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New Boards Layout

  • 20-04-2016 12:35pm
    #1
    Squall Leonhart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,794 ✭✭✭


    No no no no, no thank you. Put it back the way it was!!

    Nothing like removing me from my comfort zone to show me just how conservative and resistant to change I can be :pac::p

    Seems it just changed for a short time, when is it being rolled out for good?

    Do you like the new boards website layout? 68 votes

    Yes
    1% 1 vote
    No
    98% 67 votes


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Comments

  • #2
    Sky King
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭Sky King


    It reminds me of MS outlook online, which I dislike due to it being a piece of sh!t.


  • #3
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,561 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Showed up for me, couldn't see how to change it back but it's back to the good/old way now.

    The tabs for my threads, my forums, and so on also didn't work.


  • #4
    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,754 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    I don't see a "my threads" button. Other than that, I could get used to it.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



  • #5
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    It's too white. My eyesight means a lot to me.


  • #6
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    Is that the full site on a computer? Havint been on computer version in years


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  • #7
    Zombienosh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,911 ✭✭✭Zombienosh


    Dark theme for life


  • #8
    extra gravy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,860 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    Duff wrote: »
    It's too white. My eyesight means a lot to me.

    This. If there's a dark theme I could probably get used to it.


  • #9
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    See the button in the footer "Turn Beta On"... don't ever press it!


  • #10
    slinky2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭slinky2000


    smash wrote: »
    See the button in the footer "Turn Beta On"... don't ever press it!

    AAARRRRAAAGHHHH! I just pressed it!


  • #11
    osarusan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,733 ✭✭✭✭osarusan


    I'll be hiding in the beautiful vbulletin skin for as long as I can.

    Don't make me come out.


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  • #12
    extra gravy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,860 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    smash wrote: »
    See the button in the footer "Turn Beta On"... don't ever press it!

    http://i.imgur.com/f3AF2BF.gif


  • #13
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    smash wrote: »
    See the button in the footer "Turn Beta On"... don't ever press it!

    I was so confused about a month ago when I hit that by accident and I didn't know wtf it was.


  • #14
    slinky2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭slinky2000


    oh nnoooo!!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057587767?fuid=99456343


  • #15
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    looks a bit cheap looking

    its optional right?


  • #16
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,647 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    It looks shite and any time I've been stuck using it, it hasn't worked.

    I'm not usually one that complains about change, but this bollocks is a step too far for El Weirdo.


  • #17
    cowboyBuilder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,419 ✭✭✭cowboyBuilder


    extra gravy wrote: »
    This. If there's a dark theme I could probably get used to it.

    There is a dark theme!! its awesome!


  • #18
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,758 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »
    looks a bit cheap looking

    its optional right?

    Apparently the plan is to force it upon everyone.


  • #19
    Ruu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,622 ✭✭✭Ruu


    Simpsons theme 4 evr!


  • #20
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    I thought it was a nightmare when it switched over for a few minutes for me. But this shît is real?! :eek:


    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

    I couldn't make heads or tails of it it all looked the same and not very user friendly :(


  • #21
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    slinky2000 wrote: »
    oh nnoooo!!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057587767?fuid=99456343
    Are comments disabled in that thread?


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  • #22
    Chijj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭Chijj


    Awful just awful


  • #23
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »
    looks a bit cheap looking

    its optional right?

    I hope so !!


  • #24
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    slinky2000 wrote: »
    oh nnoooo!!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057587767?fuid=99456343

    Thank you for this link/post

    I am getting the new site by default.... even though I'm in Dublin and have never clicked turn Beta on!!!

    it's horrible. if it stays, i'll most likely never use boards again
    I can't even reply to the thread on the new site

    your link was the only way I was able to get to the old site....... thankfully!


  • #25
    extra gravy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,860 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    There doesn't seem to be a button anymore to go straight to the last post in a thread or even a go to first unread button when you click into it?


  • #26
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,137 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Ximena Old Sarcasm wrote: »
    I hope so !!

    It'll be enforced as default page in the next few months. I don't think there's a way to switch back thereafter.


  • #27
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    smash wrote: »
    Are comments disabled in that thread?

    No. See big blue button that says POST ;)


  • #28
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    Seve OB wrote: »
    I am getting the new site by default.... even though I'm in Dublin

    Are you using a vpn or routing through an ISP outside of Ireland?


  • #29
    diyeys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭diyeys


    extra gravy wrote: »
    There doesn't seem to be a button anymore to go straight to the last post in a thread or even a go to first unread button when you click into it?
    Apparently if you have never visited the thread, clicking on the title will take you to the first post, other than that it will take you to the first unread post.


  • #30
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    smash wrote: »
    Are comments disabled in that thread?
    got this
    Seve OB
    Thank you for posting! Your post will not be visible until a moderator has approved it for posting.


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  • #31
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    smash wrote: »
    Are you using a vpn or routing through an ISP outside of Ireland?

    nope
    on a pc in work, no vpn and no routing


  • #32
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    there's an open thread in the feedback forum


  • #33
    Hollister11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭Hollister11


    Sure even when people said they didn't like it initially, they ignored us and carried on


  • #34
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,590 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    It's worse than murder.


  • #35
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,758 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    smash wrote: »
    Are comments disabled in that thread?

    It's pre-moderated.


  • #36
    extra gravy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,860 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    diyeys wrote: »
    Apparently if you have never visited the thread, clicking on the title will take you to the first post, other than that it will take you to the first unread post.

    It's going straight to the first post in threads i've visited. Hopefully it will be fixed.


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  • #37
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Gonna take a bit of getting used too. But what the funk with all the ads, have not seen ads in years anytime I have logged in.

    The boards header also seems to be out of shape/line with the rest of icons. Am sure things like that will be hopfully fixed.


  • #38
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Well they ever learn?

    All


  • #39
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    Squall Leonhart wrote: »
    No no no no, no thank you. Put it back the way it was!!

    Nothing like removing me from my comfort zone to show me just how conservative and resistant to change I can be :pac::p

    Seems it just changed for a short time, when is it being rolled out for good?

    I saw that in Cooking and recipes a little while ago. For the life of me I couldnt figure out how to respond to the thread.

    I've only just gotten used to the theme from the last major change. I really hope this isn't a compulsory change. It looks awful.


  • #40
    Dyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Spear wrote: »
    It's pre-moderated.

    Morto for yiz. :o


  • #41
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Right, gonna enjoy the next few months but after that...


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  • #42
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I think even the current layout is a lot less functional than the last one.


  • #43
    Call Me Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,449 ✭✭✭Call Me Jimmy


    Who needs visual cues? amirite?


  • #44
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Traffic is obviously waaay down since the cloud flare thing, and forcing this mess on people is going to be another nail in the traffic coffin.

    Why go ahead with something so despised, with something your users don't want? I personally hate it.

    Reddit is starting to look better and better. It would be wise to keep this old version as an option for the sake of keeping users.


  • #45
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    I must be getting 'legacy'.


  • #46
    Strong Life in Dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 487 ✭✭Strong Life in Dublin


    Am I the only one who likes it? But you do need adblock because the new layout is pretty much unstable without adblock because of the flashy ads


  • #47
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,590 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Call Me Jimmy wrote: »
    Who needs visual cues? amirite?


    I have a mobile over me bed.


  • #48
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Candie wrote: »
    Traffic is obviously waaay down since the cloud flare thing, and forcing this mess on people is going to be another nail in the traffic coffin.

    Why go ahead with something so despised, with something your users don't want? I personally hate it.

    Reddit is starting to look better and better. It would be wise to keep this old version as an option for the sake of keeping users.

    Its genuinely shocking. I find it completely unusable with a crap load of wasted space. The fact someone thinks this is ready for rollout is a piss take


  • #49
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    Boards wants to pull a Digg and force a design most don't want. This new one just doesn't look right at all, it looks one of those obscure forums you find when you're Googling a technical problem and come across a question from 2008.

    I've never heard of people complain about a layout until it came around that Boards wanted to put a new one on.


  • #50
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Professey Chin wrote: »
    Its genuinely shocking. I find it completely unusable with a crap load of wasted space. The fact someone thinks this is ready for rollout is a piss take

    It looks like a page from a 3rd class workbook. Did nobody think to ask users before they committed to it, or did I just miss that and are most people in favour? It's so counter intuitive to use too.

    When they look back on the causes of the inevitable decline of the popularity of the site, this is going to be the point of no return.


  • #51
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,238 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    One positive I will give it is that it is an improvement on the previous version of the beta, so there is that.

    I still hate it though. Genuinely can see myself using boards less if this is the only option.

    Cake, and grief counseling, will be available at the conclusion of the test



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