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Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider #46 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 08:52 PM

Looks good on my Imac! Very nice upgrade!

iggibar · iggibar #47 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 09:20 PM

On the site with my PlayBook as i type this. I have to say, it looks even better on here! The ratios just seem a lot better, if thats even it.

Groovetube · Groovetube #48 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 09:47 PM

I saw it briefly, then switched to the old one to compare, and can't switch to the new one.

Is there a way?

lifeisabeach · lifeisabeach #49 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by I.M.O.G.

There has been a couple comments on the red, but nothing close enough to a consensus yet - there needs to be something of a color, and red was part of the old theme as well. As you would likely agree, design stuff can be difficult to appease everyone's tastes. If some sort of consensus emerges, we are always open to change however. These things are also discussed with site moderation and administration, to prioritize what needs attention, what is agreed upon, and get that consensus necessary to ensure we make good changes.

I agree that you will never please everyone. And design stuff is difficult… I'm far better at critiquing it than actually creating anything.

That said… red was only a part of the old theme in terms of the graphics. I don't ever recall red fonts anywhere. Hopefully I've adequately articulated why it's such a bad idea. Not trying to deride your efforts here, mind you. I'm just not one to nod my head and say it's all great.

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I've seen comments about the white/spacing go both ways - some have commented it looks cleaner and sharper, others think too much white on white. If we let this simmer, we may also get a better sense of consensus.

I'd suggest making a couple demos showing alternatives to white-on-white. Not necessarily the entire site, but maybe post screen caps of a page. I'd bet my last dollar that if it's done right, a large number of those who are fine with how it is now would pick an alternative.

EDIT: it's also possible I'm more bothered by the white-on-white due to the increased spacing, which itself leads to more "whiteness" in between lines.

Groovetube · Groovetube #50 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 09:49 PM

oh wait I figured it out.

McYukon · McYukon #51 (**permalink**)

01-31-2012, 10:09 PM

Anyone else who found the new style switcher on the front forums page and wants to switch back, User CP>Edit Options>Forum Skin @ page bottom, -- Mac Forums 3.8.6

Ghostshadow · Ghostshadow #52 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 12:00 AM

Looking pretty good. I almost thought I went to a different website when I clicked on my bookmark tab for the forum, haha! I agree with some about the bright white but it's a fresh change. I do kind of wish things were a little be smaller though. The topics and categories look a bit large, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it over time.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #53 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 12:06 AM

McYukon changing forum skin to 3.8.6 does precisely nothing.

MacDude121 · MacDude121 #54 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by harryb2448

McYukon changing forum skin to 3.8.6 does precisely nothing.

3.8.4 switches it back to the old style. Which I think I may keep using until some of the small kinks are worked out of the new one.

Netty4mac · Netty4mac #55 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 01:24 AM

Love it!

pendlewitch · pendlewitch #56 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 02:55 AM

Hello,

This came as a surprise this morning, it's always good to see change and progress..well done.

Yes I know I can be a bore at times but I'll post this link again.

http://www.pnas.org/content/82/17/5983.full.pdf

I'm finding the home page difficult to navigate around, it has an 'Impressionist' feel.

EDIT-extract from article...

"In our experiments, brightness assimilation is less than half as strong as the effect of contrast. Thus, the brightness of an object is to a large extent determined by the local physical contrast around its border. However, assimilation is not negligible."

A change from Red to a medium Blue colour for header fills and fonts would probably nail it.

A quick question also, why is the Review pane so prominent? I find it distracts away from the forum.

Liam

Mini_mi · Mini_mi #57 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 03:08 AM

Looks good. Definitely was confused for a bit. Thought I had gone to some other forum by accident.

Demapples · Demapples #58 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 05:14 AM

Fresh and nice. I would like a single "what's new" button though, not two steps to get only "today's". Thanks and cheers.

madwolfe · madwolfe #59 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 05:48 AM

I'm quite liking it, looking at new content isn't too difficult and getting to the subscriptions is easier.

I also, unlike others it seems, quite like the white - red combo. Much smoother.

iggibar · iggibar #60 (**permalink**)

02-01-2012, 07:11 AM

This is weird. I reverted back to the old style, and I thought, "Ooh, this is nice!"
In my opinion, there was never a problem with the way it looked. It was real nice, simple layout, easy to navigate, and easy on the eye with the backgrounds/layers.
I'll probably be sticking to 3.8.4 for a while.

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harryb2448 #53 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,265 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	02-01-2012, 12:06 AM McYukon changing forum skin to 3.8.6 does precisely nothing. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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pendlewitch #56 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 10, 2011 Location: Nelson,UK Posts: 1,645 Mac Specs: iMac 27" Mid 2010, 3.2GHz Intel Core i3,4GB 1333 MHz DDR3, ATI Radeon HD5670 512MB, ML 10.8.3	02-01-2012, 02:55 AM Hello, This came as a surprise this morning, it's always good to see change and progress..well done. Yes I know I can be a bore at times but I'll post this link again. http://www.pnas.org/content/82/17/5983.full.pdf I'm finding the home page difficult to navigate around, it has an 'Impressionist' feel. EDIT-extract from article... "In our experiments, brightness assimilation is less than half as strong as the effect of contrast. Thus, the brightness of an object is to a large extent determined by the local physical contrast around its border. However, assimilation is not negligible." A change from Red to a medium Blue colour for header fills and fonts would probably nail it. A quick question also, why is the Review pane so prominent? I find it distracts away from the forum. Liam iMac 27-inch Mid 2010, WD My Book 1TB Firewire, Magic Mouse,Magic Trackpad, iPhone 4, iPod Nano 4GB 3rd Gen,ATV2, Samsung LE40 Series 6, Denon AVR1910, Kef HTS 1001.2’s and Kube-1 Sub Denon DCD510AE, Panasonic DMP-BD60,Sky+HD,Logitech Harmony One Advanced. MOTM October 2012. Last edited by pendlewitch; 02-01-2012 at 03:10 AM. Reason: Additional info
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Groovetube #50 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 15, 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 290 Mac Specs: Retina MBP 2.7 768ssd/16gig ram /30" dell 3008. and bunch of other mac/apple stuff	01-31-2012, 09:49 PM oh wait I figured it out.
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Ghostshadow #52 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,065 Mac Specs: iBook G3 - You'll be missed.	02-01-2012, 12:00 AM Looking pretty good. I almost thought I went to a different website when I clicked on my bookmark tab for the forum, haha! I agree with some about the bright white but it's a fresh change. I do kind of wish things were a little be smaller though. The topics and categories look a bit large, but I'm sure we'll all get used to it over time.
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Netty4mac #55 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,584 Mac Specs: Macky the Macbook Pro 2.3Ghz i5 4GB Ram, Mr.Pink 16GB White iPhone 4	02-01-2012, 01:24 AM Love it!
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Mini_mi #57 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 224 Mac Specs: 2011 MacBook Air, i5 27" IMac, 2010 21.5" IMac, 2010 Mini, 2011 13" MBP, IPhone 4, Airport Extreme	02-01-2012, 03:08 AM Looks good. Definitely was confused for a bit. Thought I had gone to some other forum by accident.
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Demapples #58 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2011 Posts: 272	02-01-2012, 05:14 AM Fresh and nice. I would like a single "what's new" button though, not two steps to get only "today's". Thanks and cheers. Longtime Windows, then onto slippery slope with iPod/iTunes in 2006, then Apple TV, iPad, iMac and finally iPhone in 2011.
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madwolfe #59 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2011 Posts: 89 Mac Specs: 20" iMac, Late 2007, 2.4GHz (Dual Core), 1GB RAM, Radeon 2600HD OSX 10.6.8	02-01-2012, 05:48 AM I'm quite liking it, looking at new content isn't too difficult and getting to the subscriptions is easier. I also, unlike others it seems, quite like the white - red combo. Much smoother.
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iggibar #60 (permalink)
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