As many of you have probably already seen one way or another, there is a new beta in town. This is a springboard for many features to come in the next few months.

If you have not had a chance to see the Beta yet, take a look:

<a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/" target="_blank">http://beta.slickdeals.net</a>

In case you are not sure of what's new and what changed, take a look at <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/faq.php?faq=sd_faq_item#faq_slickdeals_20_beta_faq" target="_blank">this FAQ</a>

If you absolutely do not like the new changes, you have a couple of alternatives:
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<li>Use the Classic Or Hybrid color themes. You can manipulate the themes both for front page and forums using the theme drop-down menu, accessible in the top right of the front page and in the bottom left of the forums. Note, that the theme drop-down menu is only available on the beta site (<a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/" target="_blank">http://beta.slickdeals.net</a> and <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/" target="_blank">http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/</a> for front page and forums respectively)</li>
<li>Use the old site, which contains exactly the same information, deals and discussion, accessible at our main address: <a href="http://slickdeals.net/" target="_blank">http://slickdeals.net</a> for the front page and <a href="http://forums.slickdeals.net/" target="_blank">http://forums.slickdeals.net</a> for the forums.</li>
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If you choose #2 as your option, we would definitely appreciate your comments in the <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=308263" target="_blank">The Opinions Thread</a>, however - we want to make your experience as good as we possibly can, and want to know why you didn't like the changes.

Please be as detailed as you can be, and try to describe what you have done before the problem happen - the more details you can provide, the bigger chance of us fiding the problem and fixing it. The same goes about your personal preferences - let us know what makes you hate or love the changes, whichever side you take.

Since the beta is being actively developed, things will change on a regular basis to incorporate your suggestions, fix bugs and improve your experience. We appreciate your patience with us as we do our best to make things smooth.

In summary, here is what you should try and do with the new site.
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<li>Read <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/faq.php?faq=sd_faq_item#faq_slickdeals_20_beta_faq" target="_blank">the FAQ</a> about the new site features</li>
<li>Use <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/" target="_blank">the site</a> and <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/" target="_blank">the forums</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=308263" target="_blank">Vote</a> in the poll</li>
<li><a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=308263" target="_blank">Express</a> your opinions</li>
<li><a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33" target="_blank">Report any bugs</a> you find along the way</li>
<li>And of course, have just as much fun as you always do</li>
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This thread will remain locked. Please report the bugs in the <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33" target="_blank">Beta Forum</a>, and share your honest (and very valuable to us) opinions in <a href="http://beta.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=308263" target="_blank">The Opinions Thread</a>.

Thank you for all your help, support and patience as we go through this fun and important time.

For the new skins, SD 1.0 only works on http://forums.slickdeals.net. SD 2.0, Classic & Hybrid only work on the beta (http://beta.slickdeals.net). We're also working on a "midnight" skin but that'll take a little longer.