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Full Circle

As you can see, I’ve restored the site to its (almost) original state. I kept a few things from the second and third iteration, such as the enhanced site search tools. I’ve also deleted the second and third iterations of the site from the server. Completely and permanently.

There are several reasons why I chose to do this. I realized that “simple” is what made this site a success. I also realized that “simple” is what made this site easy – and fun – to maintain. That old saying about not fixing something when it’s not broken is true. I spent four hours today digging through server logs, trying to figure out how to put a stop to the “GET” request issue. I narrowed it down to two possible solutions: completely re-code version 3.0 to eliminate a couple of nagging security issues or blow it the fuck out of the water and take it back to the old school, which is what most of you seem to prefer, anyway.

So, there you have it. We’ve come full circle.

I guess things don’t always work out the way you plan them.

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1. thanks. really love the simplicity of the older version. i’ve been following for almost a year. been a silent supporter. keep up the great work.

   Comment by anonymous — 11/16/2009 #

2. thanks, and well done

   Comment by anon — 11/16/2009 #

3. Much much better. Especially without the banner ad, and the rest of them being on the lower part of the page.

   Comment by Mr. Six — 11/17/2009 #

4. Exactly as anonymous, I’ve been a sort of silent supporter. Love the site, and the simplicity of it. Well done!

   Comment by Rik — 11/17/2009 #

5. This is what I fell in love with and it’s good to see it back.

   Comment by Eli — 11/17/2009 #

6. good move there

   seeing an explicit banner on the main page was making me access WTC only from home, now i can browse from wherever

   Comment by Dablindfrog — 11/17/2009 #

7. Refreshing,
   Love it.

   Comment by Lore — 11/17/2009 #

8. oh thank god! i love the simplicity of the original.

   Comment by Squirl — 11/17/2009 #

9. good stuff, echoing previous comments – much better this way – less is more.

   Comment by hidetoragodo — 11/17/2009 #

10. Fantastic! glad you went back to the simple look. don’t get me wrong, the 3.0 version you had was nice, but simpler is better. keep up the great work!!!

    Comment by romper — 11/17/2009 #

11. Loading times are also much faster. Just noticed that now.

    Comment by Mr. Six — 11/17/2009 #

12. Donating member here, like the old school look, also.

    Comment by Beez — 11/17/2009 #

13. Oh, there was one improvement in the newer versions,
    it was much nicer having the VIP login link not opening in a new window/tab automatically.

    Comment by Lore — 11/17/2009 #

14. man you did the right thing far be it from me to rain on anyone’s parade but i liked this format and was sad when it changed to 2.0. i just thought you guys liked giving yourselves fucking headaches! but i glad to see you’ve come to your senses ! long live WTC

    Comment by mr. black — 11/17/2009 #

15. I much preferred 2.0 over 3.0

    But this is good too

    Comment by RoninZakath — 11/19/2009 #

16. I’m not gonna lie i stopped visiting the site as much with the first change and less with the second. I’m happy too see it’s back ;]

    Comment by mike — 11/21/2009 #

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