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New forum - Whats happened
« on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:44 GMT (UK) »
Oh dear I do not like this new change at all. The small images are terrible and are no good for my eyes and to have to enlarge everyone takes too long. If this is the future of this board I shall have to say goodbye I'm afraid. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I wonder why no one asked us for our input  :(
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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:49 GMT (UK) »
Hello Irene,

We have spent months working on the upgrades to bring RootsChat upto 2012 standards. Technology has changed a lot over nine years and these new changes will help RootsChat be viewable devices plus improving the speed and the functionality of the site - All for Free!

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« Reply #2 on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:53 GMT (UK) »
Too Small for me too...I don't know about anyone else but on my screen the interface has a 3 inch gap at either side...Oh dear...I understand that changes sometimes have to be made to keep up with changing technology but for a board that displays photos...I think this is a backward step and like Irene...too hard on the eyes for me :-\
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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:55 GMT (UK) »
No problems with text size at the moment on my pc
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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:56 GMT (UK) »
But if you want to see a photo restoration you have to click on each one to see what the restorer has done..this takes time esp when there are over 20 responses and for those with slow internet it will be a nightmare. I cannot see how it is faster or how brings us into 2012?

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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 20 December 12 12:58 GMT (UK) »
You can make the font bigger by holding down the "Cntl" key bottom left and then by pressing the "+" botton which is the top right. People on Tablets and Mobiles can pinch or expand.

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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 20 December 12 13:03 GMT (UK) »
Is there a shortcut so we can "see" the photos at a glance please
I am not trying to be a pain and agree changes can be good but when you restore photos this new way will not work for me. I have no problem with the font size

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« Reply #7 on: Thursday 20 December 12 13:03 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Sarah....That's much better... People don't like change when it takes us out of our comfort zone but it's progress and in time...we will get used to it...It was a bit of a shock and I think an announcement of impending changes would have helped.
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Re: Whats happened
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 20 December 12 13:06 GMT (UK) »
Carol can you see the photos without having to click on each one?


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