Jonathan M Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 The darker grey background looks good to me - helps "lift and separate" the individual posts in any given thread as well as the main board. For what its worth, my (laptop) screen brightness is normally set to between 50% and 70% depending on what I'm looking at generally, whether its night or day, and the ambient light levels in the room etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 I've disabled the topic summary box (at the top right) that appeared on larger threads after a healthy number of requests. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Much better, thank you. I can live with the battleship grey borders if they are narrower with that change ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Looking good now. Thanks David. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thumbs up to that one David ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Topic summary box removal: A good thing. Darker background: A good thing. Reputation voting: A bad thing. Massive ads in the flow of the thread: A bad thing. I also feel that changing the white boxes to a very soft grey will be better for those finding it hard on the eyes, while still retaining clear visibility for all. I use CAD a lot, and my default workspace is set up as a grey field with black lines and text. It really does reduce eyestrain. Edited February 13, 2021 by Lima Hotel Foxtrot coz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Will say same as above. JD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Couldn't delete completely so had to type something ? Edited February 14, 2021 by Ace Moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Notification pop-ups: A black box with dark grey text doesn't work that well! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I’ve been using the site on my iPhone a fair bit and I’m getting to like it more and more. The background tweaks are a definite improvement in readability. I find it far better to use now than from when I sometimes accessed the old site when away from my PC. In case of accusations of any bias, I’d better point out that I’m a volunteer unpaid mod with no connection to the site developers or MTM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Firstly a vote of thanks for the continued tweaks to this site that continue to improve it over time - it is definitely improving steadily, thanks to all involved. Secondly, another suggested improvement... Whilst the Reactions functionality is welcome I do think we are missing a few options that would improve things. Here's the set from another forum I post in regularly, though this one is based on the XenForo platform... From the left they are Like, Agree, Hot, Helpful, Love, Funny, Wow, Sad and Angry. Personally I think that is probably a few too many, but adding "Agree", "Helpful" and "Wow" would be worth it here I think to add a little more subtlety to the reactions available. Some forums also have a "Disagree" option - I'm less sure about that, it could inflame certain posters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Helpful Matt? Looks like a bunch of 5 to me, which we generally regarded as being the cue for a general brawl ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Fist bumps not allowed at present, elbows only. ?? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I don't know if it can be done but it would be great if thumbnail versions of images (that expand to full size when clicked) could be attached to thread posts. The current default image size (which is great for one image) is far too big if a series of 10 or more were uploaded. I usually blog builds on RC Groups because of this facility but I would like to start blogging here. This is an example of a thread post with clickable attachments, each one has a caption. They have another useful tool there which is to show all attachments in a thread. Off to the shed to start another build (Aeronaut A-10). Cheers Gary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 A lot of good points made here. On the old site there were thumbnails which are usually an option if using standard formats like Joomla or Wordpress. It is part, I think about the oft quoted complaint of too much white space, which is valid. I am, however finally getting used to the new format. My points about navigation to images via your profile and not, as well, through the gallery remain arguable methinks. Could we not have sub menus for "My images" via the Gallery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) @Peter Garsden Peter, I have setup a Images option in my activity streams. Create custom stream. Content Types Images Ownership I posted in Edited February 23, 2021 by EarlyBird More info added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, EarlyBird said: @Peter Garsden Peter, I have setup a Images option in my activity streams. Create custom stream. Content Types Images Ownership I posted in Yes thank you that is very helpful. There is always a work around. I suppose I am looking at it by way of comparison with the tools we have lost from the old site, which was better in some ways and worse in others. My argument is that if we move we should not lose what we had if possible and gain if we can. I can see how images are better, but worse in other ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 i used to like the links to the various companies that used to be down the right hand side on the old forum site...may be just me . ken anderson...ne..1..right hand side dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I do not know what it is that were your criteria for sucess or reasons for change. However form a users perspective there has been progress. I firstly do like the increased space for writing. I also do like the look and general look and feel. I must commend the speed that the inclusion of latest postings has been installed.. With increased familiarisation I am sure will reveal additional user benefits. Well done for achieving an IT change probably with limited money , resources and fast attention to problems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Site appearance is , I think pretty good. Functionality is also pretty good and certainly better than the old site. Last I checked the full search functionality, for me , only worked properly on my iMac and not on my iPad. Generally pretty happy and already reverted to reading model flying posts rather than site issues. Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 14/02/2021 at 10:40, Lima Hotel Foxtrot said: Notification pop-ups: A black box with dark grey text doesn't work that well! ? I agree, I like those and I cannot read them very well. I am in the brighter mode BTW. D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyP Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Overall the new site seems ok, I'm finding my way around now. It would be nice though at Log in if there was a box to tick to stay logged in, as I like to dip in and out several times a day, it would just make it a little easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Davey, I think this must be something to do with your device settings - I stay logged in on multiple devices with no need to log in, even after rebooting my laptop (thank you M$) each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 @DaveyP Like this do you mean? I just tick the Remember me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Well done EB - it's so long since I've had to log in that I'd forgotten the tick box! I had just logged out to check and was about to post an almost identical snip when your post popped up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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