Doc,
I agree with you. This is still a work in progress, and some people just aren't going to be happy. I spoke with Rolando yesterday on a couple of matters and we discussed the site, which is actually receiving a much higher volume than the old one.
Yeah, it's different, and yeah it is going to take some getting used to, but it is growing on me. One big difference, (and it just occurred to me why everyone thinks traffic is down) is that replies and comments are organized in a thread. We no longer have go back after each indiviual answer, which makes it appear as if there are fewer posts.
G1 is a great tool. I really value the input and expertise of Rolando, JT, Jimmy and the rest. I try to put into place the things that talked about and discussed and to learn and improve my own work. Rolando has put himself out there for us, and at a time when his career is breaking out. G1 and this community are a part of that. He could have let down his attention to the site and this community, but he hasn't.
Let's all take a deep breathe here and give it a chance. At the end of the day I think this will be a better site, and a better community than GG was. If the site does not, then I am confident a change will be made. We are far from that point and getting further away everyday.
Let me add my thanks to Rolando for all the effort and hard work.
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