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[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.

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Oh, and incidentally, I'm liking this Olias skin. It woiks, mate!

[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.

[Avian(Admin)]

I think it would be fun if we had several themes - an Olias theme with Olias artwork - it would be a dark theme. Maybe a Genesis theme, a King Crimson theme, etc. And you could pick your favorite. Post your ideas here!

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Avian

I think it would be fun if we had several themes - an Olias theme with Olias artwork - it would be a dark theme. Maybe a Genesis theme, a King Crimson theme, etc. And you could pick your favorite. Post your ideas here!

There has GOT to be an Astronomical theme. Stars, nebulae, maybe a black hole or something.

Relativity, black hole grids, that sort of thing.

Roger -Dot- Lee, astrogeek and damn proud of it!

[teermin8r]

I like the lighter colors better. My 2 cents.

[roger]

Originally Posted by Roger Lee

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.

no can see. but I'm happy with the current look, so not a biggie. though we gotta get rid of that VBulletin logo!!

[Avian(Admin)]

Originally Posted by roger

no can see. but I'm happy with the current look, so not a biggie. though we gotta get rid of that VBulletin logo!!

It's just temporary, folks!

You 'll also be able to choose between several light or dark. This board will be a bucket of friend chicken.

If you'd like to search the web for templates or styles, look for vBulletin 3.5 ones, and post links to them here!

[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.

[roger]

Originally Posted by Avian

It's just temporary, folks!

You 'll also be able to choose between several light or dark. This board will be a bucket of friend chicken.

If you'd like to search the web for templates or styles, look for vBulletin 3.5 ones, and post links to them here!

thanks, Avian!

here's some themes, might be something, but I need to head to work..

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=161

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by Avian

This board will be a bucket of friend chicken.

That might get a bit greasy. I already have a cat hair issue on my keyboard. maybe something that just tastes like chicken?

[Avian(Admin)]

Everyone should now see the QUick Style Chooser drop down menu in the lower left of the screen. Enjoy!

[Avian(Admin)]

Originally Posted by roger

thanks, Avian!

here's some themes, might be something, but I need to head to work..

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=161

Yup - I've seen all of those - that's where I got the Olias theme that we'll continue to work with. But let me know if youguys like one of those.

The one style that I love is vbulletin.org's own Dark Blue style. But they're keeping it private!

[VAXman(Admin)]

Avian, how about, just for the time being, you put a light and dark forum link on the main page. They let everyone see/experience both.

I like the color scheme in the thread blocks themselves. If the outside frame could be toned down from pure white ( a gray or steel blue) it might be easier on the eyes.

[Avian(Admin)]

Originally Posted by VAXman

Avian, how about, just for the time being, you put a light and dark forum link on the main page. They let everyone see/experience both.

I like the color scheme in the thread blocks themselves. If the outside frame could be toned down from pure white ( a gray or steel blue) it might be easier on the eyes.

I don't think I can do that. It might take some research or even a hack. vbulletin has a default style for all users, and any style changes are saved in each user's profile. I'm not sure if I can override that with a parameter, but I'll look into that. If you can find anything in the vbulletin docs, let me know.

[yorksrvc]

I like the bright colors.........It is easier to read. It's the same color scheme as my MSN........

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by yorksrvc

I like the bright colors.........It is easier to read. It's the same color scheme as my MSN........

M$N...That's all the impetus I need to want to see it changed.

[Avian(Admin)]

I'm going to switch the default back to the old Moon colors. If this switches things for you, you can always just choose your favorite in that menu below, and it will stick. SOme like it light, some like dark. Have it your way!

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Avian

I'm going to switch the default back to the old Moon colors. If this switches things for you, you can always just choose your favorite in that menu below, and it will stick. SOme like it light, some like dark. Have it your way!

If you plan to leave it this way, let me know and I will clean up the button icons so that they don't looks so ragged with the dark background.