OK... Bravenet have updated all their forum boards and are asking for feedback.
My first impression is that I'm not sure if I like it!

I've not had time to have a mess about yet, but I'd be grateful for any feedback from you. THANKS!!!

Let's see if we can still post pics.
I've just got this one of Tevez, from goal.com, to try it out quickly.

ARRRRRGGGHHHH! What's bb code??????
The 'old' code for posting pics doesn't seem to work any more!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well... after spending over an hour trying to workout how to use this new forum format.. I DON'T like it!!!

There have already been loads of complaints in the feed back to Bravenet (me included) so let's just wait to see what happens!!

I'm going to bed now, but just one last attempt to post a pic.. I've found out what bb code is!



Well that seems to work!!!! G'night!

Well thanks for spending the time to sort it out Katy, it is much appreciated!

New format seems alright to me

Test

Edit..... it WORKED!!! I have an avatar!

Interesing New Format. Would get used to it in time. Ty Katy for starting the process :).

Daryl

PS it takes a bit longer 2 upload tho.

Well...I'm not hating it, and I'm sure I'll get used to it. Like the avatar thing....well, I will when I find an avatar ;)

Ohh....and I like the edit option

The forum is going a bit crazy at the moment.... they are obviously trying to fix things and having some difficulty!

I'm not even going to attempt to comment on tonight's CL results, I'll leave it until tomorrow!

If you want to see what's going on with other people's forums just go here and realise that we have got off relatively lightly!

http://pub17.bravenet.com/forum/1453609281#bn-forum-1-1-1453609281/26/810914/show

G'night.... I hope the forum is 'mended' by tomorrow!

I'm going to be testing a few things out now, so I can report any problems back to Bravenet.
Daryl, has loading speeded up for you? It seems better to me today.
Is there anyone using XP on here? If so, can you see the 'Start a new thread' link? It's been reported that some XP users can't!

Just trying a different avatar

EDIT... Ha!!!! It works!!!!

Hehehehe... I'm trying another one... I think I'm hooked!

Just one more... and then I'll stop messing!!!!

The blue coloured avatar makes u look mysterious Katy lol...

Yep the speed has improved a bit Katy. I am also using XP.

Yep... I think I like this one too, Daryl!
The colour goes well with the forum!!

Daryl, can you see where it says "Start a new thread" at the top of the forum? This seemed to be the problem with XP users.

Also, if people are still finding it too slow by the end of the week, I can reduce the number of threads on each page. We'll give them to the weekend to sort all the problems out and see what it's like then.

If anyone else wants to try things out with the new format, feel free to try it in this thread!

I'll try to do a link to a site to tell people how to use the new bb codes, so that we can still post pictures and links to other sites. It's quite easy really when you get used to it!

How to use bb codes

Personally I hate bbcode but that's because I'm so used to html , the new format needs getting use to but I have no problem with it. Animated avatars can slow down the loading process and can be a problem to those with slow connection but then again most people are on high speed connection these days so I don't think it will be much problem

UPDATE
Jas.. they have agreed to allow html back again!

Here's the latest update report on the Bravenet help forums...

We are working hard to ensure that this service best meets the needs of our members. Our changes are in direct in response to demands from our members we have received.

Unfortunately some issues did not arise during our internal testing and only appeared once the changes were live. We deeply apologize for these inconveniences.

We moved to BBCode for increased security and to prevent malicious code posted in our forums, however due to popular demand HTML support will be reintroduced later today.

I'm feeling a LOT happier about it now, it was awful on the first day... none of us (the forum 'owners') knew what was happening, there was a horrible white box at the top of the forum (the navigation bar) no instructions on how to change anything, text all over the place etc. etc. It was a complete mess!
Someone on the help forum said it was like coming home to find all your furniture moved around and your walls painted in colours you didn't like!!! That's exactly what it felt like!

Everyone was threatening to leave, but I've just paid up until March 2011, so it's not really an option for me!

Anyway, I've managed to get most things back to looking reasonable and they are gradully getting everything sorted out!

As for the Avatars... let's just wait and see, if they do slow it down too much I can try reducing the number of posts on each page. I'm having fun with them at the moment, but if everyone objects to them then I'll disable the option!

Anyway, this thread is for updates, trying things out and any questions or problems people might have so.... feel free!

Well the forum looks mcuh better in my view. The quote, avator, new post search and searching a certain member's post/s are cool functions.

The only problem is the slowness (in opening of a page).

Saludos,
Juan.

Testing...

HEYYYYYY! You can put in a 'large' pic for an avatar and it automatically reduces the size!!! That's great!

I asked about them 'fixing' the Avatars and they said it was on the 'to do' list! Also they are going to make it possible to put videos on the forums soon.

One more thing.... when you post a message they have put up a drop down menu telling you how to use bb code.... but I've JUST noticed, it NOW says html allowed!!!

I'm warming to this new forum already!

C'mon... there's only me and Juan with avatars at the moment... let's see some more!!!!

Just trying something else..

WooooooHoooooooo! I've always wanted to be able to post videos!!!!

Anyway... Avatars are now 'fixed'. I only keep changing mine because I can't make up my mind!

that's why we need html coz for youtube vids you can just copy and paste the code. As for the avatar me loves your blue eyes baby

Okay...I've decided i really like the new forum.
Superb video. Just what I needed on a boring Sunday evening.

Yep, Linda... it's growing on me too!
And that video is one of my favourites.. Bati's goals to "The Final Countdown"???? PERFECTION!!!!

There have been a few more changes since I last posted... I have cut down the number of posts on each page and the number of topics on the index page. Hopefully this should make it load a bit quicker.
The threads are back to changing colour when you've read them and the "new" tag disappears as soon as you've read the posts as well.

They are still working on a few more things, but all in all, I think the changes are for the better.
Is anyone still having problems?