And my first FAQ is when you post a new thread, make sure you take “Kitchen” off the list for it to post in. For some reason, it’s a default and will keep imposing itself every time you try to edit your post. :c\

Yes, i am. Is it suppose to be a q&a? Who's going to provide the a?

Anyone who has the answer Moonie. We will just let it morphe, with those in the know answering and helping. I would just like to avoid the vents and keep it as factual as possible so it will be helpful to all. OR...maybe we can have the how to ?’s in another thread and the problem/answer posted here. Let’s see what everyone thinks. I’m open for ideas.

I tried to post...but it didn’t. Anything more to do after “post”?

Have it morph into what?

I applaud your effort, lukkirish, but shouldn't it be the one that created this mess be the one to provide the answers to this mess, namely H.?

Keep in mind that things thus far are operating differently on, pc, phone tablets etc. So one answer may not be a one size fits all.

I think this is a great idea, because there are several posts about the new format. Because some people may have answers while other people don’t. Like this new thread!

They did, KennsWoods. At the top of the Kitchen Table page there are directions [and a link] to the new FAQs with questions neatly arranged and answered. This link below may take you there. I say "may" because I haven't tested it. My browser is Firefox. I gave up IE many moons ago and don't like Chrome. That's my personal opinion. I know many people are very fond of it. I never was curious enough to investigate Opera. Each to their own.

https://help.houzz.com/s/topic/0TO44000000UgbYGAS/gardenweb-updates?language=en_US

Beyond that...the thread entitled "Use Alt F4 to close...." gives directions to modify the Firefox browser to return the use of the back page arrow...and other suggestions if you don't use Firefox.

Aside from being a bit of a shock this morning...it's really not as bad as it appears to be. If an ancient broad like me can figure it out...anyone can. :-)

It’s not my idea. Years and years ago, Buehl over in kitchens set up a thread similar to what I’m suggesting and everyone pitched in to keep it bumped up on the first page. It was a huge success. Since we can edit and delete threads, we can maybe post the final Q&A into one response after it’s been learned, then delete the conversation about it. That way it will stay as clean as possible.

Kenn, I get your frustration, but regardless of who’s responsibility it “should” be, this is where we are at right now and I think that if we are the “KT” family that we claim to be, then we need to sort of circle the wagons and look after our own as much as we can. We have people here who are really struggling to figure things out, this may be helpful. I just read on one post that Internet Explorer is NOT compatible with Houzz. If this is the case, if it was in one spot where people can look, than surely that is going to help more than just the few people who see that other thread. We just need to bump this up as often as possible so people will see it and contribute as they can.

Raven, very good point. So when posting, maybe we need to have a standard where we clarify, what type device and browser we are using so it’s clear to everyone.

I used IE on my PC just for poking around and had no problems BUT I wasn't attempting to start a discussion (which is most of my problem with the new update).

Editing from IE on PC so it seems like everyone is experiencing many different problems.

Moonie...it may be the version of IE that others are using. I'm still a Win 7.1 user. Win 10 hasn't snagged me yet. IE v.11 just wouldn't cooperate with my program...even as a back up browser...so I shut it down. It had some security issues that I wasn't too happy with that just added more fuel to my fire to retire it completely.

Perhaps what posters in this thread need to add to their posts is the version of whatever browser they're using. I had some difficulty with Firefox 60 so I'm still muddling along with Firefox 59. I may give version 61 a try when it's released but for the time being...I'm very comfortable with version 59 and it's behaving itself here.

I'm able to be here using Internet Explorer and Windows 7. I've not tried to start a post as I usually don't.

Oh no! Danai lost the top commenter spot! Just kidding. My question would be not to have them on the left side of my screen.

"Oh no! Danai lost the top commenter spot! Just kidding. My question would be not to have them on the left side of my screen."



One way, if you're using an adblocker such as Adblock Plus or uBlock Origin is to block it with a filter such as:

gardenweb.com##.top-commenters

and maybe (if you visit houzz):

houzz.com##.top-commenters

I am on a Windows 10 Home pc using Firefox 60 and had no issues with posting aside from annoyance with having to have the longer subject and deselecting all forums aside from the test forum. Moonie, I am truly sorry that you are having such a hard time with this. I wonder if you have an add in installed that contributes to the erasing words issue that you have.

I have not seen this top commenter info, where are you seeing that? I am using android phone and chrome browser.

On the left, under "Your Topics" and "Explore Topics".

I'm using Firefox 60.0.2, running Linux.

PK, if I do, so do a lot of others.

BTW, did you edit your profile to delete your full name? When you start your own thread I'm seeing your full name. Didn't know if you care or not.

ETA: No, you didn't. lol In the test forum I see your name.

OK I don't see any of that on my phone.

I just tried to start a new thread but I am not able to type it out, it deleted each letter as I typed.

What I see in screenshot.

By the way good to see you Richard!

A few hours ago after many many tries I was successful at starting a new thread. I just tried several more times with no luck. I type in a word than when I hit spacebar my word disappears. I'm on a smartphone.

I also hsv have seen peoples names as Moonie has.

Another thing I have to fix almost every word I type in these threads..the words I'm typing arnt what's showing up.

Grrrr

MamaPinky & Moonie, because this is an issue that is only experienced randomly by users, I suspect (as noted above) that either the browser OR the version of the browser you are using is not supported by the site. Try updating the actual browser to see if that helps.

If you see a post with some great information and think of it, can you copy and paste it here? Just remember to reference who’s post it is at the top of the post. Thanks!

Below is text from a thread I've cross posted to several of my favorite forums:

I don't want to have to type in the name of a forum to find it
on the Forum Title/Topics page--but until (if) the titles are
alphabetized, I've discovered that you can type the name of the forum in
the search box, which will bring up a hot link to the forum, then click
on that link, instead of scrolling down and looking through the chaos.

I remember when I first found Gardenweb, and scrolling down the
treasure trove of garden and home forums. If the title page had looked
as it does now, I probably wouldn't have bothered. Hope this helps
alleviate a little of the frustration.

ETA, Houzz suggested I cross post this thread in Lighting, lol. Well, I am trying to shed a little light on the situation. ;)

Searching for a specific forum in the word salad of the Topics page...

@ Moonie, you see everyone's name when they start a post? I just checked
my settings and have my normal display name PKponder (publicly
displayed) selected. Do you see pam_keene ( Houzz) or Pam Keene
(Facebook)? I wonder if that is because I usually log in with Facebook? I
just created a new password and logged directly into Houzz, then posted
a new test.

Yes, Pk, Pam Keene. I only see it when you have created a new discussion. If i see it again I'll let you know.

Thanks

Raven, just saw your post about posting...try updating the browser,

Pkponder, I just sent you a message regarding your profile.

"Do you see xxxxx xxxxx ( Houzz) or xxxxx xxxxx
(Facebook)? I wonder if that is because I usually log in with Facebook?"

Is the ability to see a user's real name (or whatever they used as a real name to signup) new?

I thought it was always appended to the end of ones profile URL and visible by visiting the user's profile or hovering their display name?

If that's what you mean, it can be changed. Up to two times per year it says. https://www.houzz.com/changeUsername

Edit: I see this was posted elsewhere but... I'll post it anyway.

And no, my real name isn't chuggerguy. And it has nothing to do with drinking. I'm a slowpoke and sort of "chug" along, especially while backpacking uphill. :-)

Chuggerguy, as far as I know this is a new behavior.

I just changed my user name, hopefully that works better :-)

Yes, that changed your URL.

(I'll edit my above post in case it's a concern)

All the aggravations going on, but then people helping one another, reminded me of the science fiction movie Cube, where a bunch of people are introduced to a new environment. It was VERY scary.

Yesterday after soooo many attempts I managed to start a thread with 3 words. But since than I can't. I think its strange that it did let me do it once. Hopefully this gets sorted out. In the meantime its a lot of aggravation.

I've read some complaints about needing to scroll down an un-alphabetized topics list to find a specific forum in which to post a thread. Most of you might have noticed this already, but I'll post it in case it will help someone who hasn't, since I haven't read the tip anywhere, and it was trial and error for me.

You don't need to scroll through the whole unorganized list to find a certain forum--just type the forum you want in the box where it says search (red circle). You can first delete Houzz' suggested forums, or add the one you want. In the following example, I would have typed 'flooring':