There are tons of options in this board/platform. That's a good thing! although it may take some experiementation to get everything adjusted to-preference.
Site layout/navigating the ‘new’ AW site
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I used the “Mark forums read”. That makes it possible to use the “New posts” function. Love it!
The email notification settings on the Preferences screen only apply to new threads you create or reply to, from this point foward.
To turn off email notifications for all the threads that you created or replied to in the past, click "Watched" at the top of the site underneath the Forums tab. Then "Manage watched threads" at the top right. There you can either disable email notifications for all of these threads, or unwatch them entirely (meaning you also will stop getting notified about them by the bell in the upper right corner of the forum).
I can navigate the site just fine on my Kindle but haven't had any success yet on my iPhone. The former website worked smoothly with it. Perhaps I need to adjust my settings?
Alright, I just did this was well. For now it looks to be working as thread replies are not triggering email notifications. The bell and PM at the top are still working like before. Thank you for the help!
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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.
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.
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It works fine on my iPhone. The structure is the same as the. old website. Click on the Automatic Washer Logo and you will be taken to the homepage with the forums.
Click on What’s New and you see the latest posts. There are a few more options than on the old site but in basic it’s the same.
Hope this helps.
Click on What’s New and you see the latest posts. There are a few more options than on the old site but in basic it’s the same.
Hope this helps.
I have an issue on the iPhone where when I revisit a thread I’ve been to before, it doesn’t always take me to the latest messages. Sometimes, it goes to the original message on the first page, other times it’ll take me down to the new messages regardless of how many pages there are. Otherwise it seems to behave consistently.
I will agree that on a small screen, there is a lot wasted screen Realestate. I haven’t downloaded the app yet to see if that’s any better
I will agree that on a small screen, there is a lot wasted screen Realestate. I haven’t downloaded the app yet to see if that’s any better
How do you delete entire threads that you had started and were no longer active/relevant?
It helped, thank you
Sticker shock
I was exploring the link Alan posted to my profile. My premium expires Sept. 14 and noted the fee is $96!!! I enjoy the site but $96 is a bit steep, especially in Sept. when my auto plates run $300.
I was exploring the link Alan posted to my profile. My premium expires Sept. 14 and noted the fee is $96!!! I enjoy the site but $96 is a bit steep, especially in Sept. when my auto plates run $300.
I believe everyone who had a paid account at the time of the board changover was set at Platinum level as a courtesy for the remainder of their paid period. However, look at the details of the upgrade levels. Do you need features beyond Silver?
Found the upgrade page, Silver looks fine. Thanks.
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On the old site you had to ask Robert, perhaps best to ask the moderator here.
Pretty much no forum I've ever seen gives users the ability to delete threads unilaterally, and I'd hope the admins wouldn't agree to do this unless there's a really good reason for it.
It's one thing if you want to edit/delete your own posts, but being able to delete an entire thread just because you started it seems wrong to me. You're removing other people's contributions without their consent.
It's one thing if you want to edit/delete your own posts, but being able to delete an entire thread just because you started it seems wrong to me. You're removing other people's contributions without their consent.
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When I choose "My Content", I only see 10 pages, and that does not go back too many years. At first, I thought there was a cutoff based on date, such that older posts were not available, but after fumbling around with the Search function, it appears the trouble is with some sort of 10-page limitation on search results. Is that right? If so, is it a permanent change?
Click 10 on the search paging function at bottom of a page. A function/link "View older results" appears above the paging list to bring up the next 10 pages of older posts. Repeat for 10 more ... 10 more ... 10 more ...
You'll have to dig deep.
