What happened to the names?

George Jones

What happened to the lists names of logged-in users that (used to) appear at the bottoms of forums?

For me, these lists give a sense of community.

Evo

Greg is trying to speed things up, so removed them.

I'm all in favor of lightening the load, but I'd like them returned also.

marcus

I understand the thinking.
It depends on one's priorities.
I value the sense of fellowship of seeing who else is reading or writing post at the same forum when I'm there. It makes that subforum more of a "place".
And I'm probably not as concerned as some others may be about quick response.

So would I probably agree with Evo in this case---and put the desirability of having the names above whatever change in speed.

Evo

I don't know how much of a load it took off the server, but I haven't noticed any improvement since they disappeared.

Or maybe it was only to remove stuff from the server.

JasonRox

I was hoping to get a Math Club going and possibly raise money for PF. I doubt that would happen because it probably wouldn't be approved by the school.

Cyrus

I cant see who is online in any of the threads anymore. Things change round here, or is it a bug?

mattmns

Cyrus

A mentor moved my thread into this one mattmns, so stop being a smart you know what.

Mk

How honorable. I like the idea.

...No, it would never pass.

Lisa!

Without names, forums seems like a ghost town to me! Ah names aren't also alphabetically listed on index.

Greg Bernhardt

Amazing how ppl notice such small changes

Evo

They're important, I feel like I'm in a void if I don't see who else is there.

Lisa!

I wonder what's the next thing that admins are going to remove! Old mebers or forums?

<runs and hides>

George Jones

For me, they're also very important. Often, immediately after clicking on a forum, I scroll down to the bottom to see who's on (first). In fact, out of habit, I'm still doing this today.

As I said in my first post, if I don't see the names, then I lose a sustantial part of my sense of community.

Doc Al

I agree. Without the names, I feel like I'm in a ghost town.

Cyrus

The only name you are worried about being online is mine.

Lisa!

Since you are not jealous at all and I can freely talk to other guys even when you're on, I just don't care whether you're here or not!