Has anyone noticed anything different?

[MDV]

Hmmm now I wanted to applaud some people and got an error message, feature been disabled.

From simple usability/readability principles, the background and text in the new design do not give a good contrast and are tiring to the eye. It's pretty but the old was better readable.

Yeah, OI's logged in, I think he might be watching, getting feedback on the new format from our discussion?

It is prettier. But its a bit cumbersome: like you have to post twice if there have been any posts in the thread while you've been typing. I'd rather the intervening posts than having to send twice.

[opprobrium_9]

i am glad they removed that so quickly

me too!

[WezV]

like you have to post twice if there have been any posts in the thread while you've been typing. I'd rather the intervening posts than having to send twice.

actually i quite like that feature once you get used to it... it does save a certain amount of repitition

[Ol]

Hi All,
Right, to address your points.

- Karma has gone because I agree with everyone's sentiments that it will lead to erm inane popularity contests. It was on by default though.

- Avatars, can't be helped. Try uploading again or selecting a different one.

- Slower forum; the server has been extremely busy with migrations and conversions and is probably now doing routine maintenance behind the scenes which is impacting on service a little.  Should resolve itself over the next few hours.  It will also be a lot busier with word spreading that the forum has changed with everyone checking it out.

- Attachments weren't working for about 10 minutes, but they are now.

50% of you will like the change, 50% won't.  I will try to appease those who don't like certain features. Over the next few days I will be tweaking the forum, for example to try to more easily distinguish threads with new posts.

rgds
Ol.

[MrBump]

Personally, I'm lovin' it so far.

Mark.

[MDV]

Hi All,
Right, to address your points.

- Karma has gone because I agree with everyone's sentiments that it will lead to erm inane popularity contests. It was on by default though.

- Avatars, can't be helped. Try uploading again or selecting a different one.

- Slower forum; the server has been extremely busy with migrations and conversions and is probably now doing routine maintenance behind the scenes which is impacting on service a little.  Should resolve itself over the next few hours.  It will also be a lot busier with word spreading that the forum has changed with everyone checking it out.

- Attachments weren't working for about 10 minutes, but they are now.

50% of you will like the change, 50% won't.  I will try to appease those who don't like certain features. Over the next few days I will be tweaking the forum, for example to try to more easily distinguish threads with new posts.

rgds
Ol.

Ok, cool. Thanks for the heads up. (and for getting rid of the rep system!)

[_tom_]

Quick reply is handy if you have that available :) One thing that I just noticed, it seems to log me out if I visit a different page then come back to this later.. I did check "always stay logged in" but it didnt seem to work for me..

edit - you should also get rid of post count if possible, that way I dont look like the huge geek I actually am :P

[il˙ti]

Thanks OI! Everything looks good now I think.

[wintersun]

I like it but I think it would be nicer if the post text was white, to be easier to read. And possibly background a bit darker.

[hamfist]

I like it but I think it would be nicer if the post text was white, to be easier to read. And possibly background a bit darker.

I agree, I find the beige text on grey background pretty tiring to concentrate on - and my eyes are pretty good generally.

[Philly Q]

Oooh, I feel a bit funny!  PDT_047

It's like being on a ship trying to get your sea legs.  I'm sure we'll get used to it soon enough.

[Modular1]

i really like the look of the new forum. i think it looks a lot better than before. :)

[wintersun]

Also, new posts in Guitars, amps and effects are not marked BOLD

EDIT: Come to think of it.. somewhere they are, and somewhere they aren't.... I think they should be bold, looks much better that way!

[Stevepage]

This will take some getting used to. But I looks nice, good job!

[Ben_W]

Yeah, it looks more professional, and modern, almost. I like it, it feels a bit strange, but it's nice. :)