Posted by tensor on August 20, 2013, at 12:15:12
In reply to Re: Site makeover, posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2013, at 11:29:31
> Some people might prefer a more up-to-date interface. Others might prefer what they're used to.
And it's possible that those who prefer a more modern style has moved on. I think the number of people who prefer this style is rapidly decreasing and I think those people would adapt to a new interface before long and never look back.
> I've been thinking, it doesn't need to be either-or. The same posts could be displayed different ways. People could choose the interface they prefer.
Sure, but wouldn't a move to one new interface be challenging and expensive (as in time and money) enough?
> What newer interfaces do you like? Do any of you have experience maintaining any of them?
I like the interface they have over at socialanxietysupport.com but they all use vBulletin and they are very easy to get going and to maintain. http://www.vbulletin.com/
> I know the culture at other forums is different. Maybe Babble has evolved to occupy a different niche in the online ecosystem.
Can you clarify? What niche do you mean?
This is still a forum and I think it should be seen as such.> In a way, Admin is the Politics of Babble.
Do we really need it? Why?
>And in politics, feelings do sometimes get hurt.
And this is one of the reasons I think it should be removed, nothing good comes out of it.
/tensor
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