Hard to say, Ruby. Quite a few of the folks I have known here lost their accounts in the changeover and had to set up new accounts. Some of them had to try more than once to set up fully functioning accounts. At least some of the new members are old members dealing with that hiccough. I have worked my system/site changeovers than I care to count in my 40+ years of computer experience. These kinds of SNAFUs are just part of it. Be patient with the process, Ruby. It takes a while to sort it all out. By the by, it isn't paranoia on your part. The problems are real and not anyone's fault. Stay alert and talk to the DS staff when in doubt. They really are listening as well as they can through the chaos.

ok. Look at this way. Given how many things that are wrong on DS what makes you think that the member count is correct? I know the online count is wrong.

There are still alot of people locked out - hopefully that will be fixed soon and we should see more return.

I've been having trouble leaving a reply. I'm usually only on for a short amount of time.

Loum50 I haven't seen you for so long. Nice to see you.

I agree with arfie and fish, ruby - it really is just 'change'. I mean, yes, my Opinion is the upgrade didn't go so well, and Lots of issues need dealing with. But anytime we get secure and comfortable with things and they suddenly Go Sideways, we all kinda freak out. (human nature)

Young, old, all of us are finding kinks and issues that weren't there before. All the people that were Truly happy here will come back, if we wait patiently. (and smile, and maybe put out some kitty treats, etc.)

:)

Sorry I know you are probably right I just wasn't thinking straight last night

well I think you were thinking a lot straighter than the DS management and developers that gave us this heap of crap. (Sorry my diplomatic filter has yet to kick in - need more tea)

hey ruby, i am back again, was awol for the week (explanation on lounge thread!) I agree with dooramass, we'll just smile and wait and all will be well and i am all in favour of kitty treats but some doggy ones too or wolfie ones, i still haven't seen pagan? any word dobie?

Ruby, my guess would be all the people who are having trouble logging in - they are either making new accounts or when they do a reset it is counted as a new member. That would account for all the "new members". See what I mean?

I let my paranoia run away with me, too, Ruby. We can't do that. If at some point we can't be here anymore, we can just leave. Try not to worry so much about the numbers and just go with the flow.

P.S. I don't think there is anything wrong with your thinking!!!!!!!! But, that is just "my" thinking. HA!!!

I'm trying my best to participate here when I can! This place is very meaningful because my schedule is hectic and I can check in for support and to give support throughout the day on my breaks and commutes. I hope everyone perseveres!!

Its hard to be on here. I get depressed after a few minutes.

Ordinal lt I had to change my password several times at first just to log in and even then there was no one here. The board was much busier with the old design. This new site changed everything :(

Big hug for you sweetie.... I haven't been feeling great for the last couple of weeks and have just been on for short periods... .I think that DS is hoping a lot of issues will be solved in the next couple of weeks especially re getting onto the site....xo

Hi, Ruby! I'm not a newbie. I just haven't been on the board for a while. Sorry, but when I am sick, I generally don't communicate out of my small circle of family and friends. I will try to speak up more.

many glitches to be fixed yet.... just have to be patient... ((hugs)) polar