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I don't like the new layout

by MarshalN » Jul 27th, '09, 18:13

Ok, so I went on vacation for two weeks, and when I am back, Teachat changed into a new layout.

I'm sorry to be a party pooper, but I am afraid I don't like it.

Specifically, I find it very hard to tell different posts apart, especially when people start quoting and posting pictures. I liked the old fashioned lines that separate different posts clearly. Now, we're down to colour changes, and I'm afraid it seems a little too busy to me when a lot of things are going on. This is especially true in the really long threads, such as those "Show off your pots and cups" ones.

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Jul 27th, '09, 18:17
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Re: I don't like the new layout

by Chip » Jul 27th, '09, 18:17

We have been assured it is a work in progress and not the first makeover for some of us old timers. :D

You should post your suggestions/comments in Feedback under the long topic.

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Re: I don't like the new layout

by Mary R » Jul 28th, '09, 12:41

I just posted a snippit of feedback in that thread. I think it was the first time in several months I posted somewhere other than ITD, so I scrolled back a bit to read the tail end of that thread.

We have a user called Mrs. Chip who's location is "sleeping in the teacave?" Mildly creepy...

I do like the "report post" buttons. Seems hella useful.

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Jul 28th, '09, 12:48
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Re: I don't like the new layout

by scruffmcgruff » Jul 28th, '09, 12:48

Mary R wrote:We have a user called Mrs. Chip who's location is "sleeping in the teacave?" Mildly creepy...
You have been gone a long time! That really is Chip's wife, hehe.
Mary R wrote:Seems hella useful.
Oh God no. As a former "hella" addict, I am saddened to hear of your affliction. How did you pick that up outside the SF bay area?

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Re: I don't like the new layout

by Thirsty Daruma » Jul 31st, '09, 02:17

Is it just me, or is opening multiple tabs on the forums also on the fritz?

This has to be an operator error...

Jul 31st, '09, 19:30

Re: I don't like the new layout

by Ed » Jul 31st, '09, 19:30

FAIL! :P

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Aug 30th, '09, 13:48
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Re: I don't like the new layout

by skywarrior » Aug 30th, '09, 13:48

Of course, I have to be the dissenting vote. I like it. Looks very clean and readable.

I'll crawl back under my rock and drink my tea now. :P

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Re: I don't like the new layout

by Victoria » Aug 30th, '09, 15:28

I'm finding I am increasingly happy with the new features, still hoping for many of those bug fixes though. But yeah, it's better.

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Re: I don't like the new layout

by MarshalN » Sep 13th, '09, 20:31

I'm still pretty bothered by the large amounts of unused space. It seems like unless your screen's resolution is set at a (very low and) specific value, you're only going to be using about 1/3 of the screen, which I find idiotic.

On my screen, which admittedly is rather large, running at 1920x1200, it's just very, very inefficient, space wise.

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Re: I don't like the new layout

by Proinsias » Sep 13th, '09, 20:37

Are you referring to the banner?

If so you can set it in your preferences now.

User Control Panel>Profile>Edit Profile>Scrolling, right at the bottom.

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