I think those who "run" the site and do all the work should decide a time when they feel is right to switch the old one off for want of a word and migrate to the new one.  
 
Perhaps having a readily available link to this version prior and get people used to the new site would be an option?
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
		I've migrated systems before and the only way is 
 
- pick a date
- tell everyone how to migrate
- tell everyone that they will be marooned after date X
- do it
 
There are 2 other very important steps
- Shoot the whingers (usually involves threatening them with poor performance appraisals)
- Kill the stragglers ("Oh dear, has your database stopped working?)
 
IBM370 anyone ?
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
		I am with major Rant and Pilgrim
 
Pick a date and close the old one down
 
Shame I am losing 13000 posts and going back to being a newbie!
	
	
	
Greybeard now 
	
	
 
 
	
	
		:thumbup The switch-over date is 26 Sept.
On this date your postcount will be copied over.
	
	
	
	
	
 
 
	
	
		 
S`nice ere innit....:thumbup
Eric 8o
	
	
	
Sent from the Lancashire Riviera....:cool