Chesterfield Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks for the comments ekona, we always knew it was a case of not being able to please everyone all the time, though you do make some valid points about the new pm colour etc. This is something that we can look into. With regard to the open feel, I think this is in part that the fonts have changed, and also that the pages resize to fit various screen resolutions. The restrictions on signatures etc should help as you say. This topic shouldnt be used as a great example though, as for some reason it does not seem to be working correctly, perhaps due to the timing of the post and the changes made shortly afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 +1 on the space in posts ekona. Thats the first thing i noticed. And it sounds daft but one of the reasons i dont use other forums...! The posts dont flow anymore as they're all a standard size post, even if there's only 1 line of txt in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Can someone help me locate the 'search' button please... I'm not sure if I've missed it, thanks all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Can someone help me locate the 'search' button please... I'm not sure if I've missed it, thanks all... Its at the top right bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks Martin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Overall it does look 'flashier' Not sure it actually adds anything to the forum side of things. Recently I have been very concsious of sites which have overhauls which actually make things 'prettier' but often don't actually add any content/function. It would be good to have a list of what new features we have. The forum looks good when viewed through the iPhone - better than i thought it would due to it looking so spaced out on a normal browser. One area which i think is a step back is the way we show "unread posts" previously the category was in its own column. This was great as you could see in the list if there any specific posts in forums you like i.e. I like keeping an eye on the ICE stuff but don't want to go to the ICE section all the time when the unread will give me what we need. Now the cateogory is in a small font making it harder to read. This change is the sort that adds nothing as the space gained from the 1 less coiumn is not actually used as thread titles are never that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looking forward to making use of the bookmarking feature too, no more plowing through old posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 There are a lot more features for the Admin team to help keep things running smoothly. Notably around the number of connections from IPs which was slowing the old site down. As rob mentioned we also have new powers to ban people (temp or permenant) and a few more. From the user side of things, I dont think much is new to play with other than more fancy options for colours and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Just noticed that this change seems to have changed the syntax for posts as my Audio post with all the options is now all over the shop formatting wise. Have tables been removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheForce Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The top navigation area and appearance definitely works better in terms of visual heirachy. I'm a little undecided on the PHPBB colour theme for the main threads etc. It is more mature as mentioned but also reminds me of a Bathroom department in B&Q! It's quite different to the usual car forum themes of Grays and Blacks but maybe its a grower. Icons also look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think its nice touch given the ribbing that Sarnie normally gets that the guys created a little box called 'Top posters' and put him at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Rob - good point, Ill see if we can get the category added as a column on the unread posts function Marzman - is it possible to post a screen grab of what your screen looks like and possibly put some notes on it, as I dont quite understand the "spaced out" issue. The forum does resize for larger screen resolutions, so perhaps it is that. Once I have a better understanding of what the issue is, Ill se if it can be fixed / altered. With regard to signatures etc on this thread, it appears that there has been a glitch when posting this thread, and by default BBcode, smilies and signatures are removed - simply flick them back on again when posting in here (use the add reply rather than quick reply, for your next post) and it should be back to normal. additions from a users perspective are: ability to report posts to a moderator - this can be seen by all mods, so no need to pm individuals ability to use extra Bcode buttons - such as the youtube one already added A beaten to posting review - if someone replied before you, then you have the opportunity to change your post additions to the way in which unread posts can be displayed - active topics, unread posts, new posts. "Print view" for topics, making for more efficient/economical printing of a thread Additional functions in the user control panel, custom folders for PM's, multiple recipients for PM's etc. There are also quite a few additions for moderating, which although notthing special from a users perspective, should make it easier for us to keep the place neat and tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 whats the bit about friends and foes - I'm worried I will need to see a psychiatrist if nobody wants to be my friend................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 whats the bit about friends and foes - I'm worried I will need to see a psychiatrist if nobody wants to be my friend................ Your alright Nixy i will be your friend, but i have plenty to put in my foes list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I reckon its a new admin tool so they can see who who's on your hit list! Well at least i've got one friend - now for the foes........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Not sure how to sent a private pm as wont let me type name in the to box, just looked at the banner, sorry if im being anal I know its easy for me to sit back and nit pick, but honestly I am in awe of the work you have done. Just slight highlight on banner Im an idiot I know, sorry for pointing this out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 Jay - a couple of ways of sending PM - one is to click the PM link within the users post, or if you know the name of the person you wish to PM, then the steps are: click your PM box link at the top (will probably say 0 new messages) then click compose message (top left) in the white box that appears at the top left, you can add the users you want to send the message to - each one on its own line, then click the "Add To". You will then see their names appear in the To section above your message. Anyone you have added to your Friends list will appear at the bottom left, you can just click the ADD button next to their name to put them straight into the "to" section. Hope that helps Now whats this about the banner? I cant see what you are describing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Now whats this about the banner? I cant see what you are describing? +1 - cant see any problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You can see on Jays images that there is no gradient on the highlighted bit but its fine (on the site banner)on my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You can see on Jays images that there is no gradient on the highlighted bit but its fine (on the site banner)on my computer. Still dont get it, where is the gradient bit meant to be? I can see there is no gradient, but whats wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 There is a slight gradient to the background of the header bar - in order for the images of the forum logo and the orange Z not to stick out like sore thumbs, they have had their backround filled with the same gradient. There must be some issue with the way that the background image is loaded for the main banner that is causing it to be solid black, resulting in the other two images (whose background is fixed, and not generated from a 1pixel wide strip) causing the issue that Jay must be seeing. May struggle with that one as its coding for a mac browser, which may as well be Chinese to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Think it must be my crap monitor at work, I still cant see it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 i really like the gradient in the banners. It's all down to personnal taste but sadly i think Zedrush is in the minority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 the revamped forum looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Was looking for a discount on car cleaning products, need some chemicals and a new washmit: This link is incorrect, it has double http: in it viewtopic.php?f=48&t=16455 This link in this one is dead: viewtopic.php?f=48&t=419 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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