Yahoo Neo

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I just wanted to let other members know that Yahoo is progressively changing people over to a new format (Neo). I have lost access to messages apart from e-mail notifications on this and other groups. So not everyone can see what is happening on the group properly. I'm not even sure that this message will post properly.

Brent
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I too have lost access to a few things. I can no longer see all the photo albums and I cannot enlarge photo. 

It's very frustrating. 

Peter 

Sent from my iPad

On 29/08/2013, at 10:14 PM, brent cartwright <manxdune@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

 

I just wanted to let other members know that Yahoo is progressively changing people over to a new format (Neo). I have lost access to messages apart from e-mail notifications on this and other groups. So not everyone can see what is happening on the group properly. I'm not even sure that this message will post properly.

Brent

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Looks like another Yahoo inspired clanger in the making .... 


Ken


To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: manxdune@yahoo.com.au
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:14:31 -0700
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

 

I just wanted to let other members know that Yahoo is progressively changing people over to a new format (Neo). I have lost access to messages apart from e-mail notifications on this and other groups. So not everyone can see what is happening on the group properly. I'm not even sure that this message will post properly.

Brent

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Our website has been migrated to the new format – without notification to the owner, of course!  I find that I can still open the management function, so at least I am not locked out of my own website.  I will look further into this later in the day.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: 30 August 2013 09:30
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

 

Looks like another Yahoo inspired clanger in the making .... 

 

 

Ken

To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: manxdune@yahoo.com.au
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:14:31 -0700
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

I just wanted to let other members know that Yahoo is progressively changing people over to a new format (Neo). I have lost access to messages apart from e-mail notifications on this and other groups. So not everyone can see what is happening on the group properly. I'm not even sure that this message will post properly.

Brent

 

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I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible.  The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture.  We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: 30 August 2013 09:51
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Our website has been migrated to the new format – without notification to the owner, of course!  I find that I can still open the management function, so at least I am not locked out of my own website.  I will look further into this later in the day.

Les

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Les,
Appears to be:
Can no longer scroll through catalogue of pic folders and see owner or subject matter of all folders as you go. New system identifies ONE folder only now, and only after clicking on that individual folder.

Some pic folders are now showing as unidentified/empty.
I suspect some pic folders are now missing. 

Ken



To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: leslieharris@optusnet.com.au
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:27:56 +1000
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

 

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible.  The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture.  We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: 30 August 2013 09:51
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Our website has been migrated to the new format – without notification to the owner, of course!  I find that I can still open the management function, so at least I am not locked out of my own website.  I will look further into this later in the day.

Les


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Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark.


On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible. The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture. We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: 30 August 2013 09:51
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com


Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Our website has been migrated to the new format – without notification to the owner, of course! I find that I can still open the management function, so at least I am not locked out of my own website. I will look further into this later in the day.

Les


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Mark,

I haven’t checked it line by line and Ken has pointed out that we might have lost some picture folders.  It was so slow to load that I did not check it folder by folder.  The format of the files remains much the same but some smart arse appears to have decided to change the format for the picture files by loading up a picture for each file.  This is change for the sake of change, not for improved function.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: 30 August 2013 11:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark. 

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible.  The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture.  We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les 

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Les - it is change for change sake. I simply don't understand the Yahoo decision making over recent years..... Methinks management made serious error when they knocked back Microsoft's offer to buy them for $46b a few years ago.


On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

Mark,

I haven’t checked it line by line and Ken has pointed out that we might have lost some picture folders. It was so slow to load that I did not check it folder by folder. The format of the files remains much the same but some smart arse appears to have decided to change the format for the picture files by loading up a picture for each file. This is change for the sake of change, not for improved function.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: 30 August 2013 11:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark.

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible. The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture. We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les


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Hi Les,

Concerned that valuable files and material built up over many years could be lost. With that in mind have you considered moving the forum over to a privately hosted solution where control can be maintained over the years of valuable posts and material? Something like the Samba website would be ideal.

I have some experience in this field so would be happy to help if need be. Who maintains the domain www.syncro.com.au? Perhaps a forum could be hosted via the same infrastructure?

Cheers.

Jon.


On 30 August 2013 11:59, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

Mark,

I haven’t checked it line by line and Ken has pointed out that we might have lost some picture folders. It was so slow to load that I did not check it folder by folder. The format of the files remains much the same but some smart arse appears to have decided to change the format for the picture files by loading up a picture for each file. This is change for the sake of change, not for improved function.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: 30 August 2013 11:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark.

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible. The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture. We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les


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Ok, there seem to be some progress as I can now see messages properly here and on subaruvanagon.


Files,links and database are there also.


Cheers Brent




--- In syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com, <mail@...> wrote:

Hi Les,

Concerned that valuable files and material built up over many years could be lost. With that in mind have you considered moving the forum over to a privately hosted solution where control can be maintained over the years of valuable posts and material? Something like the Samba website would be ideal.

I have some experience in this field so would be happy to help if need be. Who maintains the domain www.syncro.com.au? Perhaps a forum could be hosted via the same infrastructure?

Cheers.

Jon.


On 30 August 2013 11:59, Les Harris <leslieharris@...> wrote:
 

Mark,

I haven’t checked it line by line and Ken has pointed out that we might have lost some picture folders.  It was so slow to load that I did not check it folder by folder.  The format of the files remains much the same but some smart arse appears to have decided to change the format for the picture files by loading up a picture for each file.  This is change for the sake of change, not for improved function.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: 30 August 2013 11:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark. 

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@...> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible.  The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture.  We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les 


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Jon,

When I kicked this group off in 2004, there wasn’t a lot of choice and I went with the Yahoo format.  I am mindful of the possibility of losing data and I will look into archiving what is already there.

The www.syncro.com.au site is owned by Mark Kofahl.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: 30 August 2013 14:27
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo 

Hi Les,

Concerned that valuable files and material built up over many years could be lost. With that in mind have you considered moving the forum over to a privately hosted solution where control can be maintained over the years of valuable posts and material? Something like the Samba website would be ideal.

I have some experience in this field so would be happy to help if need be. Who maintains the domain www.syncro.com.au? Perhaps a forum could be hosted via the same infrastructure?

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Hi Les,

Yahoo has served the group well however they have been left behind on many fronts in recent years. For some reason they keep making mistake after mistake and don't seem to do anything well.

The forum actually work fine as long as you read via email. Perhaps the syncro.com.au website could hold the documents, files and photos as a first step. If yahoo pull the plug on that side of things at least these are safe?

Jon

On 30/08/2013 5:07 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

Jon,

When I kicked this group off in 2004, there wasn’t a lot of choice and I went with the Yahoo format. I am mindful of the possibility of losing data and I will look into archiving what is already there.

The www.syncro.com.au site is owned by Mark Kofahl.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: 30 August 2013 14:27
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Hi Les,

Concerned that valuable files and material built up over many years could be lost. With that in mind have you considered moving the forum over to a privately hosted solution where control can be maintained over the years of valuable posts and material? Something like the Samba website would be ideal.

I have some experience in this field so would be happy to help if need be. Who maintains the domain www.syncro.com.au? Perhaps a forum could be hosted via the same infrastructure?

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We are not the only Forum updated
Regards Pete


On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

Mark,

I haven’t checked it line by line and Ken has pointed out that we might have lost some picture folders. It was so slow to load that I did not check it folder by folder. The format of the files remains much the same but some smart arse appears to have decided to change the format for the picture files by loading up a picture for each file. This is change for the sake of change, not for improved function.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Kofahl
Sent: 30 August 2013 11:54
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Yahoo Neo

Thanks Les for checking through all of this 'unforecasted headwinds'!

Mark.

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

I have had a further look at it and the pictures and files are still there and still accessible. The only thing missing is the management function to set the home page picture. We appear to be saddled with the bloke on the mountain bike!

Les