Recent Changes Feedback

Hey Everyone

I thought it would be nice if we all started commenting on the recent changes that Jordan is always updating, because it must take him a while to type it all up and I think he'd appreciate some opinions, whether positive or negative. It would just be interesting to hear everyones opinions on newly added forum features.

Here is a quick link to the recent changes thread:
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So.. Post up any opinions you have about new stuff that gets added to improve the forum.. like I said, it can be positive or negative answers.. which will help Jordan make any changes that are needed or add new stuff that people request about and such.

Thanks!

My feedback of the recent changed added 5/6/11...

I think that top posters widget is a nice addition to the forum I like it. I think that encourages members to get involved more to try to get at the top of the list :P

I also like the new ranks that have been added I also think it will encourage everyone to get involved with posting on the threads

I really really like the new 'gecko profile' =] it's cute
.. and It's cool that you can go onto members profiles and see a photo of their gecko :P But i'm just obsessed with photos .. I've already added my gecko profile

I agree with Sarah, I really enjoy looking at all the pictures and I think it will be a draw for new people because the fist thing I did when I was new was look at the pictures!

Great idea Sarah, thank you

Yes people, i do love getting any feedback, good or bad.

So keep it ocming please. Any feedback will help me get a better understanding of what you guys want out of the site, and what features you want to see here, or not here.

So the more feedback and suggestions you give, the better you'll be making the site for yourelf!

cmon guys, no feedback from any of you, haha. You must have something to say about recent changes. There is a link to the thread [with all the recent changes in] in the original post of this thread.

COMMENT NOW! hahaha im joking.. please comment pretty please :P

We really need to discuss what we like about the changes and what we think could be improved. You can share any ideas of what you would like to see on the forum.

It would be really helpful for the forum
Thanks everyone!

The new members feed opens the Recent Changes thread INSIDE the members feed.

The how many topics and posts there are on the main catigories is kinda annoying.

Other than that, everything looks pretty good.

I agree with Geckogal... Not too fond of the threat post and topics count either

Also agreed with the thread post and topics count either:S

I don't like it

So you would rather i changed back the homepage?

what dont you like Sarah? lol

I dont like the post counts under the thread section names.. its annoying. obvs I could cope with it, it's not a big deal i just don't think it looks good.

I don't like everything being oriented to the left side of the screen.

Ok, still working on things...lol...I will let Jordan know, keep telling us what you think

I am quite new to the forum and I am still getting used to everything at the moment, so everything is new lol not just the recent changes. I am gradually finding my way around the site though. Keep the good work up everybody :-) Originally put it in the wrong place sorry Jordan!! Told you I was new

Thanks Tracey, Jordan and I have been working on it most of the afternoon. I just offer advice and he does the hard stuff....lol. We really appreciate the feedback to know if people like what we have done. Thanks so much:D

You won't be thanking me when you see my name on his recent update list lol

Kodieh wrote:I don't like everything being oriented to the left side of the screen.

Me too, me like the stuff to be to my right.

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Now now, there is no need to take drastic measures Brittany....lol. We are just checking this stuff out to see what people think so I appreciate the feedback Brittany. When Kodieh made that comment he meant the forum topics and all were all the way to the left and there was no sidebar on the left at all. But no worries, we love to hear any and all feedback.

I was playing though =P But the sidebar is a little annoying, just because I'm was already familaur with two side bars.

However, everything still looks good and I thank you for all the work you do with Jordan to keep this place looking good.

Wow Jordan you have been busy lately, well done for all your hard work!

Hey Jordan, I really like the scrolling bar at the top. Neat idea:D

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Here's my input:

Basically it was just to de-clutter, and go back to a more simpler style. And also, removing a sidebar allows more room for what the forum s actually for, and what is important; 'the content. The threads, and helpful advice, the library of great information. The sidebars shouldn't be too big of an important apart of the forum, pulling focus from the important list of thngs above.

When it was first changed some of you may have seen it (since i didnt put the forum offline or anything), we tampered around with the bar in the right, and different widths and size's, out of the simpler looks we tried, this one turned out the best.

I know its odd looking, and i know we're not used to it because its so different, heck it looks very odd to me still too, but im sure we will all get used to it.
And if this isn't the case, if in a month we are all still finding it odd, then of course we can go back

The best advice i can offer at the moment, is movng the post profile to the right hand side of posts. It looks really good there, and really suits the new layout.
If your not sure what i mean by this, you should read the recent changes from the 10/7/11 which is where i explain it.