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Has anyone else noticed that the forum looks different?

The pictures are sometimes blurry in the original post. When I tap on one, it shows up ok in the gallery view, but the gallery is different, too.

And this response box is different. The icons above it are larger.

Plus there is an option for "discussion" or "poll".

I'm not the only one, am I? No one has mentioned it.
 

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Has anyone else noticed that the forum looks different?

The pictures are sometimes blurry in the original post. When I tap on one, it shows up ok in the gallery view, but the gallery is different, too.

And this response box is different. The icons above it are larger.

Plus there is an option for "discussion" or "poll".

I'm not the only one, am I? No one has mentioned it.
Yes, a little glitchy for me too since yesterday. Wasn't sure if it was my phone or TFO.
 

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Has anyone else noticed that the forum looks different?

The pictures are sometimes blurry in the original post. When I tap on one, it shows up ok in the gallery view, but the gallery is different, too.

And this response box is different. The icons above it are larger.

Plus there is an option for "discussion" or "poll".

I'm not the only one, am I? No one has mentioned it.
I noticed the website was down for a bit yesterday for “upgrades”. It came back not too much later with a new look and some new features. I thought I must have just missed the memo saying what was going on. I too noticed the thumbnail pictures are blurry until you click on them. When you get to the bottom of the replies in a thread it also suggests other threads with a similar topic. I am not sure what order it is presenting the suggested similar threads, because it’s providing some really old ones before more recent ones. I worry that because information and knowledge has changed over the years, that someone could end up being suggested content from over 10 years ago that is no longer relevant or recommended.
 

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Yes, I too noticed a lot of these changes with the overall “look”, the way pix are viewed and added, and the options menu like Bold, Italic, Bulleting,emojis, etc is grayed out on my ipad. Just doesnt work, I can barely see it.

I can’t figure out really what it is doing to images as i get ready to insert either. Here are two screen shots....i can’t honestly see which images I’m uploading.



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If anyone's looking for the Smileys, click on the 3 (very faint) vertical dots for 'more options' next to the 'insert image; icon and you'll find them there.
There are also another set of 'more option' dots further left next to the 'undo' icon
 

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If anyone's looking for the Smileys, click on the 3 (very faint) vertical dots for 'more options' next to the 'insert image; icon and you'll find them there.
There are also another set of 'more option' dots further left next to the 'undo' icon

Yep....not working here...?‍♂️ I see the dots, i click, i see the “sub layer” of icons that show the Emoji icon. Still nothing.
 

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Yes, I too noticed a lot of these changes with the overall “look”, the way pix are viewed and added, and the options menu like Bold, Italic, Bulleting,emojis, etc is grayed out on my ipad. Just doesnt work, I can barely see it.

I can’t figure out really what it is doing to images as i get ready to insert either. Here are two screen shots....i can’t honestly see which images I’m uploading.



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@Maro2Bear Over towards the right on the greyed out line, click on "toggle BB code" - it looks like a broken square. That should get your BB codes darkened and useable.
 

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@Maro2Bear Over towards the right on the greyed out line, click on "toggle BB code" - it looks like a broken square. That should get your BB codes darkened and useable.
I don't think that's there any more, at least not on mine on the phone.

I'm liking some of the changes, but some others...not so much.

 

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This is why it's good to be older. I have no idea how to get TFO on my phone, and don't really want to. I only surf on the computer. The phone is so the daughter can text me and I can then call her back and complain about the tiny letters in her text...
 

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@Maro2Bear Over towards the right on the greyed out line, click on "toggle BB code" - it looks like a broken square. That should get your BB codes darkened and useable.
I've no idea what Toggle BB code means but if you click on the left hand square bracket it darkens (a little) but if you click on the right hand it fades again.
 

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Yep....not working here...?‍♂️ I see the dots, i click, i see the “sub layer” of icons that show the Emoji icon. Still nothing.
Are you saying you find the emoji icon, but the icon doesn't work?

Try this:
✅click the 3 dot menu to the right of the 'undo' swirly

✅The 2nd icon is a box with a hole in the top and one in the bottom.
Click the box once.

✅Try getting and using the emojis.
 
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I use a PC and not a phone, so I wasn't sure if anyone else was seeing the changes ? The first thing I noticed was no underline option, I use it for links because the forum wasn't automatically underlining links. But I think it is underlining (or at least highlighting) links on its own now.

I stopped using mobile at all because the pics were always blurry for me unless I clicked on them. Maybe a way of saving bandwidth/space for the servers? (Edit: or a way to stop bots from stealing pictures?)

One new thing I really like is the "similar threads" at the bottom. It's neat to see some of the older stuff that's been buried away for a long time.
 

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I've no idea what Toggle BB code means but if you click on the left hand square bracket it darkens (a little) but if you click on the right hand it fades again.
If you click on the square bracket, your emoji icon won't work. Just remember to click it back on.
 

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I use a PC and not a phone, so I wasn't sure if anyone else was seeing the changes ? The first thing I noticed was no underline option, I use it for links because the forum wasn't automatically underlining links. But I think it is underlining (or at least highlighting) links on its own now.

I stopped using mobile at all because the pics were always blurry for me unless I clicked on them. Maybe a way of saving bandwidth/space for the servers? (Edit: or a way to stop bots from stealing pictures?)

One new thing I really like is the "similar threads" at the bottom. It's neat to see some of the older stuff that's been buried away for a long time.
Underline is still there. Click the 3 dots to the right of I and it appears below next to strikethrough
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When you add pictures, tap the picture where it says Insert and it will ask if you want thumbnail or Full image. I chose Full image
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I use a PC and not a phone, so I wasn't sure if anyone else was seeing the changes ? The first thing I noticed was no underline option, I use it for links because the forum wasn't automatically underlining links. But I think it is underlining (or at least highlighting) links on its own now.
If you click the 3 dot menu to the right of the 'B' and 'I' icon, underline is still there. :)
 
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