I'm having a hard time with navigation here. The old site was uncomplicated and intuitive. This new format is not. I do appreciate that Robert took the time to make sure AWO continued on after he retired, and that Alan is working hard to answer questions and make changes/fixes, but something as simple as hitting the "back" arrow takes me someplace I never was, other members changes to their profiles appear for no apparent reason, and these are just two examples of what in general seems like a whole lot of unrelatable logic and unneeded bloat and distraction. I would like to eliminate a ton of stuff from even displaying here.
I freely admit that I'm change-averse, particularly when a well thought-out design that's highly intuitive morphs into a relatively indistinct array of previously unnecessary options. Less is more IMO. I find that I'm spending less time here simply because the corporate format doesn't make anywhere near as much sense as Robert's masterful design. I'll eventually get the hang of things and ignore what I don't have any use for, but right now my interest in visiting at all is being tested. Technology in general has always been difficult for me because I have a need to understand how something works in order to master it. To me, this new system is about as efficient as using a computer touch screen menu in a car just to change a radio station, or for that matter having to do something similar in order to start a load of laundry.
This is JMO, and I apologize to Alan for not being a nerd. I will adapt, but it's going to take time and a whole lot of patience on my part. I'm feeling like AWO won't be the first site I visit each day anymore. The term "tiresome" never, ever came to mind when navigating Robert's site.