Ollie is no more this morning 😃! (His green bubble has disappeared). Hopefully he’s gone on a very long holiday. It’s great that those ta refugees who can help here have discovered a new travel forum they can contribute to. Thanks to all the lovely welcoming RS members, you’ve been incredibly kind to us newbies. Come back guys, we miss you.
Posted by
9 posts
My view of it
It will only be temporary till they have fixed it.
400 + staff gone before Christmas are not going to be replaced.
All your be doing is feeding Ollie whilst it will be fixed and if they can't fix it the forums will be gone.
Posted by
OP
Warwickshire, UK
22 posts
Of course Delboy. But…live for today and get back posting again on t.a. You have the advantage of dual membership now and I know from the past you have lots of great information to share (on both forums now) so please don’t deny those asking questions on t.a. the benefit of your travel experience.
Posted by
Norway
3 posts
Is Ollie really the problem, or the lack of staff? It isn't only the disappearing topics and posts that are the problem on TA. I haven't been "allowed" to post or reply on the forums for 10 days, only write reviews. Despite complaints and being told twice that a "specialized team" will look into this issue within 3-5 working days, nothing has been done.
I will stay on RS and hope that I will be able to help out other members here, who indeed have been very welcoming.
Posted by
OP
Warwickshire, UK
22 posts
That’s an unusual problem to have Blackbird. Maybe a glitch in the t.a. system somewhere 🤔. Sadly, very few staff now moderating on the ta forums I think. It’s great if you can maintain a presence here and help out other travellers.
Posted by
East Anglia, UK
4 posts
Hmmmm. Sounds like good news but I think I will observe from over here for a week or so before hanging out the bunting!
Posted by
OP
Warwickshire, UK
22 posts
😂😂. I bet you’ll be taking a sneaky peak at the t.a. forums though 😉.
Posted by
9 posts
Once we were all valued TA members but now I feel as valued as the 400+ staff they have got rid of.
Posted by
OP
Warwickshire, UK
22 posts
Don’t we all but wallowing in the past is definitely not my style. We are all just a number, remember? 🤷🏽♀️
Entirely up to you Delboy but there are a few smiles on t.a. this morning as we wave Ollie goodbye…even if it’s only temporarily.
Posted by
Chania, Crete
9 posts
Ollie or not, Tripadvisor forums are going down the drain. I am not boycotting it (just posted something on the Crete forum) but I think that it's realistic. And yes, Ollie will come back in some form.
Posted by
Ostend, Belgium
20 posts
I deleted all my TA bookmarks and I have no intention going back.
Posted by
Lexington, KY (formerly Southeast US)
4512 posts
I've done little with TA in close to a decade. It was very useful for finding guides at one time, but once it became focused on selling tours, I bailed. What's up with TA these days and why is it causing refugees? It looks like Ollie was an AI aid for travel -- did he decrease activity in the TA forums?
Posted by
9 posts
Hi Dave
They have got rid of 400+ TA staff removed pm facilities and programmed this Ollie to moderate the forum and it has been deleted posts wholesale.
There has been nothing from TA and the whole of the Greece Forum had become a mess. Clearly from financial Reports TA is removing not profit making sections. The staff appear to have gone and clearly TA have indicated we like the staff will not going to be required
Posted by
Lexington, KY (formerly Southeast US)
4512 posts
Got it. Thanks for the response -- now I understand the reference to refugees 🙂.