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jwitt

04-02-2016 @ 4:54 PM

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Congrats on the new site startup, looks great. I'm sure more features will become apparent as I get time online.

Not too crazy about the anti-spam code phrase, I always get those wrong, but I understand the need.

John

Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed.

40cpe

04-02-2016 @ 6:24 PM

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It took me two tries on the anti-spam code, but I hope Chrome remembers my log-in now.

My heart fluttered at the opening videos! Great job!

fla48

04-02-2016 @ 7:28 PM

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Looks good.

efv8CofAAdmin

04-02-2016 @ 7:56 PM

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Glad so far!!!
It did roll out a little a head of when I believed it would --
May I suggest -- just treat it like Henry's V-8 Ford -- it is always a learning experience -- and you learn something new every day.

But seriously, we want to hear from you if there is anything that isn't working.

Please keep checking it out ---

Also -- please check out Current News (main page--scroll down or under National Club Information) for more information about what has changed. You can also print out a file for reference.

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oldford2

04-03-2016 @ 8:52 AM

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Looking good!

FordFreak

04-03-2016 @ 9:08 AM

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I love it !!!

ford38v8

04-03-2016 @ 10:51 AM

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You asked for feedback, so... The log in needs to be fixed to stay logged in, and the anti-spam code thingy is over the top security, more security than is on a bank's website. Not a good thing if you want to increase member activity. You asked.

Alan

04-03-2016 @ 1:37 PM

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It took me three tries to log in! I can't become too enthused about this new log in procedure. And, why do we have to do a 'resend' every time we want to refresh the screen? This site has regressed. This new design fails to address the real problem of this site - lack of readership and input from EFV8 enthusiasts.

Please don't try to 'improve' the V8 Times....

I'd rather eat a booger than to log into this site!

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silverchief

04-03-2016 @ 4:52 PM

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I couldn't agree more. This anti-spam thing is in my opinion a totally unnecessary pain in the neck. Having to go throuogh that every time you log on makes me less inclined to log on and enjoy our forum.
The rest of the site is very nice.

shogun1940

04-03-2016 @ 6:06 PM

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This sucks,, maybe we should all go out and customize our cars,, why change what works. The code sign in was not readable.

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