The journey from there to here
Published on August 28, 2006 By Gideon MacLeish In Blogging

Allow me to be the first to comment on the new forum layout.

I was kind of taken by surprise because I couldn't access the forum for a few minutes, then suddenly an entirely different layout was before me. It was a shock to the system, as any sudden change can be.

While it will probably take me a little while to adjust, I like it, frankly. The layout is more consistent with many message boards, and will allow me to search some of the forums more quickly. Plus, by putting the name of the most recent reply (as in a message board format), it will save me the time spent going back to articles that I replied to most recently.

It's different, sure, but I think it's put in some good differences, and, to someone already familiar with message boards, it's not THAT different.

All in all, I think it's a good change. Nice work, crew!


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on Aug 28, 2006
One thing I don't like with this new layout: The old forum remembered the last reply you read on a thread and started you there when you checked it again. This new one doesn't seem to do that.


It does for me. I like many things, but my pet peeve is what Bluedev pointed out.
on Aug 28, 2006
It does for me. I like many things, but my pet peeve is what Bluedev pointed out.


Hmm, I wonder why it doesn't for me? I agree about what Bluedev said too.
on Aug 28, 2006
I like the new 'view all recent posts' feature. That's pretty handy.

But you can't post anymore using Safari, which is annoying. That's running Safari 2.0 with all the most recent updates.

So considering I have to use Firefox (I don't use it for anything else) the inconvenience kind of detracts from that really good feature. Some of the icons don't appear for me either - such as the icons above the post box and the picture icons for members.
on Aug 28, 2006
Hmm, I wonder why it doesn't for me? I


2 words. Internet Explorer! Grrrrr!

But Hey! Stardock is primarily an MS site.
on Aug 28, 2006
But you can't post anymore using Safari, which is annoying. That's running Safari 2.0 with all the most recent updates.


I just noticed the same thing. Guess I won't be blogging as much...
on Aug 28, 2006
Yes, I must say the more poking around I do, the more I like it too, and I am getting over the fact I can't see the list of latest articles on each channel on one page at a glance.

I find the "Add a reply" tool bar far friendlier(spelling)and it works all the time where as the one before - not always. (a spell checker - would not go amiss for forgetful old sods like me)   

I love the part at the bottom that gives out all the stats and tells you whose on line.

The bit at the bottom that allows you to delete all cookies created by the forum.

The ability to put my icon picture on so easily - the click of a button(not that I have, Dark Stars going to help me there, I can't get the picture right)

Lots of "nice" extra bits and bobs that are easier to use. (Some of them may have already been here(I do not know), if they were, they weren't friendly enough for pc dummy me!

Thanks guys! Job well done! I am a happy Joeuser!
on Aug 28, 2006
I dont like it.

I now have to remember what CATEGORY a certain article was posted in, because if it hasnt been one of the most very recent ones to recieve activity it's hidden behind the category link.

that sucks.

It also refuses to let me sign Simon out, and shows him as active even though Ive been online for over an hour now. I was only able to access my blog by going to it through my IE favorites list, and it let me log in there, but to change access from the top toolbar in this layout seems impossible.
on Aug 28, 2006
btw, the above post was from LW, unable to log in from this browser window.
on Aug 28, 2006
It doesn't seem to tell if a user is anonymous.
on Aug 28, 2006
I've always had a problem ajusting to new things! Doesn't mean I don't like it though, just kinda hard for me to figure out everything...oh and I was just getting used to JU!
Kinda like the "look" of it though!
  
on Aug 28, 2006
Hmmmm the color isn't working for me!
on Aug 28, 2006
It doesn't seem to tell if a user is anonymous.


How so? I have not seen that.
on Aug 28, 2006
How so? I have not seen that.


WWW Link

Reply #17. Sue's profile is the same as more than one anonymous user I've seen.
on Aug 28, 2006
Things I like:

1. cleaner looking
2. Last posted info is GREAT

I can't comment on the forum posts now.


I'm having problems as well - although this isn't totally new for me. Sometimes I go to the forums and I can reply. Other times I can't. Maybe I'm just flakey???  

I also liked seeing recent articles under each category instead of having to going into the cat. Just me though.
on Aug 28, 2006
We're still making a number of changes to them. There's a number of usability and navigational things we need to work out still.
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