Is it me ! Or because there's no stars

Because the older devices we use don't have the capacity for upgrades. There have been some changes recently over the end of 2016 which will mean that older devices will fall behind eg some wont be able to receive security upgrades to certain apps etc This will gradually increase as new developments come on line.

You don't have to, CY. Some of us see the benefits of upgrading and choose to do so. Others are happy to carry on without those benefits. 

It's a bit like saying in days of yore you don't need a car, a horse and trap will do. In the end it will take you a week to get to York rather than a day.  Same with use on the web. 

I used to be one of those who said "why do we need a computer" , then I bought one ,and now i'm one of those who surf the webs waves

I was actually referring to the fact that a 6 year old and a 10 year old are given new iPads because these ones are a little slow compared to the newer ones!

Personally,  I have an almost new laptop with plenty of memory etc, so do not need to worry about slower and less enhanced equipment.

OH is the one with the really old stuff, but she is not particularly concerned as it still does what she needs it to do.

It is her machine I was referring to when talking about trying the forum with Firefox.

We are seen as "living in the past" CY.

These days if you do not get a new kitchen/bathroom/sofa/TV/computer/phone etc etc at regular intervals you are an old fuddy-duddy!

I'll join the two of you in that club then! Mrs M is currently having a go at me because it's my birthday in a couple of weeks time and I can't think of any new gadget I want her to get for me!!

I like new gadgets if they are useful, have just treated myself to a powered dust protection helmet and visor for my wood turning.  It gives positive air flow down over the face to stop dust particles reaching the nose and mouth.

This topic is certainly getting a lot of "LIKES" on many of the posts, it's putting the Stars to shame. lol

No Stars = Loss of Rank.

In away, its unfair to our High Ranking Officers who have genuinely built up their stars over many years only to be kicked in the teeth by the site revamp.

It's OK for me as I was only a Sergeant in my time. lol

Newcomers will thankfully find that a bit cryptic.