CactusPete Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Starting this thread based on Sparkart post: " Welcome to the new UFC Fight Club Community site! We're excited for what’s in store and hope you are too! Below are just a few of the highlights of the new site. Enjoy! New site design to bring UFC fans together and closer to the action Smartphone & Tablet optimized design New Elite tier which includes 2 Pay-Per-View events 1 Free individual fight on UFC.TV for all tiers Merged Fight Club & Community forums are free, with private sections for upper-tier members Encouraged feedback via Feedback form and interactive Help section" The post encourages feedback....yet states 'form' instead of forum..... Feedback #1, the new forums suck. Once you post you cannot edit your post, which means typo's like 'form' instead of 'forum' cannot be fixed...yet....I am sure this will be possible but looks pretty lame to launch a new site that doesn't even seem like a beta version yet.......The old forums were the one part of FC left that was still decent....now anyone can join the forums??? I see this is supposed to be Smart phone / tablet optimized, but I don't think that was a high priority compared to all of the other FC member concerns,>>>"Merged Fight Club & Community forums are free, with private sections for upper-tier members" = BAD IDEA None of the long standing members will rejoin, since you don't have to be a member to post in the forum, also everyone know the pre-sale perk is not really a perk at all. Biggest problem was ZERO Communication, don't expect this to change much. Update to the actual UFC website would have been nice,,,,now the website doesn't even have the presale code. Sure it's only been a day or two and many changes, improvements, fixes will hopefully be coming soon enough but first impressions count for a lot, and this first impression is not good at all. The forums are not intuitive, took awhile to figure out how to create this thread in the feedback form Cannot 'quote' the SparkArt post above as I don't have permission?? If you are encouraging feedback through the interactive help, why isn't it working? or is it not intuitive at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPete Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I now have permission to quote in the new thread. Also noticed (or they added) little circle, top right of your posts that allow you to edit, but perhaps only for an hour from when you first post?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaksame Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I am not sure where the ideas came from,but i will be honest for the sake of improvement.My honesty is to say this is the worst looking and worst design i have ever seen. I have no idea what the purpose of this whole layout is but on a whim it looks like it is designed to run cheaper,is that all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor_Obviously Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have no idea what to do anymore on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPete Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I am not sure where the ideas came from,but i will be honest for the sake of improvement.My honesty is to say this is the worst looking and worst design i have ever seen. I have no idea what the purpose of this whole layout is but on a whim it looks like it is designed to run cheaper,is that all? I think when the good folks at UFC were meeting to decide how to address the FC members concerns and looking at the long list of issues, the one item that got noticed was the forums were not great for viewing on a smartphone (site and forum worked ok for my iPhone&iPad)....so they then decided what the site really needed was a complete overhaul to be iPad/tablet/smartphone/Iphone compatible......So long term, that is probably a good thing, but of course the execution & initial launch was so bad that it just really leaves a bad taste/terrible first impression for all of the 'regular' FC forum posters etc,. So by trying to improve things by addressing our complaints, they ignored the biggest most important issues, messed up the new site launch and now drive many of the members away/not rejoining.... The biggest issues is/was ZERO Communication from the UFC. Now that new site is launched and people are not happy or have feedback(like sparkart post asked for) and guess what ZERO Communication.....................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugegolfhacker Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think i wont renew unfortunatly. Been here for 7 years straight too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdw35/Ufcfan_1 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think everyone is jumping the gun, yes it was a rushed launch, not by choice, but major strides are being done, and as far as communication, Sparkart and Leonie are answering all the questions they have... If you need something PM them or me if you feel more comfortable that way. Give it a chance to work itself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPete Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think everyone is jumping the gun, yes it was a rushed launch, not by choice, but major strides are being done, and as far as communication, Sparkart and Leonie are answering all the questions they have... If you need something PM them or me if you feel more comfortable that way. Give it a chance to work itself out. Yes the launch was rushed/very poorly executed. There was Zero communication when first launched (and I created the first feedback thread)....Since then 100% turnaround,,,,There has been timely communication from Sparkart and Leonie and most of the bigger issues have been dealth with. The site is now much more usable than last week. Other issues will get fixed eventually. I am not sure whose choice the rushed launch was but bad decision as it has caused many long time members who helped make the community what it is decide to leave or not re-join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdw35/Ufcfan_1 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think everyone is jumping the gun, yes it was a rushed launch, not by choice, but major strides are being done, and as far as communication, Sparkart and Leonie are answering all the questions they have... If you need something PM them or me if you feel more comfortable that way. Give it a chance to work itself out. Yes the rush was launched/very poorly executed. There was Zero communication when first launched (and I created the first feedback thread)....Since then 100% turnaround,,,,There has been timely communication from Sparkart and Leonie and most of the bigger issues have been dealth with. The site is now much more usable than last week. Other issues will get fixed eventually. I am not sure whose choice the rushed launch was but bad decision as it has caused many long time members who helped make the community what it is decide to leave or not re-join. I think with our help, we can get them to stay/comeback. DrPhil was one had man to convince, but i thik he has seen the turn around and is giving it a chance. Change is hard, and some people dont like change, but sometimes it is for the good, And I know alot of us OG FC'ers have felt put out in the past, ignored etc... but i really believe things are heading in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugegolfhacker Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Mine expires feb 1st, time is running out. Still on renewal fence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhil Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 DrPhil was one had man to convince, but i thik he has seen the turn around and is giving it a chance. LOL, I'm still going to complain! Yes the site has resolved itself quite a bit, although I'm still waiting for the "landing page". Most other changes have been implemented within a day or 2, so I'm not sure why this one is taking so long. Some resistance from Sparkart? But as far as the crapness of FC, nothing has yet changed. Yes I am more optimistic that change for the better will come due to the arrival of Leonie, but until it actually happens I'm still not impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHamer Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 It's new and shiny. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINES Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 It's terrible, but that's the least of what's wrong with the FC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINES Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 That's cute, I can see if people agree with what I said or not or if they think I'm off topic, like I care or it would change my view! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 That's cute, I can see if people agree with what I said or not or if they think I'm off topic, like I care or it would change my view! LOL! Welcome back my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelan69 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 this new site blows, no where to change your password or anything. what a scam they got going here ive moved since last renewal and i cant change my address also... i've messaged several people and no replies or help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdw35/Ufcfan_1 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 this new site blows, no where to change your password or anything. what a scam they got going hereive moved since last renewal and i cant change my address also... i've messaged several people and no replies or help Try emailing sparkart at. ufcfightclub@support.sparkart.com They should be able to help you with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleJosh Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I still think the site sucks...where's the option for chat? Why can't we post pics, gifs, youtube, etc? How do I change sig pics so I can put a stupid **** annoying pic up like everyone else? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdw35/Ufcfan_1 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I still think the site sucks...where's the option for chat? Why can't we post pics, gifs, youtube, etc? How do I change sig pics so I can put a stupid **** annoying pic up like everyone else? haha The chat will not be returning, I have been told for liability issues, we can post pics, gifs, youtube etc.. I see people doing it all over... I myself don't know how to do the gifs or pics, but youtube I know. As far as the signature options...that vanished today for some reason. It was available, they are working to get it fix.. The are also working on the thing (forget what is called) so you can do bold, color etc in your text... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I still think the site sucks...where's the option for chat? Why can't we post pics, gifs, youtube, etc? How do I change sig pics so I can put a stupid **** annoying pic up like everyone else? haha All but the chat will be ready likely late next week or the week after. We will be applying a fully effective WYSIWYG editor, as opposed to eh non-ideal standard one that Vanilla Forums offers. That takes both code and design time (as do some of these other changes that we said would come and took more than a day to correct). Meanwhile, simple html will allow you to add pics & gifs, which can be copied from another person's use of it by quoting them and looking at how they did it you can just paste a youtube link and it will appear (keep in mind to avoid obvious copyright/**** lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHamer Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I haven't really looked around the site properly, but at first glance I couldn't see a search function, unless that is a premium member only option . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak_Tree Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 So far, I like the changes. As things get fixed, it will be that much better. I think it's a good step forward on a major project that needs continued internal support and patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightgurl30 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I hate this new website, i like the other one much better, you can see your friends, profile and message your friends much easier. They should bring back the old one or fix this website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_o_R Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I hate this new website, i like the other one much better, you can see your friends, profile and message your friends much easier. They should bring back the old one or fix this website.a/s/l? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkyle Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Been watching it since it launched...and it's still terrible. The other had its issues, but this one is terrible. None of the "personal" connections between fans like before. I've made 4 excellent friends just through communication and meet up at events. Now, it's just vanilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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