As the frontend to the pool is not working (stats etc.), does the user preferences page still apply for mining on the new port? Only because I have set my donations to a higher amount using this page as I want these preferences to be applied to the new mining circumstances. Thanks
Yes, you are still able to create/delete workers, for example. But it's not recommended to change anything in workers configuration. Current rounds payout will be handled manually, so there will be no direct influence. But I'll try to count donations also.
P.S. New system will be based on wallet addresses, i.e. it will require only address as user name for mining. Old front-end will continue limited operation on subdomain to provide users an opportunity to withdraw their funds when it will be available. We will try to cover the difference between old balance and returned funds by the fees and donations.