Thread Starter Preference?

korme · 01-11-2004, 10:50 PM

As it is now, or the old way?

JeeberD · 01-11-2004, 10:52 PM

I like the old way better. It seems like it was easier to see who started it that way...

korme · 01-11-2004, 10:53 PM

Agreed, and if enough people feel that way, I will talk to Ryan or the 'Dog about making the switch. Also, I dislike the bold threads (indicating you have not read since a new post)!

JeeberD · 01-11-2004, 10:55 PM

Actually, I really like that unread threads are bold. Makes it really easy to tell if there's anything new in there that you need to see...

Neuqua · 01-11-2004, 11:30 PM

Like the bold threads.

Dislike the poster underneath the topic.

sooner333 · 01-11-2004, 11:39 PM

I also miss my FOF Sideline classic "skin"

JeeberD · 01-11-2004, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooner333

I also miss my FOF Sideline classic "skin"

Look at the very bottom of the page. You can change it there...

Anthony · 01-11-2004, 11:42 PM

i like the bold threads. it matters not to me who started a thread, i go by thread title to determine what i want to read. if i'm so inclined to see who started i've already adjusted to where the new location is to find this info. no big deal.

sooner333 · 01-12-2004, 12:20 AM

Thanks Jeeber...lifesaver.

Also, I like the bolded topics.

BishopMVP · 01-12-2004, 01:27 AM

17-2 against.

DOWN WITH CHANGE!!!!

Ryan S · 01-12-2004, 06:11 AM

I like the bold links

Ben E Lou · 01-12-2004, 06:54 AM

The bold links ain't goin' nowhere. I agree that if we can get the thread start in a different column, that would be very nice.

Marmel · 01-12-2004, 07:00 AM

I despise this new software.

Not to knock the FOBL, but their horrible forums are one reason I barely visit anymore.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-12-2004, 07:23 AM

Before the color change made things at least tolerable to my eyes, I pretty much felt like Marmel.

Now if somebody could just do something about the "designed-for-the- visually-challenged" Name/title/date/location/posts deal to the left of the posts, I might eventually stop flinching every time a thread opens.

corbes · 01-12-2004, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Look at the very bottom of the page. You can change it there...

Ahh...solecismic yellow...so much better

corbes · 01-12-2004, 07:53 AM

dola-

However, with the bold, I feel compelled to click on some threads, just so they will stop being distractingly bold.

Subby · 01-12-2004, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmel

I despise this new software.

Not to knock the FOBL, but their horrible forums are one reason I barely visit anymore.

What the fuck?

HornedFrog Purple · 01-12-2004, 08:36 AM

As long as my thumbs up and down are here I am a happy camper.

Radii · 01-12-2004, 09:43 AM

I like the bold in the topics. Its too large for my tastes at work but I like the idea in general. I dislike the way the starter looks.

My only real complaint right now is how, in the view of a specific thread, the name of each poster is bold, underlined, and 2x as large as the text of the posts.

I had to download netscape to even make the board readable at work. In IE, even on the "smallest" text size the text in the posts was so large that I'm pretty sure people on other floor's can read it...

by switching to netscape, zooming out to 75%, and turning off signatures, the board is once again readable, but the names of the posters are way way too large for my tastes.

MrIllini · 01-12-2004, 10:07 AM

this place embraces change (for the better, trust me, I've been using vB3 for a few months now) like Mike Martz embraces Brenda Warner

(which, for those curious, is by putting a long-haired wig on her and slapping her in the ass)

Neuqua · 01-12-2004, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmel

I despise this new software.

Not to knock the FOBL, but their horrible forums are one reason I barely visit anymore.

I think we have discovered the greatest reason of all for the change.

Fritz · 01-12-2004, 11:17 AM

can we geta maxipad for this thread?

corbes · 01-12-2004, 11:40 AM

Somehow, I feel more guilty for reading this board at work than the old one. I don't know why, but it looks more...unproductive.

(edit: maybe I should try "working" at work instead of posting.)

korme · 01-12-2004, 02:00 PM

Skydog it will be pretty easy to add a thread starter column back on the side. If you feel it is a change that is needed to be made, let me know.

rkmsuf · 01-12-2004, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty3281

Skydog it will be pretty easy to add a thread starter column back on the side. If you feel it is a change that is needed to be made, let me know.

Wouldn't we let Skydog know?

Subby · 01-12-2004, 02:03 PM

Maybe it would be wise not to hack this site until vB is in final release...

Daimyo · 01-12-2004, 02:35 PM

I think it would be extremely wise not to even upgrade until any software is in its final release...

MrIllini · 01-12-2004, 03:14 PM

maybe everyone needs to stop jumping to rash decisions to hack and deem that this new software "is shit" after only 12 hours of it being up

tucker342 · 01-12-2004, 04:10 PM

I like the old way of displaying the thread starter more

QuikSand · 01-12-2004, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Thread Starter Preference?

My preference is that the starter of any thread post a title that actually indicates something about what's inside... but that seems to be just me.

Is that what we're talkinig about here?

BishopMVP · 01-12-2004, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

My preference is that the starter of any thread post a title that actually indicates something about what's inside... but that seems to be just me.

Is that what we're talkinig about here?

With the scroll-over option for new threads, that should help. At least you can read the first couple sentences without clicking a thread.

Does the board seem slower to anyone else, or is it just me? Also, I dislike the thread-stretching that seems to happen as the thread expands into the margins during the first 2-3 seconds I'm scrolling down it.

Fritz · 01-12-2004, 07:13 PM

Mikey Polynomial with the subtle jab.

korme · 01-12-2004, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby

Maybe it would be wise not to hack this site until vB is in final release...

It is by no means a hack when all you do is change one template.Hah.

Scarecrow · 01-12-2004, 07:46 PM

Why can't we just leave it as is for now and stop hacking, or changing the template, or whatever the fuck you want to call it until the final release. Then and only then make any modifications that the 'real' moderators deem neccesary.

I for one would like to thank Ryan and Simms for their hard work in getting this new version up and running so seamlessly, and don't give a rat's ass where the thread starter's name is located. It's there - get used to it.

korme · 01-12-2004, 07:52 PM

LOL

-edited so I could atleast defend myself a bit.
No need to flip out. Thanks for the insult, but I have never considered myself a mod, so you can stop trying to make me feel inferior with that "real" mod comment, then continue to belittle my contributions by directly thanking Ryan and Simms and them only for their work (which we all appreciate) and again noting that the way the board looks now IS FINE (AND THAT'S THAT!), despite the one question I have proposed, many (76% if you are a numbers guy) agree that they like the old look. I am sorry but I have not made any 'hacks' or changes deemed necessary by anyone (if I would do anything like that I first consult the head haunchos, who I talk to frequently), in fact all I have done is begun to recreate our former styles. That is all!

Subby · 01-12-2004, 08:01 PM

Speaking of forums, you might want to concentrate on the JBL's

korme · 01-12-2004, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subby

Speaking of forums, you might want to concentrate on the JBL's

Haha, our old JBL forums used to kick ass but after we lost those and now are sporting the XMBs, I can proudly say I do not underappreciate the power of vB. Editing XMB is hell!

sterlingice · 01-13-2004, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritz

can we geta maxipad for this thread?

Agreed. Dammit, Fritz, I think that's the second time this month.

Man, this is a lot of whining over nothing. My biggest complaint is the lack of trout-rectum option in the poll to express our apathy.

SI

cuervo72 · 01-13-2004, 08:04 AM

I would like a better indicator of online status. That check just isn't doing it for me.

View Poll Results: How do you prefer the thread starter displayed?
The new way - the starter's name under the thread	19	25.00%
The old way - the starter's name in it's own column	57	75.00%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

01-11-2004, 10:52 PM	#2
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I like the old way better. It seems like it was easier to see who started it that way... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-11-2004, 10:55 PM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Actually, I really like that unread threads are bold. Makes it really easy to tell if there's anything new in there that you need to see... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-11-2004, 11:30 PM	#5
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Like the bold threads. Dislike the poster underneath the topic. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

01-12-2004, 06:54 AM	#12
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	The bold links ain't goin' nowhere. I agree that if we can get the thread start in a different column, that would be very nice. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-11-2004, 10:53 PM	#3
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Agreed, and if enough people feel that way, I will talk to Ryan or the 'Dog about making the switch. Also, I dislike the bold threads (indicating you have not read since a new post)!

01-11-2004, 11:39 PM	#6
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	I also miss my FOF Sideline classic "skin"

01-11-2004, 11:42 PM	#8
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i like the bold threads. it matters not to me who started a thread, i go by thread title to determine what i want to read. if i'm so inclined to see who started i've already adjusted to where the new location is to find this info. no big deal.

01-12-2004, 12:20 AM	#9
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Thanks Jeeber...lifesaver. Also, I like the bolded topics.

01-12-2004, 01:27 AM	#10
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	17-2 against. DOWN WITH CHANGE!!!!

01-12-2004, 06:11 AM	#11
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	I like the bold links

01-12-2004, 07:00 AM	#13
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	I despise this new software. Not to knock the FOBL, but their horrible forums are one reason I barely visit anymore. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

01-12-2004, 07:23 AM	#14
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Before the color change made things at least tolerable to my eyes, I pretty much felt like Marmel. Now if somebody could just do something about the "designed-for-the- visually-challenged" Name/title/date/location/posts deal to the left of the posts, I might eventually stop flinching every time a thread opens.

01-12-2004, 07:53 AM	#16
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	dola- However, with the bold, I feel compelled to click on some threads, just so they will stop being distractingly bold.

01-12-2004, 08:36 AM	#18
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	As long as my thumbs up and down are here I am a happy camper. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

01-12-2004, 09:43 AM	#19
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I like the bold in the topics. Its too large for my tastes at work but I like the idea in general. I dislike the way the starter looks. My only real complaint right now is how, in the view of a specific thread, the name of each poster is bold, underlined, and 2x as large as the text of the posts. I had to download netscape to even make the board readable at work. In IE, even on the "smallest" text size the text in the posts was so large that I'm pretty sure people on other floor's can read it... by switching to netscape, zooming out to 75%, and turning off signatures, the board is once again readable, but the names of the posters are way way too large for my tastes.

01-12-2004, 10:07 AM	#20
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	this place embraces change (for the better, trust me, I've been using vB3 for a few months now) like Mike Martz embraces Brenda Warner (which, for those curious, is by putting a long-haired wig on her and slapping her in the ass) __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

01-12-2004, 11:17 AM	#22
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	can we geta maxipad for this thread? __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

01-12-2004, 11:40 AM	#23
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	Somehow, I feel more guilty for reading this board at work than the old one. I don't know why, but it looks more...unproductive. (edit: maybe I should try "working" at work instead of posting.) Last edited by corbes : 01-12-2004 at 11:41 AM.

01-12-2004, 02:00 PM	#24
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Skydog it will be pretty easy to add a thread starter column back on the side. If you feel it is a change that is needed to be made, let me know.

01-12-2004, 02:03 PM	#26
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Maybe it would be wise not to hack this site until vB is in final release...

01-12-2004, 02:35 PM	#27
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I think it would be extremely wise not to even upgrade until any software is in its final release...

01-12-2004, 03:14 PM	#28
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	maybe everyone needs to stop jumping to rash decisions to hack and deem that this new software "is shit" after only 12 hours of it being up __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

01-12-2004, 04:10 PM	#29
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	I like the old way of displaying the thread starter more

01-12-2004, 07:13 PM	#32
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Mikey Polynomial with the subtle jab. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

01-12-2004, 07:46 PM	#34
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	Why can't we just leave it as is for now and stop hacking, or changing the template, or whatever the fuck you want to call it until the final release. Then and only then make any modifications that the 'real' moderators deem neccesary. I for one would like to thank Ryan and Simms for their hard work in getting this new version up and running so seamlessly, and don't give a rat's ass where the thread starter's name is located. It's there - get used to it. __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

01-12-2004, 07:52 PM	#35
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	LOL -edited so I could atleast defend myself a bit. No need to flip out. Thanks for the insult, but I have never considered myself a mod, so you can stop trying to make me feel inferior with that "real" mod comment, then continue to belittle my contributions by directly thanking Ryan and Simms and them only for their work (which we all appreciate) and again noting that the way the board looks now IS FINE (AND THAT'S THAT!), despite the one question I have proposed, many (76% if you are a numbers guy) agree that they like the old look. I am sorry but I have not made any 'hacks' or changes deemed necessary by anyone (if I would do anything like that I first consult the head haunchos, who I talk to frequently), in fact all I have done is begun to recreate our former styles. That is all! Last edited by korme : 01-12-2004 at 10:16 PM.

01-12-2004, 08:01 PM	#36
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Speaking of forums, you might want to concentrate on the JBL's

01-13-2004, 08:04 AM	#39
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I would like a better indicator of online status. That check just isn't doing it for me. __________________ null

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