Forum Upgrade

[Avian(Admin)]

No doubt by now, you've noticed that we've upgraded the forum to the latest and greatest software!

We're fixing the color scheme - so don't worry about that. Our old version was so old, it couldn't translate the old color scheme.

This has tons of new features, some of which you can explore - others will become available later. It looks like it runs slower than the old version on this web server - but I think it wil run faster on the new one.

If you have any problems post them here - I'd be happy to help! ALso post your new feature discoveries here too - I'm learning about this software, too!

Avian

[RogorMortis]

Much easier to read - stick to this color scheme - Please

[roger]

wow! cool. thanks for all the work, guys!

[Rick and Roll]

Me too. I'm learning. Good so far, but must wait til I get home...

[Avian(Admin)]

I could keep this color scheme, or use one like it - what does everyone think of light vs. dark? I could probably find something in between.

[Yesspaz]

Originally Posted by Avian

I could keep this color scheme, or use one like it - what does everyone think of light vs. dark? I could probably find something in between.

Ewww, as soon as I opened the new forums I thought, "Oh no they didn't!" My first thought was "too bright." Make it dark again. I also had a lot of trouble finding my number 1 feature: "View New Posts." The number one thing I did not want to change for the new station was the forums! If you promise this will be better, ok, but already I don't like it. It's WAAAY to busy. The Private Message thing is a headache.

But, as long as we can get the color scheme back to something dark and therefore easy on the eyes, I'm cool.

[Avian(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Yesspaz

Ewww, as soon as I opened the new forums I thought, "Oh no they didn't!" My first thought was "too bright." Make it dark again. I also had a lot of trouble finding my number 1 feature: "View New Posts." The number one thing I did not want to change for the new station was the forums! If you promise this will be better, ok, but already I don't like it. It's WAAAY to busy. The Private Message thing is a headache.

But, as long as we can get the color scheme back to something dark and therefore easy on the eyes, I'm cool.

Well, again, we can move anything around wherever we want as far as where links and buttons appear, as well as colors. The "template" is completely configurable. The colors are temporary while we remake a new color scheme - the other one didn't transfer over. But we couldn't stay with 2+ year old version of this software, and not take advantage of this new version, since the integration of the forums and the website requires a newer version than we were running . We can make it look exactly like the old forum, if we want to. But I'll probably try some different things, so if you have any wants, let me know so I can incorporate them into the new forum layout.

[Yesspaz]

Originally Posted by Avian

But we couldn't stay with 2+ year old version of this software, and not take advantage of this new version..., We can make it look exactly like the old forum,

I totally understand techno upgrading, but I vote to keep the old look. In fact, I still use "classic skin" on WinAmp. Just my style.

But if we can personalize the look, excellent. I agree with the Avatar to the left/vertical space observation.

PS, where's the skin/look option?

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Yesspaz

I totally understand techno upgrading, but I vote to keep the old look. In fact, I still use "classic skin" on WinAmp. Just my style.

You're such a conservative boy, Spaz...

Originally Posted by Yesspaz

But if we can personalize the look, excellent. I agree with the Avatar to the left/vertical space observation.

Oh yeah. There's even a spot on the option box that has the old look (not perfect, mind, but the color scheme is still there)

Originally Posted by Yesspaz

PS, where's the skin/look option?

I found it on the personal configuration page on the bottom. And if you look at the bottom of the page you're reading, it should be there too.

[Rick and Roll]

My first reaction was visceral. But I like the new forum. As for the color...I'll adjust to the masses.

Questions:

It appears I have to log in each time I reply to an email (then a post). Is that just me (today I am remotely accessing email)?

Does the "vbulletin" logo need to be so prominent? If so, I understand.

What's wrong with the pm?

[Avian(Admin)]

THe color will not stay - it is just temporary. The logo will go away - all teh stylings are just temprary vetiges from the upgrade. You'll see it looking better soon.

Are you having problems with teh private messages?

Rick: Do you have "remember me" set in the login box, or do you have cookies disabled? you might have to recheck that.

[Rick and Roll]

gotcha.........

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Avian

Are you having problems with teh private messages?

Yah, he tried to send me a couple of messages, but my already overflowing mailbox said 'no mas, por favor'.

I'm too much of a pack rat to get rid of any old messages (reference purposes, you see).

Roger -Dot- Lee, taking pack rat to new and exciting depths.

[Avian(Admin)]

One interesting feature of the new forums is that you can pick your OWN preferred colors and styles from a list. I'm making a few to choose from, including dark, light and even wild ones. They'll appear in a pull-down in the lower left.

[Wojtek]

Originally Posted by Avian

One interesting feature of the new forums is that you can pick your OWN preferred colors and styles from a list. I'm making a few to choose from, including dark, light and even wild ones. They'll appear in a pull-down in the lower left.

I think that's great idea and solution of the problem light theme vs dark theme.

Band skins are also cool idea.

I prefer skins that remind of the moon, so darker ones. If it is to be one default my vote is for darker skin.

I agree with Yesspaz. Avatars and info on the left looks better.

[sharcnorris]

...a popular saying, in this case I fail to see how to GO HOME from this page.
I can link to so much but the Home page, where is the link, What am I missing here? Not in Quick links either
Avian, I clicked on the type color link and Instead I was posted without me doing it, ( one way to edit me) Had to finish my post with edit
I like different looks VERY much, to each there own, OLIAS for me!!!
This page is Awesome

[Avian(Admin)]

Apparantly, the search function was broken after the upgrade. It should be fixed now. Let me know of any problems you encounter.

[lotus]

I like the new brightness of the forums. I agree with Rogor, much better to read. I would keep the colors as they are now

[RogorMortis]

But if there is a personal choice -Fine, Great - I can stay light and Spaz can remain in the Dark Ages

[roger]

I like the colors, but choices are good. the only thing I don't like is the vertical space taken up by the avatars. I liked the old avatar to the left, and the post next to it rather than under. lots more scrolling this way...