new layout

Thank you Steve for providing the forum and for undertaking the update.

I think it looks pretty slick. Much clearer and easy to use.

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Hi Steve
Not sure if this is the place to ask, but when replying to a topic PREVIEW post button does not work.

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Agreed

Print hard to read.

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Hi Steve,

The new format looks good, but I have a few suggestions:

1) As muppet stated, the text is hard to read. a) increase size by 1 or 2 points, and b) change the text colour to black, or change the back ground colour. Grey on blue doesn’t work.

2) The sash menu on the right hand side makes the main forum frame too narrow. I would prefer it if this menu was removed completely. The only thing that really interests me is the “Member Functions” and this can simply be placed at the top of the page. I understand you have this for advertising purposes, but maybe only use it on the homepage, and not in the forum?

Just my thoughts…

Regards,
Ozi

Hi Steve,
looks flash…..

I still think that the R.E.S.U.L.T.S. forums should only come up if you are registered with that program! As in, for myself who hasn’t registered, when I log on I should not be able to see the list of topics posted by that group. I can’t access it anyway and I would have to scroll past it every time I log on. I know this sounds lazy on my behalf, but I feel more like it is ‘rubbing salt in the wound’ as it wasn’t my voluntary choice to miss the program![blush2]

Hope that helps..

Cheers
C@34

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I’d just like to add that the ‘breadcrumbs’ which track how deep you are into the forums don’t seem to be working.

ie home >> forums >> help needed

The old format had clear and easy to use breadcrumbs and I found them useful. Many forums omit this important feature and leave you ‘stranded’ after posting or reading.

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Hi Steve ,
I like the look of this new forum better but it seems quite a bit slower than the old one , maybe it’s still being tweaked hey .
Cheers,
Michael

MLV

Hi Steve,

Mostly, I’m a bit pragmatic about this sort of stuff. A forum is a forum and this one is great regardless of the layout.

I’m glad I’m not the olny one who has found it to be s…l…o…w compared to before but I suspect my poor (old) computer is mostly responsible for this.

I also agree with Paul that the colour differentiation between read and unread threads needs to come back. If there is still a difference I’m no longer able to pick it.

I’m sure that with a few changes and all the glitches ironed out the new format will work really well for all!

They say that a change is as good as a holiday and boy do I need a holiday so thanks for all your efforts.

Sonja

Hi Steve,

Yes, I personally prefer the previous format to be frank. But thanks for the effort to make it better.

cheers,
herman

Yes I agree that the size of the font is a bit too small and too light.

When you post a new reply, the smilie list on the left shrinks, so it is harder to quickly choose a smilie. [confused2]

Also, the grey borders on the sides are a waste of space and could be used more wisely!

For the rest, it looks good and is still an easy site to navigate![upsidedown]

Celivia