Yes, your DESS thread is still a Sticky and available; and the points thing has always been around, just not shown &/or utilised much, as is still the case (at least for now! 
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There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Anyone else have website opening issues over the last couple of days?
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Deanna777
Well-known member
OK. I did not know that the points thing was around. Where can I send a PM to someone on this site?Yes, your DESS thread is still a Sticky and available; and the points thing has always been around, just not shown &/or utilised much, as is still the case (at least for now!
Deanna
The former platform was no longer actively supported, which rapidly became a major maintenance and ongoing operational issue
... so something had to happen if we wanted to keep the Forum, and fairly quickly at that... 
So yes, it's a change, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it eventually.
Click on their username and one of the links in the drop-down list should be 'Send direct message'. Then you'll need to watch the envelope & bell symbols just to the right of your username up toward the top right corner of the page for the little red numbers that'll tell you there's something waiting for you to look at. And if you can't readily access the username of someone you want to message, you can also click on the envelope shown to the right of your username up in the top right corner of the page; then click on 'Send direct message' from the bottom of the drop-down list there.
We are all still on a bit of a learning curve with this new format, so you might need to bear with us a bit as we work out how to do things and move around the new Forum.
Deanna777
Well-known member
Click on their username and one of the links in the drop-down list should be 'Send direct message'. Then you'll need to watch the envelope & bell symbols just to the right of your username up toward the top right corner of the page. If you can't readily access their username, you can also click on that envelope to the right of your username up in the top right of the page; then click on 'Send direct message' from the bottom of the drop-down list there.
We are all still on a bit if a learning curve with this new format, so you might need to bear with us a bit as we work out how to do things and move around the new format.
HI Pete,
Thanks for the info. I'll get to use to this new website.
OK. I will.
Deanna
racoon
Well-known member
Okay, that makes sense. Software support is important for a forum that's as active as this one.
Deanna777
Well-known member
So that is why this forum has a new look and etc.The former platform was no longer actively supported, which rapidly became a major maintenance and ongoing operational issue
So yes, it's a change, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it eventually.
Deanna
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Well, I tried to get on site earlier today and got the usual messages that said the site was not working. Came back a couple hours later and we have an entirely new site.
I am very impressed with the new set up. It came as a complete surprise to me and others. I like the NEW look. All of the same functions are still up an running as near as I can determine. The post count shows me that nothing seems to have changed. To those responsible for the upgrade, I say good for you.
Give things a day or two to get rolling, don't be afraid to click on anything "new" to you. Some things have been moved a bit, but they seem all there to be found. In a week or so, we should all have things figured out.
Bottom line, I like the fresh look for 2025 and beyond.
I am very impressed with the new set up. It came as a complete surprise to me and others. I like the NEW look. All of the same functions are still up an running as near as I can determine. The post count shows me that nothing seems to have changed. To those responsible for the upgrade, I say good for you.
Give things a day or two to get rolling, don't be afraid to click on anything "new" to you. Some things have been moved a bit, but they seem all there to be found. In a week or so, we should all have things figured out.
Bottom line, I like the fresh look for 2025 and beyond.
Dasmoetorhead
Active member
Don't like it.
TheMariner
Active member
Go to your Member account, preferences, style and change to 'Tactical'. You may like that better as it's much darker.I don't care for the new look. The colors and bright look are a bit hard on the eyes.
TheMariner
Active member
canamjhb
Well-known member
Thanks. What I miss is the icon on the individual threads that brought up new posts on that thread since my last visit. Clicking on "new posts" brings up all new postings for the entire forum but doesn't isolate the new posts on individual threads. As it is now, I have to sift through various posts to find new postings on threads of interest. I'll keep looking and trying stuff. Sure hope that new posts icon for the individual threads has not been deleted though. I found it very useful. And, yes, I'm in the process of creating a new quick link to get to the forum home page.
Snoking1127
Well-known member
The old site color and font was easier to read.
Snoking1127
Well-known member
Switched to tactical and it is a little better. On my 27" display, the default looked washed out.
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