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Changes to TCS? Am I the Last to Know?

post #1 of 92
10/21/11 at 6:45am
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I've heard/read that major changes are come to TCS. I don't anything about it, and am wondering what's going on? It's a common joke in my family that I'm always the last to know, so now I'm wondering---am I the last to know?
Seriously, I've heard no more gifts, no more siggies, changes to the boards. Anyone know what's up?
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post #2 of 92
10/21/11 at 6:47am
I haven't heard anything either, but I doubt it.
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post #3 of 92
10/21/11 at 7:04am
Youtube embedding and automatic image resizing would be nice features to add.
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post #4 of 92
10/21/11 at 7:53am
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Originally Posted by libby74 View Post
Seriously, I've heard no more gifts, no more siggies, changes to the boards. Anyone know what's up?
I would cry a little inside, really.

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Originally Posted by Ducman69 View Post
Youtube embedding and automatic image resizing would be nice features to add.


I get edgy when I know a website is going to change, since often times the changes are terrible. Facebook being the worst offender. Youtube following closely behind. Then there was my bank site. They changed EVERYTHING, literally and made simple things impossible to find. It took me over an hour to find out how to view my account summary.
I love TCS as it is right now. It makes me happy. So I hope this information is wrong!
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post #5 of 92
10/21/11 at 8:45am
It seems everyone is constantly updating things, and I really hate dealing with technology changes LOL. I had to migrate to Windows 2007 - which wasn't SO bad. I had to migrate to android - which was a real PIA, because I use Microsoft, and it was nearly impossible to figure out how to sync my Outlook with my phone, which I used to be able to do in a snap.

The browsers are constantly updating. I loved Firefox, and it became unstable on my system, so I had to migrate to Opera. I miss all the customization and a lot of the Firefox features that no one else seems to have! I just had to install an update for Thunderbird, and I find this "new look" and organization much more difficult to use - and it's slower.



Sorry for my little "I hate change" rant - but like LuvMyParker, I like TCS the way it is now.
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post #6 of 92
10/21/11 at 9:32am
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Originally Posted by LDG View Post


Sorry for my little "I hate change" rant - but like LuvMyParker, I like TCS the way it is now.
All I can say, is I agree with Laurie. I love this place, my home away from home. And the way it is set up for us to personalize our posts with siggy's etc. makes it feel like we are all one big happy family
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post #7 of 92
10/21/11 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by LDG View Post
I had to migrate to Windows 2007 - which wasn't SO bad.
Especially considering you're the first person to try out that operating system.
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post #8 of 92
10/21/11 at 9:58am
See? I don't even know what it's called. What is it? (It definitely was Office 2007, but don't know what the operating Microsoft thingy is called if it isn't Windows 2007 LOL).
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post #9 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:04am
Windows 7
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post #10 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:05am
It even took me a day to figure out how to answer my new smart phone when I first got it . Then larry goes and upgrades the computers to Windows 8 That really did me in
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post #11 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:06am
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Originally Posted by LDG View Post
Windows 7
OH that...... "7" is already getting obsolete
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post #12 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:07am
The worst about my new phone is that I can't use any of the programs I bought for the microsoft mobile operating system used on the old PDA. I really hate that!
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post #13 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:08am
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Originally Posted by Feralvr View Post
OH that...... "7" is already getting obsolete
Of course it is!
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post #14 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:16am
This is not "the" official announcement, where we'll be providing all the necessary details, but yes, a change of platform is coming up Some features will become unavailable, some temporarily and others for good, while new features will be added/upgraded.

I know these changes can be daunting, but they are just part of online life. If you don't move forward, you slide backwards, especially when it comes to software. We hope the new platform will be fast, reliable, and above all, allow us to maintain and grow the wonderful community spirit of TCS. And I do strongly believe that this spirit is all about cats and our love of cats - not about any technical aspects of the system. Personally, I felt like TCS was long due for a change - too many of our software modules are becoming nothing short of obsolete and have no tech support whatsoever.

Again, an official announcement with the necessary details will come in due time. For now, we are testing the new system at this phase and adjusting a few last things.

Thank you for your patience I do appreciate it!
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post #15 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:18am
There will be no more signatures? They were one of my favorite parts of TCS. Oh well, I suppose times change, and I'm sure an updated version will be pretty nice.
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post #16 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:44am
Why do I not find it surprizing that a bunch of cat loving people do not like change?

You know, they say that after a while, pets begin to superficially resemble their owners, but I'm wondering if the opposite is true, or if we are just drawn to cats because of their similarities to us
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post #17 of 92
10/21/11 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by Arlyn View Post
Why do I not find it surprizing that a bunch of cat loving people do not like change?

You know, they say that after a while, pets begin to superficially resemble their owners, but I'm wondering if the opposite is true, or if we are just drawn to cats because of their similarities to us


I definitely have my head screwed on backwards, Anne. Of course it's MOSTLY about the cats... but TCS was always more than just the cats, which is what made it so different than other cat or pet-related forums. Obviously the mods won't change, and policies won't change, so the "feel" of the community won't change in that sense. But IMO it would be sad to see that "personal touch" enabled by the technology not be supported.

So as to the signatures specifically... I finally figured out how to decorate Chumley for the changing holidays!

Personally, I think the signatures are part of that personal touch, and they're such a fun, funny/cute and colorful way to "present" our kitties. I'd really miss them.
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post #18 of 92
10/21/11 at 11:16am
Chumley in his Pilgrim hat looks so very fetching. That cat has "a face!"

Though I don't have a signature myself, I very much appreciate and enjoy those of so many others. Many are so wonderful, clever, beautiful, and interesting.

Guess I'll never have one now.


Robin
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post #19 of 92
10/21/11 at 11:36am
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Originally Posted by catbehaviors View Post
There will be no more signatures? They were one of my favorite parts of TCS. Oh well, I suppose times change, and I'm sure an updated version will be pretty nice.
Where does it say there will be no more signatures.
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post #20 of 92
10/21/11 at 12:37pm
I guess changes do need to happen. But as long as I can keep up with the people on here like now I'm sure it will be fine.

I do hope siggies stay. I love them too. Gifts are nice; but not necessary I guess.
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post #21 of 92
10/21/11 at 1:13pm
I must admit, I am like a cat and don't like change. But I do know it is part of technology, but I don't have to like it . The thing I want to stress the most IS the siggy's. I am here for the cats, for the feral's and for the strays. But I am also here for the friends I have made, for the joy of giving the gifts, and I have really, really (like a little kid) enjoyed displaying and seeing my cats faces in every post I make. It makes me feel that THEY ARE a part of TCS along side of me. Now that will be gone . I think if I could beg for anything to stay the same - that would be it, keeping siggy's alive. I think I speak for many of us here as well. We are doing this for OUR cat's and it is nice to see our friend's feline furkids faces in each and every one of their posts here on TCS. It makes it feel like home to me and we bring out cats with us each time we post here. When I joined last December I had NO idea how much this place would mean to me, it just blew me away. I really was not on the computer much before TCS - now Larry complains about ME being on the computer too much . TCS still will be a special place to me no matter what changes may come, BUT I want my SIGGY to come with me and I want to still see my friend's siggy's too To me, it will feel less cozy and homey without them, a bit cold . That is my sentiments, whatever it is worth......
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post #22 of 92
10/21/11 at 1:46pm
It doesn't say no more siggies anywhere does it? I hope they don't go! A TCS app would be awesome though!
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post #23 of 92
10/21/11 at 1:54pm
LOL..... You guys..... Nowhere it says there will be no more signatures
TCS will still be a forum..... This is starting to sound like those Facebook gossips that they will start charging as of "TOMORROW"
I am with Anne - TCS is overdue on changes - has been for a while. There are many things I can do on other forums I can't here.... Embed pictures and videos right on the post is just a couple.
As a platform, TCS lacks on security IMHO - other forums have automatic step-up new user forums, with a certain number of posts you need to make before you are even able to post on Cat's lounge, or send PMs, or even begin a thread anywhere - greatly reducing SPAMs, all done automatically. For a while a new user can only navigate the New User forums - we would have much less problems that way, and the Mods too....
These are only a few things that come to mind, but there are more....
The capability of sending emails right from the forum (if you make emails available, but the address remains private until you send), more rooms for PMs....
There is a myriad of things, really.... But IMHO, if you are used to a forum, you are used to forums - I see the advantages on one or another, but I know how to navigate them all.... They are NOT all that different....
I am really really glad TCS is making changes.... I can't wait to see what is coming!!
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post #24 of 92
10/21/11 at 2:05pm
I don't view peoples signatures anyhow as my mobile broadband at home isn't that much faster than dial up. I would like a easier way to upload pictures though.
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post #25 of 92
10/21/11 at 4:56pm
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Originally Posted by Feralvr View Post
All I can say, is I agree with Laurie. I love this place, my home away from home. And the way it is set up for us to personalize our posts with siggy's etc. makes it feel like we are all one big happy family
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post #26 of 92
10/21/11 at 4:58pm
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Originally Posted by Arlyn View Post
Why do I not find it surprizing that a bunch of cat loving people do not like change?
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post #27 of 92
10/21/11 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by LDG View Post


I definitely have my head screwed on backwards, Anne. Of course it's MOSTLY about the cats... but TCS was always more than just the cats, which is what made it so different than other cat or pet-related forums. Obviously the mods won't change, and policies won't change, so the "feel" of the community won't change in that sense. But IMO it would be sad to see that "personal touch" enabled by the technology not be supported.

So as to the signatures specifically... I finally figured out how to decorate Chumley for the changing holidays!

Personally, I think the signatures are part of that personal touch, and they're such a fun, funny/cute and colorful way to "present" our kitties. I'd really miss them.
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post #28 of 92
10/21/11 at 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by Jessy View Post
It doesn't say no more siggies anywhere does it? I hope they don't go! A TCS app would be awesome though!
I agree, I've browsed TCS on my iPhone so many times but get annoyed when I have to zoom all the way in. I know for a fact that the newest vBulletin software has app compatibility but I'm not sure of the amount of money. I can tell you all from previous experience that signatures will not be removed, Anne may just have to change a few settings which I can help her with As long as the core features of the forum stays, I will stay. I really hope we can get Your Cats for vBulletin 4.0
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post #29 of 92
10/21/11 at 6:55pm
Seems there is a certain group here that knows a lot more about the changes coming than the majority of us (if we knew anything at all). And the information leaking out is not consistent.

I guess we'll all find out for sure eventually, sooner if not later.




Robin
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post #30 of 92
10/21/11 at 7:10pm
I know that it is hard with all of the rumors going on. There is a lot of planning to make the changes and Anne would like to have all of the information ready before we announce the changes. There is some testing going on and we ask for patience.
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