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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.
Would be nice to have a 2020 & Up RT only category on here
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blacklightning
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On one hand it would, but that could also have been said for the 2010-2013 since they have a totally different drivetrain. But I do feel you. With the exception of how to take items off (plastic), it is still largely the same as the other 1330's.
JohnRuckus
Member
Never thought about it. It may be useful, but would require more work from the hosts/moderators.
It would get rid of the need to tell your year and model, but I don't mind doing that either.
If it happens, cool. If not, still cool.
It would get rid of the need to tell your year and model, but I don't mind doing that either.
If it happens, cool. If not, still cool.
USAF
Member
I agree 100% also, It was your comment on a topic that inspired this post. The body style change is an entirely new/different machine that requires its own category. The only thing in common is the motor and there is a category for that already.
Pooch
Member
I agree with having this new forum put up.
Oftentimes I am reading through a whole line of posts only to discover that often people are accidentally, albeit with good intentions, responding with ideas/fixes that relate only to pre-2020 models in some way and therefore not relevant to the specific discussion.
Moderators… thank you for considering this new forum.
USAF
Member
I can also compare it to like when you browse for accessory parts, and it doesn't say" fits 2020 and up models" it just creates confusion if it will work or not. But most accessory sites have a separate category just for 20 & up that makes it so much easier to shop. There can be so many benefits to doing this on here.
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ThreeWheels
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I'd have to agree. The 2020+ model RT has enough design differences to warrant its own category.
Peteoz
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The problem is, you can’t just create a new category for the ‘20+ models on the Forum. Many members look at “new posts” which incorporates posts from every category, and unless they are switched on enough to check the category, you will still get members trying to be helpful, but posting incorrect information for the wrong model. Plus, you will undoubtedly get posters unaware of the category into which they are posting.
Until everyone starts putting their model/year in their signature (or at least a photo in their profile), and those responding check for the model/year to which the OP is referring, confusion will reign supreme.
Pete
Until everyone starts putting their model/year in their signature (or at least a photo in their profile), and those responding check for the model/year to which the OP is referring, confusion will reign supreme.
Pete
USAF
Member
I dont think that point alone could justify not having one at all, there is a bigger need for it than not. There will always be some people, no matter what you do, that just don't read enough into what they respond to. It's like that on every platform no matter how well categorized it is.The problem is, you can’t just create a new category for the ‘20+ models on the Forum. Many members look at “new posts” which incorporates posts from every category, and unless they are switched on enough to check the category, you will still get members trying to be helpful, but posting incorrect information for the wrong model. Plus, you will undoubtedly get posters unaware of the category into which they are posting.
Until everyone starts putting their model/year in their signature (or at least a photo in their profile), and those responding check for the model/year to which the OP is referring, confusion will reign supreme.
Pete
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blacklightning
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It has been a while, how do I change that? I am on my 3rd spyder since I last updated that information......
Until everyone starts putting their model/year in their signature (or at least a photo in their profile), and those responding check for the model/year to which the OP is referring, confusion will reign supreme.
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Peteoz
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‘Settings” up the top right of this screen, then “edit signature” and “save”. Blacklightning.:thumbup:
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Valkrocket
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The problem is, you can’t just create a new category for the ‘20+ models on the Forum. Many members look at “new posts” which incorporates posts from every category, and unless they are switched on enough to check the category, you will still get members trying to be helpful, but posting incorrect information for the wrong model. Plus, you will undoubtedly get posters unaware of the category into which they are posting.
Until everyone starts putting their model/year in their signature (or at least a photo in their profile), and those responding check for the model/year to which the OP is referring, confusion will reign supreme.
Pete
But Pete, the right most column of the "What's New" section identifies which forum it came from. When scanning the "new Posts" all one has to do is move your eyes over to that column and you will know it's from the 20+ forum. Thank you for all you do for us Spyder Lovers. :clap:
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blacklightning
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Thank you. Been a long time and my memory isn't quite what it used to be. Lol!
Peteoz
Well-known member
Hahaha…….you’re not alone, blacklightning
hyea:. The only reason I knew was that I spent ages trying to find it recently to upgrade the info to my new RT. It’s not really intuitive as you would expect to find it under the heading of “My Profile”, not “Settings” :dontknow:Pete
Peteoz
Well-known member
I agree completely, Valk and Rick, but there are only a few like you who look at the category name on the right. I have to admit that I usually don’t, but I do look closely at the thread to determine the model/year to which the OP is referring, if I am planning on posting a reply. I have absolutely no aversion to having a ‘20+ RT category, but I do feel that it will not alleviate the issue of posters not bothering to ensure they are posting information for the correct model if they are using the “What’s New” option. How you address that is beyond me, unfortunately…….but I am definitely not anti a new category:thumbup:
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FrogmanDave
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I 100% agree with you Rick.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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The potential problem with adding a new category is it can actually make forum threads harder to find! I've experienced this with my own personal filing system at home and when I had a print shop many years ago. What happens when you have a bunch of neat little categories for filing, you can often not figure out the best category to put the item in. Then when you go look for it you end up scanning through many categories because the item isn't in the category you first think it will be in. Sometimes it's easier to sort through one large pile than several small piles! So an additional category may just increase confusion.
When I had the print shop I ended up creating one folder for each customer's job. Those were filed alphabetically by customer name making them easy to find. To do a print job I made a negative, and then used that negative to make the printing plate. I found the best way to store the negatives and plates was to serialize them and store them numerically. The serial number was then entered into the customer's job folder, which contained the composition of art and type. It worked good most of the time!
I don't necessarily think my method would work here in the forum, but I offer it up to illustrate that keeping items sorted and easily found is not always as easy as it seems it should be.
When I had the print shop I ended up creating one folder for each customer's job. Those were filed alphabetically by customer name making them easy to find. To do a print job I made a negative, and then used that negative to make the printing plate. I found the best way to store the negatives and plates was to serialize them and store them numerically. The serial number was then entered into the customer's job folder, which contained the composition of art and type. It worked good most of the time!
I don't necessarily think my method would work here in the forum, but I offer it up to illustrate that keeping items sorted and easily found is not always as easy as it seems it should be.
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