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Thread Number: 42557
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Does anybody else think this whole site could use a refresh? |
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| Post# 447040 , Reply# 2 10/12/2021 at 23:33 (781 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
Hey, yeah, total kudos to Robert for keeping this site together. Trust me, I know how difficult something like that is. A labor of love, really. And I can totally appreciate the amount of work and dedication that it takes.
That being said, however, yes, it's about 10 years past the time when it needed a refresh. Slap some Simple Machine Forums together, it'd take like an hour, and be so, SO much better in every way. I could enumerate the ways it would be better, but let's be honest, we all know already. Granted, that would make it harder to sell membership upgrades - like being able to edit your posts (a completely FREE courtesy afforded you by literally EVERY other forum). And we can't have that, now can we? | ||
| Post# 447043 , Reply# 3 10/13/2021 at 03:33 (781 days old) by j3ttf (UK) | ||
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I'm very grateful it's around! I was simply suggesting a few minor improvements | ||
Post# 447057 , Reply# 5 10/13/2021 at 15:41 (781 days old) by bagintheback  (Flagstaff, Arizona) |
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I love it the way it is. There's a charm to it. The only real problem for a while was you could only post one picture at a time, but the "new" 20 photo in-message album works perfectly. Plus....it is very very easy to search for old threads in Google. If you search with a keyword and then site:vacuumland.org, it's the easiest search of any website I've seen.
It's a unique site for unique collectors. The vintage internet feel really complements the nature of discussing vintage/antique vacuums. A big thanks to Robert for keeping the site running. Personally, I really appreciate keeping the website in its original form. After 12 years on the site it feels like home. | ||
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Post# 447196 , Reply# 7 10/20/2021 at 19:11 (773 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Speaking of site refreshments, the pictures seem to be out of whack when first loaded. Was like this for weeks now, please try to fix this.
~Ben
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| Post# 447230 , Reply# 8 10/21/2021 at 23:56 (772 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
One thing I hate about websites now is they are all made for those stupid phones and they suck. Everything is a convoluted absolute mess and 100 things are hidden behind one button. Terrible.
The site is fine as it is, but one thing that I think would be a great improvement would be upgrading it to VBulletin forum boards, it is a bit of a step up and offers some more flexibility (and the ability to edit comments and messages for typos without needing to pay $) without losing the traditional forum look. Easier to navigate photos, create galleries, use external image hosting sites, etc., as well. Toggle-able color styles could be created for the site too, for some users (and me) the neon color palette used for the backgrounds can cause eye strain. | ||
| Post# 447234 , Reply# 9 10/22/2021 at 00:35 (772 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 447237 , Reply# 10 10/22/2021 at 03:27 (772 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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Post# 447848 , Reply# 11 11/15/2021 at 21:04 (747 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 447906 , Reply# 12 11/16/2021 at 20:35 (746 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
I agree with the other members who say keep the website the same. Where's the issue? It works perfectly fine. And it feels like a place all of us who collect vacuums can share and appreciate each other for having a unique hobby. Like Bagintheback said, it feels like a second home.
Madman & Huskyvacs - I agree with you on adding some of those features, but like you pointed out, Madman, if those feautures were added you take away any reason for a member to pay for a upgraded membership. Also, if those features were added and a membership fee became mandatory, you run the risk of driving members away and deleting their accounts. I think all of us members, whether paying or not, need to give a huge THANK YOU to Robert Seger for keeping this site alive and all the hard work he does. Rob | ||
| Post# 447908 , Reply# 13 11/16/2021 at 20:38 (746 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 447911 , Reply# 14 11/16/2021 at 21:27 (746 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
I really like this site and forum as they are. It's nice having a forum that isn't cookie cutter formatted like the rest of them out there (those that still exist anyway). And I much prefer the forum format to the Facebook Groups that seems to have replaced so many.
Also I've had no issues using this site on my phone which is an iPhone 2020 SE, nor my previous phone (a very outdated Samsung Galaxy S3!) | ||
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Post# 447924 , Reply# 15 11/17/2021 at 10:26 (746 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa) |
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Post# 447949 , Reply# 16 11/17/2021 at 19:38 (745 days old) by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 447960 , Reply# 17 11/18/2021 at 03:45 (745 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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Honestly how much money can he rake in charging membership fees? As if I haven't been in that boat before. Over a ten year run of my gaming community, I grossed maybe $400. Net would be maybe -$6000. Negative. I've realized that it was pointless. My efforts were a work of charity, and there was no sense kidding myself about it. Then add to that money-related drama. Not worth the pennies.
And in this case... aggravating your users. Just keep a donation box, if people are gonna pay, they're gonna pay, and if not, then they won't. There's literally no difference. | ||
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Post# 448132 , Reply# 18 11/24/2021 at 17:54 (738 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA) |
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Robert is an amazing person on many levels. It was such a pleasure working with him when I was a board member of the VCCC.
This site has brought a lot of joy and knowledge to all who use it. I can not tell you how much work he has put into this site and the constant oversight it requires. When he see changes that need to be made he will do it. He has always done that. Just like Kirby, sometime keeping things familiar even down to the sound of the motor has proven to be a steadfast answer. | ||
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Post# 448154 , Reply# 19 11/26/2021 at 21:35 (736 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 448178 , Reply# 20 11/28/2021 at 19:14 (734 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac ( Canberra, Australia ) |
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| Post# 448183 , Reply# 21 11/29/2021 at 00:07 (734 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
The V.C.C.C.
Stands for. The Vacuum Cleaner Collector's Club.
It was founded on January 2, 1983, and was originally a teaching club and resource center for people who were interested in the history of vacuum cleaners from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. And I'm pleased to say that I was part of the creative process. Let me also say that the name Caligula refers to the cream colored cat shown in my avatar, and means little boots in Latin, He got the name for the gold fur on his paws. He was the only mascot the club ever had. | ||
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