XF 3 General Information & Discussion

[zappaDPJ]

My point is that regardless of the product, use/buy it (or don't) based on what it does today, not what it might do in the future.

There's always hope but when hope fails there's Discourse

The car analogy is actually quite amusing because some cars now come with upgrades built in. The only issue is to use them you need to pay!

VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power

The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

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There's always hope but when hope fails there's Discourse

The car analogy is actually quite amusing because some cars now come with upgrades built in. The only issue is to use them you need to pay!

VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power

The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.

www.bbc.co.uk

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like how Discourse looks or functions. Much prefer XF, so that's why I'd like to see some great news from the devs about the progress on ver 3.

 

[zappaDPJ]

I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like how Discourse looks or functions.

I don't think there are many people here who would disagree with that, I certainly wouldn't but Discourse is in the ascendency. It appeals more to people who view the internet on smart phones. It provides an experience more inline with what they have grown up with.

 

[Wing]

Tesla doesn't change products yearly... but ya, they are shipping the same products from previous years (same as XenForo).

My point is that regardless of the product, use/buy it (or don't) based on what it does today, not what it might do in the future. If it doesn't suit your needs today, that honestly should be the end of the conversation (at least the one for today).

A 2026 Telsa model Y for example is a new product compared to its 2025 Tesla model Y. So yes - they are shipping new products yearly. (As I originally said).

More importantly, there is little question that Tesla is actively developing, manufacturing, and delivering at scale. That is the distinction I was making. The concern here for many that continuing voicing concerns is not simply whether XenForo works today, but whether the company has the resources and momentum to remain competitive and supported long term. For businesses investing significant time and money into a platform, that absolutely matters.

 

[mjda]

A 2026 Telsa model Y for example is a new product compared to its 2025 Tesla model Y. So yes - they are shipping new products yearly. (As I originally said).

But you can't upgrade to that 2026 model for a fraction of the cost to get those upgrades, or new features. Tesla also has plenty of customers willing to shell out top dollar for the new model year after year. Even if XF were releasing at a much faster rate I seriously doubt they'd get an incredibly dramatic increase in sales, and especially if everyone had to pay full price instead of just the cost of the renewal.

 

[Wing]

But you can't upgrade to that 2026 model for a fraction of the cost to get those upgrades, or new features. Tesla also has plenty of customers willing to shell out top dollar for the new model year after year. Even if XF were releasing at a much faster rate I seriously doubt they'd get an incredibly dramatic increase in sales, and especially if everyone had to pay full price instead of just the cost of the renewal.

It’s not about a dramatic increase in sales. It’s about consumer confidence in the long run to keep supporting the brand. Tesla was brought up as an analogy, and that company doesn’t have this issue. IMO that’s the main issue right now for Xenforo. More and more people seem to be leaving each year for example that used to make this community great.

 

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