What do you think of the new BYC platform?

[speckledhen]

Likes:
• Hovering to see the first post of a topic.
• The knowledge the members share.

• Hovering over someone’s name to see threads started/all posts/profile.
• Ads relevant to the forum
• The option to reply at the bottom of the page rather than having to click reply to go to another page.

Dislikes:
• Large ads (ads are fine, but it feels like they’re the main focus rather than the forum.)
• Cluttered look
• Lack of “My BYC” page (Maybe I just don’t see them? I loved those pages!)
• “Recent Reviews” in the right-hand column. It just feels like it adds to the clutter.

Neutral:
• The options of bold, italics, and underline, etc. I usually type and for bold but this works, too.
• Clicking to add emotes rather than typing them (for example to put in a wink does not work.) I don't know if the last platform was like that, however.

Overall:
I realize I don’t have many posts under my belt but I’ve been a long time reader (and ad-clicker, haha) but it feels like the change could have been a lot better. I frequent forums and there are many out there that have a smoother look and better system of showing ads. BYC is a wealth of information but the changes feel more like a downgrade than an upgrade.

Your member pages are in the Learning Center-go there and there is a link to "Member Pages".

 

[aubreynoramarie]

i dont really think you guys understand what i was saying

 

[EweSheep]

I agree with Kathy and Dar, not very user friendly. Downloading all that jazz (Chrome, Firefox and etc.) worthless to my laptop or hubby's computer. We are fine on the speed and load up in what we have from Microsoft. No one should be downloading things, really to access to a site. IMO! It should work for ALL forums and media wherever we go except if you are downloading movies or music.

I will be spending less time in here...it hits me good in the sinus and already have a headache from half an hour reading. Its just too much! However I will be patient!

 

[gritsar]

Google Chrome, Firefox, IE...it shouldn't matter. We shouldn't have to change a browser that we are comfortable using, just to be able to use BYC glitch-free.

 

[kfchickenlady]

I think the new site's ok, although I was very happy with the old one and especially the auctions....I havent had any trouble with speed issues, the pages load fine and I havent gotten any error messages. I have a 4yr old computer and Im not on hi speed internet, I have to use an aircard where I live, so its not that. Im using the latest Firefox browser. I feel bad for those on dial up, it seems these days ppl assume everyone has unlimited super high speed internet and skype...and a LOT of ppl dont, especially on a site like this where a lot of ppl live in rural areas where its not available yet.
So, although Im not having any issues other than the auctions, and hey whats up with the public albums??? It seems from what Im reading that most ppl are not happy with the performance and features of this new site.

 

[diamondshine]

edit: this post is irrelevant. Sorry! I realized what it was.

 

[hlf1996]

At the moment, I like the old BYC better. It was easier to navigate through, the fonts and post titles were larger, and I liked the auction section. In time I hope I start to like the newer style better. Never the less I appreciate the work of the moderators.

 

[Happy Chooks]

My gold feather membership appears to have disappeared too, and I just got it last month.

I love the changes to BYC, many cool options, and it does look nice. I DO appreciate all the hard work and planning that went in to it.

That said, I live in a remote area where high speed internet is not an option - really, it's not. We did get cellular internet, which gives a decent speed, but even at work where I have high speed, this is very difficult to use. I can't leave comments to pages, I just get the little moving bars like it's trying to load the comments. Same with when I scroll over forums, I get no dropdown, it just tries to load. I cannot view a lot of pictures for some reason. I just get a red X, but others can view them. The speed of this is a major obstacle. I guess I wasn't around when that survey took place, but like I said, it's very challanging on my work computer and my phone. Overall it's difficult to use.

I am certain these things are being worked on, and I don't want to be a big complainer. I am stating this because unless helpful criticism is given, we cannot make this better. I feel that people may leave BYC if it is this challanging for everyone to use. If it loads better and operates as it is intended, these options and this new look will make BYC AMAZING!!!

Your GFM is there. Speed is top priority on the to do list.

 

[ijon]

New BYC is slower than older one.

 

[diamondshine]

Your member pages are in the Learning Center-go there and there is a link to "Member Pages".

Thank you. I stand corrected.

I change my "Lack of “My BYC” page (Maybe I just don’t see them? I loved those pages!)" to:
• Lack of "My BYC" page under the names of members. It was really useful to be able to click on them from the thread rather than going to Learning pages > Member Pages > The page itself. Although I DO like the idea of being able to scroll through all of them in one place, it's just not as efficient to go to a particular one.