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Don't like new format

9 years ago

Hi everyone. I don't like the new format. Glad I've been W S for many years, I don't need many questions answered. Good luck to everyone. Have a great WS season.

Jennie

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docmom_gw

9 years ago

The changes are the result of the integration process that had to occur so that Houzz could manage ongoing upkeep of the site along with it's other massive undertakings. Unfortunately, everything in the world costs money, and the way GardenWeb was going, it wasn't bringing in enough money to support itself. So, the owners/managers looked around for someone who was willing to take on the work and financial risk involved in taking over a complicated system. Houzz agreed to try, and this is the result. Though it may not be obvious to us, there are actually a bunch of Houzz members and employees working very hard to help this transition to be as smooth as possible. Problems have arisen that were not expected (surprise!) and they have been dealt with as well as the problem solvers were able. I, for one, am happy to still be able to visit with my old GW friends. There are frustrations with the new format, and I encourage everyone to work with Houzz to help them make it better. But, we can also choose to be grateful, and that feels really good.

Martha

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gardenman101
9 years ago
I agree, i don t like the new format either. Makes finding things difficult. I don't know why they had to go and change something that was not broke in the 1st place.
theforgottenone1013 (SE MI zone 5b/6a)
9 years ago
It was broke. It's my understanding that NBC was going to just get rid of Gardenweb/ivillage. Meaning this site would have been gone. It's still here because Houzz took it over.

Rodney
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plays_in_dirt_dirt
9 years ago
I don't like the new format, either. It's too hard to find information. I like the old format because it was logical,well-organized, and visually friendly. Glad I cut my teeth on winter sowing when the old format was around. This new format is not appealing and wouldn't lure me in.
Molly Adams
9 years ago
i hate it!!
gardenman101
9 years ago
"It was broke. It's my understanding that NBC was going to just get rid of Gardenweb/ivillage. Meaning this site would have been gone. It's still here because Houzz took it over."

I understand that it was possible that we were going to loose it, and appreciate the fact that someone realised that it was a fully utilised site and saved it, but why totally change the format and make it more difficult to use it?
caryltoo Z7/SE PA
9 years ago
You're right martha. Better a new format and some adaptation than no garden web at all. And I was lucky that my user name and password transferred smoothly here, unlike another site I use where I can no longer sign in because it doesn't recognize my email yet won't let me sign up for a new account because my email is already in use.

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