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Title: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: FA Frey XC on January 12, 2009, 11:26:39 am
Okay, so we're getting the final little touches done here with the upgraded forums software.

What do you think?

Post your thoughts, opinionds here after you've voted.

Regards,
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Sirgod on January 12, 2009, 12:41:26 pm
I voted Boobies, because well, they where an option. Seriously though, I love the upgrade. Everyone involved did a great job here.

Stephen
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: KBF-Crim on January 12, 2009, 01:19:54 pm
Boobies :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Lieutenant_Q on January 12, 2009, 01:31:39 pm
Well done, it took a couple of days to realize the change in the welcome screen (clicking new doesn't take you to the last unread post anymore).  But especially with image heavy topics, the speed increase is most welcome.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Bonk on January 12, 2009, 02:37:18 pm
Well done, it took a couple of days to realize the change in the welcome screen (clicking new doesn't take you to the last unread post anymore).  But especially with image heavy topics, the speed increase is most welcome.

Ah, you mean the "new" button links in the "New Discussions" section on the front pages? Good catch. I should be able to fix that. Thanks for pointing it out.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Tus-XC on January 12, 2009, 03:07:16 pm
Well done, it took a couple of days to realize the change in the welcome screen (clicking new doesn't take you to the last unread post anymore).  But especially with image heavy topics, the speed increase is most welcome.

Ah, you mean the "new" button links in the "New Discussions" section on the front pages? Good catch. I should be able to fix that. Thanks for pointing it out.

Ya... new buttons sends you to the beginning, clicking the linky though sends you to the newest post....
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Bonk on January 12, 2009, 03:52:58 pm
Fixed - New discussions text link is to start of topic (SEF), "new" button links to new posts. That makes more sense!  :)
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Lepton on January 12, 2009, 07:15:44 pm
I don't really like the font for the message text.  Not sure if there is a way to change that on my end or not, but whatever font it is it seems a little too round and squished together.  Kind of hard to read at least to me it is.  Otherwise, it's cool.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: FA Frey XC on January 12, 2009, 08:37:05 pm
Well, if you haven't yet, give the "Taldren" forum style a try.

It's almost like being there, back in the old Taldren forums.. ahhh the Glory Days of SFC.

Speaking of which - give your glory, adulation, praise, cold-hard cash and / or stocks and bonds to Sir BONK, for t'was due to his hard work and testing that this upgrade came about.

Great job, Bonk. THank you for you being you!

Regards,
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Bonk on January 13, 2009, 03:48:52 pm
I don't really like the font for the message text.  Not sure if there is a way to change that on my end or not, but whatever font it is it seems a little too round and squished together.  Kind of hard to read at least to me it is.  Otherwise, it's cool.

I think I agree with you on that. It is not quite the same. Let me try a few tests in this post and then maybe have a poll?

Tahoma (current):The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Arial:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Verdana:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Times New Roman:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Georgia:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Andale mono:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Courier:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Trebuchet ms:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

Comic Sans ms:The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.


Arial and Times New Roman are my tried and true fonts... Tahoma is the same font we used on the old forums but it seems to come through differently on this version.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: PigUp on January 13, 2009, 05:29:29 pm
Well, if you haven't yet, give the "Taldren" forum style a try.

It's almost like being there, back in the old Taldren forums.. ahhh the Glory Days of SFC.

Speaking of which - give your glory, adulation, praise, cold-hard cash and / or stocks and bonds to Sir BONK, for t'was due to his hard work and testing that this upgrade came about.

Great job, Bonk. THank you for you being you!

Regards,
Where is that section under Profile? I don't see anything resembling that, or font changes for that matter.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Pestalence_XC on January 13, 2009, 06:41:22 pm
Click Profile.. click Look and Layout.. then the first line in the box asks you about the Theme.. lcick change and select Taldren..  click OK and it is that simple.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: atheorhaven on January 13, 2009, 06:58:37 pm
If you need it, I still have the old Taldren Styles.css sheets around on my site.. grabbed from when the forums were up.

http://outalance.battleclinic.com/atheorhaven/html/userfiles/tools/Taldren_Classic_css.zip
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Ravok on January 13, 2009, 08:15:40 pm
 I like it I chose Taldren. and its easyer to read. pages sem to load faster as well.

 Thanks Guys !! :)
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Nemesis on January 13, 2009, 08:42:54 pm
Boobies!    - 5 (20.8%)

Boobies normally travel in pairs, so why do we have an odd number?
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Ravok on January 13, 2009, 09:32:02 pm
Boobies!    - 5 (20.8%)

Boobies normally travel in pairs, so why do we have an odd number?

 One might be bigger than the other?? :-\
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: FCM_SFHQ_XC on January 14, 2009, 11:56:26 am
Boobies!    - 5 (20.8%)

Boobies normally travel in pairs, so why do we have an odd number?
Some species have more than "a pair".
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: marstone on January 15, 2009, 01:48:30 pm
Boobies!    - 5 (20.8%)

Boobies normally travel in pairs, so why do we have an odd number?
Some species have more than "a pair".

They may have more then "a pair" but they are still in pairs, normal is multiple of two's.  Very rare for an odd one.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Just plain old Punisher on January 16, 2009, 06:04:44 pm
The old software made it easier to know when you had new private messages. I also don't like the dull grey icons that don't show when a new post is in a forum.

I'm cranky and I don't like change.

Although, posting time seems to have improved significantly overall. I'd have to wait upwards of 20 seconds sometimes to get a post posted.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Bonk on January 17, 2009, 01:41:36 pm
I also don't like the dull grey icons that don't show when a new post is in a forum.

Agreed. I did a quickie job on the images. The two images for that are not distinct enough and lack colour. I intend to change them.

Again, if anyone feels inclined to produce any Dynaverse.net themed SMF2 forum images, by all means post away!

The old software made it easier to know when you had new private messages.

What's missing? Might be just a setting that did not carry over. I seem to get pretty much the same functionality, and I love that you can search your private messages now!
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: FCM_SFHQ_XC on January 17, 2009, 02:22:52 pm
Quote
What's missing? Might be just a setting that did not carry over. I seem to get pretty much the same functionality, and I love that you can search your private messages now!
He's talking about the line..

Welcome, {USER_NAME}, you have XXXXX private messages, X are new.

I believe
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Centurus on January 17, 2009, 03:11:56 pm
I agree with Pun about the icons and new message notification.

I voted Boobies though.

However, I want to know one thing, who cleaned my bathroom!!!!!
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: Roychipoqua_Mace on January 18, 2009, 04:16:38 pm
I like this new orange/yellow scheme to the unread boards.

Oh, and also how sent PMs are now automatically saved. I recall having to check a box to save outgoing messages with the old software, but this is much easier.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: marstone on January 18, 2009, 05:44:20 pm
The old software made it easier to know when you had new private messages.

What's missing? Might be just a setting that did not carry over. I seem to get pretty much the same functionality, and I love that you can search your private messages now!

when you click on your name from the main.  I came up with the options to see the different unread messages like it does now, but also listed # of messages and if you had new ones there.
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: toasty0 on March 11, 2009, 08:48:25 pm
There was an upgrade? Did me and Mister Beam not get the memo?
Title: Re: New Forums Software - Poll
Post by: VelvetAcidChrist on March 15, 2009, 07:29:44 am
well i like it - good work keep it up guys.