AAW Forum down

Re: AAW Forum down

Chuck Engstrom

Apparently the AAW "moved" the forum to a new address late last night. I just opened an email from forum_moderator@aawforum.org:

"We have installed new forum software which includes a photo gallery.

I regret that we only gave 2 hours notice as I didn't think it was that much of a change.

Anyway, the new forum address is

http://www.aawforum.org/community/index.php

The old forum, which is now read only, is up for another week in case you need something there.

Thanks for your patience -

The AAW forum Team"

Re: AAW Forum down

Doug Ladendorf

I've been going through withdrawals since the forum has been down. Finally got to turn a platter yesterday referenced in a thread there and wanted to update. Looking forward to the new and improved forum though.

Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Dick Coers

I'm a little surprised since that may be one of the least used forums around. What does it get, 6 new subject posts a week? And half of those are usually from the same 2 people. Maybe not that bad, but it sure doesn't get much traffic.

Re: Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Doug Ladendorf

Sounds silly I suppose, but traffic seems to have been picking up. Like this forum there are many very experienced turners who check in. Having a tread update contributes to missing its absence.

it is back up under www.aawforum.org

Steve Worcester.

New forum software with new gallery feature

Re: Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Justin Stephen

Yup. I do check it almost every day but it is probably the forum I feel I am least likely to find something new worth reading on any given day. It is sad, as I remember it being a lot busier in the past. Sawmillcreek, while a little busier than the AAW forums, also used to be much, much busier only a few years ago.

I feel like the various Facebook groups related to woodturning is where a lot of the folks have gone, and I read several of those as well. And while the Facebook group format is nice for posting pictures of your work, it is not nearly as good a format for lengthy discussions on a topic.

Re: Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Barry L Elder

I'm sure Steve W. does what he can, but- - - - - - - - !

Re: it is back up under www.aawforum.org

RCH

Do you have to register on the new site to be a member?

Re: it is back up under www.aawforum.org

Justin Stephen

I didn't. It should recognize your existing login and password.

Re: it is back up under www.aawforum.org

Steve Worcester.

You can browse without being logged in, but can't open attachments.

If you were a forum member before (AAW membership is not a requirement) you can use that login.

Otherwise, you can register on the front page

Re: Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Steve Worcester.

I belong to a bunch of the Facebook sites, but most are just photo postings.

I will be the first to admit that the AAW site doesn't get as much posting as it should

Re: Withdrawal on the AAW forum?

Doug Ladendorf

I'm just not a fan of Facebook and all the tracking, so just don't go there at all. I do like supporting the AAW and glad the new forum has launched successfully.

Doug