We have just completed a re-skin for the forum, if you see any pages that still use the old theme (or a mix of both in some places :o) please do a forced refresh (ctrl+f5 [windows])
Oh wow!
looking good. Now with Added Boo Goodness. tm
There's way too much wasted space at the top. On my default 'Active Topics' view, there are 588 pixels before any meaningful content. I'll be forever scrolling down to see anything - and that's on my desktop, let alone my laptop screen(!)
I like it :D
Quote from: Banners on 28 July, 2011, 03:21:05 PM
There's way too much wasted space at the top. On my default 'Active Topics' view, there are 588 pixels before any meaningful content. I'll be forever scrolling down to see anything - and that's on my desktop, let alone my laptop screen(!)
247 of which are relevant to the site - could move the avatar block to help cut it down a bit if it's generally favoured...
Only one thing, bright red! It like stabbing at my eyes! Not good as always sneaking into pages at work!
Quote from: w3bz on 28 July, 2011, 03:35:50 PM
Quote from: Banners on 28 July, 2011, 03:21:05 PM
There's way too much wasted space at the top. On my default 'Active Topics' view, there are 588 pixels before any meaningful content. I'll be forever scrolling down to see anything - and that's on my desktop, let alone my laptop screen(!)
247 of which are relevant to the site - could move the avatar block to help cut it down a bit if it's generally favoured...
Harsh to say it, but we could do without anything above "Home | Help | Search | Profile" etc.. especially the advert!
I don't see a "Home | Help | Search | Profile at all. ?? I think its a case of 'damned if you do', not everyone will be happy with it but its certainly better than the vanilla skin. But yes we could loose the advert, or at least move it to the bottom. Never been a fan of banners on a forum (present company excepted)
Quote from: James StaceyNever been a fan of banners on a forum (present company excepted)
Lol. Ignore my negativity, I'm just in a bad mood. Sorry :-)
Quote from: Goaty on 28 July, 2011, 03:37:57 PM
Only one thing, bright red! It like stabbing at my eyes! Not good as always sneaking into pages at work!
Mmm...how's the bottom red for you?
Quote from: Banners on 28 July, 2011, 03:46:06 PM
Quote from: w3bz on 28 July, 2011, 03:35:50 PM
Quote from: Banners on 28 July, 2011, 03:21:05 PM
There's way too much wasted space at the top. On my default 'Active Topics' view, there are 588 pixels before any meaningful content. I'll be forever scrolling down to see anything - and that's on my desktop, let alone my laptop screen(!)
247 of which are relevant to the site - could move the avatar block to help cut it down a bit if it's generally favoured...
Harsh to say it, but we could do without anything above "Home | Help | Search | Profile" etc.. especially the advert!
Ah...we're not alone on that:
http://fans.marvel.com/go/forum/view/108226/185578/board_guidelines
Quote from: James Stacey on 28 July, 2011, 03:55:12 PM
I don't see a "Home | Help | Search | Profile at all. ?? I think its a case of 'damned if you do', not everyone will be happy with it but its certainly better than the vanilla skin. But yes we could loose the advert, or at least move it to the bottom. Never been a fan of banners on a forum (present company excepted)
I want to avoid jumping stuff around when navigating the site as far as the banner's concerned.
Can you pop me over a screenshot of how you "can't" see those links at the top and what browser you're using to w3bz@2000adonline.com ?
Ta
My laptop has a widescreen and it all looks a bit wonky and stuff is pretty scattered on the top. Once past that its all fine just the banner and stuff.
Why does the forums open up in a new window when I click "COMMUNITY Meet the Fans"??
Mine doesn't anymore - it used to , but not now.
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 July, 2011, 05:24:51 PM
My laptop has a widescreen and it all looks a bit wonky and stuff is pretty scattered on the top. Once past that its all fine just the banner and stuff.
send me a screenshot my man - w3bz@2000adonline.com and what browser you're using
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 28 July, 2011, 08:10:01 PM
Why does the forums open up in a new window when I click "COMMUNITY Meet the Fans"??
changed, shouldn't any more
Thanks but I've accidently neglected to mention one or two things:
1) When I click the SHOP link, that too opens up in a new window. Should it (if not, then please fix it)???
2) My PM Box may be broken. It comes up as one long thread (even the new ones) instead of independent threads for different subjects. Is it meant to do that or not???
I can't get any of the forms to appear when I go to search the forum. Entering the search terms into the top right box makes things go even wronger.
Quote from: Emperor on 29 July, 2011, 03:59:56 AM
I can't get any of the forms to appear when I go to search the forum. Entering the search terms into the top right box makes things go even wronger.
The search function still seems to be mapped to the local development environment.
Yeah apologies about the search bar. ::)
I am currently working on a full search system that scrapes the site, forum, wiki and shop but the forum part doesn't work properly as of yet and wasn't supposed to be pushed upstream with the latest update.
It has now been rolled back
Doesn't seem to play nice on Google Chrome...
Scratch that - although I did need to clear my browser cache to get it to behave... ::)
And my two questions please, 500!!!
I can answer one of them - the private messages aren't sorted into threads, it's just a list as you say. You have an inbox and a sent messages box, but you need to remember to tick the box when sending a message for it to get saved in your sent mesages.
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 28 July, 2011, 11:17:35 PM
Thanks but I've accidently neglected to mention one or two things:
1) When I click the SHOP link, that too opens up in a new window. Should it (if not, then please fix it)???
2) My PM Box may be broken. It comes up as one long thread (even the new ones) instead of independent threads for different subjects. Is it meant to do that or not???
1) This is as intended
2) The PM box is the same as its always been, if yours is misbehaving can you send some screenshots along with what browser you are using (inc version etc) to 500@2000adonline.com so I can see the issue
This might help for browser bug woe management: http://www.supportdetails.com/
...also, an array is available as text at the top of the page and Search form still actions the dev site.
Quote from: NeilFord on 29 July, 2011, 12:21:24 PM
This might help for browser bug woe management: http://www.supportdetails.com/
Good find!! Thanks! :D
Thanks to W3bz for fixing my forum problems. Above and beyond
Just one little thing.... I like the background, as it from latest Meg! but er... as you can see on the right side, it looks like Anderson does "Sally"....
Quote from: 500 on 29 July, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Yeah apologies about the search bar. ::)
I am currently working on a full search system that scrapes the site, forum, wiki and shop but the forum part doesn't work properly as of yet and wasn't supposed to be pushed upstream with the latest update.
It has now been rolled back
Going to the forum search still brings up a blank page:
http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?action=search
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 28 July, 2011, 11:17:35 PM
Thanks but I've accidently neglected to mention one or two things:
...
2) My PM Box may be broken. It comes up as one long thread (even the new ones) instead of independent threads for different subjects. Is it meant to do that or not???
This is how mine has always worked - there is a list of links at the top which jump you down the page to the relevant message.
Quote from: Emperor on 29 July, 2011, 03:23:06 PM
Quote from: 500 on 29 July, 2011, 10:31:31 AM
Yeah apologies about the search bar. ::)
I am currently working on a full search system that scrapes the site, forum, wiki and shop but the forum part doesn't work properly as of yet and wasn't supposed to be pushed upstream with the latest update.
It has now been rolled back
Going to the forum search still brings up a blank page:
http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php?action=search
Yeah w3bz accidentally pushed the changes back upstream ::)
Quote from: Emperor on 29 July, 2011, 03:23:51 PM
Quote from: Batman's Superior Cousin on 28 July, 2011, 11:17:35 PM
Thanks but I've accidently neglected to mention one or two things:
...
2) My PM Box may be broken. It comes up as one long thread (even the new ones) instead of independent threads for different subjects. Is it meant to do that or not???
This is how mine has always worked - there is a list of links at the top which jump you down the page to the relevant message.
Glad it isn't just me but now I want to know if it's meant to do that or not??
A new problem has now just came to my attention: The message box is far too wide!!!! Please shorten it!!!
Sorry for the double post but what's up with the "<strony> </strong> " when you hover the mouse over the pictures of Popular Thrills on the main page & why does it look like it's loading something on the left hand side of Popular Thrills???
Can I suggest making the images on forum posts responsive, it should eliminate the ugly scrollbars if someone posts an image that is too big?
Could try adding this to the forum css file:
.bbc_img {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
}
...wont work in browsers that don't 'get' max-width, but will work OK in most modern browsers. Think there are jquery plugins that do similar, but this wee rule is so easy to try.
Loving the new site design, looks great, good job! :)
I'd imagine you guys know of this already, in which case I applogise.
Just in case:
The Community link to here from the main site (http://www.2000adonline.com) is broken.
I get the following message:
QuoteMoved Permanently
The document has moved here (http://forums.2000adonline.com/).
Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
The 'here' link takes you the same address showing the same message. Just in case it's to do with Browser operation not going to Index automatically (which I thought they were supposed to do anyway..) I'm using Google Chrome update 12.0.742.122.
If you add 'index.php' at the end of the URL that will sort it. But you probably know that.
Oh, and I wish the ebook ad at the top of the page wouldn't overlap the title banner, but that's a small purely aesthetic nitpick.
Quote from: Mardroid on 29 July, 2011, 08:46:49 PM
I'd imagine you guys know of this already, in which case I applogise.
Just in case:
The Community link to here from the main site (http://www.2000adonline.com) is broken.
It works fine for me.
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 29 July, 2011, 08:56:47 PM
It works fine for me.
Are you using IE? Maybe it's a Chrome thing then.
or 10.6 Safari in other words.
I've been finding that I have to log in twice to post here. The first tiem, I get an error message, but if I cycle back and log in again, everything's fine.
Also, I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, but I've got bacon instead.
Quote from: HdE on 30 July, 2011, 12:43:27 AM
I've been finding that I have to log in twice to post here. The first tiem, I get an error message, but if I cycle back and log in again, everything's fine.
Logout, clear your cookies, reboot and log back in again.
I understand the desire for a common look across the site (to be honest, I frequently forget there are any pages apart from the forums) and I'm not having a go at the work you've done but I'm finding the newest look a bit frustrating. On my netbook (I know, I could use another machine, but it's on the coffee table) at its highest screen resolution I have to page down to see any meaningful content, i.e. posts, forum headers, etc.
Is there supposed to be something in the big empty space above Dredd's head?
Quote from: Mardroid on 29 July, 2011, 09:03:34 PM
Quote from: JOE SOAP on 29 July, 2011, 08:56:47 PM
It works fine for me.
Are you using IE? Maybe it's a Chrome thing then.
The link works fine now. Thank you admin.
Quote from: The Cosh on 30 July, 2011, 11:08:00 AM
I understand the desire for a common look across the site (to be honest, I frequently forget there are any pages apart from the forums) and I'm not having a go at the work you've done but I'm finding the newest look a bit frustrating. On my netbook (I know, I could use another machine, but it's on the coffee table) at its highest screen resolution I have to page down to see any meaningful content, i.e. posts, forum headers, etc.
Is there supposed to be something in the big empty space above Dredd's head?
There is an ad (usually for Solaris and perhaps Abaddon books), presumably your ad-blocker is snipping it out or it isn't loading properly for you.
The site clock is out by an hour.
Hi, just got a message from Krombasher.
He is having difficulties accessing the forums. I understand that it's mainly accessing unread posts.
He gets a 301 error.
He pasted the following copy of the message he gets:
QuoteThe document has moved here.
Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
It seems similar to an error I had a couple of days back, but mine just stopped for whatever reasons. I suggested he restart but he has done that twice to no avail.
He is using a PC using Chrome, with btpiloting.
Ok, I will attempt to address the issues raised (please post if I have missed any)
1) 301 error when trying to navigate to the forum
>>> Is this still happening? I was doing some work to fix a canonical url issues on Friday which might have caused a temporary glitch in the servers redirect rules, but shouldn't be happening by now.
2) Clock
>>> Looking into it now, must be a BST issue
>>>>>> The clock has now been sorted
3) Double login
>>> What browser and OS are you using (inc versions etc)? Will try to replicate your issue once I have the required info
4) Images breaking the forums layout
>>> Will pass this onto w3bz whilst I look at the code based issues
5) Popular Thrills images
>>> Again will pass this to w3bz
6) Top of forum
>>> I have plans to enhance the top by making use the of white space to the right of your avatar / profile bits. Thinking a a mini active topics box will be best placed there (list of <> 5 posts)
Active Topics: http://forums.2000adonline.com/index.php/topic,33860.15.html
Top class.
the MODIFY POST function seems to have vanished - I type like a gibbon in boxing gloves, so I often need to go back and correct howling errors!
Good job on the active topics list though!
Quote from: Dandontdare on 01 August, 2011, 06:11:28 PM
the MODIFY POST function seems to have vanished - I type like a gibbon in boxing gloves, so I often need to go back and correct howling errors!
Good job on the active topics list though!
Will talk with the mods about this feature as I'm not sure it should be enabled all the time at any rate.
Quote from: w3bz on 01 August, 2011, 07:21:43 PM
Quote from: Dandontdare on 01 August, 2011, 06:11:28 PM
the MODIFY POST function seems to have vanished - I type like a gibbon in boxing gloves, so I often need to go back and correct howling errors!
Good job on the active topics list though!
Will talk with the mods about this feature as I'm not sure it should be enabled all the time at any rate.
In the last version of the board it was available for a few minutes after the initial post. I use it a lot to correct typos or add something I missed out.
Where have all the stars gone?!!
Everyone has only one little new person star. How can we work out who to be supercilious to, and who to be subservient to?
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 August, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
Where have all the stars gone?!!
Everyone has only one little new person star. How can we work out who to be supercilious to, and who to be subservient to?
(Rushes over with Synth-tac and a handful of stars)
...pfff..huh...you're blind Mr E...*weez*...
Quote from: w3bz on 01 August, 2011, 09:02:41 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 August, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
Where have all the stars gone?!!
Everyone has only one little new person star. How can we work out who to be supercilious to, and who to be subservient to?
(Rushes over with Synth-tac and a handful of stars)
...pfff..huh...you're blind Mr E...*weez*...
Thanks. And it's DR. I didn't not go to medical school for nothing.
And I feel almost churlish mentioning that the new/ read threads have been reset.
Your sterling efforts are appreciated by everyone - we just want this to (still) be the bestest place on the whole interent.
Hello, I like coming on the board to check out all the recent updates via the links above. You know the Active/Unread/Recent replies. But for days now the links have led me to just one page.With this message;
Moved Permanently
The document has moved here.
Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
I've found a "round the houses" route the other day but still have a nerdish, feverish fear I'm missing out on my personal view of the forum interplay. Can you help me 500?
Quote from: Krombasher on 03 August, 2011, 02:21:43 AM
Hello, I like coming on the board to check out all the recent updates via the links above. You know the Active/Unread/Recent replies. But for days now the links have led me to just one page.With this message;
Moved Permanently
The document has moved here.
Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
I've found a "round the houses" route the other day but still have a nerdish, feverish fear I'm missing out on my personal view of the forum interplay. Can you help me 500?
I have replied to your PM regarding this :)
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 August, 2011, 10:31:16 PM
Quote from: w3bz on 01 August, 2011, 09:02:41 PM
Quote from: The Enigmatic Dr X on 01 August, 2011, 07:54:40 PM
Where have all the stars gone?!!
Everyone has only one little new person star. How can we work out who to be supercilious to, and who to be subservient to?
(Rushes over with Synth-tac and a handful of stars)
...pfff..huh...you're blind Mr E...*weez*...
Thanks. And it's DR. I didn't not go to medical school for nothing.
And I feel almost churlish mentioning that the new/ read threads have been reset.
Your sterling efforts are appreciated by everyone - we just want this to (still) be the bestest place on the whole interent.
(puts head in hands rocking back and forward)...they're never happy...they're never happy...*wail*Quote from: Krombasher on 03 August, 2011, 02:21:43 AM
I've found a "round the houses" route the other day but still have a nerdish, feverish fear I'm missing out on my personal view of the forum interplay. Can you help me 500?
Out of interest, when you first come to the forum are you going to
http://www.2000adonline.com/forum/
or
http://forums.2000adonline.com/
The latter is correct and there is a redirect in place for the former, but that might be something that's going wrong for you?
Oh good 500's on it ;)
*wanders off...*
Quote from: w3bz on 28 July, 2011, 10:09:25 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 July, 2011, 05:24:51 PM
My laptop has a widescreen and it all looks a bit wonky and stuff is pretty scattered on the top. Once past that its all fine just the banner and stuff.
send me a screenshot my man - w3bz@2000adonline.com and what browser you're using
Apologies for not responding to this. Been away. All good now anyway so hopefully all good?
Edited to add: And should say it looks bloomin' great as well. Love the new look.
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 05 August, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: w3bz on 28 July, 2011, 10:09:25 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 28 July, 2011, 05:24:51 PM
My laptop has a widescreen and it all looks a bit wonky and stuff is pretty scattered on the top. Once past that its all fine just the banner and stuff.
send me a screenshot my man - w3bz@2000adonline.com and what browser you're using
Throw that man a cookie!
Apologies for not responding to this. Been away. All good now anyway so hopefully all good?
Edited to add: And should say it looks bloomin' great as well. Love the new look.
is search not working or is that just me?
I would, ya know, search for a thread about this but.....
Now...
Can we rename the above links to;
Radio-Active Toxics
Undead Posts
Show new Replicants to your posts
please? ;)