmetically it's ugly as sin but as far as function goes I think it's fine.

It's a begging page. "we had to spend £1000 on this £1000 on that, please send us money blah blah". Most forums have them. It's ok if the subject matter is something good that people enjoy reading about and discussing like, say, Land Rovers or indeed, er, clouds. If clean it up started asking for money I think people would just go elsewhere, therefore I don't think you can blame forum admin (or whoever makes the decisions) for opting for a free platform.

[rosskesava]

You use the term begging to imply something unwholesome like a street beggar in a third world country. Asking for a donation on an essentially free forum is hardly begging no more than a fair ground attraction asks, or begs, for money to go on the ride.

Anyway, it's strange. Cleaning supply companies have made god knows how much money over the years as a direct result of this free forum and members have made money from the free advice and knowledge on here yet paying for it is a dirty word.

I do know 100% full well that there are costs involved using free forum software but they are hardly extortionate.

The software for this forum is free which explains a lot. Admin never stated that. Come to that, Admin never state much really.

The problem is that the layout of a forum is what attracts new members and keeps existing ones.

[rosskesava]

Who are Admin, where do they live, and what is their purpose?

In the early days of this forum, it was sponsored by Cleaning Express Supplies (I think). Is it still the same?

I'll bet I get absolutely no answer.