topic Re: New format in General Discussion

New format

Tintype_18 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:45:25 GMT

IMHO, the old format was easier to navigate. Everything was on one screen. Now it seems I have to take extra steps to find different boards/subjects, etc. Sorry but I'm not impressed.

Re: New format

FloridaDrafter — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:27:49 GMT

@Tintype_18 wrote:
"IMHO, the old format was easier to navigate. Everything was on one screen. Now it seems I have to take extra steps to find different boards/subjects, etc. Sorry but I'm not impressed."

I'm beyond "not impressed", and very disappointed for the reasons you pointed out. I've seen this type of Forum layout at other sites and don't particularly care for it. The email I received stated "over the coming months", so maybe they will improve navigation.

I may be missing it, but there is no way to see if a post has new comments. I also can't find our user photos section. I like to look at others images, and just not to see what others are shooting, but initial camera settings and how they compare to mine for similar subjects. I could probably find more, but we'll see.

Re: New format

rs-eos — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:47:12 GMT

I'm willing to try a few more days, but so far it's indeed quite awkward.

Re: New format

rs-eos — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:53:22 GMT

And add in that editing posts seems to only work 50% of the time. Just got an unexpected error and then after reloading, the edit post option did nothing. Anyhow, here's the edit:

"I do want to add though that it looks much more detailed now on Retina-style (super high-res) screens. All UI artwork, default avatars, etc are very crisp. With the exception though of the avatar in the quick-reply box".

Re: New format

FloridaDrafter — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:52:24 GMT

I agree, Ricky, graphics look great, but it may be due to them being slightly larger. I have a plain HD display on my laptop and a 26" SHD external.

Another thing I am noticing is lag between clicking stuff and it popping up, sometimes 4 seconds or more. At first, I would click twice and if a link was in the same position on the page as the one I initially clicked, my second mouse click took effect and took me to that link, LOL. It only took a couple of times to catch on. Be patient, heh. I did like the "hints" in the old spell checker when you ran your mouse over the word. I guess that's a goner.

I'm hoping for better results. Khoros is just getting started here.

Re: New format

shadowsports — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:26:56 GMT

Agree. Navigation is a little cumbersome. Trying to like it.... but, not a fan thus far.

I liked the linear layout of the old forum a little better. This change will grow on us I'm sure.

Re: New format

Tintype_18 — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:59:29 GMT

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Re: New format

Tronhard — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:14:12 GMT

There are some things I like about the new interface:
It is a clean and less cluttered display and the "buttons" stand out quite well. Also, one can now add and format multiple images when posting - both good.
On other other hand, I am a bit disappointed that the 5MB limit still applies, but I have some sympathy about the amount of storage - although storage is cheap and Canon is not short of a penny...
YES, I TOO DO miss the category for posting images to share, so the one time I have approached this I had to revert to the General Discussion thread - bit I think this is an inelegant solution and would like to see the image posting category returned (with its previous contents, if possible). Like my colleagues, I love to see, appreciate and give feedback on others' images and look forward to getting the same in return. Please do consider this!

Re: New format

Waddizzle — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:38:36 GMT

The new format is different. It will take a little getting used to. So far, I am not a fan of the previews, which makes scrolling more of an effort. I hope there is an option somewhere to turn that feature off. My jury is still out. My reaction so far is simple. It’s different.

Re: New format

Tintype_18 — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:32:51 GMT

@shadowsports wrote:
This change will grow on us I'm sure.

So does a fungus. Very disappointed in this format.

Re: New format

Tronhard — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:49:30 GMT

While I admit it takes a bit of getting used to, have you tried going into PREFERENCES - MY SETTINGS - PREFERENCE OPTIONS? There you can make fairly significant changes to the layout. I must admit I like the option to be able to see posts with the most recent first, for example. I realize that one can then skip a whole conversation, but I personally am aware of that and try to go from the start if I am not familiar with the thread.

What would be nice is to be able to filter out those topics that I choose not to see: I would not need to see anything about video or printer issues and Q&A, for example and that would cut out a lot of clutter.

Re: New format

John_SD — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:44:45 GMT

I just logged in after quite a few months away to find a new board and interface. l have not navigated around enough to form a solid opinion yet. But a few thoughts -- new interfaces always take some time to get familiar with and there are always issues to work out in the early weeks and months. So patience may be required for a bit. That said, I was never a fan of the 1990s-style board we had before and wished it could be a little more like N*kon's. So I am glad Canon is taking a giant leap into the 21st century, boardwise. I expect some clunky navigation here and there and various issues to throw us now and then. But I am generally pleased that a refresh is in place. YMMV.

Re: New format

Tronhard — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:21:24 GMT

HOW CAN I TURN OFF in my home page, the huge list of posts in which I have no interest ???

I see a huge list of posts about video issues and I didn't have to deal with them before. I have been through every section of My Settings and can't see a way to filter the categories of topics so I just see those things in which I have involvement. I keep seeing references to subscriptions and notifications. I am not subscribed to anything to do with video, but I can't seem to find a way of applying that.

Re: New format

Tronhard — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:48:03 GMT

This is SO frustrating:

I used to come to the site and see the material with which I want to engage: specifically stills photography. Now my start-up page is full of questions about printing and videography.

PLEASE can we have a mechanism to filter what groups of posts we choose to see or not see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!