bluesun267
Well-known
The site/server simply needs some attention/maintenance.
Its more than that. RFF needs updated software.
While updated software will work better and faster,
it will be missing the many customized RFF hacks installed over the years.
Today's look of RFF will be gone because the present RFF software is not compatible with the updated software.
RFF will function better and faster, but not look the same.
So it will take some getting used to drive the new more reliable machine.
Stephen
It can be made to look nearly the same, if that's one of the goals. Happy to help, Stephen. 
raid
Dad Photographer
Good luck with it, Stephen. Do what you see as necessary.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
RFF has been occasionally slow to respond, or non-responsive, here in St. Louis. But 90% of the time it has been fine.
I hope we don't lose the white on black look that I like to use. And the nice avatars with pictures and info. There must be a way to give RFF a tune-up without really changing the format or the look of it.
I hope we don't lose the white on black look that I like to use. And the nice avatars with pictures and info. There must be a way to give RFF a tune-up without really changing the format or the look of it.
Mackinaw
Think Different
Do whatever you have to do to make it better. If it means a major change in software, then so be it.
Jim B.
Jim B.
back alley
IMAGES
the biggest problem with fixing/changing the software is that some favourite things might change also and then the complaints starting coming in...kinda like a no-win situation.
charjohncarter
Veteran
I agree: when Flickr changed they made it so the forums were practically gone. Just leave it.
robbeiflex
Well-known
Indeed, as much as we all react negatively to change, we prefer a well functioning RFF to an inaccessible one with the format and features we like. RFF was somewhat of a pioneer when it started but now there are forums for everything and loads of open source software to support them. Have you thought about a community initiative? E.g. poll the members for their favourite open source platforms and then ask for some volunteers to help set it up?
There are always going to be curmudgeons that are resistant to change.
It would be a straightforward process to update the site to modern functionality and at the same time attract new users without alienating existing members.
Dralowid
Michael
Having passed comment it is now working faultlessly, touch wood!
Michael Markey
Veteran
I was thinking the same ....
seany65
Well-known
It's working well enough for me. Occasionally it's slow to either sign in or open threads or sign out, but if it's slow to sign in I sign out again and come back another day. The "What have you just Bought" thread is usually quite slow to open.