Feedback on new style

[Tom Morrow]

More feedback/suggestions:

I think the blue Username box that is currently below the avatar should be above it, with the Username in a larger font. With so many people not having avatars, and the font for the username so small, its somewhat hard to tell who is who while scrolling through threads.

is there an option to change the number of posts per page like before? I don't like having so few posts per page.

If you continue to use the site on a routine basis, you'll gradually see the advantages. Besides, as has been said many times, the change was required and inevitable.

I presume you've never setup an internet discussion forum. I've assisted and/or completely setup three for various people. The bid daddy of them all is vBulletin, which is what Magic used to be on. It's dying, and the old version (3.x) will lose support soon. Steve could have switched to vB 4 and maintained an almost identical appearance, but vBulletin (as a brand) has significantly fallen behind the curve when it comes to proper web development, efficient coding, and integration with social media. The database that runs this board is FAR more compact that the one that runs vB, which is what allows it to load so much faster.

That is a shame. I really like the somewhat "old school" look and feel of vBulletin. It also reminds me of the internet after the "dot com burst" or whatever but before the explosion of social networking sites, social media, etc. Before everything was connected through Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and the other mega-sites.

Still though, I understand the necessity to upgrade and can tell this is powerful forum software.

 

[Tom]

More feedback/suggestions:

I think the blue Username box that is currently below the avatar should be above it, with the Username in a larger font. With so many people not having avatars, and the font for the username so small, its somewhat hard to tell who is who while scrolling through threads.

is there an option to change the number of posts per page like before? I don't like having so few posts per page.

I'm not sure how much configuration can be done with the User ID sidebar, but I would agree that the small font used for the Username makes it hard to quickly identify the user. However, since some usernames are long, a larger font would require that column to be wider. Kind of a chain reaction when you make changes to the layout like that.

Your second question has been answered a few times. The posts-per-page are fixed at 20 for everyone. This is so that each page of a thread can have its own dedicated link. So, since we're on page 11 of this thread, if you wanted to link someone specifically to this page, you could paste http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/feedback-on-new-style.838970/page-11 and it would take someone to this page, no matter what.

I always had mine set to 40, but we're all locked at 20 on this new site. It's not so bad....better than 10!

 

[kap91]

Just want to say i'm really digging the new forum layout Steve...and once I found the new RSS feed I was happy. Thanks for all the hard work!

 

[wdwmagic]

Just want to say i'm really digging the new forum layout Steve...and once I found the new RSS feed I was happy. Thanks for all the hard work!

Really pleased to hear it!

 

[Patrick_Ears]

The boards looks great!! I also like the alerts, nice touch on that. Yeah some people will complain and say they don't like it but it's here to stay. At times we all have to move forward and try things on the other pages. This site is still one of the best out there and i really love these boards. Great job to the entire staff for making a change!!

 

[MissMorrow]

I really like the new format! It's much easier to navigate and blazingly fast. Definitely appreciate the hard work you've put into it. Only thing I miss are the old smilies

 

[Matt and Kelly]

First time I have visited the new layout...I Don't mind it, but I'm sure it will take some getting used to. I really didn't like the white background but after reading how to change the background I am much happier with the classic blue layout.

 

[Furiated]

Just wanted to chime in and say Thank You SO much for the new layout! I browse mostly from my iPhone and the old forum was a nightmare on the phone, and the new version is like a dream! Works so well on the iPhone, extremely happy with it!

 

[wdwmagic]

Just wanted to chime in and say Thank You SO much for the new layout! I browse mostly from my iPhone and the old forum was a nightmare on the phone, and the new version is like a dream! Works so well on the iPhone, extremely happy with it!

Great to hear!

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'm unable to find the time stamp setting. I don't believe I have posts time stamped correctly.

 

[dave&di]

A small critism I have is that any text in Grey is really light and difficult to see.

 

[unkadug]

I'm unable to find the time stamp setting. I don't believe I have posts time stamped correctly.

Right underneath your signature...

RSoxNo1, Yesterday at 10:37 PM

A small critism I have is that any text in Grey is really light and difficult to see.

Solution = don't post in "light gray"

 

[The Mom]

Right underneath your signature...

RSoxNo1, Yesterday at 10:37 PM


Solution = don't post in "light gray"

I think RSoxNo1 might be referring to the fact that the time and post number are posted in light grey - which is why he had trouble locating them, which prompted his question.

 

[UberMouse]

Something about the font or..something gives me a headache after just reading on here for 2-3 minutes. I have tried all of the different styles (formats). It has made it nearly impossible for me to come on here. By far this is the hardest message board to read in my case.

 

[nepalostparks]

Something about the font or..something gives me a headache after just reading on here for 2-3 minutes. I have tried all of the different styles (formats). It has made it nearly impossible for me to come on here. By far this is the hardest message board to read in my case.

You may want to try adjusting the brightness/contract of your monitor. Most people who found the default white as too harsh have changed to another style and found that to work just fine for them.

 

[MichWolv]

Something about the font or..something gives me a headache after just reading on here for 2-3 minutes. I have tried all of the different styles (formats). It has made it nearly impossible for me to come on here. By far this is the hardest message board to read in my case.

If it's the white background is bothering you (it bothered me), swtich to "WDWMAGIC Classic" style, and you'll get the blue background.

Funny you mentioned the font, though. I'm not wild about the font on some of the screens. I suspect, however, they will grow on me -- at least I hope they will!

 

[UberMouse]

I have been playing with the monitor settings and have taken it to the point where it will make other applications on my PC difficult to read. I think it is more to do with the sharpness of the fonts. Everything just seems a little on the soft side (to use photographer lingo).

 

[UberMouse]

Overall though, I do like the new software. It's just hard to read for me.

 

[wdwmagic]

I have been playing with the monitor settings and have taken it to the point where it will make other applications on my PC difficult to read. I think it is more to do with the sharpness of the fonts. Everything just seems a little on the soft side (to use photographer lingo).

What operating system are you on?

 

[UberMouse]

Windows 7 64bit.