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SQ_Crazies

The Godfather

7,977 posts
May 31, 2010 4:50 PM
I think the old board was easier and quicker to navigate. It was simpler. I've figured out everything on the new one already, that isn't my problem.

Just simply don't like the change.

EDIT: LOL, I don't know exactly...I just don't like it. I'm a believe in if it ain't broke don't fix it. But it doesn't matter, it's your site--many people seem not to like it based on the poll but I wouldn't change it again just to appease people. Just make people adjust, myself included.
May 31, 2010 4:50pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 4:51 PM
SQ_Crazies;374380 wrote:I noticed that when I'm viewing the threads I've posted on and I click the "View Last Post" button, it's been taking me right to the first post.

Is this still not working for you? It is working fine for me.
May 31, 2010 4:51pm
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ts1227

Senior Member

12,319 posts
May 31, 2010 4:56 PM
SQ_Crazies;374653 wrote:I think the old board was easier and quicker to navigate. It was simpler. I've figured out everything on the new one already, that isn't my problem.

Just simply don't like the change.

EDIT: LOL, I don't know exactly...I just don't like it. I'm a believe in if it ain't broke don't fix it. But it doesn't matter, it's your site--many people seem not to like it based on the pool but I wouldn't change it again just to appease people. Just make people adjust, myself included.

FWIW: Most people aren't liking it simply because it's different. Out of those who voted no, few (if any) have given a reason other than "OMG CHANGE!"

One thing I noticed is there's a lot of white, empty space on the actual pages (like this one) and it all runs together. Maybe alternating in some grayscale in the post bodies, or making the background to the user info some shade of grey would help.
May 31, 2010 4:56pm
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SQ_Crazies

The Godfather

7,977 posts
May 31, 2010 4:56 PM
Still not, but it really isn't that big a deal.

And just so you know, my activity on this site is likely going to decrease a lot but it really isn't about the new layout nearly as much as it is other things--just a coincidence that I'm not crazy about the layout.
May 31, 2010 4:56pm
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SQ_Crazies

The Godfather

7,977 posts
May 31, 2010 5:00 PM
Agree, most people just can't deal with the change. I know based on what I'm saying that I seem like one of those people but if you notice, my first post was that I'll just have to get used to it and it looks alright so far. I spent the morning exploring it--I figured it all out before I said anything. Just simply don't like it. It's unnecessarily more confusing and less user friendly than the old one.
May 31, 2010 5:00pm
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GOONx19

An exceptional poster.

7,147 posts
May 31, 2010 5:08 PM
I would probably shift my "okay" vote now. I like it better than the old now that I'm used to it.
May 31, 2010 5:08pm
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Heretic

Son of the Sun

18,820 posts
May 31, 2010 5:16 PM
Is it possible to have stickied/important threads separated from the rest, like on the previous version? I liked that aspect of things, where if we were going to tell people something important, like how we're going to start charging by the post on July 1, that thread would be separated from all the others in the forum.
May 31, 2010 5:16pm
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ts1227

Senior Member

12,319 posts
May 31, 2010 5:21 PM
Heretic;374664 wrote:Is it possible to have stickied/important threads separated from the rest, like on the previous version? I liked that aspect of things, where if we were going to tell people something important, like how we're going to start charging by the post on July 1, that thread would be separated from all the others in the forum.
Even a distinct difference in background color would work for those, like how that other site did it when we were all there.
I believe it is a subtle difference right now, but you can barely tell.
May 31, 2010 5:21pm
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Glory Days

Senior Member

7,809 posts
May 31, 2010 5:33 PM
Heretic;374664 wrote:Is it possible to have stickied/important threads separated from the rest, like on the previous version? I liked that aspect of things, where if we were going to tell people something important, like how we're going to start charging by the post on July 1, that thread would be separated from all the others in the forum.

i was thinking the same thing. the stickied threads seem to blend in with the regular ones. maybe combining the two new forum subject threads into one to minimize the amount of stickied threads would help too.
May 31, 2010 5:33pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 5:48 PM
Added some separation between the sticky and normal threads like the old software.
May 31, 2010 5:48pm
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Cleveland Buck

Troll Hunter

5,126 posts
May 31, 2010 6:02 PM
I voted 'awful' to be an asshole. It doesn't really bother me. One thing I would suggest is to make the font for the unread threads a little darker so there is a little more contrast with the read threads.
May 31, 2010 6:02pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:09 PM
Cleveland Buck;374685 wrote:I voted 'awful' to be an asshole. It doesn't really bother me. One thing I would suggest is to make the font for the unread threads a little darker so there is a little more contrast with the read threads.

You, an asshole?! No way. Haha. I'll change the font color when I get home later tonight.
May 31, 2010 6:09pm
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Hamp89

Senior Member

625 posts
May 31, 2010 6:10 PM
I think it's fine. People are going to bitch just for the the sake of bitching, and there seems to be a lot of it. Keep up the good work Justin..
May 31, 2010 6:10pm
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GoChiefs

Resident Maniac

16,754 posts
May 31, 2010 6:20 PM
Maybe so it didn't all 'run together' like some are talking about...could you do something where...instead of a white background behind every post...post 1 has a white background...then the next post would come up with a gray or whatever color background...and it would just keep alternating like that back and forth through ever post made? Just a better way for some to 'separate' posts. If that makes sense.
May 31, 2010 6:20pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:21 PM
Hamp89;374687 wrote:I think it's fine. People are going to bitch just for the the sake of bitching, and there seems to be a lot of it. Keep up the good work Justin..

Ass kisser. ;)

Thanks, though. I appreciate it.
May 31, 2010 6:21pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:22 PM
GoChiefs;374693 wrote:Maybe so it didn't all 'run together' like some are talking about...could you do something where...instead of a white background behind every post...post 1 has a white background...then the next post would come up with a gray or whatever color background...and it would just keep alternating like that back and forth through ever post made? Just a better way for some to 'separate' posts. If that makes sense.

Yeah, that is in the works. I was working on it but the wife says I have to go to this stupid cookout so I'll work on it later tonight.
May 31, 2010 6:22pm
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Glory Days

Senior Member

7,809 posts
May 31, 2010 6:26 PM
justincredible;374695 wrote:Yeah, that is in the works. I was working on it but the wife says I have to go to this stupid cookout so I'll work on it later tonight.

well now we know who really runs this site.
May 31, 2010 6:26pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:32 PM
Glory Days;374697 wrote:well now we know who really runs this site.

She runs me, not the site. :)
May 31, 2010 6:32pm
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Cleveland Buck

Troll Hunter

5,126 posts
May 31, 2010 6:39 PM
While you are taking suggestions, regarding the logo, I might make the state of Ohio smaller and just use it in place of the 'O' on Ohio, and take 'OC" out of there altogether. And make the whole thing a little smaller. Something like:

May 31, 2010 6:39pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
May 31, 2010 6:48 PM
^^^I like that much better.
May 31, 2010 6:48pm
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GoChiefs

Resident Maniac

16,754 posts
May 31, 2010 6:48 PM
I'll second that.
May 31, 2010 6:48pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:54 PM
That looks good. I'll make that change when I get home.

I think I will keep the Ohio with OC in it, without the hio Chatter, as a simple alternate logo (like if I get some logo golfballs for the golf outing).
May 31, 2010 6:54pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
May 31, 2010 6:56 PM
Is there something different about embedding youtube videos on this new software?
May 31, 2010 6:56pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
May 31, 2010 6:57 PM
wes_mantooth;374711 wrote:Is there something different about embedding youtube videos on this new software?

Film strip icon in reply bar.
May 31, 2010 6:57pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
May 31, 2010 6:59 PM
gracias.
May 31, 2010 6:59pm