Quote from MisterEd on August 4, 2024, 1:23 PM

The more I use the current software, the more I like it.  I agree it's too small on mobile, but  you can enlarge the font by spreading out two fingers on the screen.

Quote from Lonnie on August 4, 2024, 2:17 PM

@talkinghorse make sure that you're not viewing the "Desktop" version on your smartphone.  I had the same issue until I unchecked the "Desktop" version option.

I hope that helps!!

Quote from Senator Blutarsky on September 12, 2024, 4:13 AM

Some Forum Category-->Topic observations, and suggestions:

For Harness (Category), while TheStable.ca (Topic) is where all those that do own horses here, wouldn't it be wise to diversify the Topic with some further language possibly a disclosure that in addition to TheStable.ca that any Owner of standardbreds conversation is welcome.  Since THR Members are buying into horses so young you might want to further considering adding language such as -Breeding, Sales, Auctions to the Topic.

Why?

Not limiting the category to any current or potential members who want to discuss the entire category, Ownership.

TheStable.ca while one of the largest, it is a small fraction of all owned standardbreds in North America.

(Philosophy) All the big players in the industry ie the casinos, tracks, track owned ADWs (CDI, NYRA, Stronach Group) while they are self serving they do very well financially, in popularity too getting to the former by piggybacking off highlighting other tracks not owned or sponsored by them.

Trainers of all success levels train for a variety of owners, drivers too, rarely if ever is there an exclusivity, so why here.  Ron Burke and his usual suspect partners for example are owners in the majority of the horse's Burke trains, but not all.

It is an opportunity from those possibly looking to downsize from owning solely or large partnerships to entering into something like TheStable.ca and them sharing their perspective and experiences would be good conversation leading up to invaluable knowledge.  Or visa versa.

Even if all your current loyalty was to TheStable.ca, and they were even a THR sponsor it limits ownership in discussion to a private club solely, again a small fraction of the whole, thus creating THR limitations.

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For Thoroughbred (Category), some suggested NEW Topics - Trainers, T-Bred Ownership.

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These are not criticisms, just again observations and suggestions to enlarge and expand the THR world of opportunities.  Thank you.

Quote from talkinghorse on September 12, 2024, 9:20 AM

Your suggestions make sense and were taken to heart.

Please let me know if the revised Category / Forum structure makes sense.  It can, and will be, tweaked to achieve the widest support for our members.

Quote from Purple Aura on September 12, 2024, 10:17 AM

I'm old, not a fan of tech. cutting and pasting exhausts me. 🙂 Whatever you decide. I'll hopefully figure it out. I vote undecided. Rare for me. The same way I like my prime rib. Extra HORSEradish. 

Quote from Lonnie on September 12, 2024, 10:29 AM

Quote from Purple Aura on September 12, 2024, 10:17 AM

I'm old, not a fan of tech. cutting and pasting exhausts me. Whatever you decide. I'll hopefully figure it out. I vote undecided. Rare for me. The same way I like my prime rib. Extra HORSEradish. 

Chanelling Wednesday Addams, is your horseradish made from real horses?

Quote from Senator Blutarsky on September 12, 2024, 11:03 AM

Quote from talkinghorse on September 12, 2024, 9:20 AM

Your suggestions make sense and were taken to heart.

Please let me know if the revised Category / Forum structure makes sense.  It can, and will be, tweaked to achieve the widest support for our members.

Wow!  Thank you very much, appreciation & gratitude for the consideration, holy cow approval, and shocking expedited execution!!

The level of communication, dedication you've committed to makes the appeal to the already great dynamic of what you've sought to and accomplished, and in tandem with the awesome deeply involved growing membership, a great predicted success, and to behold what is to come here.

I can't wait to dive in further and utilize the expansion, and as much time as I spend in the "waters" here, I just know there will soon be no voice overshadowing, dominating this forum.  A place to kick back, exhaust, celebrate, have fun, educate / learn / create / innovate, strategize-plan / divest / invest, then to look forward to repeating - where even a big mouth like me will be diluted in the crowd.  This is a kick ass sustainable ride!  🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfvQ9yQjTl4

 

Quote from talkinghorse on September 12, 2024, 3:02 PM

Quote from Senator Blutarsky on September 12, 2024, 11:03 AM

Quote from talkinghorse on September 12, 2024, 9:20 AM

Your suggestions make sense and were taken to heart.

Please let me know if the revised Category / Forum structure makes sense.  It can, and will be, tweaked to achieve the widest support for our members.

Wow!  Thank you very much, appreciation & gratitude for the consideration, holy cow approval, and shocking expedited execution!!

The level of communication, dedication you've committed to makes the appeal to the already great dynamic of what you've sought to and accomplished, and in tandem with the awesome deeply involved growing membership, a great predicted success, and to behold what is to come here.

I can't wait to dive in further and utilize the expansion, and as much time as I spend in the "waters" here, I just know there will soon be no voice overshadowing, dominating this forum.  A place to kick back, exhaust, celebrate, have fun, educate / learn / create / innovate, strategize-plan / divest / invest, then to look forward to repeating - where even a big mouth like me will be diluted in the crowd.  This is a kick ass sustainable ride! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfvQ9yQjTl4

 

Quote from Senator Blutarsky on September 17, 2024, 10:09 AM

@talkinghorse, I have a suggestion.  When I see you, (I'm not blowing smoke), I'm very pleased, elated in fact.  To have great wielding authority to balance, yet a laid back cool entity, welcoming, cordial, human, supportive and involved with the forum subject matter - couldn't be better in any forum than what YOU convey here!  If I was a wild beast (I am 😉) and if you were my proverbial beast master, zookeeper here (you are 😉),  I couldn't think of a better person to tame me.

With that said...

The RED color that highlights your screen name is jarring on this backdrop.  Like a squad car cop with their lights on behind me.  Might I suggest this color below, a dark raspberry chartreuse (If possible).  It's mellow, confident, stands out too and in no way diminishes the again, arsenal of great wielding authority you can deploy.  Thank you.