The reason they changed the site is rather simple...

Since there was no major controversies Basicwiz (A Mod) was getting bored which is not healthy and wanted the forums to become a little warmer in their tone. Hence the changes. First to give themselves something to do. Second, when the forums heat up it cuts down on their heating bill.

During times of controversay here in the forums, their cpu fans run more, blowing off warm air as they jump from post to post. Plus their flat screen monitor not being in sleep mode all the time, gives off more heat too.  More heat from an alternative source and their furnace runs less, therefore cutting their heating bill. The activity of having to read a lot of posts and the mousing activity causes physically motion which also raises their body heat. The side benefit is an increase in blood pressure, which promotes cardiovascular activity coupled with the increased mouse movement promotes better over all general health. Which in turn should reduce their health care costs.

Everything has an explanation. You just need to look beneath the surface to get to the root of the intended consequences. Unfortunately every action has unintended consequences as evidenced by 8 pages of forums posts by those that feel they have been impacted in a negative way.

And as the man of the radio used to say, "And now you know the rest of the story!" :blink:

 

Gary

"Those who lose themselves in a passion lose less than those who lose their passion"