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Former_MSE_Ian
Former_MSE_Ian Posts: 660 Forumite
edited 24 June 2009 at 5:34PM in Site feedback and Forum Help
We’re currently going through a period of some neat and nifty updates to the forums, which should make them more user-friendly. Unfortunately, to do this requires the forums to be closed from time to time (though we keep this as rare as possible, and try to pick less busy times if we can).

As part of this, the MoneySavingExpert forums will be closed to new posts, starting 11pm this Friday 26th June. We hope the forums will be back up before midday the following day.

Rather than being closed completely, the forum will be in a new READ ONLY state. This is something new we're trying. During this time you will be able to browse the forums but not login or post, better than being closed completely!

Everything on www.moneysavingexpert.com will still function.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and thanks for your patience, it’s much appreciated!

Please bear in mind, the changes won't be accessible for all straightaway so you might not notice any difference when they're back up and running. But in time most will be able to use the new functions

MSE Ian
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  • gettingbetter
    gettingbetter Posts: 1,449 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
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  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    MSE_Ian wrote: »
    Please bear in mind, the changes won't be accessible for all straightaway so you might not notice any difference when they're back up and running. But in time most will be able to use the new functions

    Are we allowed to know what they are?

    The last lot caused much confusion because they arrived unannounced.
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  • Cheeky_Chicken
    Cheeky_Chicken Posts: 5,336 Forumite
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    That sounds fab - much better than being taken down [STRIKE]altogether[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]all together[/STRIKE] completely :)
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  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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    Hi folks,

    We're trying this as an experiment - just leaving the forum readable - its not textbook what should be done, but we think its much better.

    As for what's happening - as you'll see there are lots of gradual changes happening - some users are testing bits already

    Spam report button; like it button; thread ratings; changing how you sort posts.

    Lots of things to improve usability - but even small changes at post level need big downtime - so we're doing are best to minimise the lack of access

    Martin
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  • Bogof_Babe
    Bogof_Babe Posts: 10,803 Forumite
    Will the PM facility still work? Could be fun! :D
    :D I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe :D

  • robpw2
    robpw2 Posts: 14,044 Forumite
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    ooh read only
    the only problem with this is when i wake up on satudrday morning all dazed and confused and try replying to a post on mse and i get really frustrated please do not blame me for my actions

    no i think itss a great idea will give me a chance to catch up on some of the posts


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  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    Bogof_Babe wrote: »
    Will the PM facility still work? Could be fun! :D

    If you can't login, then no PMs.
    MSE_Ian wrote: »
    During this time you will be able to browse the forums but not login or post, better than being closed completely!
    Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB

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  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    Thanks Mr Martin and MSE Ian
    That should give people time to catch up on some threads:D

    I agree with what fermi says, it did and still is causing confussion about what happened on the last upgrade, :confused:

    Can you list what changes are happening:D
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    xx
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  • MARTINS_DOLL
    MARTINS_DOLL Posts: 11,141 Forumite
    edited 24 June 2009 at 6:03PM
    Will the compers still be able to click the links in the threads to enter the competitions please?

    Or freebie hunters in the freebie threads?

    Thank you... :)
    ................................... MSE MARTIN LEWIS ... :A ... THANK YOU.......................
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    You mean I have to find something else to do on Saturday morning? :p:p:D
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

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    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
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