What you need to do to prepare for our migration to Discourse.

[ralph.m]

if it ain't broke don't fix it......;-)

But you see, it *is* broke ... in so many ways. (There are other threads explaining why.)

[maya90]

actually me too... it's very important, for most users I'm sure, to be able to see all your previous questions and replies thereto (and if not, not sure you guys should be migrating to a system in which users won't be able to do this....)

my two cents....;-)

[cpradio]

We are migrating data over to Discourse, so no worries there.

[itrpl]

Eager to see the new interface. When it will active ?

[TechnoBear]

We'll be migrating in the last two weeks of August.

[felgall]

I am looking forward to the changeover. Discourse is a HUGE improvement over the current forum.

[Patche]

Can't wait Any timeline on this yet?

[TechnoBear]

We'll be migrating in the last two weeks of August.

[cpradio]

Can't wait Any timeline on this yet?

Last 2 weeks of August.

[cindim984]

I am just new to this forum and well I got lucky that before migration I got registered here.

[Drastic99]

curious as to what made you choose discourse over something like xenforo, invision, or one of the others. i do know getting away from VB as fast as possible is the best thing you could do!

but what piqued your interest enough to choose discourse? i tested it out and as much as i like simplicity, i just think there wasn't enough robust forum features there, not ones I would see you guys using here at least.

look forward to hearing from ya, Hawk.

[ralph.m]

what piqued your interest enough to choose discourse?

Check out Sarah's blog post, which lays out the reasons: http://www.sitepoint.com/sitepoint-moves-to-discourse/

[HAWK]

look forward to hearing from ya, Hawk.

Hey. As Ralph says, I've laid out all the reasons pretty clearly in that blog post. Have a read of it and if you have further questions, I'd be happy to answer them here.

[pdxSherpa]

why don't we just forget all about it and call it good? it'll be so much less work :-)

[Drastic99]

Check out Sarah's blog post, which lays out the reasons: http://www.sitepoint.com/sitepoint-moves-to-discourse/

Thanks!! Didn't see that one!

I read it and I liked it! Soon I'll be able to just "LIKE" it without me even saying it! I like how it will hopefully provide a more holistic and positive approach, as well as the community flag system. I moderate a few forums myself - so if they ever switch to discourse, they might not need a moderator!

[ralph.m]

Soon I'll be able to just "LIKE" it without me even saying it!

Like

why don't we just forget all about it and call it good? it'll be so much less work :-)

[Chawlamoh1106]

Looking forward to the new interface.

[Mittineague]

Scheduled to happen in around 2 hours and AFAIK everything looks "Green Light" so far.

Get ready!

[pdxSherpa]

You all must be very excited, best wishes on a smooth transition.
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[Mittineague]

Thanks

I'm not sure if I should pass out cigars and get ready to pop the champagne or crawl under the covers and hide.

In any case, the way vB has been acting lately I can't imagine the unknown being much worse.

EDIT
Looks like it was the second. The migration has been pushed back a bit yet again.

[cpradio]

EDIT
Looks like it was the second. The migration has been pushed back a bit yet again.

Scheduled for 9 AM New Zealand time (I haven't had my caffeine, so pardon me for not knowing the actual time zone ) It equates to 6 PM EST time though (so I at least know that one!)

[bshearer]

It's currently 09:07 EST here on Earth in Milky Way Galaxy.

Discourse? Time for a countdown clock...LOL

Buddy

[pdxSherpa]

well am sure it'll be great. and yes it should be better than the weirdness of the inconsistent experience that posting has been lately.

[HAWK]

Scheduled for 9 AM New Zealand time (I haven't had my caffeine, so pardon me for not knowing the actual time zone ) It equates to 6 PM EST time though (so I at least know that one!)

9am AEST (11am NZST)

1.5 hours from now.