The new site

[El Gordo]

Also back from a break and feeling better with the world.

Because I respect what Andy has done and is going through and where he wants to be, I'm happy to go with whatever makes him happy.

For what it's worth however, I'll give my honest opinion: I simply find the forum software much easier to use and friendlier in layout than the blogging software. However, I think it's a mistake to keep both of them going for any length of time, and if Andy wants to go with the blog thing, then let's just do it and iron out the issues as we go.

Maybe we should all start afresh with new nicks and treat it as a whole new venture? I'm thinking of changing to "Crusty Old Grumpy Guy" - I just can't seem to get away from the four-word monikers I'm afraid.

Appreciate the conciliatory tone cobber, but I do think there's a case for having two posting areas. After all, that was always how it was. All I've done is open the front page up to people who like to occasionally post longer, more thoughtful stuff. I've had the freehold to that territory for 6 years now, but the feudal days are over. I'm leasing bits off in the interest of democracy.

Practically speaking, I think we need to keep a chat area for things like race arrangements. I agree (before you say it) that this might create confusion for a while, but it's pretty clear in my mind where different things belong.

Let's give it a go, and review it again in a couple of weeks. I've no doubt it'll shake down the way people want it to be.