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[peanutbutter126]

This change doesn't really bother me since I'll just persevere. I like that i-Blog has it's own little section since I've been hanging around there a lot

[Gena kumo]

As long as you don't turn all the text into kanji or put everything upside-down, I'll be O.K. with it. ^__^
Organization, however unpleasant, is not the end of the world.
I'll just find a way to navigate despite my impaired sense of direction. XD

[Sakura Blossoms]

This change doesn't really bother me since I'll just persevere. I like that i-Blog has it's own little section since I've been hanging around there a lot

I agree XD

But then I'm a wee bit biased :teehee:

It's grown quickly and looks to keep on growing, so I believe it warrants it's own section

But I'm also not adverse to it being put somewhere else if that's what everyone else wants ^^

[Nikko]

I suspect you know and were just trying to be a smartarse, however I'll tell you anyway just in case, Smiter is Brittish and uses Brittish spelling, therefore his spelling is correct

That excuse never worked with my english teachers!!!!

[Kyuudaime]

Which is ironic.... because it is English, and our language derived off of it.

Edited by Kyuudaime, 11 November 2008 - 04:20 PM.

[ForgottenBushido]

I suspect you know and were just trying to be a smartarse, however I'll tell you anyway just in case, Smiter is Brittish and uses Brittish spelling, therefore his spelling is correct

That excuse never worked with my english teachers!!!!

Which is ironic.... because it is English, and our language derived off of it.

I am far-far too entertained.

and this is how you spell smart ass.

[Derock]

Don't start BS people. There are spelling differences between AMERICAN English and BRITISH English...

*looks at the those last 2 words he just typed*

That doesn't sound right...

Anyways, let's move on.

[Kyuudaime]

Anyway, I like the new set up, it makes it easier on my hand held to navigate.

[light.keyblade.master]

New improvments are always good!

[Smiter]

I would like to make a quick announcement.

The current forum layout has come in for some criticism, and there have been some very fair points made. Over the past couple of weeks, the H&E admins and mods have been working on a new layout proposed by Vyse, one of our mods.

We really like Vyse's proposal, which makes the forums easier on the eyes and also brings back the ninja theme, but we would also like to know what you think! For this purpose, I have put a beta of the new layout over at a secret test board:

Heaven & Earth: Whirlwind

Please excuse the unfinished look! I would have liked to have spent more time sprucing up the place, but life has been very demanding as of late. I feel it's far more important that we get the forum organisation sorted out first. Then we can worry about the eye candy later.

If you log in at Whirlwind (it has a copy of H&E's database that is a couple of weeks old, so only REALLY new members may not be able to log in), you can be able to see a drop-down box at the bottom left of the index page. That will let you select skins! We've been playing around with some nice skins, but we'd like to know what skin(s) you like and why. Don't worry too much about colours and icons, those can easily be changed. Just go for what you think has the best "feel" for you e.g. a skin that feels comfortable for you to use.

So, please post and say what you think of the new forum layout and maybe even a few comments about the skins!

If the new forum proposal is popular enough, then it will be implemented ASAP. Then we can choose one or two of the most popular skins and get them running before Xmas.

[peanutbutter126]

Maybe it's just me being fond and nostalgic, but I'll have to say that I like the current H&E layout. The colour schemes are good and navigation is easy once you adapt. However, since the main purpose of this thread is to discuss the new forum layouts, I'll give my opinion.

Curly: A cute one; I like the coloured boxes up the top for some reason. The forums feel a bit bare without the summaries and stuff, and maybe not pure white for the stuff down the bottom (hurts my eyes adjusting from blue to white) but as Smiter-sama has pointed out, these don't really matter.

I believe I can fly: I prefer this one over Curly. Maybe because it's a bit more similar to the current H&E layout. I would say that this one is easier to use and adjust to. Pretty background, too. So to answer the question, this skin is a bit more comfortable to transfer to.

But I'm a sticker for old stuff. I really like the boards the way they are. I've come to see this design as part of H&E, something I expect to see when I click on the bookmark. Of course, this is just my opinion - my honest one, too. I'm sure you mods and admins will figure something out. :thumbs:

[Nick Soapdish]

I don't care all that much for the skins. I'd probably stick with the default (maybe with a new top banner?), but I Believe I Can Fly isn't too bad.

The forum reorganization works for me, but then I tend to stick to the bottom half of the board (where the NaruSaku stuff is) so the parts that shuffled aren't going to throw me off much. And it's nice to get more of the ninja village theme going.

[Cloud]

Not bad.

I like the test layout. Implement it soontimes?

[Onionhead Attacks]

Maybe it's just me being fond and nostalgic, but I'll have to say that I like the current H&E layout. The colour schemes are good and navigation is easy once you adapt. However, since the main purpose of this thread is to discuss the new forum layouts, I'll give my opinion.

Curly: A cute one; I like the coloured boxes up the top for some reason. The forums feel a bit bare without the summaries and stuff, and maybe not pure white for the stuff down the bottom (hurts my eyes adjusting from blue to white) but as Smiter-sama has pointed out, these don't really matter.

I believe I can fly: I prefer this one over Curly. Maybe because it's a bit more similar to the current H&E layout. I would say that this one is easier to use and adjust to. Pretty background, too. So to answer the question, this skin is a bit more comfortable to transfer to.

But I'm a sticker for old stuff. I really like the boards the way they are. I've come to see this design as part of H&E, something I expect to see when I click on the bookmark. Of course, this is just my opinion - my honest one, too. I'm sure you mods and admins will figure something out. :thumbs:

PB just basically said everything I wanted to say. I also feel the same about the Curly and the I believe I can fly layouts too. But just like Nick and PB who like the current layout, I'd probably just stick to the default layout. Though, I do find it quite nice and creative how you spruced up the headings and subheading for each forum category

[Kitsune-Arashi]

I agree with PB

[Rick (Bonta-kun)]

The thing i really like about the new layout is that its alot more compact than before, the ninja theme is cool and all, but the best thing is easily the fact its alot more compact now. As for the skins, well, I love the default skin we have at the moment, so i'll probably stick to using this.

[Paradox Jast]

I'm easy to please, so I can't really say I have any specific preference.

As long as the forum is around in any way, shape, or form, I'll be happy as a clam.

[Smiter]

So, most of you feel that you're happy with how the forums are currently organised? I'll wait for more responses before we make any firm decision, but we have these options:

1. Keep the current forum organisation.
2. Use the new forum organisation.
3. Keep the current forum organisation, BUT add the ninja theme to it.

I'll make an announcement box and throw up a poll tonight. I've only just got back from work and am in need of sleep!

So the most popular skins so far are the Fly and Curly themes? PB, it's no problem adding the forum summaries to Curly, it just needs a little code tweaking. You have a point about the colours, they need a little adjustment so people can read for a long time without eyestrain.

I'm thinking we stick with a blue theme (Fly or default) for the main skin, but we'll offer alternatives for members who may be sick of blue!

Thank you for replying!

[peanutbutter126]

1. Keep the current forum organisation.
2. Use the new forum organisation.
3. Keep the current forum organisation, BUT add the ninja theme to it.

I'll make an announcement box and throw up a poll tonight. I've only just got back from work and am in need of sleep!

I'm curious about the ninja theme. Neeeenjah are cool. Gmail recently added some themes and there was a ninja theme. It was, uh, very ninjaish. XDDD

Get some good sleep, Smiter-sama! H&E needs you are your best

So the most popular skins so far are the Fly and Curly themes? PB, it's no problem adding the forum summaries to Curly, it just needs a little code tweaking. You have a point about the colours, they need a little adjustment so people can read for a long time without eyestrain.

Actually, I'm only replying because of this. I'm wondering if it's just my account, my plain idiocy, or if some mistake has been made. Apart from the default and the SoWeb 2.0, Fly and Curly are the only alternative skins that can be chosen.

[Smiter]

Ninja theme = the ninja village-like names we gave the Categories and forums on Whirlwind. If you compare them with here, you'll notice there are different names, such as "Sai's Modern Art 101". This was done because we felt we'd drifted too far from the original ninja theme we had when H&E was first born 4 years ago.

Nothing wrong with your account, that is what we have available. I would have liked to have added more, but I'm very fussy with skins. XD I'm hunting for one or two more, maybe a dark skin for those who like their forums shadowy.