ey**** Posted March 28 1 hour ago, PolyDoms said: I mistyped, I meant to write over 25. fair mind I can't see many under 25 liking the colour scheme either
Co**** Posted March 28 Author Thanks for the new feedback button on the new site. I have now put feedback there. However, if this site keeps forcing me toward that new version, I am *very* likely to stop using this site.. I immediately switch back to the old version because the new one is much less usable for me.
Li**** Posted March 29 On 3/27/2026 at 10:18 AM, CaraVirt said: @VDK and all Just to clarify: this isn’t a bug, but part of ongoing testing of the new version. Early on it may have looked like a bug, but this has since been clarified. We know it can feel a bit inconsistent at times — if you’d like to share feedback, you can do so directly via the option in your profile menu (see screenshot). This helps us keep feedback in one place while things are evolving 🙂 The intention is to give everyone the opportunity to explore the new version early and get familiar with it ahead of the full transition. Greetings, Carmen FET Team But the new version is crap! I can't find stuff on it. It looks completely dumbed down. It is a retrograde step, not an improvement.
ey**** Posted March 29 I guess for my feedback I guess "the colour scheme is ugly" is not really measurable, but - yeah possibly should be a case of working out what is both aesthetic and also accessible. Which I don't believe the new scheme to be It looking like an app is also not aesthetically great. If the plan was to ditch the app (for many good reasons) then maybe having a mobile optimisied version would be good. But doesn't quite feel like that The forum makes little sense. The default shows posts with newer posts first from ALL forums. I know for example some people do not use all the forums. For example don't use the gay forum if they're not gay. Personally, I don't use the stories as they seldom interest me. Even selecting the forum from the drop down becomes unclear which posts have had comments since last visit Now, this was as much as I really saw before I found the "use old version" and, to be honest - further feedback, bugs, etc. feels like this is something should be handled inhouse. I know in the past fet have had a bad habit of putting changes live which haven't been fully tested, or had proper feedback, or done much in the way of A+B Testing, so on so forth. And kinda pushing the testing onto the users tends to always be a bad move.
ey**** Posted March 29 oh, something I missed (sorry) I guess a question is... "what problem is this trying to solve?" I am not a fan of the whole "if it aint broke don't fix it" kinda idea (I work in a field of continious improvements) but that change has to have purpose. I don't get what the purpose is. That, like, this site has spent best part of a decade brand building - so to then take something a totally different scheme/direction for no logical reason
VK**** Posted March 29 Further to this, I think there needs to be an open Forum page to discuss the new website. Look, feel, functionality, bugs etc. Not everyone is interested in doing a deep dive, user acceptance testing, debugging etc. So for those who love this sort of thing, would be good for those in the Community who are still interested but don't have the time, inclnation etc to undertake it themsleves, but would still be interested in others' findings so they can pitch in with opinions along the lines of meh, doesn't bother me either way all the way to Ooof! if that happens I'm packing my bags and off to FL, never to return. This has the makings of the Windows 8 disaster, where after the i-Pad and its numerous clones appeared on the scene, Microsoft thought it would be cool to standardise their products on the new 'tiles and swipes' look and feel. I've never had a damn pad in my life and notice they're very niche these days. Phones were getting bigger, more powerful and had a good set of operating systems in Android and Ios, Windows 7 was excellent. Pretty much killed the Windows mobile o/s, caused ructions with the pc/laptop community, such that Windows 9 was skipped and 10 was mostly a reversion to how things were. I even paid $2 for StartsBack to get a fully functioning Windows 7 start button, which I still use. Obviously a lot of *** is being sunk into the new website. Thus far it's a poor return for the effort. For the newcomers ***d to use it on their pc/laptops, there may be a little solace in it having a similar style to the App, but Web/Mobile Apps are usually different for a very good reason, you play to the strengths of each platform.
mo**** Posted March 31 I have managed to break the formatting on my profile text! The new design cannot deal with font size changes and as a result it squeezes all the text together with no spacing!
Ceejayuk Posted April 1 Sorry to add to the other comments, but the new site is just the worst, It really puts me off and I immediatley go back to the old version. All you really needed to do was have the old version simply expand to the size of the window. I must admit, if the new version stays, as others have said, It will stop me using the site, Hope the app on Android will not be changed as I will end up using that to access fetish. I have yet to see 1 postive comment on the new layout. For me it just looks unprofessional, almost childish in looks. The old site actually looks like the upgrade in comparrison.
FE**** Posted April 1 On 3/27/2026 at 10:18 AM, CaraVirt said: @VDK and all Just to clarify: this isn’t a bug, but part of ongoing testing of the new version. Early on it may have looked like a bug, but this has since been clarified. We know it can feel a bit inconsistent at times — if you’d like to share feedback, you can do so directly via the option in your profile menu (see screenshot). This helps us keep feedback in one place while things are evolving 🙂 The intention is to give everyone the opportunity to explore the new version early and get familiar with it ahead of the full transition. Greetings, Carmen FET Team Everybody: As mentioned, please also leave comments using the reporting facility. Those are most likely to be seen by the people who can change things..
lo**** Posted April 1 44 minutes ago, FETMod-RG said: Everybody: As mentioned, please also leave comments using the reporting facility. Those are most likely to be seen by the people who can change things.. Sure, but we also want to discuss among ourselves. And I don't see why it would be hard for them to read a single thread here in the forum to see what the community thinks. Unless you're saying they don't care what the community has to say about it.
FE**** Posted April 2 7 hours ago, loverofpandas said: Sure, but we also want to discuss among ourselves. And I don't see why it would be hard for them to read a single thread here in the forum to see what the community thinks. Unless you're saying they don't care what the community has to say about it. The important wording in my previous comment was "also". I'm not discouraging you talking about it here. However, this thread is small in comparison to the total number of people using the site, many of whom don't use the forums. Collecting all comments together in one place makes it much easier to pull together and get an overall feel for the users' issues. The intent of this specific forum is to get help from other users, it's not a replacement for the normal support functions.
ey**** Posted April 2 44 minutes ago, FETMod-RG said: The important wording in my previous comment was "also". I'm not discouraging you talking about it here. However, this thread is small in comparison to the total number of people using the site, many of whom don't use the forums. Collecting all comments together in one place makes it much easier to pull together and get an overall feel for the users' issues. The intent of this specific forum is to get help from other users, it's not a replacement for the normal support functions. I can get this but also this can kinda add to some of my points Users are being asked to effectively give UX feedback and conduct UAT and then return it as a report - on an entirely voluntary basis - and this really is the site's responsibility, these should be paid roles and if are working with users with feedback, for there to be some form of incentive otherwise it amounts to free labour
lo**** Posted April 2 12 hours ago, FETMod-RG said: The important wording in my previous comment was "also". I'm not discouraging you talking about it here. However, this thread is small in comparison to the total number of people using the site, many of whom don't use the forums. Collecting all comments together in one place makes it much easier to pull together and get an overall feel for the users' issues. The intent of this specific forum is to get help from other users, it's not a replacement for the normal support functions. Seems pointless then. If, as you say, the community at large doesn't read the forum, then perhaps the onus should be on the site owners and developers to actively collect feedback BEFORE forcing us all onto the new site. But I doubt that'll happen. It's just another "We do what we want with our site and ignore the community" event. No email blast, no notification at the top of the page telling us this was planned, no communication from owners whatsoever. Just hiding behind moderators who have no power or say anyway. So tell me, what is the point? The owners and devs have made up their minds, they won't care that a few people don't like it. And they know very well not to actively seek feedback because that might show them that whatever time they spent on this update was a huge waste of time and resources for something people won't like. So why risk asking. Just steamroll it through.
FE**** Posted April 2 2 hours ago, loverofpandas said: Seems pointless then. If, as you say, the community at large doesn't read the forum, then perhaps the onus should be on the site owners and developers to actively collect feedback BEFORE forcing us all onto the new site. But I doubt that'll happen. It's just another "We do what we want with our site and ignore the community" event. No email blast, no notification at the top of the page telling us this was planned, no communication from owners whatsoever. Just hiding behind moderators who have no power or say anyway. So tell me, what is the point? The owners and devs have made up their minds, they won't care that a few people don't like it. And they know very well not to actively seek feedback because that might show them that whatever time they spent on this update was a huge waste of time and resources for something people won't like. So why risk asking. Just steamroll it through. If they didn't care, they wouldn't ask for feedback, they would just "steamroll" the new version without a switchback option.
lo**** Posted April 2 3 minutes ago, FETMod-RG said: If they didn't care, they wouldn't ask for feedback, they would just "steamroll" the new version without a switchback option. That's exactly what I said.... They are not asking. They are steamrolling. Hiding a "provide feebdack" link in a menu is not the same as asking EVERYONE to give feedback. Send a mass message to everyone, put it on the front page right at the top. For that matter, tell people who are using the app that the website even exists. I only happened to discover it by chance and so many people I message have no idea that there's a full site. So... not sure what the point of your reply is.
FE**** Posted April 2 It sounds like you aren't listening to what I said and just want to be upset about something. The site also has a banner on the website advertising for people to try it.
lo**** Posted April 2 33 minutes ago, FETMod-RG said: It sounds like you aren't listening to what I said and just want to be upset about something. The site also has a banner on the website advertising for people to try it. I have never once seen this. So clearly this isn't visible to EVERYONE. But even if this was visible to everyone, that's not what I am talking about at all. I am talking about *Asking for Feedback*. In fact, the presence of this link, and the fact that it auto switches to the new layout constantly just proves my point that it IS being steamrolled without asking for feedback. I am sorry, but it's not me who's not listening. Just sounds like you want to defend your bosses at all costs.
FE**** Posted April 2 16 minutes ago, loverofpandas said: I have never once seen this. So clearly this isn't visible to EVERYONE. But even if this was visible to everyone, that's not what I am talking about at all. I am talking about *Asking for Feedback*. In fact, the presence of this link, and the fact that it auto switches to the new layout constantly just proves my point that it IS being steamrolled without asking for feedback. I am sorry, but it's not me who's not listening. Just sounds like you want to defend your bosses at all costs. It's being advertised, there's a clear feedback option. However, you want it to be exactly as you prescribed or you aren't happy! As for defending the bosses, I have personally complained about V2, but don't let the facts get in the way of your assumptions.
lo**** Posted April 2 9 minutes ago, FETMod-RG said: It's being advertised, there's a clear feedback option. However, you want it to be exactly as you prescribed or you aren't happy! As for defending the bosses, I have personally complained about V2, but don't let the facts get in the way of your assumptions. Where is it being advertised? And to whom? There's nothing in the app about this change AT ALL. There's no indication of a new site at the top of the page (as I have proven with my screenshot). Asking for feedback is hidden in a menu. This isn't about what I want to prescribe, this is about what is or isn't being done. I have not seen you complain one iota about "V2", all I've seen you do is defend it. So all you're doing is claiming something to be true without any facts to back it up. If you've complained, feel free to share where and how and what about. Otherwise, it means nothing. "I've said plenty of positive things about "V2". I've won the lottery. I'm a blue fish." I can also just say things without any proof. And you're completely right. I am unhappy. That's what many of us in this thread are saying. If everyone was cheering this on and I was the only one to say how bad the new version is, then fine, but I'm not. Sooooo... Again. What is your point? And even more so, if YOU are unhappy with V2, why defend it at all? Doesn't make sense, and just sounds like a ruse to make you seem "reasonable" and an attempt to make me seem "unreasonable". Which I am not. If the site has good reasons for their changes and there is thought behind it, I'd love to hear it. But as it stands currently, we've received NO communication about this, no reasons why it's being done, no explanation for why the changes are needed in the first place. I am unhappy about the lack of communication. I am unhappy about the lack of actively seeking feedback from EVERYONE. I am unhappy about being ***d into the new layout DAILY. I am unhappy about the new layout to begin with because we weren't asked what changes would actually be good. We are your users. I am a PAYING user at that. Respect us instead of just deciding what you want. I think that is extremely reasonable.
ey**** Posted April 3 10 hours ago, loverofpandas said: Hiding a "provide feebdack" link in a menu is not the same as asking EVERYONE to give feedback. Send a mass message to everyone, put it on the front page right at the top. For that matter, tell people who are using the app that the website even exists. I only happened to discover it by chance and so many people I message have no idea that there's a full site. I agree. This reminds me of a favourite quote of mine... “But the plans were on display…” “On display? I eventually had to go down to the cellar to find them.” “That’s the display department.” “With a flashlight.” “Ah, well, the lights had probably gone.” “So had the stairs.” “But look, you found the notice, didn’t you?” “Yes,” said Arthur, “yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying ‘Beware of the Leopard.”
Starian62 Posted April 3 On 4/2/2026 at 10:30 PM, FETMod-RG said: If they didn't care, they wouldn't ask for feedback, they would just "steamroll" the new version without a switchback option. Could a site poll be helpful? I for one will leave if this new site is implemented. I'll not be missed LOL IMHO the new site is horrendous,......(but only it is only my opinion.)
CaraVirt Posted April 4 Hey everyone, just stepping in briefly to keep things on track 🙂 We get that this topic is frustrating for some of you – especially around communication, visibility of the new version, and how feedback is being collected. That’s all valid feedback. At the same time, let’s keep things respectful and focused on the actual topic, not on each other. Regarding feedback: The most effective way to make sure your points actually reach the product team is the built-in feedback option in your profile. That’s where everything is collected, reviewed and prioritized. The forum is great for discussion, but it’s not our main feedback channel – so things can get lost here. If something is bothering you (including the switching to the new version), please make sure to report it there as well. Thanks for keeping it constructive 💜 Greetings, Carmen FET Team
FE**** Posted April 4 6 minutes ago, babygirlandaddy62265 said: How do I join in to help on fettish Do you mean as a fet Mod or in another capacity?
Starian62 Posted April 4 @CaraVirt Thank you, after reading back through the post I was able to find the reporting section. I was that distracted with the new layout that I did not see it. Now posted the feedback in the appropriate place. Thanks again
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