Interestingly, people on other forums and who don't post here are discussing the DS makeover and saying how hideous it looks, so it's not just disgruntled DSers complaining.
Any recommendations out there for a decent forum that's readable and user-friendly? I won't be able to stay here if they don't change it. TBH I havn't bothered with any others for ages so am out of touch..
Oh dear, was hoping when I came back on here this morning some of the issues may have been resolved. Still have layout issues on my laptop... some of the right side of the page is still cut off.
i do think there needs to be some kind of balance to the white as well - if you're surfing the net somewhere else and then click to come back to DS, it's like whacking the brightness up on your monitor to full all of a sudden which is a bit offputting.
It's still here then ?
And it's still shit.
I'm having to read in the mobile format, because the desktop format is impossible to see the whole screen.But then I have limited options when trying to post and the text looks like its been written by nanobots.
So I switch back to the desktop format to post, which then takes about 10 mins to find where I was.
The smilies look like they have been designed by 4 year olds and are just variations of a yellow blob.
The colour and contrast hurts my eyes.
If the designers worked for me I would sack them all, it's a complete load of bollocks.
Please please please sort out the problem of not being able to see the right hand side of the screen on iPad. It's so frustrating and I rarely use my laptop at home.
And get rid of that massive white banner at the top of the page *wants to insert red "mad" smilie here but can't*
Well, yes the smilies aren't up to much, I preferred the old ones but it would have been nice to add to them. Screen is a bit bright and could do with toning down. Don't like the shade of grey, it needs to be darker.
I do still prefer this lay out though.
It's still here then ?
And it's still shit.
I'm having to read in the mobile format, because the desktop format is impossible to see the whole screen.But then I have limited options when trying to post and the text looks like its been written by nanobots.
So I switch back to the desktop format to post, which then takes about 10 mins to find where I was.
The smilies look like they have been designed by 4 year olds and are just variations of a yellow blob.
The colour and contrast hurts my eyes.
If the designers worked for me I would sack them all, it's a complete load of bollocks.
I find the quotes easier to read, maybe we should all copy our posts and duplicate everything.
Please please please sort out the problem of not being able to see the right hand side of the screen on iPad. It's so frustrating and I rarely use my laptop at home.
And get rid of that massive white banner at the top of the page *wants to insert red "mad" smilie here but can't*
Change to the mobile version (drop down menu at bottom left), it still works fine.
Guys, this is the thread where you can officially say goodbye to DS and any friends you've made on here if you find it impossible to hack the new forum style
Better to go out in a blaze of glory instead of just fading away unnoticed. Too many departures and names that will be missed getting buried away in the design feedback thread...
Mods, please pin this thread.
I'm sticking it out and I really hope you do too Phylo, I love your posts.:)
I'm struggling with the forums and the main site...Fun went a while ago and now cult, but gay spy is back and comixs is in twice.
I can read quotes ok but links in quote (the light blue on dark grey) I cant read. the buttons dont match the rest and there is no value added from the redesign (avatars/new smilies/shortcuts).
It's still here then ?
And it's still shit.
I'm having to read in the mobile format, because the desktop format is impossible to see the whole screen.But then I have limited options when trying to post and the text looks like its been written by nanobots.
So I switch back to the desktop format to post, which then takes about 10 mins to find where I was.
The smilies look like they have been designed by 4 year olds and are just variations of a yellow blob.
The colour and contrast hurts my eyes.
If the designers worked for me I would sack them all, it's a complete load of bollocks.
Awful. Actually putting me off from visiting the site.
Why:
- Background too bright
- Font too indistinct (not enough contrast)
- Username on posts not prominent enough
- Too much scrolling needed
- Can't navigate back to the "General Discussion" or "Politics" etc page in one click, other than by using the browser's back button
Oh, I do agree that there's no point in "spitting the dummy out".
It's just that if you can't be as comfortable with something as you were you're more likely to use it less and just sort of "drift away".
I am accustomed to whiling away hours at a time, browsing the threads. As you say, it was as relaxing and comfortable as reading a book. If its a chore, then that's a whole different kettle of fish. And at the moment its actually worse than a chore, its a pretty impossible one.
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Put it back the way it was.
and as for those bleedin' smilies...
Any recommendations out there for a decent forum that's readable and user-friendly? I won't be able to stay here if they don't change it. TBH I havn't bothered with any others for ages so am out of touch..
How was a trainee kid's untested load of junk ever allowed to get anywhere near the live server?
:devil:
And it's still shit.
I'm having to read in the mobile format, because the desktop format is impossible to see the whole screen.But then I have limited options when trying to post and the text looks like its been written by nanobots.
So I switch back to the desktop format to post, which then takes about 10 mins to find where I was.
The smilies look like they have been designed by 4 year olds and are just variations of a yellow blob.
The colour and contrast hurts my eyes.
If the designers worked for me I would sack them all, it's a complete load of bollocks.
And get rid of that massive white banner at the top of the page *wants to insert red "mad" smilie here but can't*
I do still prefer this lay out though.
I find the quotes easier to read, maybe we should all copy our posts and duplicate everything.
This is what I think.
The old colours gave the forum a friendlier feel. This new look is not good at all. :-(
Change to the mobile version (drop down menu at bottom left), it still works fine.
I'm sticking it out and I really hope you do too Phylo, I love your posts.:)
Oh, I do agree that there's no point in "spitting the dummy out".
It's just that if you can't be as comfortable with something as you were you're more likely to use it less and just sort of "drift away".
Right hand side of the screen not visible on tablets.
Threads too spaced out.
Posts too spaced out.
If you can't fix these things NOW then put it back to the old style until you have, This is truly pathetic service.
I can read quotes ok but links in quote (the light blue on dark grey) I cant read. the buttons dont match the rest and there is no value added from the redesign (avatars/new smilies/shortcuts).
Bit poor really.
Maybe I'll just come back in a few days and hope it's sorted out, I hate change, especially when it's not for the better
This this this a hundred times this.
PUT IT BACK UNTIL YOU'VE FIXED IT.
Why:
- Background too bright
- Font too indistinct (not enough contrast)
- Username on posts not prominent enough
- Too much scrolling needed
- Can't navigate back to the "General Discussion" or "Politics" etc page in one click, other than by using the browser's back button
But it reverts back every time you move to a different thread! And replies don't have smilies.
<insert new shit smiley that all look the same>
Oh well time to find another forum I think that care more about my eyes.
I've just ran a few different pages though W3, they ranged from 46 errors in the markup to a whopping 135 errors on one page.
I really hope somebody is getting fired and/or sued.
I am accustomed to whiling away hours at a time, browsing the threads. As you say, it was as relaxing and comfortable as reading a book. If its a chore, then that's a whole different kettle of fish. And at the moment its actually worse than a chore, its a pretty impossible one.
I assume that the forum owner spends all his money on hard drugs. Lost his mind, and is being taken advantage of accordingly.