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From @jessica “First option would be expanding those profiles to include more info like bios, RV descriptions, or other details. This is already built into the software, so it’s pretty straightforward to set up.
The other route would be creating custom signature boxes that work more like the old forum. This would require some custom development work on our end.
My personal opinion is the first option would be more than sufficient if the user is accessing the forum on a computer.“
Why does this require custom development? Most forum software has been able to do this for years? What software did you guys use? Word Press? Based on the attached screenshot it is.
My personal opinion is neither signature option is acceptable. If one has spent a lot of time on active enthusiast forums over the past couple of decades having a proper signature block is expected because it adds value. Removing the signature block removes value. Removing time and date stamp removes value. Asking users to accept decreased functionality in the spirit of moving forward is the wrong approach to growing a successful community.
Also, I’m fine with learning something new, I spent my entire professional career in technology – so I get it. But learning something new is usually the by-product of innovation. The software platform chosen by Prevost Community doesn’t feel like it offers basic feature parity with what focused forum platforms have been delivering for decades. On the plus side, the improved mobile device capability is a win, albeit it still suffers from the same lack of basic forum functionality.
I’m sure lots of time and money was invested with good intentions, but it feels like a missed opportunity. Prevost owners that are DIY minded dearly need a viable and active forum – which FB is not.
Clint & Tammy Summers
2000 XL 45 Country Coach (rivets)
1977 FC31 Bluebird Wanderlodge (more rivets)
Vonore TN
