I have to say that now, I'm atually pretty happy with the site.   The CSS tweaks and resize work arounds work great.  The colors have stopped burning my eyes.  The fading mouse over is a nice enough compromise(although an option to turn it off would be great).   The removed "most viewed" bits have gone and pretty much all is right with the world.

I have, as have a lot of people, bashed rosity over the past few days, but only because we love you guys and this site and we want it to be as good as it can.

I'm also impressed, depiste the few problems, at the speed that the suggestions were taken on board, discussed, rejected, reconsidered, kinda sorta implemented, fixed, taken off, put back and then compromised.  Few companies would be able to boast such speed.

So, way to go.  Just sort out the little probelms (I'm still getting ebots for galleries I don't subscribe to anymore) and I'll be perfectly happy.

People, please use this thread to send positive vibes to rosity.

Well I for one will say thanx for all the admin/coders who are likely tryin t re grow their hair after the last few days of seeming hair pulling actions...I concur...youse guyz[and gals] did great so far...

I think everyone has done a great job as well - I applaud admin and the programmers for all their hard work!!

Well said, that man!

(but no slacking off giving us wot we want, Rendo-bods. ;-))

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Oh yes, I've had a few pints of that meself.

I came off a bit harsh on a few posts.  I apologize for doing that.  I realize everyone's working their asses off to make this a success.  I just feel planning and implementation could have been handled better - FWIW.

Me, too...what TerraDreamer said... :b_blush:

Thank you guys, this means the world. We are all working hard to bring you the best 3D art site around!!!!

Right, I'm off to the 2D and photography forums right now. Expect the pitchfork bearing lynch mob anytime soon.. ;-)

Okay let me rephrase that.. The best Art site around:)

You gotta give me a break here, I'm running on sheer exhaustion which is not a good thing:(

'twas meant to be silly and cheer you up, Stacey.

Try not to let it all get on top of you. Easier to say than do, I know, but definitely worth considering if jumping out the window suddenly seems like a viable option. ;-)

We're not really here, you know. We're all virtual characters made up by williamsn to distract you from what he's really up to. Down the pub again, I suspect (or the local equivalent).

HeeHee:)  I know you were just cutting up with me and it did make me laugh which I needed desperately!!

Hmmm I'll have to go see where williamsn just took off to, very suspect

Think happy thoughts...

....puppies...

...kittens...

...bunnies...

:biggrin:

10 Pizzas [Chicago style]            √

30 lbs Lasagna                             √

40 lbs BBC Baby Back Ribs       √

10 lbs Cole Slaw                          √

01 Green salad tray                     √

10 cases Sodapop misc            √

02 cases Bawls drinks               √

02 cases Red Bull                       √

20 lbs Premium Coffee beans with grinder      √

Okay, who is signing for this?

:thumbupboth:

Now that is what I'm talking about:)

It's all coming together. 

shrug  I could have predicted this result.  And I'm not even a professional prognositacator.  Hey -- I can't even predict tomorrow's weather.  But I could have predicted this.  I was never particularly worried about the eventual outcome.  Although I seem to recall hearing some noise on the street outside of my window last night --

Hard Work (by a few) + Time = results.

I suppose that there's a reason why this site gets the type of traffic that it does.  Or so I would think, anyway......it seems reasonable.  Just keep right on succeeding in the way that you do -- and for all the rest: your results are bulletproof.

Thanks to the Admins & to the Coders.  You guys did the job.  Again.

Hmmmm......being positive......isn't that some sort of a TOS violation?  A banning offense?

I think we need to be careful that comments made by members about likes or dislikes aren't seen as an attack on the admins, merely reporting quirks or otherwise that are seen  so it can be put right!!

IMHO most people are with the Rendo team in doing the conversion and mostly from what I've seen, people are merely reporting errors so that they can be fixed rather than "having a go" at the PTB!

I still don't like the preview feature though 

I'm liking it more now and I've even learned what a CSS is. grin

Aside from the hard work the programmers are doing, I applaud Stacey for her patience and humour during all of this. She has been here pretty much 24 hours a day it seems and has been extremely helpful with answering questions and reporting to programmers and then getting back to us to keep us in the loop.

You get a standing ovation, Kiddo!!! Now go get some coffee or some sleep. Your choice. grin

blushes Thank you Unicornst.  I'm here for you guys and gals!!!!

Yes, you definitely have been here for us. And you're welcome. grin

You got that coffee since you not sleeping? lol

Thanks Rosity for supplying the cheese to go along with all the whine we've shared these last few days. ... We know you all want the best  for R'osity and for the artist/visitors that come here.....

Cheers,
-SeaC-

Not only am I impressed at the speed with which 'constructive' critisism has been met but with how tactfully each and every comment has been handled..and on top of everything else StacyG, you even took time to answer an IM about a personal situation of mine. My hats off to you.

I think the staff is working hard, and has been very responsive to all the problems.  The new site is a big improvement from the old one.  Most people are patient, and realize the complexities of the situation.  I think the end result will be worth it.

Simple and to the point, I am really happy with the galleries, (PJF CSS w/ no shrink images and the fading popup). The site mail works extremely well for me (I am liking it) and the forums are fine. Site is starting to be a joy to play in again!
Well done.
Richard

Oh good news indeed:)

Thanks all!!

Yea it's really good to read this thread lol. I believe this is the last one I will read before I go to bed. I'm sorry we've all been having issues the last several days. What made everything suck even more is that as SOON as the conversion was finished, we encountered multiple server issues that were in no way even related to the galleries ... they just all happened to happen at the same time. It really sucked. So, while trying to fix bugs and deal with suggestions and requests, we were also completely bogged down trying to fix the servers too. Things are finally at a stable point and work on improving the galleries can continue. Sorry I've been a bit absent tonight but (guilty grin) I had the unexpected pleasure of being approved for my bike loan today (I've been trying for this for months) and ended up having to take the afternoon off to sign papers, write checks, deal with the insurance company, etc. It was either THIS afternoon, NO exceptions, or miss out on a $1200 discount from the dealership :ohmy:. But I am now proud to announce that I am (as I said, quite unexpectedly) now the proud owner of a Honda Shadow Aero 750 crazy grin. Then there was, of course, the Friday night date goofy grin. It was a much needed series of fortunate events after the crazy, sleepless week I've had. I only hope the rest of the Admins had as great a Friday as I did. I know they all deserve it. They have been working so hard to make sure the site has stayed up at all costs and communication has continued throughout everything. I assure you first thing tomorrow I will be back hard at work improving the galleries for y'all :-). And, once again, thanks for the encouraging read before bed. g'Nite!

Way to go Nic! You needed that break Im sure ;)

{and when do we get pics of said new toy?}

Now Nicholas, you remember what Mama Stacey said, BE CAREFUL on that bike you hear? We'll have to park it if we hear you have been out raising hell:)

OOOHHHH pretty Nicholas.. LOVES IT

A fine reward for hard work.

but sadly...

The penalty for non-use of naughty word advisory is transfer of most recent substantial purchase to the UK.

No really, it's in the TOS. Don't bother looking, just crate the beast up...

Hahahahahaha. Sorry about that. I fixed my err. And no. You don't get my bike. :tt2: N

Slightly more seriously...

You said you don't bet, Nicholas; but there's an element of a gamble every time you go out on that device. No matter how careful you are, there's always an idiot not looking where they're going. So, watch out for Volvo drivers!

Stacey, how much are you paying this guy? He can afford this and gets time off?!

Hahahaha. I'll be paying for this until July 31, 2010. So don't think Bondware pays me THAT much lol . And I know. They are dangerous. That's one of the reasons I shelled out $175 (ouch) and took the three-day motorcycle safety course. We learned how to do everything from swerve around grandma's Buick to jump over potholes and obstacles in the road. You're right. Going out on that thing is a bet every time I do it. But I reduced my chances of being involved in a serious accident by 75% by taking the course, and then another 40% by making the conscious decision that I will NEVER get behind the handlebars with alcohol in my system. Those are two major factors. (And yes, those are MRF statistics, not my estimates.) I didn't buy it to hotrod. I bought it to cruise and to save on gas (OMG!!! 80 MILES PER GALLON!). I have every intention of searching and evaluating every mile I drive. Thanks for the concern . N

Ooooooo thats purty Nic ;)

And wow! 80 mpg....thats awesome.....{dang it why cant they have something like that with 3 extra seats...ROTFL!}

So let's get this straight.

It's America; it's Saturday; it's summer; it's daylight - and you've just bought a Honda Shadow Aero 750.

Assuming it's not raining and you've remembered to put some dosh aside for gas - what the hell are you doing looking at a computer screen?!

;-)

Nope it's not raining and I've got a full tank of gas ($8 for 300 miles) . So what am I doing? Remaining dedicated to getting these galleries in shape for you all . N

Quote - So what am I doing? Remaining dedicated to getting these galleries in shape for you all...

Heh, nice try, but you're talking to a guilt free zone. Get out there now and enjoy yourself - or be slapped with a large, stinky halibut.

Quote - 10 Pizzas [Chicago style]            √

30 lbs Lasagna                             √

40 lbs BBC Baby Back Ribs       √

10 lbs Cole Slaw                          √

01 Green salad tray                     √

10 cases Sodapop misc            √

02 cases Bawls drinks               √

02 cases Red Bull                       √

20 lbs Premium Coffee beans with grinder      √

Okay, who is signing for this?

:thumbupboth:  

Thought every one could use a pick me up. 

Hmmm...I think cuz Nic is saving soooo much on gas, he should sign :b_grin:

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02 Pizzas [New York style]          √

10 Philly CheeseSteak sand     √

10 lbs French Fries                     √

01 tray Biscuits & Corn Bread   √

05 cases Sodapop misc            √

02 cases Red Bull & Bawls       √

01 case misc Ben & Jerry's pint √

01 Boston Cream Pie                 √

01 New York style cheese cake √

Yep, that's all this time.

Sign here,

X: __________________

Now you done it you made me hungry :b_funny:

Quote -    Delivery

04 Pizzas [Chicago style]            √

02 Pizzas [New York style]          √

10 Philly CheeseSteak sand     √

10 lbs French Fries                     √

01 tray Biscuits & Corn Bread   √

05 cases Sodapop misc            √

02 cases Red Bull & Bawls       √

01 case misc Ben & Jerry's pint √

01 Boston Cream Pie                 √

01 New York style cheese cake √

 

Yep, that's all this time.

 

Sign here,

 

X: __________________

I'll sign for the Bawls!  And, can we make it 3 cases?  I'll go through one in a morning :lol:

And I'm totally not kidding.  :b_grin:

01 case Bawls for MorriganShadow   √

Sign here MorriganShadow,

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Posted Sat, Jun 17, 2006 3:51 am (Williamsn) ....

Yea it's really good to read this thread lol. I believe this is the last one I will read before I go to bed.

I'm sorry we've all been having issues the last several days. What made everything suck even more is that as SOON as the conversion was finished, we encountered multiple server issues that were in no way even related to the galleries ... they just all happened to happen at the same time. It really sucked.

WILLIAMSN: Hello, kind soul. May I ask, "IS the 'changeover/conversion' STILL ongoing as of this date I now type? By your above remarks, it 'appears' that it is ALREADY COMPLETED?

Yet, we all keep hearing that the 'changeover' now will be finished in approximately another two to four weeks? 

Have you converted or not yet?

StaceyG told me, in response to my question, a few days ago, that the conversion 'should' be done in about 2-4 weeks. From YOUR perspective and expertise, is that a fair statement as YOU see it?

I also get the feeling that poor, StaceyG has been 'stuck' in the middle of all this mess trying her best to 'answer' people's honest questions and she has been not really given much 'specific' information to pass along to members other than, "IT WILL BE FIXED .... SOON".

I ran a few companies in my day. LORD knows, there are MANY more MUCH brighter than I.

However, I cannot in my wildest dreams, ever imagine myself telling my boss/owner when asked for  'progress dates' regarding his business dealings, etc,, "Boss, it'll be done SOON". LOL.

SOON would have lasted ONE meeting. Bye Bye, TallPockets. Find yourself another job. LOL.

GOD bless you and yours,

TallPockets.

P.S. TO WILLIAMSN: Awhile back I posted in this forum about 'issues' with the forums 'stalling' or 'freezing' up while I tried to use them.

You told me that I should 'upgrade' my browse from the current Netscape 7.2 to Netscape 8.0 to fix this issue. I did so. Same issue, still.

So, I now upgraded to Netscape 8.1. Same issue, still.

Help? LOL .....

NOTE 2: QUESTION: Williamsn:

When this site is 'completed' regarding said 'changeover', WILL it ACTUALLY be FASTER as so proclaimed loudly by you and yours?

Thanks, in advance, for any/all help.

My best, TallPockets.

**  ** Here is that breakfast order someone called in:

20 servings of pancakes √

20 servings 3egg omletes √

20 servings scrambled eggs √

10 lbs cooked Bacon √

10 lbs Ham steaks √

10 lbs sausage links and patties √

02 tray Biscuits & Corn Bread √

02 trays Hashbrowns √

02 trays grits and fixings √

02 cases Red Bull & Bawls √

01 case Milk & Juices √

01 tray misc condiments and spices √

01 case Bawls for MorriganShadow   √

That's all this time.

 Sign here please,

X: __________________

NOTE 2: QUESTION: Williamsn:

When this site is 'completed' regarding said 'changeover', WILL it ACTUALLY be FASTER as so proclaimed loudly by you and yours?

Thanks, in advance, for any/all help.

My best, TallPockets. (POSTED ABOVE, SEPT. 9TH) ....

WILLIAMSN: Hello, kind soul. Given the results of the latest ''speed site poll'' , it would appear this site is 'not' faster, at least to this point in time.

Would you most kindly care, or have someone else in the know kindly care, to answer my 10 day old honest question?

To repeat, after the said changeover is 'completed', will this site actually be 'faster' as touted?

In another thread now running, StaceyG seemed to be stating that this site 'is' running faster, even to this point? The above 'speed site poll' seems to state otherwise.

My best to you and yours,

TallPockets

Tallpockets

As I stated on several occasions, I said the site was running faster than it used to, NOT where it should be but faster than it was on the old .ez side most of the time. That is different than what you are trying to say I meant by that. I know that the site is not where it should be or where we are hoping to get it once the conversion is finished and the programmers can devote all the time they need to figuring out where the issues lie in the site performance regard.

"In another thread now running, StaceyG seemed to be stating that this site 'is' running faster, even to this point? The above 'speed site poll' seems to state otherwise."  (TallPockets -- above post).

Dear StaceyG: Hello again, kind soul. I understood what you said prior.  Thus, my words, even to this point.

However, from my perspective and from that of many others so noted in posted comments, IM's between myself and them and this site's, speed site polls, this most wonderful site is not running faster.

Even to this point ....

LORD knows I would love to be able to tell you from my end it 'is' running even faster to this point in time. It just is not. I don't know how I, or anyone else also similarly commenting/posting, can be any clearer on such statements?

I am comparing this site, at this point in time, to what it 'used to be'. For me.

If all the other, numerous sites (artistic sites among them) had the same 'slowness' in comparisons for me, I would say 'all' my stuff is 'slower' to this point. That is not the case, though.

Without fail, almost all the other sites I visit, just prior to and immediately after, I visit this most wonderful site, do much better in speed of use. That's about as succinct and clear as I can try to explain the view from my little perch on this earth.

I once again most kindly refer back to the speed site poll this site began. By far, it says this site is slower than most all other sites. Still. It is not only me so saying such. I am, however, the one posting. I have received IM's from others so stating such and thanking me for my postings regarding this topic. Thus, my continued endeavors.

 It is not my intent to make yours, or anyone's day, miserable.  We just keep hearing the site speed is better, even to this point. While, your own site speed polls (last count over 350 persons who so responded to it) so state otherwise. SIGH.

Most respectfully,

TallPockets
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god must have blessed me lol

i find the speed comparable to all the others i view. has anyone actually  done a benchmark test and is it possible to do. the trouble with pols is we state often state our opinions or what we percieve a fact to be rather than what it is. ....not saying thats the case with you  tall pockes or anyone else. but it maybe why 350 say it's slow....and maybe theirs a 1000 members out there who think it's faster but never took the poll. my daughter works in market research and she told me you have to take into account that more people will voice a negatative than a positive reaction to a given question because it gives a person more of a sense of control if they complain...maybe i shouldn't have said that lmao

billy

Tallpockets

The site speed poll was about how renderositys speed was COMPARED to other sites not compared to the old .ez side.  We didn't put that response on there to choose although now I wished I would have.

 I still believe it is faster especially in the galleries than it was on the old .ez side. I'm not saying that is the case for EVERYONE, I'm just saying from my home connection, my work connection, from others I have communicated with and just from some stats we have collected. Please understand that I am saying  I understand that maybe for various reasons its not that way for everyone.

The true point that really matters  is, we definitely are confirming that we know its not the speed it needs to be and the programmers will be devoting time soon to researching where and what the issues are to resolve. They have already begun some of the evaluations.