[Baloo-Myers]

I agree!!!

[a_Turk]

Your donated $$ at work? Don't fret, we'll get used to it. I am still confused about the metamorphed sidebar thing.. I can't seem to figger that out just yet.

[al_again]

I agree - new design is hard to use and not very usefull. Please go back to the previous design.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

I really, really, really, (really) prefer breaking news on the sidebar -- it's how I get a ticker-like look at the latest events in the world. I really REALLY miss that.

Really.

[ArneFufkin]

Those automomabiles ain't ever gonna make it.

[xorch]

Hmm...sounds like a case of you flip but they flop. However, there's a good reason (cost) to reduce the data transferred when we click or reload.

[lawgirl]

One suggestion: it is ok to keep it called "Self-Search"--I like that phrase b/c it means stuff you posted as well as what others pinged you to.

I think that the new look is FABULOUS! ANd I thank the whole FR team for taking what must have been HUNDREDS of man hours to do all of this. I think it looks fantastic, and if you guys take the time to look around you'll see a lot of great new feature--head over to My Preferences to start.

The site looks fabulous and VERY professional- which I think is very very important to the way outsiders see us. I never did like the look of the old FR- it looked too old fashioned.

Thank you FR team for giving us a gorgeous new site with LOTS of great new features that are very practical. Everyone else- quit your whining and start learning how to use the new stuff! Sheesh you whiners sound like my 73 year old grandmother complaining about trying to figure out the internet!

[mfulstone]

I like the old format better.

[ironman]

FYI, new format is also MUCH better on my PDA.

[Captiva]

I thought it was broke - never really figured it out so I'm no worse off. Benefit of being a newbie?

[GWfan]

I always have limited time on FR. I really want back the 'find in forum' feature. It allowed me to find my friends and to read favorite posters comments. I can't find this in the new system. Can anyone help me? Am I missing it?

[RFP]

Jim, you apparantly never heard the term K.I.S.S - Keep it simple smart*ss! I agree, this new design is confusing and will frignten people away. I find myself coming here less often already.

[holyscroller]

Very pretty, but sure not very functional. This seems to be going the way of software upgrades. Each gets harder to use, and slows up what you wanted to do (and has more screwed up glitches) than the old way.

[GLDNGUN]

If there's one thing I find sickening, it's a bunch of malcontent whiners. It's really sad how some people are so resistant to change. They get caught up in their own little caccoon world and lash out at anything that slightly nudges them out of their comfort zone. Grow up, be an adult, and give something new a chance. If you still don't like it, lodge a well-thought mature complaint, not some knee-jerk temper tantrum 'cause your pacifier got taken away.

[RLK]

Leave it the way it was. The flag to the left takes up usable space and subtracts from the accessibility of written material.

[Jim Robinson]

Yes, I know. It needs work. A little nip here, tuck there, cut one out here, add another there, tweak a bit r and we'll be back in business in no time. To all who are having a rough time of it, hang in there. We'll get all of this sorted out soon. Thanks, Jim

[OxfordMovement]

I'm new to FR, but I think this "new" format is remarkably flexible and adaptable. I've lurked here for a long time, so I know what it was like (just yesterday), and I'm really liking the new features and overall concept. (I also like watching my fellow conservatives grapple with change.... ;-) )

[CDHart]

I think it's faster, though -- or is it my imagination?

Carolyn

[CyberAnt]

Hey! Change is good for you - keeps you on your toes! If there was no change we would all become complacent and lazy. Just see how this has motivated you to send a message!!! Hehehehehehe ;^)

[DBtoo]

I just logged on to FR and well, I am more comfortable with the old format which I had grown used to. Not having the best computer skills in the world, it will take me some time to figure this all out. And I agree, if it works don't fix it.