New Boards, New Color Options!!!!

[EmmoGomer]

I'm not sure I like the REV2 folks. What do y'all think?? :confused:

The other one is better for me. Just go to the bottom left of the main page and select your preferred color scheme.....now that is a cool thing. Having a color theme choice is cool.

[danbos]

Whoa! I think I like it...quite a bit. :D

[Tony Trout]

Wow...um...uh...well....: eek: :eek:





My answer? No, I don't....it's too dang dark and bothers my eyes.

[EmmoGomer]

Probably you like it 'cos it's quite manly looking. Mark (hubby) likes the new look too. He thinks it's like a car dashboard.
I dunno - I think I kinda can't stand it - not girly enough!!

Can we have some hearts and flowers please Weblackey?? LOL :D

[FaithBlood]

I think I agree on the REV2. Maybe they're trying to appeal to the guys. I like it okay, but it will take some time to get used to.

[scbyd23]

I love it. I find it actually easier to read than the other boards.

[EmmoGomer]

I think I agree on the REV2. Maybe they're trying to appeal to the guys. I like it okay, but it will take some time to get used to.

I'm with you there sister!! I will get used to it I guess *sigh*. We'll just have to try and beautify it a bit :)

[EmmoGomer]

How's this?!!!

[Tony Trout]

I agree, it is hard to focus on the words.


I'll third that...I don't have good eyesight anyway and this just makes it all that much more difficult....No REV2 for me

[BigDaddy]

Love it! Much better than the yellow. I can understand why some don't like it. I belong to a guitar message board where you could choose from three different color schemes in your user CP. Perhaps that would be a way to appeal to a broader crowd.

If not though, again, I love it the way it is.

[Light Hearted]

We had the exact same issues the last time they changed the boards. I have every confidence that everything will get worked out. Btw, I kinda like the new look but, it is a wee bit hard to focus in on the words.

[EmmoGomer]

Hey Ms Tammy - you HAVE to side with us girlies on the REV2 issue!! It's definitely VERY masculine in these here parts!!

[web lackey]

Hey, this is web lackey...just wanted to let you know that this change of color scheme is to have it fit in with the new look of the site launching April 23rd. We are focusing on having all things fit in really tight together for the first time.

I know that each time we change...we usually hear more bad feedback than good...but in time....people usually grow to like it more.

I am sorry for all who don't like it! We really want to please everyone! Hopefully everyone will have patience moving forward. I can say, we are very excited about the new stuff coming soon to the THIRD DAY FAITHFUL!

Thanks everyone!

[bvc]

where's the theme switch drop down menu?
At home on linux with my black themes this is great, but when on xp or at work......nopers

oh, and I looked in the user control panel and didn't find it either.....maybe I missed it?

[Light Hearted]

Hey Ms Tammy - you HAVE to side with us girlies on the REV2 issue!! It's definitely VERY masculine in these here parts!!
But it's also very heavy metal rock and roll baby! :cool: Btw, are you including Tony in that girlie comment? :eek:

[DareDevil]

The combination of the font size in combination with the color of the text and the background is a bit of a problem indeed. Increasing the font size may actually already be enough to solve this problem. Another solution would be to let people choose the old skin as an alternative, or would it really be such a big problem to install 2 skins at the same time?

[Beachcomber]

Very strange!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[mischief]

I like it!!!

[web lackey]

I have opened up the style manager.

At the bottom of each page...there is a drop down menu with a "White" version for anyone who wants a version that is easier on your eyes.

Let me know if this works for you.

[bvc]

Another solution would be to let people choose the old skin as an alternative, or would it really be such a big problem to install 2 skins at the same time?it's easy. I've done it on a few forums. One forum had 8 themes to choose from.

[bvc]

I have opened up the style manager.

At the bottom of each page...there is a drop down menu with a "White" version for anyone who wants a version that is easier on your eyes.

Let me know if this works for you.oh...there it is. Thx! Was half blind there for a few minutes but now that my eyes adjusted a bit, I see it.

[DareDevil]

Much better!

[Gomer dae]

Wow, pretty different from before. A LOT different from before. Hmm......

[3D NC fan]

I knew we were in for trouble when I saw Dale Lackey signed on. :D Thanks for the tip on the style manager - much easier on the eyes.

[Tony Trout]

I have opened up the style manager.

At the bottom of each page...there is a drop down menu with a "White" version for anyone who wants a version that is easier on your eyes.

Let me know if this works for you.




Found it, Dale! This is much easier!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

[Jason]

Okay, now I can see again. And the "New Posts" is back which I use constantly.

Thank you.

[Debbie]

I LOVE IT! It looks like an AMP to me and that can only mean one thing....The AVATARS look like HDTV and the clarity is outstanding compared to our past options.

They are going to bring the ROCK!!!!

[Tony Trout]

Okay, now I can see again. And the "New Posts" is back which I use constantly.

Thank you.


I agree. Thanks, Dale.

On the "Revelation2" scheme, the way to select new posts is to click on "Today's posts".

[Corrine]

The new font size is a little small, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. And can't we adjust the size of the type up in the View Menu? Go to Text Size, and it should bump it up.

I'm loving the ROCK look! Woo hoo!!! This is awesome!!! I especially like seeing my name in orange against black background. :cool:

I noticed that Mark's blog also got a facelift to the black rock look. Awesome!

This is much better than the Easter basket look of the old style. ;)

Don't the avatars look HD now? Or is it just because it's against a black background?

Nice work, Dale!

[SueQ]

OK...the original theme is much better......The "Revelation" theme was very :cool: but hard to read for this 40something.......

[NurseBettyLu]

The dark theme is just too hard for 50 year old eyes to read. Thanks ever so for the white option.

[Tony Trout]

Don't the avatars look HD now? Or is it just because it's against a black background?



I think it's prolly cuz (for those who are using the "Revelation2" scheme) they're against a black background.

[Jason]

On the "Revelation2" scheme, the way to select new posts is to click on "Today's posts".

Not the same thing.

[Tony Trout]

Not the same thing.


Hmm...you're correct, dude. ;)

[1inamillion]

How's this?!!!
oh gag

[ausgirl]

Hmm...you're correct, dude. ;)
I clicked on the seach drop down, and down to new posts.

[Debbie]

I think it's prolly cuz (for those who are using the "Revelation2" scheme) they're against a black background.

I think they are much more defined now. Bigger too. The black may enhance it, but thinking not the sole reason. I am so so liking this!!

[Debbie]

oh gag

LOL!!! you don't like her pretty little flowers. I think they are just cosmic!!

[Tony Trout]

Are my eyes deceiving me or did the title of this here thread change as well as what Emily first posted?

[jojogomer]

Thanks for the tip on how to change it to white. I can see again. :cool:

[Tracey]

Woah ummm yeah a bit hard on the eyes...I think you just put my eyes in shock...thanks. :eek: lol

[Teresa79]

I like the white one much better!

[ExtravagantlyLoved]

This one is harder on the eyes, but the white one is just too bland for my tastes, so I think I'll have to get used to this one. ;)

[JanetRN]

I like the rock & roll look of the black one but easier to read the white one... which reminds me of the old Come Together boards :D I'm very suprised that there isn't an Orange option LOL!!! Just kidding :P

[ExtravagantlyLoved]

I also think I'm going to start posting everything in color. This lovely shade of green, to be specific. Much easier to read.

[middletree]

I'm having a real hard time reading this thing now. Tried it on two different machines. You may want to change the font to a lighter color.

[middletree]

At the bottom of each page...there is a drop down menu with a "White" version for anyone who wants a version that is easier on your eyes.

I do not see this option.

Never mind. Just found it.
thanks

I think the other one would be fine with the font larger and lighter in color.

[Marmoo68]

Oh yeah!! This is a cool new look!!! Totally rock and roll!! :cool: :cool: Will admit the white is easier to read, so thanks for the option. I will probably switch back and forth. I hope I can get used to the black 'cuz it's the coolest!! This is definitely in line with the new look of Mark and Tai's blogs too. Everything is matching up and being uniform. Does this mean that the new Gomertopia is going to be styled in a similar fashion?? I can't wait to set up my own Gomer Page when that is up and running!!
Thank you Web Lackey, for all of your hard work!! :D :D Thanks Third Day for the gift of the Message Boards!! You guys spoil us rotten!! :D :D

[rossid]

Okay that blue font freaks me out. The page number on the right side, upper and lower, needs to be hilited.

Kudos to putting 'online' and 'offline' rather than having a green dot.

I'm staying with Rev2 and will probably forget white even exists.

[DawnGWTW]

Working for an eye doctor I have to agree that the REV2 theme is extremely hard on the eyes. The white option is much easier on the eye balls.

[Mr.Supervious]

i love it!!! so much better than the old one :D :P

[Jason]

Last edited by Marmoo68 : Today at 04:52 PM. Reason: to chose a color that will show up against black

And yet she says she likes the new look. :rolleyes: :P

[Godgrl Gomer]

WOW!
This is WAAAAY cool!

Ohhh boy....this new site ROCKS!!!!

The black is very sleek and groovy.

So far, on my eyes its ok. I will see what y'all are talking about with different colours....but gees I do like this.

Its like a Speaker. SO COOL! lol....did I say that already.


SWEET!.

[Marmoo68]

And yet she says she likes the new look. :rolleyes: :P

Pickin' on me again huh??? It's about time!!!! :D

[Jason]

Pickin' on me again huh??? It's about time!!!! :D

You're a strange creature. ;)

[Marmoo68]

You're a strange creature. ;)

Yes, female!! :eek: :P

[Jason]

Yes, female!! :eek: :P

That explains it.

Whoops, I'm hijacking.

[Godgrl Gomer]

Kudos to putting 'online' and 'offline' rather than having a green dot.

I'm staying with Rev2 and will probably forget white even exists.

I agree....
Yeah the white is 'easier' but the Rev2 is just too cool for words! hahaha

Well done Dale! Very cool work!:cool:

[Marmoo68]

That explains it.

Whoops, I'm hijacking.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program!!!

I have found my new color for posts. Had to go with a lighter purple for the black background, but as long as I can still use purple I am happy! :D :D I love these boards!!! :D

[allyoop]

I can hardly read it. I was reading some posts where the words (scripture passages) were written in blue--and forget it, I could not focus on it at all.

[The Unknown Gomer]

I clicked on 3D boards tab and went "hmmm... can't put my finger on it, but I think SOMETHING is different!" :P

I thought the new color scheme looked very cool. :cool:

For about 10 seconds, when it started to bother my eyes. I think it's the wee fonts. Someone said something about there being a place to change the font size? Where might that be, I didn't find it. Short of changing my entire screen resolution to 800x600 (down from 1280x960, where it usually sits) the fonts are just too tiny.

I DID find the "New Posts" option under the Search thing, though, which was good, since I'm like Jason, I use that a LOT.

No matter, though, since, while I may switch back occasionally, just to keep things interesting, I'll probably be sticking with the "white" option most of the time. Great to have a choice, Dale, my eyes thank you! :)

EDIT: plus I just realized that the white with the blue-grey trim of the boards coordinates very nicely with the blue kitty theme I use with Firefox. :) AND having the NEW POSTS button front and center at the top of the header works for me too.

[Marmoo68]

I can hardly read it. I was reading some posts where the words (scripture passages) were written in blue--and forget it, I could not focus on it at all.


I think that part of the problem is that many posts were already on the boards when the shift was made to the new look. The color used for the post was fine until the shift was made, but with the black background it is no longer easy to read. The other problem I can see happening is that with some people using the white background option, when they choose a color, they will be choosing something that shows up good on white. But those who are using the black background may not find it easy to read. Maybe some of the color options should be deleted since some colors will not show up well on both backgrounds, or maybe there is some other way to help the situation. I will leave that to the techs who know much more than I!! (no smart comment from you Jason!!):P

[jumpingmaniac]

I like it! Bothers my eyes a bit though. Maybe just a bit to dark, just a TAD more color might help.

[rossid]

Okay that purple color changed and then you went back to it.

My Firefox is a brown Christian theme which I may have to tweak.

I may use that search option too.

[Gapeach3DFan]

WOW!! I'm digging the new look. But then, I agree with Corrine. I wasn't crazy about the Easter looking scheme we had. I joined during the green and black Wire boards. So, I'm used to the dark ones. I'm sure we will get used to this one. After the dark ones of Wire, it was weird switching to the lighter ones for Wherever You Are and Chronology. I like the fact that we have an option, though. Thanks, Dale. I think you did a great job! :)

[SacredHeart]

oh my goodness....if this hadn't been the first thread i clicked on...i think my days on the boards would have come to a big black screeching halt. thanks for the heads up! :P

[SmileyFreak1981]

The black is cool and everything, but, as others have stated it's a bit hard to read. Perhaps lightening the text color a wee bit would help. I do like it, though...very cool. And it makes me extremely happy that there is going to be consistency to the Third Day branding this go round. :D :cool:

Also, I like the fluid width of the layout for 1024x--- or less resolution. I know that the statistics say most users are at 1024x--- but I'm using 1280x1024 resolution. For me the width is a bit bothersome because the text stretches all the way across the screen, and makes it a bit harder to read and/or scan. I don't know how many others are using higher screen res, but it's something I thought I'd mention. I will probably get used to it, though.

[SirMax]

Hmmmm....this white is nicer to my eyes but I like the new look so I think I'll "suffer" for a few days and get used to this

[jesus loves me]

I love the way the colors jump out, but the print needs lightening and it is kind of 'masculine'. i liked emmo's ideas for beautifying it!

[Corrine]

The black is cool and everything, but, as others have stated it's a bit hard to read. Perhaps lightening the text color a wee bit would help. I do like it, though...very cool. And it makes me extremely happy that there is going to be consistency to the Third Day branding this go round. :D :cool:

Also, I like the fluid width of the layout for 1024x--- or less resolution. I know that the statistics say most users are at 1024x--- but I'm using 1280x1024 resolution. For me the width is a bit bothersome because the text stretches all the way across the screen, and makes it a bit harder to read and/or scan. I don't know how many others are using higher screen res, but it's something I thought I'd mention. I will probably get used to it, though.

And I think we'll get used to the low contrast of the print, too. Remember when the yellow and blue boards first came out? Most f us complained about the brightness of the color, and the low contrast of the posts. Both made the boards hard to read. But we all got used to it. I actually feel like the lower contrast text is easier to read.

For me, it's that the controls and everything look different. That is what will take some getting used to for me. But I'm diggin' the rock look of it all!

[Gandalf]

it is kind of 'masculine'.
The band members are men ... :)

I like the Rev2 style, especially when thinking of the previous color combination!

For those who want larger text, press Ctrl + and your browser will scale it up. If you're using Firefox 3 (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html), it'll even save your zoom settings for the site.

[Debbie]

Testing the control + instructional

[Debbie]

Testing the control + instructional

Test #2

[SmileyFreak1981]

And I think we'll get used to the low contrast of the print, too. Remember when the yellow and blue boards first came out? Most f us complained about the brightness of the color, and the low contrast of the posts. Both made the boards hard to read. But we all got used to it. I actually feel like the lower contrast text is easier to read.

For me, it's that the controls and everything look different. That is what will take some getting used to for me. But I'm diggin' the rock look of it all!
I like the look too. And I agree, the buttons and such will take more getting used to than the other issues.

I'm happy that at least there is an alternate look and feel available that is more friendly for those with visual impairment...

[jesus loves me]

The band may be men, but not all board users are!!! the low contrast doesn't hurt my eyes as much which is a plus.

[mercyGurl]

I don't like the black at all, so I'm using that bland white.

Why not have a red-tinted option to match the album cover??

[Genna14]

Like em both, but the dark one hurts my eyes!

[Jake]

I've been going on and off of the boards all evening. Every time I get back on, I like the forums more...I don't think I'll have any problems with the black theme.

[Godgrl Gomer]

The only suggestion that I have is to change the description of each Forum....I have been here for 3 years now and I think its the 3D section where it says, come and see what Mac says about Napoleon Dynamite.

I think thats a tad old...yeah?;)
So how about that stuff getting a re-vamp too?:D

[Light Hearted]

The new font size is a little small, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. And can't we adjust the size of the type up in the View Menu? Go to Text Size, and it should bump it up.

I'm loving the ROCK look! Woo hoo!!! This is awesome!!! I especially like seeing my name in orange against black background. :cool:

I noticed that Mark's blog also got a facelift to the black rock look. Awesome!

This is much better than the Easter basket look of the old style. ;)

Don't the avatars look HD now? Or is it just because it's against a black background?

Nice work, Dale!
I was thinking the exact same thing Corrine. The avatars really do pop on this black background. :cool:

[rossid]

This morning at work the font is gray and not white. :eek:

[The Unknown Gomer]

For those who want larger text, press Ctrl + and your browser will scale it up. If you're using Firefox 3 (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html), it'll even save your zoom settings for the site.

*on a different PC so switches back to the dark style to check it out*

I hit control+ and nothing happened. :confused:

This looks better on the office pc than it does on the one at home. This monitor is set at a slightly lower resolution so things aren't quite as small.

I still feel like I need to crank up the brightness on the monitor with this one though. It feels like when the power goes out and I'm trying to read a book by candlelight.

Definitely is more user friendly at the 1024x768 monitor setting here at the office though. :)

*switching back to white to prevent further eyestrain ;) ... Ahhh, better... *

[Kasie_89]

I like it :) (it makes my avatar look awesome!) , but I am adding myself to the list of those who cannot see with the Rev2 theme.
(And I have 20/10 vision!:rolleyes:)

[BigDaddy]

Is there a way to change the default color for the font in your posts or do you have to change it individually each time you post?

[middletree]

It's been almost 24 hours, and it still hasn't grown on me. I think this theme would be fine if the font color were lighter. Everything else is cool.

[shabbychica]

It's cool! But it's going to take these old eyes some getting used to!

::Edit:: Just changed to the "White Theme", much more relaxing on the eyes... only one problem - it's very similar to Crochet Ville (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/index.php) Place - my other 2nd home on the net! I am praying I do not get confused and go there posting something about Third Day by accident!!! lol I've been known to do these types of things!!! ::/Edit::

... anyway, all's good! I really love that Rock theme and would love to use it... but I think it is better for peeps with bigger monitors. =)

*Hugs to All*

[rossid]

I've switched from Rev2 to white and will probably like this better.

[Gapeach3DFan]

Hmmm...Once I hit Ctrl+, I liked it even more. It does increase the font size. Pretty cool. Thanks, Brian. BTW, Karen, I used the + button on the numeric keypad not the one at the top of the keyboard. Not sure if that makes a difference, but...

I know you can change the font color and size in your individual posts like I did in my last post. Just thought I would do orange since we are Gomers and Halloween is Mark's fave holiday.

[VeggieFan05]

Whoa. I'm so glad I finally found this thread so now I'm back to the white...the black theme was just killing my eyes...:eek:

[RevZeek]

Really cool but VERY difficult to read. Thanks for the white option Dale...that's what I'll be using...at least on non-linux machines.

[The Unknown Gomer]

Hmmm...Once I hit Ctrl+, I liked it even more. It does increase the font size. Pretty cool. Thanks, Brian. BTW, Karen, I used the + button on the numeric keypad not the one at the top of the keyboard. Not sure if that makes a difference, but...

Ooh, I don't know why it doesn't work at work, I just tried it on my PC here at the house, and it works just fine. Maybe there's a maximum size the Control + can make it and it's already set that way at work. Although, if that were the case you'd think the minus would make it smaller, but it didn't do that there. I've got a Gateway machine at work that's got all sorts of quirks, maybe that's one of them.

Off to switch back to the dark side (someone's avatar said that they had cookies there ;) ) and see if the ctrl + thing works well enough to stay switched over...

[The Unknown Gomer]

...Off to switch back to the dark side (someone's avatar said that they had cookies there ;) ) and see if the ctrl + thing works well enough to stay switched over...

Well, here I am, now typing from the dark side of the boards (sounds like a Pink Floyd album! :D ) after hitting control + + (and the plus above the = sign at the top of the keyboard will do it too.)

Definitely better, but still feels like someone has a 3 way dimmer switch turned onto the lowest setting. But at least things are legible now.

Wonder what would happen if I changed font colors, if that would make things easier to read.

[ausgirl]

It is very cool, but sadly I am on the white scheme too. It just hurts my eyes too much too and I can see my reflection in the screen all the time which is a little disconcerting.

[Godgrl Gomer]

My dear friend James who designs web sites...and happened to be my partner in crime for the TAFF....said that this type of colouring/background etc is actually very good for the eyes. It is literally less stressfull on the eye itself.

He changed my resolution to High...whatever that means.:o

But have a look at your own monitor's settings and see if that helps.

I was so impressed about this new Site that I just had to show him.

I love the look...I think it adds to the "Rockstar image" of Third Day.
Mind you I totally respect and understand the views of those who are not so fond of it.

Bless ya!

[The Unknown Gomer]

I switched back to white after my last post last night. The larger fonts worked, and I thought "yay great!" and when I switched to a few other sites they looked fine, but then when I went to another board that uses the same bbs system as here, and the oversized fonts (which aren't needed on that board) just about bowled me over when the page came up.

So while the control + thing is great here, I don't want to have to be switching between sizes constantly between the two boards. So it's easier just to leave it on the white/blue color scheme. Blue's one of my favorite colors anyway, so it doesn't really hurt my feelings at all. :)

[Macsbiggestfan]

I really don't like it the color is too dark I like the old boards much better!!!:(

[3D NC fan]

I really don't like it the color is too dark I like the old boards much better!!!:(

Cacie, try changing to the white scheme.

[Gandalf]

So while the control + thing is great here, I don't want to have to be switching between sizes constantly between the two boards. So it's easier just to leave it on the white/blue color scheme. Blue's one of my favorite colors anyway, so it doesn't really hurt my feelings at all. :)
That's why Firefox 3 will be nice - saves the size settings per site. :)

For reference, Ctrl 0 should return you to the default size, and Ctrl - steps down to the next size below where you're at.

[kiwimobro]

Light on dark for reading text is NEVER a pleasant option (well, not for those of us who value our eyes!)

[Tony Trout]

That's why Firefox 3 will be nice - saves the size settings per site. :)




I was looking on the 'net 'bout FireFox 3 last night....is it ok to download the BETA now until the final version is released?

[Gandalf]

I was looking on the 'net 'bout FireFox 3 last night....is it ok to download the BETA now until the final version is released?
Right now, it's a very late beta, so it doesn't really have major bugs left that you'll notice, but a lot of extensions/add-ons don't work yet (plugins are fine though). It's a matter of whether you're willing to deal with the risk of some of your extensions not working, or maybe discovering a minor bug that hasn't been fixed yet. I've been using it for a while now, and quite happily. FireFox 3 beta 5 (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all-beta.html) is far and away the best performing (speed of javascript/AJAX pages, etc.) browser I've encountered. So, "is it OK" in the sense of is it safe? Yes. "Is it OK" in the sense of will every extension I might like work right now? Not yet.

[Tony Trout]

Right now, it's a very late beta, so it doesn't really have major bugs left that you'll notice, but a lot of extensions/add-ons don't work yet (plugins are fine though). It's a matter of whether you're willing to deal with the risk of some of your extensions not working, or maybe discovering a minor bug that hasn't been fixed yet. I've been using it for a while now, and quite happily. FireFox 3 beta 5 (http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/all-beta.html) is far and away the best performing (speed of javascript/AJAX pages, etc.) browser I've encountered. So, "is it OK" in the sense of is it safe? Yes. "Is it OK" in the sense of will every extension I might like work right now? Not yet.


Thanks for da info, dude. :)

[PaulieGomer]

I am digging the Black Dark version (REV2) it so much easier on the eyes!!!
"BLACK-BOARD!!!"


sorry that was supposed to funny

[poohladygomer]

I like the lighter version better. I know that the black is supposed to be easier on the eyes, but I found myself concentrating too hard to read it. I am so glad I found this post and how to change it back!

[triplet mom]

Hey, this is web lackey...just wanted to let you know that this change of color scheme is to have it fit in with the new look of the site launching April 23rd. We are focusing on having all things fit in really tight together for the first time.

I know that each time we change...we usually hear more bad feedback than good...but in time....people usually grow to like it more.

I am sorry for all who don't like it! We really want to please everyone! Hopefully everyone will have patience moving forward. I can say, we are very excited about the new stuff coming soon to the THIRD DAY FAITHFUL!

Thanks everyone!

Keep up the good work, Dale! The choice of colors is good. I had to change mine to white because I'm getting old people's eye disease.:) :) :)