Why is the text so small in the ridiculously oversized Quick Reply box?

 

This change in the site is a step backward. The old interface, particularly the ease of posting, was terrific. This is kludgey.

What happened to text size?

 

You can still enter different text sizes. You have to manually enter in the size. Such as [size=3]Size 3[/size]

 

Thank you, but that is exactly the point. Why would you want to do something that takes more steps over something that takes less work?
Is there a reason why this new interface was selected for entering replies?

 

So I am wondering...Is there a bright side to this change in format?

 

I'm still in the cloud phase, waiting for the silver lining to show up.

The strike feature may a tiny tiny improvement. But so far, that's it.

 

I am experiencing most all of the negative that is discussed above.

I also have been getting:

"Bad Request

Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand.
Size of a request header field exceeds server limit."

This is likely an issue on my end, just pointing out that it wasn't an issue until the changes were made.

 

 

 

A very polite way of saying something!

 

I guess it's better than asking why it's been three days and these main complaints have been written off?

 

Written off? You're exaggerating and being over-dramatic.

1) Members reported the Community links gone. They were promptly restored. This was an oversight.
2) Members reported the missing breadcrumb. We have replied, several times, that a similar feature will be implemented. It was removed because it won't work with the next set of updates planned. However, based on feedback, it was decided that the breadcrumbs will return as an optional setting. This will be implemented in a future update.
3) Members reported the missing YouTube button. The YouTube button was a legacy code that was no longer needed. You simply copy/paste the URL of the YouTube video in a post. That is easier than pressing a button and getting it in between the YT tags. That code has been in place for years and was also made as a Announcement back then. The button itself was redundant and an extra step. So it was finally removed.
4) A member reported an issue with their album. This is unrelated to this change. The member cross-posted the issue in this thread despite it's unrelated. We are looking into that issue. Again, not related to this topic.

Reason why the size/font was removed, but is still supported if manually used, is because that is not a feature that works well across different displays. Personally, I don't think we're using AIM here and need to use big, colorful, text. That's just my opinion and is not a factor in any of this.

Any change is going to be meet with some complaints. Some are valid and constructive and used in consideration (such as items 1 & 2). Just creating noise, false claims, etc., doesn't do as much help.

 

Some of the changes really don't make sense. Apparently you think differently than your customers about how the pages should work and didn't try a beta release with a few customers - the committee.

WTH do I need a strike through? I'm not a secretary nor writing up a technical document in Word or Acrobat. Size matters.

Plus what the others have brought up, mostly in agreement with them.

 

Why the hell do people think they have to screw with something that works? I'd insert the mad smilie here but I can't find it anymore. Ever who decided this is an improvement needs to be tarred and feathered and run out of town.

 

And yet IB still wants to upset those who have been here for years which in turn drives traffic to sponsor's ads? Makes no sense.

See the majority of comments of people who simply hate the look and feel of this. Sound slike IB saying, "Get over it. We won." It's so Obmab-esque and nobody cares for it.

 

 

It should be about the CF members and what they like to use on a daily basis.
That's just my opinion and it is a factor in all of this.


Personally; I think the changes were made to better accommodate current apps and devices, and future apps and devices.

 

and it's only as good as the programming...which means, they can program back in the features we all like and want back.

 

Well, to be fair, I'm also a CorvetteForum member. I joined, just like everyone else here, before becoming an Administrator as Corvette owner myself. And I made it clear that my own opinion was not part of the change. It was asked why it (font & size buttons) was removed and I answered the question. The question was kind of irrelevant because the bottom line is some want the option and don't care as to why, despite making it into a question. There was no answer that was likely to please those who asked.

Yes, that's what I've been trying to explain.

 

How about making it user friendly again...you know..that ease of use thing?