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Hi guys
It's nearly time to run the forum software upgrade, so I just wanted to warn you in advance. Most buttons are in the same place, but the new software has a more minimalistic modern look, so it'll probably take a couple of visits to adjust to the changes. I've attached a couple of screenshots so you know the sort of thing to expect.
The software upgrade has some very nice improvements. Many of the improvements are focused on mobile browsing, including a menubar that scrolls down as you do. There's also a new Quick Thread option to help new visitors figure out how to post a thread.
At the same time, we're making some changes to comply with the upcoming GDPR data protection regulations. This will include removing most of the custom user profile fields. There are now custom fields for the threads themselves, which will allow us to collect current system information at the time of posting a thread, whereas profiles were often out of date.
And, of course, most important reason that we keep the software up to date is for your security.
The software upgrade was released last September, so it seems quite stable at this point. I've already been testing the upgrade on a staging site for a few weeks and it's looking good, although I'm sure you guys will find a few bugs
The upgrade will happen early in the morning UK time over the next couple of days, while most of you are asleep. I'm hoping the forum will only be down for an hour or two at most, as I've already done the majority of the preparation.
It's nearly time to run the forum software upgrade, so I just wanted to warn you in advance. Most buttons are in the same place, but the new software has a more minimalistic modern look, so it'll probably take a couple of visits to adjust to the changes. I've attached a couple of screenshots so you know the sort of thing to expect.
The software upgrade has some very nice improvements. Many of the improvements are focused on mobile browsing, including a menubar that scrolls down as you do. There's also a new Quick Thread option to help new visitors figure out how to post a thread.
At the same time, we're making some changes to comply with the upcoming GDPR data protection regulations. This will include removing most of the custom user profile fields. There are now custom fields for the threads themselves, which will allow us to collect current system information at the time of posting a thread, whereas profiles were often out of date.
And, of course, most important reason that we keep the software up to date is for your security.
The software upgrade was released last September, so it seems quite stable at this point. I've already been testing the upgrade on a staging site for a few weeks and it's looking good, although I'm sure you guys will find a few bugs
The upgrade will happen early in the morning UK time over the next couple of days, while most of you are asleep. I'm hoping the forum will only be down for an hour or two at most, as I've already done the majority of the preparation.