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Hi Mike - We have one classifieds forum that allows users to mark topics as FOR SALE, WANTED, SOLD, etc. Everything is in that one forum. If you click on any one of those tags it will filter down the posts for you (i.e., click on WANTED tag and only the wanted items will show). Here is a link for example: http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/index.php/tags/forums/Wanted/ If your post is from several months ago, then you might have to scroll back a couple pages to find it. You can also quickly search on topics you started or participated on your username at the top right hand corner of the site and then selecting "My Content". I'll work on getting a video together to better demonstrate if you think that would help. Thanks again - Chad

Hi Matt - Thanks for the kinda words. All the old posts got converted over. We shouldn't have lost any data in the transfer. We had just over 217,700 posts when we started the conversion and everything converted over successfully. Are you not seeing any old posts? I am able to see them all on my end so just want to double check if you are seeing something different. Thanks! Chad

Jim - thanks for the kind words. Mr. Clean - we transferred over all the exact smilies that we had from the old website so they are exactly the same as before. Trying not to change too much initially here.

Guys - thanks so much! I'm blown away by all the positive feedback so far - its been amazing!! Not going to be making any more site changes (except bug fixes as we find them) for a while now just to let everyone digest the new look and get use to it. Judging by the amount of posts and activity today though, it doesn't seem like it is taking many users very long to get the feel for the updated look. Still I think less is more right now so time to just sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend Won't be long now till the open water season begins

Hi Chris - with the new site, I believe all you need to do is post the YouTube link and it will automagically display the video, no extra work needed - just the link. As for the Pro Account (less than $1.70/month), here is a list of what you get - Click Here. Tom, Chas and Big Dave - THANKS! Chad

Let me know if you have any questions guys - I'm happy to help the best I can. Enjoy your weekend! Chad

Thanks guys!! Did my best both as Bob mentioned

THANK GUYS!!! Means a lot to me

Thanks guys for the kind words - much appreciated!! Hope you enjoy the new site.

Good morning LOU! I can’t tell you how excited I am to welcome you to the updated site. After a long night of implementing the updates that have been in the works now for well over a year, I am proud to say that the updated LOU is now up and running! If you find that you have questions as you navigate the updated site, please don’t hesitate to contact me or check out the video tutorials I’ve created: http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/index.php/topic/34486-tutorial-series-for-updated-lou-website/ One major update I want to share with you all is that my wife Katherine and I are expecting our first child this July My wife is thrilled and I have an excited, nervous, excited, scared, excited kinda feeling. I figured launching the updated site would be a good way to start practicing for those sleepless nights that are surely coming. LOU has always been as much about making memories and spending quality time with family & friends as it has been about learning, sharing and enjoying the great outdoors. Like my father before me, I can’t wait to take my child out fishing someday and show them a way of life embodied by so many LOU members here. Thank you again for all your support of LOU over the years and here’s to many more Enjoy! Chad

Hi Everyone! I thought it might be helpful to some if I was able to post a bunch of quick videos of the updated website showing how to perform common tasks. These videos can serve to help maybe answer any questions you might have and I'll try to add to them as more questions from members come along. Enjoy! AVATARS NEW TOPICS / IMAGES TOPIC TRACKING FIND TOPICS I'VE PARTICIPATED IN FACEBOOK / TWITTER INTEGRATION PRINT TOPIC / SHARE TOPIC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS PHOTOGALLERY VIDEOS - YOUTUBE SUPPORT REQUESTS / CONTACT US If you would like to see an more, feel free to send me a private message or email and I will be happy to answer your questions. Cheers Chad

Just bought my second set of diver rods this winter and was wondering the same thing. Thanks for info!

Thanks Greg! Will be doing the site backups today and hopefully starting the upgrade process tonight. We have got a lot of great feedback so far and I will try to answer any questions that users have using a video demo so they can see exactly what they are looking for. In this way hopefully other users with the same question can watch these mini-video tutorials. I'm excited now...... ready to rock n' roll here!! Cheers Chad

Hi guys, After a ton of great feedback and a lot of hard work, we are planning on launching the updated LOU website on Saturday morning (hopefully before you wake up). Your support has really blown me away and I can't thank you enough for it. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll be happy to answer them. Here is the link to our on-going tutorial videos we have tried to put together. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36857 Thanks again Chad

Hi guys - Thanks again for all the great feedback I was indifferent and wanted to leave it up to the members to decide what they wanted to see. I've been very busy working nightly on putting the finishing touches on the new site. I'm hoping to get it out the door next weekend. Will push it back if needed to make sure we get it right but as of now, things are looking pretty good. No jinx.... Cheers , Chad

Wow Brian...... thanks for sharing those pics!!

That's awesome Bob - you deserve a lot credit for getting that started

Hi guys, It was suggested to me by a fellow LOU member that when we launch the updated version of the LOU website in next couple weeks that we consider separating the "Pike, Tigers & Musky" from the "Walleye" and have two separate forums. Just wanted to get some feedback from you guys on if you would like to see this happen or not? Here is a sneak peak at what the updated site will look like for those of you who haven't seen yet: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36857 Thanks for your feedback! Chad

Nice work Tom