Is it me ! Or because there's no stars

It's strange that most of the other forums have some sort of star system ,but the members on those never moan about it , it must be unique to CT 

I'm on other non caravan related forums where star chasing is mentioned Husky. 

I think CT is different because star chasing has far more of an impact on other users. If you go in through latest activity then you notice it more. I haven't come across anywhere else where 'likes' have such an impact on usability. 

Of course many other forums allow you to ignore particular posters as well. That really helps reduce complaints about star chasing 

It may be because of neither RT.  There is a possibility that many posters are voting with their feet and going elsewhere due to their disappointment with the "new" forum.. 

Cheers......................K

HD

You are correct that some forums do have a star system/post count. However usually that count was only added to if posting in the more hobby related sections. Had we not allowed stars for posting in the Social Room or for likes from the outset it is quite likely that we would still have the system in place today. 

David

I find the new format such a pain! I agree it's a backward step. Compared to what we have now, the former one was so much more user friendly! At least you had all your options in front of you instead of have to scroll them. I for one am fast losing interest. I haven't posted nearly as much as I just can't be asked! 

Had we not allowed stars for posting in the Social Room or for likes from the outset it is quite likely that we would still have the system in place today.

Who shall we blame?    

Oliver T 

Thankfully, and perhaps because the infant school star system is discontinued there seem to be far fewer of those posts with work related drivel.

Oliver

Not sure there is need for blame. The original idea was to encourage people to post on the forum. Unfortunately it soon became clear that there was a bit of competition for who would be first with a particular coloured star. When the professionals moved in it became a bit ridiculous

David 

How very accurate David. Well observed !!

Cheers..............................K

I'm another one who is glad the star system has gone.

It is more likely the changes to the site and slowness of it that has put some off.

As others have said the CL search is the most disappointing.