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Post by jasonyoung on Mar 24, 2009 1:14:15 GMT -1
This is my suggestion. This forum needs a new and improved look. Do not take this the wrong way as I am not trying to insult anyone. I am only saying this from a graphic designers point of view.
- text is hard to read (needs to contrast with the background, maybe to small) -background is distracting -the allignment of ads and graphics needs new layout -ads need to be on side or below board -overall more user friendly
I am sorry, and I am not trying to hate, only trying to help improve an already great site!
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Post by rickyk on Mar 24, 2009 1:44:46 GMT -1
So the good news is Mike will start with a clean palette. ;D
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Post by jasonyoung on Mar 24, 2009 1:55:04 GMT -1
do you mean that it will start fresh... naw, there are ways to transfer it over. It will be a clean palette with all the great post so to speak!
He could start from scratch but I dont think he would want to, I know I wouldnt!
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Post by dustin on Mar 24, 2009 9:14:58 GMT -1
From what I've noticed all the sponser's ads just got a new face lift. Mike is always improving here. I would hate to see the background go, I think its pretty cool.
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Post by rickyk on Mar 24, 2009 11:31:56 GMT -1
do you mean that it will start fresh... naw, there are ways to transfer it over. It will be a clean palette with all the great post so to speak! He could start from scratch but I dont think he would want to, I know I wouldnt! I just meant that (figuratively speaking), if you took away all the parts and pieces you listed that needed to be changed, one would be starting over with a blank sheet of paper. I'm not criticizing your post, because there's always room for improvement, but it was a little humorous to me. Heck, it wouldn't surprise me if Mike is looking at some changes. I'm with Dustin on the background though, I've grown fond of the lake map.
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Post by jasonyoung on Mar 24, 2009 11:35:19 GMT -1
oh ok no worries, I dont mean take those away, just fixes that could be done that make it easier to navigate and easier on the eyes!
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Post by Mike Bucca on Mar 24, 2009 11:51:03 GMT -1
Jason, I'm always looking for feedback. I tried the ads on the side and it didn't look good to me as the forum part looked squished. THe moderators agreed with me. The ads will stay at the top because they are the ones that pay the bills. I've always been a firm believer in giving exposure to those that give us our forum and support us. I try to make them as small as possible so the scroll down isn't as bad.
I like the map background LOL. I think it's cool. Maybe one day I will change it but that background has been with us since day 1. I do however change out the Allatoona Bass logo like once a quarter. It's actually due to change soon as soon as I get a picture to substitute.
You mentioned more user friendly??? I'm listening?? I just re-aligned the ads so they should look better now?
Thanks for the feedback and no offense taken. I'm open to constructive criticism especially if it makes the forum better.
Mike
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Post by engtg on Mar 24, 2009 22:26:42 GMT -1
- text is hard to read (needs to contrast with the background, maybe to small) It's looks good to me I'm old and wear glasses and can read it just fine. Maybe you need to change the resolution on your screen if the print is to small or change the fonts size in your browser under tools, option and content on Firefox.
-background is distracting I don’t see the background when I am reading the forum. Is yours transparent?
-the allignment of ads and graphics needs new layout Ads or Ads. I don't think Mikes is going to hire a graphic designers. This is a free site.
-overall more user friendly As far as user friendly this board was design by a coder I don't think Mike design it. Appropriately it comes with the web site or he had to buy one and install it on a server.
Tom
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Post by jasonyoung on Mar 24, 2009 23:18:28 GMT -1
- text is hard to read (needs to contrast with the background, maybe to small) It's looks good to me I'm old and wear glasses and can read it just fine. Maybe you need to change the resolution on your screen if the print is to small or change the fonts size in your browser under tools, option and content on Firefox. -background is distracting I don’t see the background when I am reading the forum. Is yours transparent? -the allignment of ads and graphics needs new layout Ads or Ads. I don't think Mikes is going to hire a graphic designers. This is a free site. -overall more user friendly As far as user friendly this board was design by a coder I don't think Mike design it. Appropriately it comes with the web site or he had to buy one and install it on a server. Tom hey man, like I said I am not trying to insult anyone. I am saying from a graphic designers point of view its a cluster! The mass apparently wins this one. I suggested and the veterans spoke. I will leave it at that!
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Post by engtg on Mar 25, 2009 9:48:15 GMT -1
Bud You don't insult me it's not my site. Not all graphic designers have good design or idea. I don't think the mass has spoken.
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Post by rickyk on Mar 25, 2009 10:47:09 GMT -1
I hope nobody has any hard feelings about this. Jason: Sounds like Mike would like to hear more from you regarding the user-friendliness possibilities. Given your area of expertise, you may be able to open his eyes to something he's not familiar with. I doubt it though, I think he's been spotted on every fishing forum on the planet.
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Post by Mike Bucca on Mar 25, 2009 11:27:50 GMT -1
Just so everyone knows I am not offended one bit. I like getting feedback good, bad or indifferent. The board has the capabilities of being HEAVILY modified through coding and this board is actually heavily modified from it's basic format. Some things aren't doable but the customer service of the forum is pretty darn good. So if there is a good suggestion that we would like to implement and I don't know how to do it there is a good chance I can find out how to do if it can be done. Personally I like the "looks" of the forum but I'm always looking for new stuff and ideas. So please anyone that has ideas speak up. I promise I won't be offended Mike
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