New style what we weren't consulted on

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » 26 Mar 2007, 21:01

arachnid wrote:Well I decided to wait a few days before giving my opinion of the new format, and by doing so I've got used to it and come to the conclusion that it's lovely, bright and cheery!!!
It's also good to have the waves between each post ( a bit like the sea! )

I must admit I agree with Arachnid on this one.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 26 Mar 2007, 21:16

Scorpion wrote:I know it's just a small thing but I would still like to have the default date format changed to something more meaningful like 26Mar2007.

I think the date is fine as long as you are logged in Scorpion...it's only the wrong way round if you're lurking

Post by **wangi** » 26 Mar 2007, 21:47

wangi wrote:Yes, we are looking at a less bright yellow shade. For example:

All the yellow images have now been updated to this "more mellow yellow".

Post by **wangi** » 26 Mar 2007, 21:49

Scorpion wrote:I know it's just a small thing but I would still like to have the default date format changed to something more meaningful like 26Mar2007.

I've changed it to dd/mm/yyyy, but I can't help thinking something's being missed here... Why not just login and then the new posts are obvious (due to the orange highlight) - no need to mess around reading the date

seashell · Post by **seashell** » 26 Mar 2007, 22:02

Love the waves and the "mellow yellow".
Thanks, Wangi.

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » 26 Mar 2007, 23:32

Wangi wrote:

Why not just login and then the new posts are obvious

Thanks for making the change. Quite often I just browse the topics on the forum and if I see something I want to reply to then I log in.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 27 Mar 2007, 07:29

Epykat wrote: I object to being called a moaning minnie . If you think that's moaning, you should see me in moaning minnie action

Don't worry, I have seen you in action

I promise I won't bring up the subjects of windows, or neighbours, for example

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 27 Mar 2007, 07:30

Mmmm, I'm still not very good with these quotes am I?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Mar 2007, 09:06

teddygirl wrote:Mmmm, I'm still not very good with these quotes am I?

Fixed for you, TG!!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 Mar 2007, 09:42

the waves are very cool

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 27 Mar 2007, 10:41

teddygirl wrote:
Epykat wrote: I object to being called a moaning minnie . If you think that's moaning, you should see me in moaning minnie action
Don't worry, I have seen you in action
I promise I won't bring up the subjects of windows, or neighbours, for example

Her moans are almost poetic. Her description of putting on a Fringe show for people on the bus outside her house was rib-hurtingly funny.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:29

Dadaist wrote:
teddygirl wrote:
Epykat wrote: I object to being called a moaning minnie . If you think that's moaning, you should see me in moaning minnie action
Don't worry, I have seen you in action
I promise I won't bring up the subjects of windows, or neighbours, for example
Her moans are almost poetic. Her description of putting on a Fringe show for people on the bus outside her house was rib-hurtingly funny.

My options won't be quite so good this year. It will have to be a one woman show I think

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:33

Epykat wrote:
My options won't be quite so good this year. It will have to be a one woman show I think

Great idea. I will be your casting director. I'm thinking of a serious piece about a delusional classroom assistant that has a slight alcohol problem. She is married to an allotment escapist who appears to have the patience of a saint.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:37

Porty wrote:
Epykat wrote:
My options won't be quite so good this year. It will have to be a one woman show I think
Great idea. I will be your casting director. I'm thinking of a serious piece about a delusional classroom assistant that has a slight alcohol problem. She is married to an allotment escapist who appears to have the patience of a saint.

Last year's was entitled "The Three Stages of Clare". This year it might just be "Clare's had it!"

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:39

Porty wrote:She is married to an allotment escapist who appears to have the patience of a saint.

He just loves me

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:40

I know.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:42

Porty wrote:I know.

Oh don't.....you're making me weep

aileenandfearghal · Post by **aileenandfearghal** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:46

I think that the new style has now improved immensley as a result of the users feedback.

When I first saw it I did not like it at all. With the addition of the different coloured posts, wavy lines and toned down buttons it is now much less off putting and I'm sure it will grow on me.

Therefore, this thread has been a success - apart from its tone. It has been 'complaining' from the users and 'defensive' from the management. Neither of these are wrong or unjustified. If something you use frequently changes dramatically without warning/consultation, your tone will naturally be one of complaint.

If you've invested a lot of your time developing a resource for the better without payment and everyone starts lobbing complaints - your naturally going to be defensive.

I agree that there would have been a much more positive tone and atmosphere had the new style been presented for feedback first and then made the default theme on a clearly forewarned date.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Mar 2007, 11:55

aileenandfearghal wrote:When I first saw it I did not like it at all.

Well, you must have liked a bit of it fearghal because it looks like you've nicked Wangi's 'writing in the sand' photo idea for sailporty's header!

Good luck with the new site BTW. Excellent idea.

Izzie · Post by **Izzie** » 27 Mar 2007, 12:01

I am am waiting till it grows on me,but sticking with it just now

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Mar 2007, 12:06

Izzie wrote:I am am waiting till it grows on me,but sticking with it just now

Well, your avatar tones in very nicely with the new colour scheme Izzie

aileenandfearghal · Post by **aileenandfearghal** » 27 Mar 2007, 12:42

Marya wrote:you've nicked Wangi's 'writing in the sand' photo idea for sailporty's header!

Very true. That was well and truly stolen. I thought I was stealing it from porty.org.uk though - I saw it there before I saw it on talkporty

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 27 Mar 2007, 18:42

Well, I have stopped reverting to subsilver and am now well and truly converted to the new talkporty.
I never like change in anything (even my toothbrush, but I do before anyone says anything) and am always moaning much to Mr TG's disgruntlement if we have to change anything in the house. I just get comfortable with my old and familiars I'm afraid.

Black Mamba · Post by **Black Mamba** » 27 Mar 2007, 18:54

Yep I think the new look is great. I like it more everytime I log on.
I like the addition of the waves and the lighter shade of yellow.

Give yourself a pat on the back Wangi.

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 28 Mar 2007, 13:46

I still don't like it I must say, everything just seems to *float*, and I think there could be more definition between posts within a thread and between posts on the main boards, but at least it doesn't hurt my eyes any more. Thank you for taking on board people's comments Wangi.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 28 Mar 2007, 14:32

I think the new style looks great, especially now posts you can see each post with the slightly different tone/waves between each post. Well done Wangi

Post by **wangi** » 29 Mar 2007, 20:53

Ok, the font used when posting replies was fixed earlier today... So...

... fetches the asbestos suit ...

The lights are getting turned off for the old subSilver style.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 29 Mar 2007, 22:09

wangi wrote:Ok, the font used when posting replies was fixed earlier today... So...

... fetches the asbestos suit ...

The lights are getting turned off for the old subSilver style.

Much better thanks Wangi

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 30 Mar 2007, 14:43

I really love the new style now. In fact I can't even remember what subSilver was like. Well done managment team for driving it through despite all the whinging from us

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 31 Mar 2007, 01:11

Just takes a bit of getting used to - but its great

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 02 Apr 2007, 14:06

I like it.
It's diffrent from some other forums
Sets us apart!

The few tweeks in the last wee while have made the style much better.
Congrats and well done

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 03 Apr 2007, 03:34

Its a bit bright, Kinda preferred the old setup, Im trying to think of a word that says how I feel about the new style......
Oh well I guess it will come to me !
Until then here is some completely random happy faces with shades on!!

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Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » 03 Apr 2007, 12:44

I like it. It's cheery, easy on the eye, and a wee bit different from other forums that I visit. Good job, guys.

CatzVP · Post by **CatzVP** » 04 Apr 2007, 16:41

Im going to do something which is rare in my life, Wangi, Im going to eat my words. Even though I find the page a bit hard on the eyes on the PC Its much easier to navigate when your looking at it through a mobile phone, as I found out going home last night.

SO ....... NOT AS CRAP!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Apr 2007, 17:41

Hmm, this sounds like a coded message. Are you being held captive by Iranian moderators Catz? Are they treating you well?