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Title: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 22, 2010, 11:14:43 AM
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Hi Guys,  I have had to install a new Theme for the forum, as the old one isn't compatible with the new version of SMF.  I anticipate that is one of the reasons the server keeps having issues..  Anyway, I know this one is a bit dark, and I will be lightening it up.  anyway, please provide your comments moving forwards.

Trev
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: matta757 on April 28, 2010, 06:44:27 AM
I like it! I don't think it's too dark, it's interesting! A nice change, but if I'm in the minority with that opinion I am cool with it being changed as well.
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Kennair on April 28, 2010, 06:51:34 AM
Yeah a bit dark but I too like it.

Noice!

Ken.
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 28, 2010, 06:58:21 AM
The black text is a bit hard to read, (for 60+ pilots at least)
Otherwise, fine with me.
The active thread column seems shorter though ? is it?
JP
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 28, 2010, 07:02:13 AM
No, it isn't shorter..  :)  But I do need to fix a bunch of little things..  The black is hard to read, thats why I am working on lightening the background.  Some little growing pains but we will get there.  One of the bigest problems with software companies when they have to fix security problems because people can't leave things alone.

If I am not mistaken there will only be one more patch before the software will be (Official).

Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 28, 2010, 07:04:48 AM
By the way, heavy pics (500K+) take a long time to load for snail internet like mine, But has more to do with senders choice than with the new theme. Could help the server too, but I'm not exactly fluent at that! :(
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: phil744 on April 28, 2010, 08:07:12 AM
I like the dark  ;D
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 28, 2010, 08:08:34 AM
Its neat, but as the boys said, hard to read.. I am slowly working on it though..  give me a bit of time here :)
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 28, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
12H30 here, I do not know if you changed something but I find it super now!
;D
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 28, 2010, 08:35:14 AM
Yup, I changed it...  I am happy with it so far..  Let me know if anyone can;t see something..  Looks like I may have it licked.

Trev
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Bob Reed on April 28, 2010, 08:53:34 AM
Looks good to me!!
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: ian@737ng.co.uk on April 28, 2010, 09:18:15 AM
sweet........sweet....... i like it.      what about a bit more colour.     
but, personally, i like the change.     thanks trev.....
regards .... ian
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Maurice on April 28, 2010, 09:18:49 AM
Looks great to me as well. I find it much easier on my eyes.

Maurice
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 28, 2010, 09:45:04 AM
Well, glad we could accommodate those tired eyes Mau..  8) .
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 28, 2010, 09:45:44 AM
Quote from: ian@737ng.co.uk on April 28, 2010, 09:18:15 AM
what about a bit more colour?

Where do you suggest Ian?
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 28, 2010, 10:33:37 AM
The blue in different shades suits well a air-nut-crowd. :laugh:
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 28, 2010, 10:46:19 AM
And BTW  it's easy  to add  some color.....
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Boeing Skunk Works on April 28, 2010, 01:36:38 PM
Looks good to me. I actually caught a brief preview of this yesterday or the day before. It attempted to load this format and then quicky reloaded the old format.

I don't mind the darker style. I like it better than the other style. One musicians board I frequently is so pale and washed out I think it's ill.
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: Trevor Hale on April 29, 2010, 04:03:59 AM
Awesome, well for now I guess it can stay.. Especially if the Database is happier :)  Thanks for the comments Guys.

Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: bussgarfield on April 29, 2010, 05:27:13 AM
Trevor,

I like the new darker format - saves moving the monitor away from the window.

The 'new' tags for the active threads is a good idea.

Go easy on too much colour though, leave that for the photos.

I don't know about Jacks aging eyes but I find blue or yellow writing difficult to read.

Not that it wasn't before - but now the whole site looks that more professional. Very impressive.

Keep up the good work.

Gary
Title: Re: NEW THEME!
Post by: jackpilot on April 30, 2010, 06:32:45 PM
Quote from: bussgarfield on April 29, 2010, 05:27:13 AM

I don't know about Jacks aging eyes but I find blue or yellow writing difficult to read.


Aging what?? :laugh: