I gotta say that the new look is a bit of a shock. I not only miss the orange but feel like I'm color blind and am missing something with all the white space.
I like the fact that unlike most message boards when they redesign, we don't have to start all over again - the archives and the old post counts are still intact.
Overall I think it looks good and I'll get used to the lack of orange... However, a couple things I've noticed right off the bat:
1. On the old one it listed the number of new posts to a thread in parentheses next to the reply post count. Not a necessary thing but just something I liked and was used to.
2. There's no more "Mark all read" link at the top of the page to mark all the threads as read. I always hit that after I was done reading so I'd have a fresh tally next time I came back.
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Also just noticed that when I enter a post and the "Preview my post" checkbox is checked, on the next screen there's a button that's supposed to say "Continue", but instead it's without text and is just a little grey square. That might be a bit confusing for people who haven't posted hundreds of times before. I dunno if that's specific to this particular skin or what, just figured I'd mention it.
DocMcCoy"Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,917 Posts
I used to like the new posts in parentheses as well. I've noticed that the days of super-detailed locations may no longer be with us. Or, at least, the effect of them's been lost. Otherwise, though, it's good that the old place has had a fresh lick of paint.
Okay, I like the new design as well, but one small thing...
The subject header is light-blue-on-beige and very unreadable. Matter of fact, I thought it was a blank space till I looked closer. Hope we can fix that. Otherwise, like that Magic Sam song, the new SS is "Looking Good."
1. On the old one it listed the number of new posts to a thread in parentheses next to the reply post count. Not a necessary thing but just something I liked and was used to.
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And happy B-day to you Silvertone..
feels less crowded
props
TROOOO
BUT I'M KIND OF CONFWUUZED. I'M GOING TO WRITE A DIARY ENTRY.
New look is NEXT LEVEL!!!
Good job Raj!
oh yeah bapt, I'm sendin' your rekkid tommorow.
peace.
have a good one, (or two), Silvertone
The perfect mix of new & old! Congratulations to Raj & to the continued growth & success of this little corner of the web!
Peace
hova
Happy birthday, Six2.
I'm sending Marco over to your place 2 give you a sloppy birthday kiss!
WORD!!! I was waiting for...
Humm... GRAEMLINS don't work... is it normal?
I'm the mighty graemlin collectro!!!! yo!
1. On the old one it listed the number of new posts to a thread in parentheses next to the reply post count. Not a necessary thing but just something I liked and was used to.
2. There's no more "Mark all read" link at the top of the page to mark all the threads as read. I always hit that after I was done reading so I'd have a fresh tally next time I came back.
[Edit]
Also just noticed that when I enter a post and the "Preview my post" checkbox is checked, on the next screen there's a button that's supposed to say "Continue", but instead it's without text and is just a little grey square. That might be a bit confusing for people who haven't posted hundreds of times before. I dunno if that's specific to this particular skin or what, just figured I'd mention it.
The subject header is light-blue-on-beige and very unreadable. Matter of fact, I thought it was a blank space till I looked closer. Hope we can fix that. Otherwise, like that Magic Sam song, the new SS is "Looking Good."
Site looks fresh.
Kevin.
Damn!
agreed
happy bornday six!
Woke up with the nasty hangover and pentagrams drawn on my hands.
I hope I didn't sacrifice my dignity last night.
Booo Hiiisssss.