Post AlRG1aTFmcEqUHn6TQ by HarneyB@decept.org
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(DIR) Post #AlJaWUFDQVb5yLYaSe by HarneyB@decept.org
2024-08-25T05:00:14.913382Z
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Just learned today that the Straightdope forums switched to using Discourse, grim.
(DIR) Post #AlKrNtx0NHtHTIUV0q by hancocktom41@decept.org
2024-08-25T13:38:44.723195Z
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@HarneyB does their old threadlinks redirect properly?
(DIR) Post #AlMhEAuTr4rFwrxAUS by HarneyB@decept.org
2024-08-26T16:59:32.369116Z
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@hancocktom41 Yeah the threads are still readable. The problem is that I can't exaggerate just how much slower Discourse is compared to so many other forum solutions. It's why I have strong reservations against joining the current forum revival even for my supposed target demographic (Select Button/Insert Credit, 555-5555, [newer furry forum]), because they all use Discourse or some other software that sacrifices performance and compactness for SEO optimization.
(DIR) Post #AlRG1aTFmcEqUHn6TQ by HarneyB@decept.org
2024-08-28T21:48:14.243304Z
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@hancocktom41 Hell, the continued existence of Skullmund's eyesearing styling is proof alone of how much more flexible contemporary PHP forums are when compared to what Discourse offers.I would rather join a Misskey instance than anything using Discourse.