Updates to Forum Designs

Wasn't actually me who implemented that bit, but I think they're distributed randomly. Although in places other than the thread page we currently only show one default avatar (the yellow/blue one) because the randomisation code doesn't stretch that far yet.



There was a lot of negative feedback on the thread, but that's not our only source of feedback. We worked on and improved a number of things that were highlighted back then e.g. distinguishing between read/unread threads.

I think it's fair to say we acted on most of the constructive feedback we received. Feedback like "I don't like it" or "I prefer X", isn't constructive, because it doesn't tell us anything about why something is bad. It's impossible to work with unless we have some idea of what actually needs fixing. I hope that distinction is clear.

There are ticks to see which ones you've read.

It sounds to me as if you're being selectively blind to many of the criticisms in this thread, most of which are spot on.

I will repeat some of the key ones in case you are having problems reading the thread, which wouldn't be surprising given how hard the site is on the eyes now.

* Indented text - horrible.

* Neg button is prominent by default, which makes it look at first glance as if every post is negged.

* Horrible colour clash on the orange action boxes and they flouresce, causing further eye strain.

* Blue headline text in lists is just awful on the main personal page, the Watched Threads list in particular is very hard to read.

* Default balloon avatar is boring and badly clashes.

* Arial doesn't work with all the aesthetically unpleasing new elements.

There are more.

On top of that, there are many unfixed annoyances with the site which have repeatedly been complained about.

One might well question why we, the users, many of whom pay a monthly fee, are being ignored. I suspect many will be dumping the site if nothing is done.

I'm not sure where you get that idea from. I've replied to a few points with what info I have, but it's not like I can just wave a magic wand and have these problems suddenly work themselves out. They'll need to be looked at by the team and a compromise found.

If I've not commented on an issue it's not because I've ignored it, it's because I don't have anything to say about it. I'm a developer, not a designer.

Fair enough. Maybe someone in your team can summarise these points and discuss them then? I don't think we like being ignored, which is the definite vibe many of us are getting.

I'm not sure where you get that idea from. I've replied to a few points with what info I have, but it's not like I can just wave a magic wand and have these problems suddenly work themselves out. They'll need to be looked at by the team and a compromise found.

If I've not commented on an issue it's not because I've ignored it, it's because I don't have anything to say about it. I'm a developer, not a designer.

One might well question why we, the users, many of whom pay a monthly fee, are being ignored. I suspect many will be dumping the site if nothing is done.

I'm aware, in fact that is part of the reason behind the confusion, since the ticks darken the overall appearance of the bubble.

As a developer are you not responsible for the iPhone/iPod toouch spoiler button mistake? Because you disnt reply to me...

I'm aware, in fact that is part of the reason behind the confusion, since the ticks darken the overall appearance of the bubble.

As a developer are you not responsible for the iPhone/iPod toouch spoiler button mistake? Because you disnt reply to me...