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