Poll: How do you deal with change?

[PariSarah]

I can't handle this level of change.

So I think I'll go work on my dissertation.

Which is a good thing!:rolleyes:

[KIN]

I eat!!!!! :) Where is the chocolate anyway?

[Daisy]

Yep, I need to tackle this with a full cup of Joe.

[~Rachel~]

CHOCOLATE!

What else? ;)

[HollyDay]

definately chocolate!!!

[sdWTMer]

Aaah...it really will get easier. I can't believe how much there is on Ravelry too! It's truly amazing. What's your dissertation about anyway?

[PariSarah]

Suffering.

Lots and lots of suffering.

[CleoQc]

I love this change... It's been a long time coming...:)

[~Rachel~]

Aaah...it really will get easier. I can't believe how much there is on Ravelry too! It's truly amazing. What's your dissertation about anyway?

Now Ravelry flummoxed me :) I expected to wait longer to get it (I just wanted the patterns!)

[genie]

Love it, love it, love it! Of course, I'm a very visual person, so I love seeing people's personalities reflected in their avatars, signatures, etc. Change is good.

[Kristafish]

It's exciting~it will be fun :D

[Tracy in Ky]

I don't like the reputation points. It's like junior high school. I wonder if it can be disabled. Hmmmm

[GothicGyrl]

Obviously, I love it. I loathed the old format--any board like that, including TM, is just old and out of date. This format is so much more manageable and easier to navigate.

Believe me, you will get used to it quickly. And then you will wonder how you ever lived without it. :)


toni

[JudoMom]

Coffee. And Ibuprofin. And Oreos. Mmmm....Oreos....:eek:

[~Rachel~]

I love it... it is much more user friendly. The threads move to the top when updated ;)

AND it is more like the other forums I inhabit. Although I kind of like being a 'Hive mind larvae'

[Needleroozer]

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, what do we do, we swim, swim.

I just keep trying till I get the new way right, even if it takes me hours, the kids are screaming, and the Dude needs supper, I just keep plugging away till I have it- then I order chinese food.;)
LB

[Maria/ME]

change is good.

[Crissy]

I think change is exciting.
It doesn't happen to be a trait my children inherited, though.
Change makes them cry.

[Needleroozer]

I don't like the reputation points. It's like junior high school. I wonder if it can be disabled. Hmmmm

Tracy, what are the reputation points???:confused:
LB

[~Rachel~]

Tracy, what are the reputation points???:confused:
LB

Glad I am not the only one ;)

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

Really. I do. Yes, I do, I do, I do.

What? You want to do something new? I don't think so! I like the old way! And that is all there is too it :rolleyes: *insert politically correct sarcasm statement here*

[GothicGyrl]

I think by reputation points she means the posts:number off to your top right. And well, meh... it's fine. It's just a way to know how many posts you have, which by the end of the night, I should have--oh, a couple thousand. :)

[Karenciavo]

I love this type of forum :D

[Needleroozer]

I think by reputation points she means the posts:number off to your top right. And well, meh... it's fine. It's just a way to know how many posts you have, which by the end of the night, I should have--oh, a couple thousand. :)

Okey dokey! Works for me. And Toni, where did Mr. Eyeliner go, and who is the dude in his spot?

[Jean in Wisc]

This kind of change is difficult because I can't just run in and "check" the boards--I'll have to figure them out first! I'm sure once we get use to it, we will see it as an improvement.

Jean

[PariSarah]

I think by reputation points she means the posts:number off to your top right. And well, meh... it's fine. It's just a way to know how many posts you have, which by the end of the night, I should have--oh, a couple thousand. :)
No, if you see the little balances next to the post number, that lets people "vote" on you. And your little green squares indicate your overall score.

[~Rachel~]

No, if you see the little balances next to the post number, that lets people "vote" on you. And your little green squares indicate your overall score.

Oh I see...

**vote for me!!** ;) :D

I didn't even notice that one!

[GothicGyrl]

Ahh, well, we are all adults--well, you guys are--I'm not. :) So let's just have fun with it. Tis not a big deal.

And eyeliner went bye bye in favor of John Taylor, who is much better looking anyway and he's British!

[moodasz]

I know I come overcome my apprehension to change - I have for 40 some-odd years but it still gives me a bit of the heebie-jeebies. But I LOVE seeing so many faces - putting names to faces - what a blast.
Now - question - why under our names does it say "just visiting"?

[~Rachel~]

once you reach 10 posts it will say "Hive mind larvae" and change with the ever increasing number of posts :)

[Jane in NC]

I like being able to do a quick search on a name for previous posts, particularly when earlier comments are referenced or when I discover someone with whom I think I have something in common. Does the Board Master determine the longevity on the basis of date or number of posts or what? (Searching old boards in the old format could be problematic.)

[Needleroozer]

Ahh, well, we are all adults--well, you guys are--I'm not. :) So let's just have fun with it. Tis not a big deal.

And eyeliner went bye bye in favor of John Taylor, who is much better looking anyway and he's British!

Okey dokey! Whatever floats your boats in your avatar! :DI just have never seen him before- is he in a movie I should see?

And thanks for the info on all the little icons in the upper right hand corner, folks! Not like I will pay attention to them or anything,lol.

[~Rachel~]

British is good... but then, I am British ;)

[Elle]

How to handle change.....Chi!

...and alot of it!:)

[moodasz]

Where does everyone find these mah vel ous quotes under their sign-off? I can't come up with anything clever, oh me oh my, I'm such a loser!

[~Rachel~]

I think people google them ;) But then... what do I know, I don't have one :D

[Tammyla]

But, I don't have to like it.:rolleyes:

[Liz CA]

I am practically in tears because of my ineptitude!

But on the bright side - this is the first time the "Quick Reply" button has worked for me!
Is there hope?

[GothicGyrl]

Umm, Needleroozer--John Taylor is the bassist for Duran Duran. Surely, you've heard of them? :)

And Rachel, British is hawt. :)

[~Rachel~]

Now even I have heard of Duran Duran ;)

But thanks for the compliment Toni :D
I am extremely biased towards the British ;)

[Crissy]

But on the bright side - this is the first time the "Quick Reply" button has worked for me!
Is there hope?

There is hope, Liz! You can do it!!

[Needleroozer]

Umm, Needleroozer--John Taylor is the bassist for Duran Duran. Surely, you've heard of them? :)


Umm, yeah.:o, I am a child of the '80's, and I love their music, but I don't know their NAMES or FACES!!! :D LOL.

[GothicGyrl]

For shame. Call yourself a Duran fan and you don't even know their names?

Humph....

[Andie]

Coffee. And Ibuprofin. And Oreos. Mmmm....Oreos....:eek:

Yes. This is going to take chocolate for me. I'm doing my very best not to flip out completely.

[Needleroozer]

For shame. Call yourself a Duran fan and you don't even know their names?

Humph....

You are funny! And no, I would not call myself a fan- fans know things like names and faces, and who they date, and how many kids they have, etc.

I just like the music!!!! I have a lousy memory, and can never even remember who performed what song- I just know what I like when I listen to my radio- and I am such a station flipper, I never stick around to listen to who did the song, anyhow.
Now my dirty secret is out- I love to listen to music, but never know who does what to get it to my ears.

[gardenschooler]

I'm afraid I'll be revealing more of the REAL me on this board. Waaah, I don't have an avatar, or a photo, or a signature. Wah. Is there a thread for whiners?

[GothicGyrl]

I'm afraid I'll be revealing more of the REAL me on this board. Waaah, I don't have an avatar, or a photo, or a signature. Wah. Is there a thread for whiners?
No, I eat whiners with my fava beans and Sangria.

So quit whining or you become lunch. :)

[Serendipity]

I'm handling this change just fine since I'm already used to this board format. :) As for other changes: I handle them fine at the beginning. Then I start feeling overwhelmed. Then I go back to handling it.

[gardenschooler]

Toni's scaring me. Wah.

[GothicGyrl]

Toni's scaring me. Wah.
Good, then I'm doing my job. :)




toni

[~Rachel~]

Toni is very scary... ;)

[awanama]

I love it! I'm excited that the For Sale board is up and running too! I'm busy trying to buy used for next year!

Erica

[GothicGyrl]

I love it! I'm excited that the For Sale board is up and running too! I'm busy trying to buy used for next year!

Erica
That's the best part--that the for sale board shows up in the New Posts section like all the rest.

[profmom]

Just repeat (over and over if necessary): "I'm good enough; I'm smart enough; and doggone it, people like me!" ;)

Especially the part about being smart enough -- you and all of us will be comfortable soon! :)

[Allen Academy]

Believe me, you will get used to it quickly. And then you will wonder how you ever lived without it. :)


toni

I agree :) I love it!

[Krista in LA]

I just view it as a challenge - something new to occupy my time and figure out. It's just another opportunity to learn something new. I'm just afraid I'm going to miss out on some earth shattering conversation while I'm trying to figure it all out!

[Melora in NC]

I hope this comes out right. I loved the format of the old board -- it was so easy to scan down quickly and see what was new & interesting. I'm sure I'll get used to this, but right now I'm rather grumpy about being forced to move to a new, fancy board format. I do like seeing pictures of people, though! Now fleeing cyberland to watch Captains Courageous!

[Amy loves Bud]

It's a bit uncomfortable, but I'm a gamer. I'm trying to get into the spirit of the whole thing by putting up an avatar and all that jazz.

[KristineIN]

I love it. It's now like two other boards that I frequently check out!

Kristine

[Patty Joanna]

It kind of depends on what has changed. Some changes I really roll with; others I handle with all the aplomb of a disappointed and vociferous toddler.

But mostly, as I get older, I'm learning to roll with it. This is largely on the advice of my mom and on seeing the benefit of "rolling with it" has given her. There are some things that can't be allowed to change, but they are a lot fewer than we think they are.

One thing that has hit me as I grow older, too, is that when I have a hard time changing on something or other, it makes me examine the importance I put on the thing. Like when we get a new pastor or something, why am I getting "bent"? Is it because I like that guy's preaching style? (Dumb reason--I can get used to something else.) Is it because the new preacher doesn't profess Christ and Him crucified? (Great reason not to like it.) KWIM?

[Tracy in Ky]

Tracy, what are the reputation points???:confused:
LB


If they work like other boards, then it is a popularity rating of sorts. If people like what you say, they can give you good points. If they don't, they can give you bad ones. lol

[Robin in Tx]

I agree with Jean that it is going to be much more difficult to rush in and scan all the conversations quickly. The upswing is I'm not as tempted to "hang out" on this type forum, which is a good thing as far as time management goes... This is a great forum and I'm excited for everyone, but I'm kinda sad, too. It will take some getting used to, that's for sure!

[Cadam]

to change the way we do things. It is such a different way of posting and I wonder how they will deal with the volume of post we get. That was always why we didn't do this in the past.

-aka Christina in OR

[Phyllis in Canada]

This board change might have frustrated me a few weeks ago, but this evening was good timing. Dealing with a new puppy in the house has been driving me absolutely bonkers the last couple days, so this board change (along with a couple beers) has been lots of fun!

[Jenileigh]

and jump up and down! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Snickerdoodle]

Obviously, I love it. I loathed the old format--any board like that, including TM, is just old and out of date. This format is so much more manageable and easier to navigate.

Believe me, you will get used to it quickly. And then you will wonder how you ever lived without it. :)


toni


What she said.

[JWSJ]

I absorb changes.

The change to the new forum format is long over due.

There are many other forums that use similar software.

[Amy in NH]

Hey! I thought this was a poll!?!

Chocolate, and escape into the computer.

[Dawn E]

All change involves loss...even good change. I consider this board a good change, but I will miss the old board, too. Guess it's the conservative in me. However, I was up this morning as though it were Christmas, ready to unwrap the new board! :)