Look of the forum

06-02-2006, 11:59 PM

What do you guys think of this 3D "brushed metal" style?:

http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/

brian · 06-03-2006, 12:03 AM

- its alright, the bar of functions along the top doesnt stand out at all though, almost looks like its non functional. they should have the little "circular buttons" colored in or something. i prefer our look.

JDMAflac · 06-03-2006, 12:42 AM

^agreed

I love our forum as it stands. Its clean and simple.

3uno5 · 06-03-2006, 05:09 AM

id like a change or an option of color scheme at least, the blue scheme atm hurts my eyes

need something darker, or maybe a different backround other than white. black backround with any colors works better imo.

boogie van · 06-03-2006, 06:32 AM

agreed, an optional darker background with light colored text would be nice.

timallen · 06-03-2006, 02:17 PM

I may consider adding the option to change the theme on a user basis. That way each member can view the forum how they wish.

The problem is editing all the associated templates because this forum has a TON of code changes vs. the standard phpBB coding. It'll take some time, but it's possible.

Hyper · 06-08-2006, 06:14 AM

My vote for white combined with a darker color . It's hard to pick a color but avoid red, burgundy and brown, white or light grey should be the dominat color.

ultimateforce · 06-08-2006, 11:00 AM

I have no opinion on the colors, because I like the default phpBB colors... The offer still stands if you need a 2nd hand editing the PHP if you get stuck with something.

If I could make a suggestion, every one can check out this site:

http://www.phpbbhacks.com/templates.php

And browse free templates and post what they like or dislike in them.

Hyper · 06-08-2006, 11:36 AM

The forum looks better this way. Keep these colors!!

timallen · 06-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimateforce @ Thu 08 Jun, 12:00

If I could make a suggestion, every one can check out this site:

http://www.phpbbhacks.com/templates.php

Already had it bookmarked, but thanks for the suggestions though.

sonique128 · 06-08-2006, 02:58 PM

I also, like the look of this forum currently, its easy to read and not harsh on the eyes. My only complaint is that there is way too much information on the side below the member avatars.

ultimateforce · 06-08-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonique128 @ Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:58 pm

I also, like the look of this forum currently, its easy to read and not harsh on the eyes. My only complaint is that there is way too much information on the side below the member avatars.

I think all that extra information is neat.

kissingurami · 07-03-2006, 11:02 PM

i like the colors and this forum as is. nothing hurts my eyes.

as for the extra info i like it too. i don't have to click on their names to see what year miata they have, where they're from, and all that good stuff

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06-03-2006, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
JDMAflac CR.net Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 2,922	^agreed I love our forum as it stands. Its clean and simple.
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06-03-2006, 05:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
3uno5 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: puyallup, wa Posts: 385	Re: Look of the forum id like a change or an option of color scheme at least, the blue scheme atm hurts my eyes need something darker, or maybe a different backround other than white. black backround with any colors works better imo.
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06-03-2006, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
boogie van Esteemed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: locust grove va Posts: 2,930	agreed, an optional darker background with light colored text would be nice.
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06-03-2006, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
timallen Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,623	Re: Look of the forum I may consider adding the option to change the theme on a user basis. That way each member can view the forum how they wish. The problem is editing all the associated templates because this forum has a TON of code changes vs. the standard phpBB coding. It'll take some time, but it's possible.
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06-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
brian Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: moreno valley, CA Posts: 688	- its alright, the bar of functions along the top doesnt stand out at all though, almost looks like its non functional. they should have the little "circular buttons" colored in or something. i prefer our look.

06-08-2006, 06:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hyper Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,419	My vote for white combined with a darker color . It's hard to pick a color but avoid red, burgundy and brown, white or light grey should be the dominat color.

06-08-2006, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
ultimateforce BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 5,098	I have no opinion on the colors, because I like the default phpBB colors... The offer still stands if you need a 2nd hand editing the PHP if you get stuck with something. If I could make a suggestion, every one can check out this site: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/templates.php And browse free templates and post what they like or dislike in them.
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06-08-2006, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hyper Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 2,419	The forum looks better this way. Keep these colors!!

06-08-2006, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonique128 Esteemed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,379	I also, like the look of this forum currently, its easy to read and not harsh on the eyes. My only complaint is that there is way too much information on the side below the member avatars.
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07-03-2006, 11:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
kissingurami Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 439	Re: Look of the forum i like the colors and this forum as is. nothing hurts my eyes. as for the extra info i like it too. i don't have to click on their names to see what year miata they have, where they're from, and all that good stuff
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