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Don't fix what ain't broken
- Thread starter sibhusky
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Growing pain, I guess.
I don't use all the "features" of the previous site so I don't feel I miss them all that badly. Yes, there're annoance, such as the itzi-bitzy font. But I'm reasonably confident they'll change that...
Nearly 2 days down. And a lot of missing features that some posters really want! I have little doubt it drove some casual participants over to TGR alright.
In this day and age, a site that can't stay up during prime usage time frame is no longer acceptable. The day of "under contruction" acts as a invite to come back has long gone. But it seems the firm they choose to re-do the site hasn't kept up with the reality and EPIC is the client that ended up suffering.
sibhusky got it quite right. Don't fix what aren't broken. And if you're going to break something in order to fix something, do it at off-season and let the hardcore, bored "residents" work out the kinks long before prime time!!!
I don't use all the "features" of the previous site so I don't feel I miss them all that badly. Yes, there're annoance, such as the itzi-bitzy font. But I'm reasonably confident they'll change that...
The only area I question their mental state is doing this in the middle of the season!!!
Nearly 2 days down. And a lot of missing features that some posters really want! I have little doubt it drove some casual participants over to TGR alright.
In this day and age, a site that can't stay up during prime usage time frame is no longer acceptable. The day of "under contruction" acts as a invite to come back has long gone. But it seems the firm they choose to re-do the site hasn't kept up with the reality and EPIC is the client that ended up suffering.
sibhusky got it quite right. Don't fix what aren't broken. And if you're going to break something in order to fix something, do it at off-season and let the hardcore, bored "residents" work out the kinks long before prime time!!!
As Jilly says, any problem with the Epic site, take it up with them over there. I agree -- they want and value your feedback!
Right now we have no plans to change the format here. I can't say that'll be the case forever -- who knows what'll be down the pike -- but TheSkiDiva.com is what it is.
Right now we have no plans to change the format here. I can't say that'll be the case forever -- who knows what'll be down the pike -- but TheSkiDiva.com is what it is.
Swamp Dog
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
and we like it that way!
Having said what I thought of Epic, I have to agree with Ski Diva. Ranting about another site here is rather pointless. I've already lodged my complain on EPIC.
On the other hand, SkiDiva isn't TGR so it's not viewed as a competition of EPIC (men are not welcome here). So at least it's not a conflict of interest.
On the other hand, SkiDiva isn't TGR so it's not viewed as a competition of EPIC (men are not welcome here). So at least it's not a conflict of interest.
I truly appreciate the feedback.
cinnabon
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
On a positive note... since they changed it I just went to see if I could get on (at work) and I can! Before I couldn't, as "technically" forums are blocked. However, I can get on this one - and TGR, oddly enough, but not my favorite non-skiing forum, which is also vBulletin. It's a weird filter I guess.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
On a side note:
the Huddler team has been working night and day to answer the pleas of the users on EpicSki. Many features that were lost are back, and many more are going to be added back in the next week or two.
Much of the reason EpicSki made this move was to fulfill the requests of users to host video on site without using a host such as youtube or vimeo. This will be possible in the near future with the new EpicSki Platform.
Another feature we wanted to have was a storefront for the epicski sponsors so that discount codes and sponsor access is easier. This will be a win win for the community as you will be able to get the best deals on items while the sponsor will have his own place on EpicSki to do so.
The Gear Review plug in is something that we've wanted to install on Vbul for a long time but there was no easy way to do it. Huddler is offering a great option for that. Can't wait to see it in action!!
I started playing with my home page and am starting to enjoy the Gear review plug in for products I own, had, or want.
When all the bugs are worked out, I think EpicSki will be more amazing that it was before. Still, it is taking some time for me to get used to some of the new toys.
the Huddler team has been working night and day to answer the pleas of the users on EpicSki. Many features that were lost are back, and many more are going to be added back in the next week or two.
Much of the reason EpicSki made this move was to fulfill the requests of users to host video on site without using a host such as youtube or vimeo. This will be possible in the near future with the new EpicSki Platform.
Another feature we wanted to have was a storefront for the epicski sponsors so that discount codes and sponsor access is easier. This will be a win win for the community as you will be able to get the best deals on items while the sponsor will have his own place on EpicSki to do so.
The Gear Review plug in is something that we've wanted to install on Vbul for a long time but there was no easy way to do it. Huddler is offering a great option for that. Can't wait to see it in action!!
I started playing with my home page and am starting to enjoy the Gear review plug in for products I own, had, or want.
When all the bugs are worked out, I think EpicSki will be more amazing that it was before. Still, it is taking some time for me to get used to some of the new toys.
sibhusky
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Is that because of the URL in your signature of mountainreviews.com? Or because people will come across previously "unknown" resorts?
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I guess if I were in Rachels shoes and had put everything I have into the great mountain review site as she has, I'd take a second look at features like that on a forum too.
Rachel, Something tells me that the feature on epic for mountain reviews won't make an impact on your site and all the effort you've put into it.
I'm very impressed with the work you've done!
Rachel, Something tells me that the feature on epic for mountain reviews won't make an impact on your site and all the effort you've put into it.
I'm very impressed with the work you've done!
Aw, thanks ladies. I don't really care tooooo much, and I totally didn't mean that in a snotty way at all, but it's just always a little bit of a bummer when hugely successful sites with a lot of traffic build in features like the ones on Mountain Reviews.
Maybe this will motivate me to finally get the Facebook app working. ;)
Maybe this will motivate me to finally get the Facebook app working. ;)
Robyn
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I didn't take it as snotty as all. You're a respected member here and we've all known for quite some time about your site and I don't blame you for being a slight bit bummed. Get that Facebook app going and I will certainly switch from Snowago which is clumsy to use in my opinion.
