Chordie's new format (Page 1 of 2)

Stop in and chat now and then Bob. It's a right friendly bunch of folks we have around here.

Hate the new format. Wasn't broke, why change it?

We lost the feature that let us control font size.
Restore this feature or site useless.

As UJB said, it did need some fixing behind the scenes.  A lot of work went to the changes made, and there are still some tweaks on going.  I'm sorry to hear you don't like it though.  Can you provide some more feedback as to what you don't like specifically?  Most people around the forums have been saying they find it easier to navigate the site now, find songs they're looking for, and that the site/songs are easier to read.

Perhaps it's a matter of "change" in general that you don't like?  Obviously there are quite a few things that are different, and that's not always easy.  Do let us know though.  Even if it's negative, constructive feedback is always welcome. 

Searches don't work, lots of broken links and the Chordpro page most of the time is blank.

iPads don't work.

And it's slower.

It looks like there may be some references to songs that have been removed from the original hosting websites.  At least, so far that's what I am finding.  This means that the websites where the songs come from will likely need to be re-indexed.  Any song that falls under this category (can't see chordpro, click link to see where original song is hosted and it appears to be a broken link, page won't load, etc) - would have done the EXACT same thing prior to the changes. 

If you can provide some specifics regarding what searches you're trying and how they don't work, where you're seeing broken links, what pages you can't see Chordpro on, how specifically your iPad is not working, etc... that would really help a LOT. 

There were a handful of people beta-testing the website before it went live.  Obviously, the full membership will find a lot more bugs than the handful of us ever could... plus, some of these issues would not show up until the site really was live.  So, we appreciate the help of the entire Chordie membership to chip in and help find and report specific bugs to make the site better.  Even the moderation team is made up of volunteers.    THANKS!

Thanks for the feedback Kodiak. I have the same "50 year old eyes" and yes, the board is now bright, clear and crisp now.

Stop into the forum and join us a little more often. There are quite a few of us 50 somethings in here.

I`m liking the new format,,,   been here for a while,,,   change is good,,,    Dylan was right,,,   times are a changing ,,,,   js   ..

badeye       

we need a LIKE button....

badeye                             

Thanks for all feedback. Both positive and negative feedback will help to make the site better.

A lot of bugs have been fixed the last days. Most important is it that chord-pro-mode, font-scaling and printing now works. I am still in a "bug-fixing-mode", and really need you all to report any bugs/inaccuracies that you experience.

Wayne

Trust me Wayne - the good people of Chordie will figure it out.
I too was frustrated at first - and everyone - especially us older guys (and gals too I suppose) are a little slow to jump on the "change bandwagon". But I have started to get used to it - you just have to jump in - get those feet in the pond- and try some new stuff.  It hasn't always worked/ but the mods and Per will address anything you send them.  Like it says all over - Keep Calm and carry on !  I hope it all works out for you and you continue to enjoy Chordie and all the good people around the globe that participate and interact.  It's a really good family of friends!

Jim

Yep. That's what I've been doing.

"Ya just gotta poke around".