Aquamarine Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 This is a point of concern to me as well. There can be a lot of infighting in this crowd, and being able to zap someone is just one more outlet for the vindictive. In the words of Han Solo "I have a bad feeling about this". My feeling too. Overall congrats, Sam, but this "Reputation" thing--sometimes called "Karma" on other sites, or something similar, has always been trouble and led to unnecessary fights. We've got enough reasons for necessary fights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 S L O W E R T H A N M O L A S S I S I N J A N U A R Y I commented to someone who also belongs to this site on Facebook that I thought it was slower than cold molasses. It's quick to load unless you try to post something. Otherwise, the new formatting looks great. I also don't like the doodads on the homepage of the forum. It seems that I see a lot of the issues Medb complained about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sometimes it's running slow today but then I don't know if it's the board or my connection. Overall I've no complaints - the font looks a wee bit smaller - either that or I need to go to the eye doctor I do agree about the points/karma gadget. I think it's a recipe for disaster IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sometimes it's running slow today but then I don't know if it's the board or my connection. Overall I've no complaints - the font looks a wee bit smaller - either that or I need to go to the eye doctor I do agree about the points/karma gadget. I think it's a recipe for disaster IMO. It's probably a bit of both. I've had spotty connection today, and it's driving me crazy. I've had to play with it on and off several times today. Stupid internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm replying to this post in the full editor, not the fast reply at the bottom of each page and it looks exactly the same as it did with the old software. All the formatting buttons [bold, italic, underline, adding a picture, adding a link, adding smilies] are horizontal across the top of the reply box (just like before). When I look at the threads posted in the Ramble On forum, I see more than 4 topics. So I don't know why there's only 4 coming up for you, but it's not the software I don't think. I also don't see what button you pushed to reduce your text to only 2 lines. Maybe you can a screenshot or something? That way if it's something on your end, we can help fix it so that you have the same user experience everyone else does. IE 6. It looks fine in Firefox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sometimes it's running slow today but then I don't know if it's the board or my connection. Overall I've no complaints - the font looks a wee bit smaller - either that or I need to go to the eye doctor I do agree about the points/karma gadget. I think it's a recipe for disaster IMO. It's probably a bit of both. I've had spotty connection today, and it's driving me crazy. I've had to play with it on and off several times today. Stupid internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Meh, I'm still getting used to it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 IE 6. It looks fine in Firefox! Well that right there is part of the problem. You should have it updated to IE 8. Edit: I just saw your post in the other thread about why you haven't updated yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Movin' along nicely here! Just wanted to say that I LOVE that the area the text shows up in is wider (at least I think it is) - I used to hate writing one sentence and having it show up like a major paragraph. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Personal Observations: The post content type is waaay too small. Perhaps through use of my board settings I can modify the font size. Edit: Apparently board display settings are no longer offered. I really do not like how New Content is displayed as I much prefer reading in single lines left to right as opposed to a left-justified four lines from top to bottom. This has resulted in a vast wasteland of blank screen space. Edit: I changed the setting to "view as a list" and it resolved that. I really do not like the Add Reply / Previous Post / Cancel buttons being about six inches down from this box I am typing in. It means even with a 19" monitor I have to scroll down with a mouse prior to each and every post to find them and make a selection. Seems to me they should appear immediately below this box, with the attachment functions underneath them as the majority of posts do not contain attachments. The search function is on the right where profile settings used to be, which are now on the left, but if I Bing, Yahoo, Google or Ebay the search field is always on the left. Emoticons were always on the left, now they are on the right. Fair enough, but "Show All" would be expected to be atop the emoticon index, not the bottom, since they drop down. A minor quibble, yes. I find the inclusion of interests, let alone location, gender, and certainly joined to be pointless distraction from post content. Same for signature files, but there seems to be no board setting to remove them all. If you edit a post it is highlighted as if it were a federal crime. It used to be a modest disclaimer, afforded the minimal attention it deserves. This overall new format? Less user friendly than the previous one. I honestly don't know if I'm going to make it (and there was much rejoicing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 The post content type is very small. Perhaps through use of my board settings I can modify the font size. I couldn't agree more.....Sam, some members of the board are on their forties, or over.....we need reading glasses, you know? This overall new format? Less user friendly than the previous one. I agree, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Hartman Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 That makes me feel better. I bought a new computer last week, and I was wondering what I had done to it! Nine will get you ten that calender in the lower right hand corner is partially responsible Keeps track of everything people date into it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I honestly don't know if I'm going to make it (and there was much rejoicing). Yaaaayyyy! Is it just my computer, or did the font just change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Is it just my computer, or did the font just change? Thank you, Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 If I'm not imagining it, and that "Reputation" thing has already gone, then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Is it just my computer, or did the font just change? Yes. The man behind the curtain is performing electric magic and I am very appreciative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 If I'm not imagining it, and that "Reputation" thing has already gone, then So it appears! Evidently the voices are being heard! Yeah Steve, the modifications continue! I like this font better. A bit more classy than plain old Ariel. Keep it coming Sam!! You're on a roll!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yup, the reputation has departed and the font is different - not sure if I like this font, though. I prefer fonts like Tahoma and Verdana myself, but you gotta roll with the punches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yup, the reputation has departed and the font is different - not sure if I like this font, though. I prefer fonts like Tahoma and Verdana myself, but you gotta roll with the punches! You'll adapt! We all do! I like serifs myself. In the appropriate places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 You'll adapt! We all do! Well yeah I'll adapt - I love this place! It's just the font is weird for my eyes right now. I'll get used to it eventually and then it'll be like it was always that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Actually it's easier on my crap eyes. The lettering was never dark enough unless you changed it as a color. I can see these fine. I like the font. Seems to be running quicker now too. No complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 You'll adapt! We all do! I like serifs myself. In the appropriate places. I prefer sans serif I shot the serif.... OK, bad, I know, I know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Actually it's easier on my crap eyes. The lettering was never dark enough unless you changed it as a color. I can see these fine. I like the font. Seems to be running quicker now too. No complaints. Agreed. It's damn near perfection now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medhb Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Agreed. It's damn near perfection now. Yes! I'm actually beginning to like it! And performance has improved greatly. Thank you Sam!! For your dedication, making the improvements, and dealing with all of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted August 20, 2009 Author Administrators Share Posted August 20, 2009 Also depends on your computer/monitor. On my Mac, which I use most of the time, it looks nicer with this font. I'm going to add a second skin tomorrow and you'll be able to select whichever one you prefer. There's still some glitches to work out, but once you get used to it, this newer software upgrade really is much better. And the "Reputation" function should be disabled now, due to popular vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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