Vettetech Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I use to visit this site everyday and look at the software section and there was something new or up to date to download or try. Neowin seems days behind everything now. Even weeks. Majorgeeks has more updated info. Whats going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamX Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I agree. I used to get a lot of my tech news here from the main page, but, lately, I've had to go elsewhere for the most up to date stuff. Doesn't really bother me that much, though. The forum community is the real reason I visit :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The News Staffer who did software news isn't on staff anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Parts of Neowin have felt like it has been in a slump lately. Hopefully its a seasonal thing and will pick up shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted February 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 12, 2008 I agree, it's getting more orientated towards life issues, jokes and unrelated social concerns. I have an issue with tech, I get my answers here before, now, it just get ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 12, 2008 We used to have someone on staff to deal with software news (program updates and that sort of thing) but that position is currently vacant. If you know of something new and exciting then use the submit news feature on the front page. Within the last few days I have been posting some articles on the main page. I could put more stuff on there but I don't want marginal quality items pushing the good stuff too far down the page. One can drown in tech news if one isn't somewhat choosy. Again, if you know of something then submit it. [Thread Moved from GD to S&FI] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted February 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 12, 2008 that doesn't cover the situation where you don't know about a software release so you can't submit it. the OP's concern is that he was using Neowin to stay informed..now he has to go elsewhere for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted February 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 12, 2008 The News Staffer who did software news isn't on staff anymore. I am surprised the role hasn't been filled but saying that noticed alot of news staff disapearing lately :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 We used to have someone on staff to deal with software news (program updates and that sort of thing) but that position is currently vacant. If you know of something new and exciting then use the submit news feature on the front page.Within the last few days I have been posting some articles on the main page. I could put more stuff on there but I don't want marginal quality items pushing the good stuff too far down the page. One can drown in tech news if one isn't somewhat choosy. Again, if you know of something then submit it. [Thread Moved from GD to S&FI] what sort of software updates are we talking about? is it only major ones like new release info for Office/Windows/etc (things that aren't released a lot) or things like apache/mysql (lots of releases with little changes)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugi Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I agree. I used to get a lot of my tech news here from the main page, but, lately, I've had to go elsewhere for the most up to date stuff.Doesn't really bother me that much, though. The forum community is the real reason I visit :D :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekrosoft13 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I use to visit this site everyday and look at the software section and there was something new or up to date to download or try. Neowin seems days behind everything now. Even weeks. Majorgeeks has more updated info. Whats going on? as you can see i used to be here quite often posting, answering questions. but for the past 2 years or so, i might visit once in a month or twice. its just not what it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 Not that anyone noticed the gaming news guy was gone also :( (except a certain other former news guy who shall remain a nameless slime) Hard to believe this is my first post here since like, Dec. 12th or something. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Chaz Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I've noticed it as well. But then again, I just lurk :ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 what sort of software updates are we talking about? is it only major ones like new release info for Office/Windows/etc (things that aren't released a lot) or things like apache/mysql (lots of releases with little changes)? Whatever our members would find interesting. Whatever solves the balance between flooding the software page and leaving it languishing for hours. It takes some trial and error to find the balance. Take a look at the software tab and you'll get a basic idea. One of the issues that creep up is that we ask newsies to post 5-7 items each week and that can be a problem for some (while others could do it in one afternoon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 And some could do both at the same time (but not at the same point in...time...) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 13, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 13, 2008 I usually just read the forums, I tend to find the news I need on them anyway. Occassionaly I read the front page though (Y) Updates can be slow from time to time, im sure for those who read the front pages, things will pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 And some could do both at the same time (but not at the same point in...time...) :D I didn't realise you had retired, every news staff I see on the board are now retired :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOC Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 I didn't realise you had retired, every news staff I see on the board are now retired :| I didn't retire, long story though. And don't worry about not realising I had been taken off staff - not many people ever noticed my news posts to begin with :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 I didn't retire, long story though.And don't worry about not realising I had been taken off staff - not many people ever noticed my news posts to begin with :p That was probably down to the fact I don't know every ones real names :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emon Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 so how do you apply for this vacant position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 so how do you apply for this vacant position? We'll I'd start by using the Submit News feature. I was doing that until fairly recently. Then you could speak to Shane Pitman. He's the top News Editor. Actually, there still is a pinned thread on the top of BPN with full instructions: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=564458 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I noticed this also, and seen the mods posting news a lot recently, which is great to see them doing more than just being a mod, you don't see that in a lot of places. I hope Neowin isn't on a downward spiral. I think there just needs to be more dedicated people willing to help out with the additions to the site, like more newsposters, review users for products and applications to gear it up. Also, another thing bothering me recently is the news I see posted on the main page, there isn't a source anymore, or rarely, what's going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 There is a soruce "TheNay". Just look next to their names and you will see it. :p Comcast squares off against supporters of "Net Neutrality"Posted by Fred Derf via Associated Press 16 minutes ago ? There are 4 comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 13, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2008 That text clipping informs me that there are new comments to my article, I had better go troll read what they had to say. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I noticed this also, and seen the mods posting news a lot recently, which is great to see them doing more than just being a mod, you don't see that in a lot of places. I hope Neowin isn't on a downward spiral. I think there just needs to be more dedicated people willing to help out with the additions to the site, like more newsposters, review users for products and applications to gear it up.Also, another thing bothering me recently is the news I see posted on the main page, there isn't a source anymore, or rarely, what's going on! I don't mind writing, indeed my best strength is writing and composing, but time is a luxury I do not have at the moment, what with my father's surgery and all. Then again, that will all be over soon. I've written reviews before for my school/college magazine and even here if I recall, even a guide as well. The only thing I'm not good at is getting up to date news, hence why I refrain from posting in BPN :laugh: ! I'll see how this turns out but I do agree software news is a little bit behind. Scirwode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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