registerd user

[fun4now]

???????? what happend to member?????
i for 1 dont like being a user
maybe im just being stupid about this but i think of myself as a member of a forum here . i dont feel that im using anyone.
i am willing to deal with the other changes her with the new site but this user thing has got to go!!! makes me sound like i need a 12 step program

call me anel if you want but i just dont like it
thats my $.02 on it

[Tanner]

Hey admin, check the option in your VB prefrences for us to have custom user titles. Thanks.

[HAWK]

Status and Site Format Changes

I do believe the original intent of the web site design change was to make things easier for members to search and for admin to update the site. However, I have lost many posts that I could search for under the old site format that I can no longer find. I also prefer the Jr Member, Member, Sr. Member, Moderator, Super Moderator status. Guys I will forward your comments to the proper people.

[Alex]

Status and Site Format Changes

HAWK,
Go for it. I'm right behind you.

Weld on,
Alex

[fun4now]

thanks HAWK

is it just me or do we not get an e-mail when someone posts to a thread we are in anymore ??? 3 people have responded to this post that i started yet no e-mail notice was sent is that part of the new system?? will we no longer be notified

[migmaniac70]

you have to set the option yourself if you want to recieve e mail notification the new format has it set not to . It's in the user control panal under Edit options.

[migmaniac70]

or when you write your post you can scroll down alittle futher and it will let you choose what option you want for notification where it says "additional options"

[fun4now]

set to receve e-mail

it is set to receve e-mail now and not getting any sent?

[ASKANDY]

well,
Obviously we have some glitches goin on with the new format.

I too am not getting my email notifications and my admin screen isn't working either.

Be patient and don't kill the messenger.

a-

p.s. sorry you don't like the name changes. not sure if that can be changed or not but will look into it.

[Alex]

User speaks

Well Andy,
I see you still have your "Super Moderator" title (as opposed to "Registered Administrator"). I, too, dislike the "user" label. It seems somehow demeaning. I chose to "join" this forum and I think that entitles me to "member" status. That said, I do like the rest of the changes.

Weld on,
Alex

[Paul Seaman]

If you click on a members name you still see the name member or senior member, etc. But I did like seeing who was on the board while scrolling through the posts, now I have to go to the welcome page.

BTW, unrelated my computer took a face down, for the count, hope to have new or a repaired model soon, pjs the non-computer-geek!!!!

[ASKANDY]

PJ,
That little round button next to your name will be green if that person is online.

Alex,

We are stil diving into the name thing. Hopefully we can get it changed. I think we can.

Cross our keyboards
Andy

[HAWK]

Update: Miller Forum Site Problems

To all members:

I have received confirmation from the E-communications director at Miller Electric that they are aware of technical issues on the administration side and appreciate all the members input regarding site navigation and other forum problems. They are working with the site host administrators to identify and repair the problems. Andy and I also discussed the problems with the new format. He is also helping to resolve these issues.

Please be patient as the email notification, search engine, member identification, and other problems are being addressed. It is going to take some time as this was a major site update that created many unexpected glitches. Relax and continue to enjoy the forum. We, as members of the welding community, have made the "Ask Andy" forum what it is: A great place to exchange ideas and knowledge in the welding and motorsports industry. We owe Andy, Miller's electronic communications department, and the web site host the courtesy, patience, and respect that they have given us as forum members. If it were not for Miller Welding and Andy's extensive knowledge of motorsports and welding, we would not have this site to enjoy.

I have seen Andy help many people on and off this forum in the welding community. He has never mentioned or promised me or anybody else anything that he did not follow through completely. We owe it to him and Miller to lay aside our grievances and wait for what will be a fantastic new "Ask Any" motorsports and welding forum.