If you look at it logically, this forum is working fine. There are more than 100 Europe threads with replies today. People are asking/receiving advice on all sorts of trip possibilities, as they were before the change yesteday. And this forum is certainly faster than it was. I stopped coming for months because it was often like molasses. You had to wait and wait. Now things seem pretty zippy. <BR><BR>Oh well, it's just IMHO....<BR><BR><BR><BR>

I'd second Benny on this. And add that it's the people on this forum that make it so great. All of them, even the nutcases, pedants, and otherwise irksome types. They give it flavor. I come on here even when I'm not going anywhere. It's just fun to find out what people are up to. <BR><BR>

Weel I guess my sentiments are already obvious, but this seems to be similar to the "Rants" and Raves" thread(s) - - and "we" let the Rants get way ahead (with the negative header "Does anyone else not like the new format?" - - even though the majority of opinions there ARE positive about the new changes).<BR><BR>Anyhow, I am all FOR some "piling on" here on THIS thread - - to show our appreciation and admiration for the changes.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

count me in favor too. there are pluses and minuses but the pluses way outweigh the minuses.

Here, here!!<BR><BR>Right on, fodorsfolks!

Fine with everything. Don't think all that much has changed. Used to have a website of my own (it sadly bit the dust) and always tried to keep things as similar is possible when introducing change. Looks like they've done that here. Shows they're thinking about how things affect us.

Me too Rex.... yoo-hoo!

There are an awful lot of things to like about this revision to Fodors’ forums. I like the fact that Fodors was apparently totally responsive to the suggestions of the beta testers. I like the courtesy Fodors displayed in announcing the impending changes beforehand. I like the expanded “Search tips” and the elimination of drop down lists for searching. I like the speeded up search results. I like the ability to sort search results. I like the ability to jump from forum to forum with ease. I like the ability to “Jump to most recent posting” and “Mail to a friend”. I like the ability to respond to multiple postings without having to enter my name and Email address each time. I like the ability to hyperlink URLs, particularly the URLs of past postings which should eliminate or reduce the need for topper’s “toppings”. I like the ability to post a lengthy response; something not previously available.<BR><BR>The banners seem a small price to pay for a much improved resource. I have no dislikes or significant negatives but do have a thought or two regarding the search capability. It’s apparent that some users of the former search function are confused by the elimination of drop down lists and directives in the frame to do a text and/or place search. I think newcomers to the forum may not recognize the significance of the “flying figure” logo as an enter button and may assume that “Search tips” will lead them to a thread directly.<BR><BR>All in all, a job well done and one deserving of thanks and appreciation.<BR><BR>I've posted this to the grab bag, as well, since these comments more properly belong there.

Kudos to fodors.com. Only took two trys without a online beta test that I am aware of. The fun has returned.

There were two beta tests, one in Dec. before the unsuccessful launch in January, and one a couple of weeks ago. Fodors was very attentive to our comments and also took very seriously all the things the users wrote in about during the brief moments this new version was up in January. <BR><BR>I came away with great respect for everyone on the Fodors team from the beta testing. It doesn't mean they're perfect, but they do care about how every last user might be impacted. One of the beta testers thought they were going overboard, but I think you can tell from the last couple of days they probably were right to be as concerned as they were, because everyone has different computers, browsers, browser versions, Web TV, whatever. There are a lot of variables. <BR><BR>Ms. X (but you know me by another name....)<BR>