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    I'm testing out a new look for the board which will coincide with the latest vB upgrade that I haven't completed yet. Scroll to the bottom of the board on any page - you'll see a drop down box allowing you to choose different "styles" for the board. Choose the one I'm working on which is "Hexcell Fluid".

    It's much brighter than this style so be prepared. It has an easier feel to it though, IMO, and is easier to read threads and get around the board. I redesigned a few logos and added a generic "name" for the header. I also applied all the cosmetic changes and "hacks" to follow the new style. But it'll be a work in progress for now and adjustments will need to be made - and some based on your feedback.

    Staff has seen it already and there was mixed feedback. It's liked, it's liked but a few colored areas are off, and one fine young lady who I won't name who posts as "Abbey" absolutely hates it!

    Feedback? ...
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    I'm testing out a new look for the board which will coincide with the latest vB upgrade that I haven't completed yet. Scroll to the bottom of the board on any page - you'll see a drop down box allowing you to choose different "styles" for the board. Choose the one I'm working on which is "Hexcell Fluid".

    It's much brighter than this style so be prepared. It has an easier feel to it though, IMO, and is easier to read threads and get around the board. I redesigned a few logos and added a generic "name" for the header. I also applied all the cosmetic changes and "hacks" to follow the new style. But it'll be a work in progress for now and adjustments will need to be made - and some based on your feedback.

    Staff has seen it already and there was mixed feedback. It's liked, it's liked but a few colored areas are off, and one fine young lady who I won't name who posts as "Abbey" absolutely hates it!

    Feedback? ...
    If it ain't broke...

    Speaking of broke..lately (for several days now) when I go to the reply box it's very slow and jerky.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
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    Staff has seen it already and there was mixed feedback. It's liked, it's liked but a few colored areas are off, and one fine young lady who I won't name who posts as "Abbey" absolutely hates it!

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    Obviously a woman with exquisite taste!
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    Sarry dude it's not to my taste, also there does not seem to be a 'new posts' button in the top right like there is nomally. However, I can see why some would like it as it does look cleaner.
    If you also agree that an animals suffering should be avoided rather than encouraged, consider what steps you can take.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Noir View Post
    Sarry dude it's not to my taste, also there does not seem to be a 'new posts' button in the top right like there is nomally. However, I can see why some would like it as it does look cleaner.
    It's there, just a different style menu
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    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. P View Post
    If it ain't broke...

    Speaking of broke..lately (for several days now) when I go to the reply box it's very slow and jerky.
    The SQL load has been a bit high lately. All clients on this server share the same SQL server. It was very slow this morning and I opened a ticket. They claimed to have tossed a client that was abusing the services.

    Quote Originally Posted by Abbey View Post
    Obviously a woman with exquisite taste!
    I like it, but I have a suspicion that others will feel as you do.

    Quote Originally Posted by Noir View Post
    Sarry dude it's not to my taste, also there does not seem to be a 'new posts' button in the top right like there is nomally. However, I can see why some would like it as it does look cleaner.
    Thanks for the feedback!
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    not bad....if you're into clown costumes and the like.....course I replaced all my skins with black on black, so what do I know about 'taste'?.......
    Last edited by PostmodernProphet; 02-01-2009 at 04:41 PM.
    ...full immersion.....

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    sure enough bright , but it looks ok Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by PostmodernProphet View Post
    not bad....if you're into clown costumes and the like
    So I'm getting the feeling that you guys aren't into a new look for the board? LOL

    Is it that THIS new look stinks, or do you guys just prefer to leave well enough alone and stick to what we know?
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    So I'm getting the feeling that you guys aren't into a new look for the board? LOL

    Is it that THIS new look stinks, or do you guys just prefer to leave well enough alone and stick to what we know?
    Kinda both, but more the second reason. As you know, I think the current one is very different from other boards I've seen; it's distinctive. The colors are vibrant yet soothing (I know, too much HGTV for me ), and the text contrast is perfect.

    I think you should look at it as your "brand".
    Last edited by Abbey Marie; 02-02-2009 at 10:25 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    So I'm getting the feeling that you guys aren't into a new look for the board? LOL

    Is it that THIS new look stinks, or do you guys just prefer to leave well enough alone and stick to what we know?
    I enjoy variety.....I'm just not into high contrast......wine and black would be sweet.....so would wine and cheese......or beer and cheese.......
    ...full immersion.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    So I'm getting the feeling that you guys aren't into a new look for the board? LOL

    Is it that THIS new look stinks, or do you guys just prefer to leave well enough alone and stick to what we know?
    That's the message I was sending with, "If it ain't broke...don't fix it".

    So I left out the "don't fix it" part, I thought a yank woulda heard that saying...and they say the south is slow.
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    I've always loved the Masthead(if that is the correct term), it says DEBATEPOLICY.COM to me and the new look minimizes it. I do think that eagle is a great graphic piece though. I like blue and never have liked orange, even while living in Denver, so I like the default style best. I do agree with the Prophet on black though, I have the black skin on my version of Limewire. My 2 cents........
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    a board full of olde timers and no one wants change..........shocker !!!!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by manu1959 View Post
    a board full of olde timers and no one wants change..........shocker !!!!!!!!!!
    Change for change sake sucks! Now if it's an improvement..go fer it.
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