New Skin?

madfiddler · 06-07-2008, 00:35

Btw what are "tags" you Can add to threads?

madfiddler · 06-07-2008, 00:41

Nnoticed ads are gone, is that permanent?

Could do with getting rid of descriptive text at top of page that tells you what forum and thread you are in IMHO..... the "path" links are sufficient I reckon

fatty5000 · 06-07-2008, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by madfiddler

Nnoticed ads are gone, is that permanent?

Could do with getting rid of descriptive text at top of page that tells you what forum and thread you are in IMHO..... the "path" links are sufficient I reckon

I doubt it......so you need to join freedom as quick as possible

Shifty · 06-07-2008, 11:02

Another thing - being picky maybe, used to easily be able to see which threads I had posted in, now it's quite difficult with a small hard to see arrow.

heresmo · 06-07-2008, 12:21

*confuse a person but sussed now* I have my personal options set upside down so that Page 1 displays the latest posts rather than the earliest ones. I note when I submit a reply, the screen reverts to the page with the highest number, i.e. Page 2 on a 2-page thread, though that is the earlier page if using the "latest first" option.

Mo

daiking · 06-07-2008, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresmo

*confuse a person but sussed now* I have my personal options set upside down so that Page 1 displays the latest posts rather than the earliest ones. I note when I submit a reply, the screen reverts to the page with the highest number, i.e. Page 2 on a 2-page thread, though that is the earlier page if using the "latest first" option.

Mo

Ditto. I wanted to give things a chance to settle before bringing this up.

Is there yet a thread for differences from the old format that people can raise - the internet gods can then say yes or no as to whether it'll change/be fixed.

Robshaw · 06-07-2008, 12:32

I really like it - Well done Colin!

The white is a tad white - however this makes a nice fresh look

I still love the PM and Inbox quick options. Amazing.

**mannyo** · 06-07-2008, 14:16

After using it for a while, I have the same comments on the white.

The ads will return, I guess its best to consider the current skin as a work in progress. I have noticed several things dont work as mentioned earlier in the thread. I am sure Colin is bevering away in the background testing things before making them live for all to see.

tdirob · 06-07-2008, 14:18

Having used it a bit now, I like it. Good work Colin

Miss the old one as well though

apinner · 06-07-2008, 16:03

Making style changes without me Colin... how dare you!

Its about time this skin got used, Cobalt was rubbish! And now i have broadband in my new home and i am not moving my life across the country i can spend a bit more time turning this version into something a bit more briskodararararary

But not now, just got back from silverstone after being on the **** in milton keynes til 2:00am last night and at the track at 5:30am i am rather tired!

***ncarring*** · 06-07-2008, 16:09

I liked Cobalt

Gizmo68 · 06-07-2008, 16:24

I too preferred the old one, I'm not going to comment on the things that are missing at the moment, as i assume they will reappear when Colin has time, but the colour / brightness is OTT IMO.

smstext · 06-07-2008, 17:22

i think the new look looks fresh to the site.

andy2407 · 06-07-2008, 18:38

When I click on "Quick Links" and then "Today's Posts" I have several times got a "wait 20 seconds to search again" message.

It's as though I'm double clicking on it and the forum software thinks I've tried to do two searches in quick succession. Even when it works OK, I get a sound from the speakers as though I've double-clicked.

Anyone else had similar problems?

Basil · 06-07-2008, 19:01

I'm finding it stresses my eyes to read - dark background is far easier on the eyes - any chance of a theme to keep it more contrasted?

Bas (getting on)

craig0031 · 06-07-2008, 19:08

hurts my eyes also and gives me a headache :o

gerasimos · 06-07-2008, 21:11

It was a pleasant surprise. I like it !!!! Well Done +1000

skisbp · 06-07-2008, 21:49

Well after waiting 24hrs or so since I logged in to find these changes I'd like to start by giving a big

to Colin. Can't be an easy thing running one of these...

As a member on here as well as VwVortex & SeatCupra... I have to say this is for the most part the easiest of the bunch to use/navigate. Something I like from the SeatCupra forum is that whenever I post in a thread I automatically am signed up to that thread! The previous skin had a much more friendly personal feel, where-as this new skin is a bit like walking into a modern hospital

all's squeaky clean yet you could be anywhere in the world as it's the same floor-plan much of the rest of the world are using & kind of leaves you with that same hospital feeling of dread even if you came for a happy ocasion...

Thanx! Let's bring these back ASAP neither of the other forums I'm an active member on use them & I dare think it has allot to do with the often lack of civility shown!!!
All-in-all good to see things moving forward.

pittVRS · 06-07-2008, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty5000

There's no "top" button either, my scroll finger is suffering already.

Try using the "home" key on your keyboard, then you can go to the top of the page without scrolling all the way to the bottom! Or you could always use the "End" key to get to the bottom.

pixi · 06-07-2008, 22:31

This is the first thread I've read since being absent for a couple of days and I like it so far. I wondered what the heck I'd done when I saw I had two notifications waiting for me on signing in!

06-07-2008, 00:35	#61
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06-07-2008, 00:41	#62
madfiddler Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Midlands, UK Posts: 243 Thanks: 24 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New Skin? Nnoticed ads are gone, is that permanent? Could do with getting rid of descriptive text at top of page that tells you what forum and thread you are in IMHO..... the "path" links are sufficient I reckon __________________ 2008 Octavia 2.0L TDI Laurent & Klement Storm Blue, Alcantara interior, Columbus Navigation, OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone

06-07-2008, 11:02	#64
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06-07-2008, 12:21	#65
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,365 Thanks: 35 Thanked 126 Times in 106 Posts	Re: New Skin? confuse a person but sussed now I have my personal options set upside down so that Page 1 displays the latest posts rather than the earliest ones. I note when I submit a reply, the screen reverts to the page with the highest number, i.e. Page 2 on a 2-page thread, though that is the earlier page if using the "latest first" option. Mo __________________

06-07-2008, 12:32	#67
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,169 Thanks: 160 Thanked 99 Times in 84 Posts	Re: New Skin? I really like it - Well done Colin! The white is a tad white - however this makes a nice fresh look I still love the PM and Inbox quick options. Amazing. __________________ Current: Clio 1.2 16v Dynamic Sold: Skoda Fabia vRS Honda Civic Type R

06-07-2008, 14:16	#68
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,042 Thanks: 31 Thanked 295 Times in 276 Posts	Re: New Skin? After using it for a while, I have the same comments on the white. The ads will return, I guess its best to consider the current skin as a work in progress. I have noticed several things dont work as mentioned earlier in the thread. I am sure Colin is bevering away in the background testing things before making them live for all to see. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

06-07-2008, 14:18	#69
tdirob Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 24 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Re: New Skin? Having used it a bit now, I like it. Good work Colin Miss the old one as well though __________________ Golf GT TDI - Standard (at the minute)

06-07-2008, 16:03	#70
apinner Numberwang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby Posts: 1,727 Thanks: 57 Thanked 83 Times in 42 Posts	Re: New Skin? Making style changes without me Colin... how dare you! Its about time this skin got used, Cobalt was rubbish! And now i have broadband in my new home and i am not moving my life across the country i can spend a bit more time turning this version into something a bit more briskodararararary But not now, just got back from silverstone after being on the **** in milton keynes til 2:00am last night and at the track at 5:30am i am rather tired! __________________ . Alex .

06-07-2008, 16:09	#71
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06-07-2008, 16:24	#72
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,198 Thanks: 12 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts	Re: New Skin? I too preferred the old one, I'm not going to comment on the things that are missing at the moment, as i assume they will reappear when Colin has time, but the colour / brightness is OTT IMO.

06-07-2008, 17:22	#73
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06-07-2008, 18:38	#74
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,357 Thanks: 49 Thanked 182 Times in 151 Posts	Re: New Skin? When I click on "Quick Links" and then "Today's Posts" I have several times got a "wait 20 seconds to search again" message. It's as though I'm double clicking on it and the forum software thinks I've tried to do two searches in quick succession. Even when it works OK, I get a sound from the speakers as though I've double-clicked. Anyone else had similar problems? __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow

06-07-2008, 19:01	#75
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,151 Thanks: 183 Thanked 183 Times in 144 Posts	Re: New Skin? I'm finding it stresses my eyes to read - dark background is far easier on the eyes - any chance of a theme to keep it more contrasted? Bas (getting on) __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

06-07-2008, 19:08	#76
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06-07-2008, 21:11	#77
gerasimos Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greece - Pireaus Posts: 12 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New Skin? It was a pleasant surprise. I like it !!!! Well Done +1000

06-07-2008, 21:49	#78
skisbp Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Elezar, Gush Etzion, Israel Posts: 349 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New Skin? Well after waiting 24hrs or so since I logged in to find these changes I'd like to start by giving a big to Colin. Can't be an easy thing running one of these... As a member on here as well as VwVortex & SeatCupra... I have to say this is for the most part the easiest of the bunch to use/navigate. Something I like from the SeatCupra forum is that whenever I post in a thread I automatically am signed up to that thread! The previous skin had a much more friendly personal feel, where-as this new skin is a bit like walking into a modern hospital all's squeaky clean yet you could be anywhere in the world as it's the same floor-plan much of the rest of the world are using & kind of leaves you with that same hospital feeling of dread even if you came for a happy ocasion... Thanx! Let's bring these back ASAP neither of the other forums I'm an active member on use them & I dare think it has allot to do with the often lack of civility shown!!! All-in-all good to see things moving forward.

06-07-2008, 22:31	#80
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,063 Thanks: 99 Thanked 84 Times in 42 Posts	Re: New Skin? This is the first thread I've read since being absent for a couple of days and I like it so far. I wondered what the heck I'd done when I saw I had two notifications waiting for me on signing in! __________________

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