Announcement More minor changes.
- Thread starter Art Andrews
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I didn't like the timestamps at first, but they've definitely won me over. There was always a part of me trying to remember if I had my time and date settings set correctly. Since on other forums, I don't, forcing me to do mental math; "Okay, it says I posted that at 5:32, but it's set to GMT and doesn't detect daylight savings time...which means it could be 5:32 +/-2 hours." This just simplifies that for me. I think it was just the drastic visual change that did me in at first.
And I hadn't even noticed the lack of a rating system! I guess that says it all, really. Now that it's gone I suddenly feel the need to rate every thread! :lol
-Nick
And I hadn't even noticed the lack of a rating system! I guess that says it all, really. Now that it's gone I suddenly feel the need to rate every thread! :lol
-Nick
WarPig
Sr Member
I read the ban log before I came here. Said "Huh?" to myself - then saw the posts.
He'll be missed like an anal wart.
I like the new timestamps! My internal clock is so wacky, seeing "5 min ago" or "2 hours ago" is helpful. So what if it's 2 PM here, and 2 AM somewhere else? It was posted 2 minutes ago - do the math!
Of course it won't stop guys from posting "sign me up" on banned members' Iron Man helmet threads in the JY, but, well...
Someone said it earlier - as long as I can come here, learn, post and hang out with the gang, I'm happy.
:lol
You see a post like that from someone that new, it's hard not to think 'no way is this guy not a sock'.
The new look will still be the dark text on a light background, like our current default theme (the reverse of the Legacy theme) but it is much more subdued and much easier on the eyes. No blinding whites or harsh blacks. We feel like it is a very good in between that gives a nod to both but doesn't have the shortcomings of either.
For those who are still wanting light text on a dark background... I just don't know what to tell you. For the most part, that went out of style in the early 2000s and we have no intention of revisiting it.
You mean that all the page layouts I use on every customizable page I visit are hilariously anachronistic???
:darnkids
Welcome to the late 90s my friend... where all your webpages are dark and moody! :lol
But, but, I like my websites moody and suicidal... :cry
In all seriousness, light bg w/ dark text is an issue of eyestrain, as someone else pointed out. I often surf the web in a darkened room, and the superbrightness of standard forum skins just kills my eyes.
BlobVanDam
Sr Member
I'm already using the dark text on a light bg, so I'm cool with that.
I can't deal with pages with light text on a dark background at all. It hurts my eyes to the point of making my eyes water, and if I'm reading more than a small paragraph I have to manually override the stylesheet to black on white just so I can just read the text.
I don't know where anyone got the idea that it's less strain. It's torturous! :confused
I can't deal with pages with light text on a dark background at all. It hurts my eyes to the point of making my eyes water, and if I'm reading more than a small paragraph I have to manually override the stylesheet to black on white just so I can just read the text.
I don't know where anyone got the idea that it's less strain. It's torturous! :confused
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Amen!
All for resetting the rep and sitting up some manageable guidelines for it to avoid abuse. It really should be a main forum feature, anyway.
-Rylo
All for resetting the rep and sitting up some manageable guidelines for it to avoid abuse. It really should be a main forum feature, anyway.
-Rylo
tamplain
Well-Known Member
You can take my rep if you can pry it from my cold, dead hands.
But seriously does anyone really care about rep?
crabra comander
Master Member
NO, NEVER!
I earned my points posting snail pics! And all my incredible build threads!:confused
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These two statements are contradictory...
I will withhold judgment until I see the final product, but it sounds like you're going with just one set look for the site, without any personal customization at all. Am I mistaken?
If not, I really hope you mean it with the use of gentler colors. Use of the "Inverse" theme isn't a matter of things going out of style and trying to hold on to it; I couldn't care less if the "Legacy" theme goes away. With the default theme as it is, on my regular screen I get a square of white surrounded by black bars. This can be killer on my sensitive eyes at night, even with room lighting and screen brightness adjusted. It can be worse when looking at a mobile or handheld device, almost like starring at a light bulb. That's why I prefer the inverse option; it's like the "night" option on eBooks.
I really hope there will be some personal options/customizations allowed to the background color or themes. You can see that people use both options, not only for preference but for health reasons. (See: 1 and 2.) I mean, there was a whole page of colored RPF test logos in the announcement thread, so I thought there would at least be an allowance of a background color choice. Even sites like Reddit and others (which it seems like we're trying to be more like) have preferences and tweaks available...
If not, I really hope you mean it with the use of gentler colors. Use of the "Inverse" theme isn't a matter of things going out of style and trying to hold on to it; I couldn't care less if the "Legacy" theme goes away. With the default theme as it is, on my regular screen I get a square of white surrounded by black bars. This can be killer on my sensitive eyes at night, even with room lighting and screen brightness adjusted. It can be worse when looking at a mobile or handheld device, almost like starring at a light bulb. That's why I prefer the inverse option; it's like the "night" option on eBooks.
I really hope there will be some personal options/customizations allowed to the background color or themes. You can see that people use both options, not only for preference but for health reasons. (See: 1 and 2.) I mean, there was a whole page of colored RPF test logos in the announcement thread, so I thought there would at least be an allowance of a background color choice. Even sites like Reddit and others (which it seems like we're trying to be more like) have preferences and tweaks available...
I actually prefer that look and feel. :lol
BlobVanDam
Sr Member
Sorry, I meant I use dark text on a light background. Fixed now. I'm glad someone's on the ball! :behave
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