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This is already a huge improvement over the old, outdated software. And I'm sure it's going to get better as Rob sorts everything out.

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What's a &quot;Spider&quot;? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's a &quot;Spider&quot;? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]</div></div>

Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing chelicerate arthropods that have eight legs, and chelicerae modified into fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms.[1] Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every ecological niche with the exception of air and sea colonization. As of 2008, approximately 40,000 spider species, and 109 families have been recorded by taxonomists;[2] however, there has been confusion within the scientific community as to how all these genera should be classified, as evidenced by the over 20 different classifications that have been proposed since 1900.[3]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] Is I one? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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It is truly a shame to see where the site as well as others and many of the people here are headed. This used to be called my second home and most all of my friends were found and maintained here. Now we see many of those same people fighting with each other and some of us even having to take legal action to stop others. I also see many instances where people who used to be friends are now against each other solely because of who or what they stood up for on some of these threads. Case in point, EXACTLY where this thread is headed between two people that used to be very good friends. I have friends who voted for Obama. I do not think anything less of them now nor do I beat them up over their decision to vote for him. They are just as entitled to a vote as I am.
What happened to people being able to speak with their opinion and others not holding it against them? What happened to people being able to show their car proudly without fear of people pointing out flaws? What happened to people being able to make comments without fear of reprisal or being banned? To see many of the people that used to call one another best of friends and who are now having to defend their words is really sad on both sides.
People need to climb off their high horses, shake hands and get back to business and that is the preservation and promotion of the muscle car hobby. I don't know half of the behind the scenes stories about what happened to certain individuals here that moved onto other sites and even started their own sites nor do I care. It is a free world. But I do get tired of them fighting publically with each other. Take it privately or better yet………..meet in person and work things out. I do miss when people used to join together for a common cause and not pit others against each other. We ALL.......need to move on, shake hands and let bygones be bygones and get back to what we do best. That being said, BOTH sides need to become more open minded and quit jumping to conclusions about what the other side is doing and/or saying.
This site ‘used’ to be the best on the net bar none. Lately it is carrying a stigmatism that needs to be overcome and return to being the best on the net before it becomes just another battling grounds for very opinionated, close minded and outspoken people. This cannot happen until many of these individuals open their minds and listen to other peoples constructive criticism and not take it personally or simply move on.
The site has changed, let’s change with it and make the best of it. I too think it should have been mentioned before the changes took place just to warn others what to expect as I too thought the site was under siege when I first got on after the change. After numerous phone calls and emails I still did not know what was going on until this thread started. Had word been given, I think likely most all negativism would never have started. Nuff said. I think it is time for men to be men and boys to be babies and either move on or start acting like adults and stop pushing the limits. That goes for BOTH sides and that is what is so sad, there has to be two sides instead of one.
Rick

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Rob,


Thank you for all the hard work.


Jason

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I second Jason's commment.

Thank you Rob and Tom.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x Baldwin Motion</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...I have my own question mark? who am I the Riddler?...

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Hahaha...still laughing!!!
And the answer'd be YES Chris!!!
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On the serious stuff, I absolutely can't believe what I've read in some of the postings above!.
The thread content seems to've gone to the dogs more than the site changes have and as much as I feel like commenting on some of it, I'm just gonna' shut up (for once) and say Kudos to the Clarys and Mods for all they do in keeping our little place in cyberspace alive!.

Looking forward to some of the cool new features!

~ Pete
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is truly a shame to see where the site as well as others and many of the people here are headed.
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you and others here take things said on the internet way too seriously.

there's nothing wrong with this board.

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Bingo. I'm not even a Chevy guy, and this is my favorite car forum. That's gotta say something. Doesn't it?

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can we get the check box back to stay logged in?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I tried to get on all day and now it is purple and black and very strange looking. Did the forum site crash? </div></div>If it ain't broke, don't break it

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hear you loud and and clear, Dan. I really DO NOT like this new board either. It just gives off a dark, ominous feeling, or vibe. It's just depressing looking! I REALLY already miss the old 'white' background forum and it just kinda felt like home after spending so many years there. I'm sure many others feel the same way too. It's almost like coming home from work and finding all the locks changed and you've been evicted by the bank or something! </div></div>And I CAN'T find threads I'm active in to see recent additional posts. This SUCKS! WHY, OH WHY can't people leave shit alone?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: andy tantes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is truly a shame to see where the site as well as others and many of the people here are headed.
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you and others here take things said on the internet way too seriously.

there's nothing wrong with this board. </div></div>

That's exactly the kind of take it or shove it tude that was exemplified by another poster who took this thread right in to the ditch from the get go. I guess the classifieds were taken too seriously too.

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Explore some

click on your screen name in a post and then select posts in the drop down menu. It will show you posts you have been involved in

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HawaiianCamaro</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Explore some

click on your screen name in a post and then select posts in the drop down menu. It will show you posts you have been involved in </div></div>NO, not on my end. But, thanks for playing. Even if it did work, that means I have to dig up a thread I'm involved in, dig up my post, click my screen name to pick up where I left off last time I visited this site? If yes, I call bullshit. Some of us are actually mechanically adept, and barely get by in the computer world. If the change is to accomodate the computer dork, and not the mechanic, I'm gone. So PLEASE lemme know oh wise one

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donnie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">can we get the check box back to stay logged in?
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Donnie,
I had to sign on a few times and then my check box reappeared.
Maybe yours will too. Keep trying. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

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Hey Groucho, you were only here for about a week with the old site, so it shouldn't be too hard to adapt to the new one. As Jeff said, explore it a little and you may surprised how much you can figure out with some messing around. Some guys used the old forum for 10+ years, the transition for them (and myself included) is probably alot bigger... yet most are dealing with it pretty well, at least after the initial shock starts to wear off.

I admittedly don't like everything about it either, but we'll get used to it. There are still changes being made too, as Rob (the administrator) is continuing to tweak it to be as user friendly as possible. It'll get there.

Please watch the language btw, I'm a HAMB'er too, but this aint the HAMB. We &quot;try&quot; to keep it a little less low-brow here. Not sure if I posted in your initial thread, but nice rides you have there. -JB

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Groucho</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HawaiianCamaro</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Explore some

click on your screen name in a post and then select posts in the drop down menu. It will show you posts you have been involved in </div></div>NO, not on my end. But, thanks for playing. Even if it did work, that means I have to dig up a thread I'm involved in, dig up my post, click my screen name to pick up where I left off last time I visited this site? If yes, I call bullshit. Some of us are actually mechanically adept, and barely get by in the computer world. If the change is to accomodate the computer dork, and not the mechanic, I'm gone. So PLEASE lemme know oh wise one </div></div>

Calm down and stop the name calling. Once the upgrade is complete we hope things will become simplified. This is new to all of us, its called a learning process.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Groucho</div><div class="ubbcode-body">NO, not on my end. But, thanks for playing. Even if it did work, that means I have to dig up a thread I'm involved in, dig up my post, click my screen name to pick up where I left off last time I visited this site? If yes, I call bullshit. Some of us are actually mechanically adept, and barely get by in the computer world. If the change is to accomodate the computer dork, and not the mechanic, I'm gone. So PLEASE lemme know oh wise one </div></div>

You can probably just click on your name over on the right hand side where it says <span style="text-decoration: underline">Who's Online</span> to get to your profile, then your posts. No need to make it so hard. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]

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They don't call him groucho for nothing.

Jason

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Okay, the new format is a little weird but I am quickly adjusting to it. I was a little nervous over the weekend when the site was just a dark page with no threads but I figured there was an update in the making. Onward!

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I like this new look..OldGas.com has this exact same website format so I'm familiar with it,and you can tell ours is being dialed in while we all type away.
Very nice &amp; thank you for continuing the fine service you do here Rob &amp; co.

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24 hours ago, I hated it.....now I love it! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

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Is there a way to turn off the &quot;Preview topic function&quot;. I know some people like this but myself I think it is annoying.

I have looked in the settings for my profile but couldn't find anything to turn it off.

Nice to see a long overdue update of this forum. Great work and I believe that all users will get used to it pretty soon.

Jan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Late BrakeU2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

That's exactly the kind of take it or shove it tude that was exemplified by another poster who took this thread right in to the ditch from the get go.</div></div>

you're overreacting to words typed on a keyboard.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Late BrakeU2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I guess the classifieds were taken too seriously too. </div></div>

i know i didn't,i thought it was sort of comical.i can't speak for anybody else.

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Very Nice forums update. i havent played with the newer UBB, mostly IPB &amp; PHP boards. looks like the cross over went smooth and nothing broke. I own and run 3 linux web servers with a few forums, and can tell you not every upgrade is easy. good job.

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So, can I ask, what's the &quot;up&quot; side of the change? A lot of boards change things, and it always seems different, but NOT better. So, why?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr BB Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> UBB, mostly IPB &amp; PHP boards. I own and run 3 linux web servers </div></div>I'm gonna guess that the change is targeted towards those that know these words/labels? Because I don't know what any of them mean, and the change escapes me. Can't car guys be car guys, even on a computer? Or do I actually have to take a course to learn UBB's and PHP's....to appreciate the change? Hey, just asking

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Hey the country is going thru changes. I like this a whole lot better than the other ones.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: andy tantes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Late BrakeU2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

That's exactly the kind of take it or shove it tude that was exemplified by another poster who took this thread right in to the ditch from the get go.</div></div>

you're overreacting to words typed on a keyboard.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Late BrakeU2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I guess the classifieds were taken too seriously too. </div></div>

i know i didn't,i thought it was sort of comical.i can't speak for anybody else. </div></div>


There's been overreacting, on both sides of the equation. Some of the people behind those text fields might not appreciate a smackdown in front of their peers on a public forum. It's only comical when the keyboard is pointed at someone else.. .

Most old farts like routine, and are resistant to change. I'm sure it will all work out fine in the end but clearly some people on here need to work on their tolerance game.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kim_Howie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey the country is going thru changes. I like this a whole lot better than the other ones. </div></div>


x 1000

Ken

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Rob.............Are the picture sizes going to remain small or are they going to be tweaked to the original size??

Great Job on the new format

Ken

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Groucho</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, can I ask, what's the &quot;up&quot; side of the change? A lot of boards change things, and it always seems different, but NOT better. So, why? </div></div>

2 tenths off your E.T in car jargon LOL. There will be some added features which some have found. Many upgrades are done because developers no longer support the older versions and if the site encounters a glitch/problem they won't provide support.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Groucho</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, can I ask, what's the &quot;up&quot; side of the change? A lot of boards change things, and it always seems different, but NOT better. So, why? </div></div>

2 tenths off your E.T in car jargon LOL. There will be some added features which some have found. Many upgrades are done because developers no longer support the older versions and if the site encounters a glitch/problem they won't provide support. </div></div>LOL. 2 10th's is great. But...At the risk of me sounding silly, I'm not sure that answered my question. So, what are the upgrades that some have already found?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969l78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This sucks </div></div>I'll have to agree. I know a LOT of you guys/gals are computer literate, but, sometimes it'd be nice if you considered us that AREN'T.

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I know someone mentioned it before, but I hope we will still have the option of listing our name in profiles. I prefer knowing who's doing the talking. I don't get the warm fuzzies when there is no email address or name attached. I know we can't do anything about those who use made up names like a Las Vegas show girl. Take &quot;Stefano Bimbi&quot; for example...

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Groucho</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr BB Chevy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> UBB, mostly IPB &amp; PHP boards. I own and run 3 linux web servers </div></div>I'm gonna guess that the change is targeted towards those that know these words/labels? Because I don't know what any of them mean, and the change escapes me. Can't car guys be car guys, even on a computer? Or do I actually have to take a course to learn UBB's and PHP's....to appreciate the change? Hey, just asking</div></div>

...was telling the Admin(s),nice upgrade. this site was way overdue for an update. pretty lucky it wasnt hacked or de-faced. the upgrade comes with better security.

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Good job Admin's. I was a little worried that the Computer Nazi's over here were up to no good.

This is a tremendous amount of work to do on your spare time.

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Lot's of cool new additives. It took me a minute to figure out why my Smiley face was awake next to my sig block.

Let me jump on another turnip wagon.