Why Should I Use the New Skin?

RavingMac · RavingMac #1 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 06:40 PM

Posting this because being a little older I find myself somewhat adverse to change for change sake alone. But, on the otherhand, I don't want to miss out simply due to stubbornness.

I have tried the new look a couple of times and switch back almost at once. It is pretty, but I feel lost looking for how to do things.

So, the reason for my post is as those of you who have switched become familiar with it, please post what I am missing out on by running the old version. If i see enough good reasons I will grit my teeth and work through the learning curve.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #2 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 07:20 PM

This is a guess but I am pretty sure the old will go away as the New is going to be Mac Forums. I am like you in that way but as Staff, I switched to it right away so I can get used to it and try and help others.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #3 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 07:35 PM

Just give it a good solid 2 days. As others will tell you - I struggled with it the first two days - but now I'm liking it - and like how it's laid out. Still would like a font size bump on the "list view" of threads - but that's just personal preference.

I understand completely though - the first day it switched - I came in - and left ...I felt so out of sorts. Even the next day - I couldn't quite seem to get my brain in sync with my eyes, but it's grown on me greatly today. I think part of it is we've stared at the other format for so long.

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #4 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 08:17 PM

As for me, I'm very glad its finally been changed. MF has always had a sort of "90's" look about it in my opinion, and well due an overhaul. Obviously, everyone has teething problems, but most will work themselves out or be worked out by the admin.

All in all, its not so different. a few things are in different places, but mostly to me its more like changing the wallpaper at home, and moving a bit of the furniture around.

RavingMac · RavingMac #5 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robduckyworth

As for me, I'm very glad its finally been changed. MF has always had a sort of "90's" look about it in my opinion, and well due an overhaul. Obviously, everyone has teething problems, but most will work themselves out or be worked out by the admin.

All in all, its not so different. a few things are in different places, but mostly to me its more like changing the wallpaper at home, and moving a bit of the furniture around.

Had to laugh, because from my perspective growing up the "90s" was the future.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #6 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robduckyworth

As for me, I'm very glad its finally been changed. MF has always had a sort of "90's" look about it in my opinion, and well due an overhaul. Obviously, everyone has teething problems, but most will work themselves out or be worked out by the admin.

All in all, its not so different. a few things are in different places, but mostly to me its more like changing the wallpaper at home, and moving a bit of the furniture around.

Just so you know...noone uses wallpaper anymore...at least not over here

RavingMac · RavingMac #7 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianLachoreVPI

Just so you know...noone uses wallpaper anymore...at least not over here

I'll have to tell my friends who just re-did the wallpaper in their kitchen that.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #8 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Razormac

I'll have to tell my friends who just re-did the wallpaper in their kitchen that.

I meant to say - no one under 60 - I should have been clearer.

RavingMac · RavingMac #9 (**permalink**)

02-02-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianLachoreVPI

I meant to say - no one under 60 - I should have been clearer.

Still got a year and a half to the big 6 . O. Thank you . . .

RavingMac · RavingMac #10 (**permalink**)

02-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianLachoreVPI

Just give it a good solid 2 days. As others will tell you - I struggled with it the first two days - but now I'm liking it - and like how it's laid out. Still would like a font size bump on the "list view" of threads - but that's just personal preference.

I understand completely though - the first day it switched - I came in - and left ...I felt so out of sorts. Even the next day - I couldn't quite seem to get my brain in sync with my eyes, but it's grown on me greatly today. I think part of it is we've stared at the other format for so long.

Been playing with, plus there seem to have been changes. Regardless, am liking it now and can find my way around.

Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider #11 (**permalink**)

02-05-2012, 07:37 PM

I didn't realize you could change the skin but I like both. Yes other new one looks 2012ish but I like the old school look of some forums. I will stick with the new one to go against My own grain.

baggss · baggss #12 (**permalink**)

02-05-2012, 07:47 PM

I also am not a fan of change for the sake of change, but I do like the new look....

indychris · indychris #13 (**permalink**)

02-05-2012, 08:16 PM

I think it looks great. Took me a few to figure out how to navigate, but I love the look/feel.

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #14 (**permalink**)

02-06-2012, 07:00 AM

Only just logged into Mac-Forums today after not being on for a while, was shocked by the new look but absolutely love it. Looks great, new and fresh. Happy days

- Simon

RavingMac #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,848 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	02-02-2012, 06:40 PM Posting this because being a little older I find myself somewhat adverse to change for change sake alone. But, on the otherhand, I don't want to miss out simply due to stubbornness. I have tried the new look a couple of times and switch back almost at once. It is pretty, but I feel lost looking for how to do things. So, the reason for my post is as those of you who have switched become familiar with it, please post what I am missing out on by running the old version. If i see enough good reasons I will grit my teeth and work through the learning curve. Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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dtravis7 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	02-02-2012, 07:20 PM This is a guess but I am pretty sure the old will go away as the New is going to be Mac Forums. I am like you in that way but as Staff, I switched to it right away so I can get used to it and try and help others. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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robduckyworth #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	02-02-2012, 08:17 PM As for me, I'm very glad its finally been changed. MF has always had a sort of "90's" look about it in my opinion, and well due an overhaul. Obviously, everyone has teething problems, but most will work themselves out or be worked out by the admin. All in all, its not so different. a few things are in different places, but mostly to me its more like changing the wallpaper at home, and moving a bit of the furniture around. If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth
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Ghost Rider #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 14, 2011 Posts: 231 Mac Specs: Imac 21.5 2011 Stock with Time Capsule. Ipad2 Colecovision	02-05-2012, 07:37 PM I didn't realize you could change the skin but I like both. Yes other new one looks 2012ish but I like the old school look of some forums. I will stick with the new one to go against My own grain. Newbie of the year 2011 Last edited by Ghost Rider; 02-05-2012 at 07:52 PM.
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Buzzard2010 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2010 Location: Bakewell, UK Posts: 2,534 Mac Specs: iMac G3 800MHz :D \| PowerMac G4 \| MacBook Pro 15" 2.8GHz C2D 500GB HDD 4GB 9600M / 9600M GT 10.7.1	02-06-2012, 07:00 AM Only just logged into Mac-Forums today after not being on for a while, was shocked by the new look but absolutely love it. Looks great, new and fresh. Happy days - Simon Rest In Peace Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 [aged 56] If you have been helped, don't forget to use the Reputation system just above the post to the right. May 2011 Nominated: March 2011 & April 2011
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baggss #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	02-05-2012, 07:47 PM I also am not a fan of change for the sake of change, but I do like the new look....
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indychris #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 26, 2009 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 328	02-05-2012, 08:16 PM I think it looks great. Took me a few to figure out how to navigate, but I love the look/feel.
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