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  • #52
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    The biggest issue for me is that it looks so big and spaced out. I don't like the big gap between all the posts in threads.

    I also don't like that there's no "User CP" button to go to your subscribed threads without having to go to the drop down menu. But I'm just lazy :o

    The subforums not expanding in the dropdown list is also a bit annoying.



    Otherwise it's not bad. I never used the Beta skin but the Search bar is definitely a huge positive.




    Edit: That gap between the posts appears to have disappeared :confused:


  • #53
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    Not a problem just an observation. When looking at the categories the main forums could be chunkier and bolder. When looking at rec with a few of the drop downs open its hard on the eyes to tell what is what. Not such a problem for the old timers but new people could find it off putting.


  • #54
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,934 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Looks fine to me, I feel like a noob right now though.


  • #55
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Has there been more padding an margins added or something? I'm trying to figure out why it all looks so big. Maybe it's just all the white space.


  • #56
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Sorry, have to switch back.. it's too big


  • #57
    Boards.ie: Tony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭Boards.ie: Tony


    Nuno wrote: »
    The 'Tech' category is missing from the header at the top of the site..

    What Res are you running your browser at?


  • #58
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    Would agree with the poster who said it comes with a lot of screen waste. Other than that it is fine as most of the smaller issues seem to have been ironed out over the past few weeks.

    I think once a person gives it a chance for a few days, they soon get used to the layout. I hated it the very first time I changed over to it, but now I have grown used to it, gotten used to where everything is on it, and as a result am now fine with it.


  • #59
    recyclebin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭recyclebin


    how do i go back to old style?


  • #60
    Peanut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭Peanut


    I was going to add to the call for less space between posts but I noticed it just changed, much better :)


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  • #61
    Boards.ie: Tony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭Boards.ie: Tony


    ibarelycare wrote: »
    The biggest issue for me is that it looks so big and spaced out. I don't like the big gap between all the posts in threads.

    I also don't like that there's no "User CP" button to go to your subscribed threads without having to go to the drop down menu. But I'm just lazy :o

    The subforums not expanding in the dropdown list is also a bit annoying.



    Otherwise it's not bad. I never used the Beta skin but the Search bar is definitely a huge positive.




    Edit: That gap between the posts appears to have disappeared :confused:

    That gap was a gremlin that got in at launch. It's been killed now! :D


  • #62
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    how can I mark all forums read?


  • #63
    hardCopy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    Phew, got back to the old Beta Skin. That's was frightening.

    Not sure I like the New Beta, seems a bit too much like standard VBulletin, which makes it look a bit cheap IMO.


  • #64
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    The colour scheme link has gone on the old skin as well. :(


  • #65
    Kerrydude1981
    Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭Kerrydude1981


    Cool


  • #66
    Pataman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭Pataman


    Looks great.
    I hope it wasnt designed by Ulster Bank!


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  • #67
    ibarelycare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58,456 ✭✭✭✭ibarelycare


    recyclebin wrote: »
    how do i go back to old style?

    Go to your control panel, and then down to edit options. You can change it down at the bottom there.


  • #68
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    this thread needs a poll imo


  • #69
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 54,089 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    awec wrote: »
    I like it.

    Only issue is that the auto-scroll when you open a previously read thread isn't perfect. By that I mean it scrolls you to the first unread post, but I've found that it tends to scroll a bit too far and part of the first unread post is covered by the floating header.
    Here's a screenshot of this issue from this thread:

    issue.PNG


    As you can see, the content of my first unread post is covered by the floating header and I have to scroll up.


  • #70
    ynul31f47k6b59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 732 ✭✭✭ynul31f47k6b59


    Changed back. I'll be sticking with evil.

    I'm comfortable with evil.


  • #71
    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    Is the non-new Beta to be removed?

    The red new posts button in the top right has become an extension of my right arm.

    Also - would love if you could force https on all links throughout the site. Randomly reverts to non-https depending on where you click.


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  • #72
    Boards.ie: Paddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 619 ✭✭✭Boards.ie: Paddy


    mike65 wrote: »
    The colour scheme link has gone on the old skin as well. :(

    Not sure I know what you mean Mike? The old skins shouldn't be changing at all, if they do it's a bug.


  • #73
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    I like the inclusion of the quick to navigate user menu and my forums tabs. Much quicker to check threads I'm following and forums in general.

    The transparent breadcrumb trail is a little distracting and off putting. I'd prefer it be solid, or thinner.

    There seems to be a real loss of real estate on screen. It might be to cater for tablets and smartphone devices but it looks a bit offputting on a desktop.

    There is a massive loss of space to the right and the left of threads. Saying that I like the small gap between posts, it really makes a post feel its own entity.

    If the space utilisation on the left and right is going to stay the same, I'd prefer there be a customisation option for me to relocate my USERCP tab to the left and have it branch on click, and for it to be in constant location as I scroll the screen.

    I'd also like the ability to relocate the breadcrumb to the right hand side,

    I dont think you can find a one size fits all, but with most forums today, alot of effort is going into modular design, so that users can essentially setup the way they want their viewing experience to look. There is some good starts here, but making it uniquely customisable would be a really good step.

    boards+new+skin.jpg


  • #74
    Boards.ie: Danny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭Boards.ie: Danny


    ibarelycare wrote: »
    Edit: that gap between the posts appears to have disappeared :confused:

    I'm in your templates, squashing some issues :)


  • #75
    hdowney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,921 ✭✭✭✭hdowney


    smash wrote: »
    how can I mark all forums read?

    This. I link in to forums from my emails a lot of the time, but the big number next to my avatar still says I haven't read the threads when I have. Is there a way to mark them read (like you would emails)


  • #76
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    really liking it, i think it brings the mobile (touch) site and the main site in line as well, to give it the same overall feel.


  • #77
    Boards.ie: Danny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭Boards.ie: Danny


    awec wrote: »
    Here's a screenshot of this issue from this thread:

    issue.PNG


    As you can see, the content of my first unread post is covered by the floating header and I have to scroll up.

    Without the URL, I cannot help.


  • #78
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,487 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    recyclebin wrote: »
    how do i go back to old style?

    + 1 please
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #79
    Boards.ie: Danny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭Boards.ie: Danny


    smash wrote: »
    how can I mark all forums read?

    Go to the bottom of the forum index. There is a "Mark all forums read" link

    hdowney wrote: »
    This. I link in to forums from my emails a lot of the time, but the big number next to my avatar still says I haven't read the threads when I have. Is there a way to mark them read (like you would emails)


    To mark a forum as read, go to the forum click Forum Tools then Mark Forum Read"


  • #80
    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    i'm liking the number of followed threads with new replies in the top right. that's gonna save me clicking through every 5 minutes


  • #81
    ShiverinEskimo
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 18,115 ✭✭✭✭ShiverinEskimo


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    + 1 please

    Read the very first post in entirety - especially the last line in bold.


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  • #82
    MugMugs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,875 ✭✭✭✭MugMugs


    I like it but the standard Avatars look silly for some reason.


  • #83
    recyclebin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭recyclebin


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    + 1 please

    See the first post in this thread. There is a link at the end of the post to go back to old style.


  • #84
    dharn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,574 ✭✭✭dharn


    i prefer the old version i dont see many improvements in new, my browser now only opens new version how do i revert to old


  • #85
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Boards.ie: Paddy wrote: »
    Not sure I know what you mean Mike? The old skins shouldn't be changing at all, if they do it's a bug.

    Found it - Edit Options (when I last looked it was in the boards.ie drop down menu at the top of the page)


  • #86
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    I agree that its also too big, I prefer having more content per space.

    I'm getting to fit in two posts with one line each, which is alot of mouse scrolling to read new posts, nevermind how much movement will be required for longer posts.

    The colour is also very bright.

    I'd say though obviously over time there will be some new color formats that I can choose and be happy.
    I'd also assume the current scaling issue is probably as its being cross platformed for tablets and smartphone optimisation aswell?

    I'll stick with it, I like change and adopting early, but there is definitly a few little things to iron out.

    Already following this thread has been monotonous with the constant scrolling, I'm getting two posts max on the screen.


  • #87
    Fromthetrees
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭Fromthetrees


    I like it. :)

    http://www.audiomicro.com/tracks/dialog/753221


  • #88
    Stuxnet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,735 ✭✭✭Stuxnet


    think of all that wasted electricity used to blind you with the white light :-p ....darker colours are far better to look at and more efficient on your machine


  • #89
    TouchingVirus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,584 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    dharn wrote: »
    i prefer the old version i dont see many improvements in new, my browser now only opens new version how do i revert to old

    Read the first post, very specifically the last line. I'm not sure how much easier Dav could have made switching back.


  • #90
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    vibe666 wrote: »
    really liking it, i think it brings the mobile (touch) site and the main site in line as well, to give it the same overall feel.

    Now if they could just move the report button on the mobile to the left, like it is on the desktop site :D
    Boards.ie: Danny wrote: »
    Go to the bottom of the forum index. There is a "Mark all forums read" link

    but previously I could do it from any page with the forum tools :(

    another thing, the little blue arrows, and printer icons etc need to be updated. they look cheap and old.


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  • #91
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,503 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    I like it!

    Thumbs up :pac:


  • #92
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 54,089 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Boards.ie: Danny wrote: »
    Without the URL, I cannot help.
    It's not an issue in a specific thread though?

    Happens on every thread.


  • #93
    Daisy M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Daisy M


    I like it, easier on the eye.


  • #94
    Orim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,971 ✭✭✭Orim


    I'm not adding too much at the moment because I am well aware that change is bad and must shot down at all times.

    However I do find the top bar too big. I don't feel the need to search at a moment's notice so I think it could be left at the top rather than following page down. Likewise with seeing my avatar. I love the fact that the top bar follows you but it needs to be less intrusive.

    I may be the only for this but I liked being able to see all the forums in one go with the old beta skin. Don't like having to click to see them.

    I'm sure I'll find out after this post but do I get a notification of new posts in the followed thread section? Again the old beta had it right with the new post and the flash when there a new post. This also means that it's something else for me to do now when trying to access followed rather being able to click one button. EDIT : You do get notification but again I find to a little jarring and in your face.


  • #95
    Tristram
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭Tristram


    Where is the "New Posts" version? Without it I'm lost.


  • #96
    Blowfish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,112 ✭✭✭Blowfish


    Out of curiosity, why are people saying it's too bright? It seems to be basically the same colours as the old beta skin.

    [edit] Actually just compared the two. The new beta skin is actually darker overall than the old one. Perhaps it's the increased contrast people don't like?


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  • #97
    John mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,130 ✭✭✭John mac


    Don't like that sub categories in the menu do not auto expand when you hover over them...you gotta click to expand

    +1


  • #98
    Meesared
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭Meesared


    I like! Little too white, give me a black version ill be happy :)


  • #99
    Lollers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Lollers


    Love it, clean and concise. Makes browsing with a touch screen much easier. Only issue I have is the drop down menu for Rec is cut off at the corner of the screen.


  • #100
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Tristram wrote: »
    Where is the "New Posts" version? Without it I'm lost.

    bookmark http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/search.php?do=getnew


  • #101
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,167 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Type: Bug
    Issue: page up/down buttons have no effect
    Browser & OS: Firefox 13, WinXP
    Screen Resolution: 1366x768


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