v3.5

[stevossaxo]

whats peoples opinions of the new version against the previous?

i think you have more features to play with on v3.5 however i personally dislike the way the forum pages are, its not as clear who started the topic as in the previous.

also i think it displays too much information, i dont think its nessacery to display who is looking at each thread etc, clutters the screen and is not worth knowing imo...

however, well done to simo for keeping the site up to date and running smoothly

[Baz]

personally i like it and think it will improve when everything is in place and running smoothly, site moves along alot quicker which is very nice. :P

[Colin]

I like a lot more this morning than I did last night. I got a bit lost but im finding my feet now!

[Robb]

In terms of extras etc I think this one's alot better but the last version looked more user friendly and inviting but I only think that cause I'm not used to this one yet. And I'm sure they'll be more skins soon anyway...

[Barry123]

Like with anything new, to learn it can be a little daunting and the old version can seem better, but I really like the extra features and bits and bobs

[stevossaxo]

im not sure what the rep bar thing is either?! definatly less user friendly, wheres the smiles?! also i think with having changed most of the appearance of the site they also needed to change the top where the tabs are, it just looks out of place imo

[Certi]

If you click on "go advanced" when typing a response you will see all of the smilies.

Personally I think 3.5 is alot better, there's more features and means that the site runs alot smoother.

[Mattvtr]

some one doesnt like change,you gonna one of these people who sits in a rocking chair when your old saying how the world was in your day?lol.and click go advanced for smilies

[Scott]

im not sure what the rep bar thing is either?! definatly less user friendly, wheres the smiles?! also i think with having changed most of the appearance of the site they also needed to change the top where the tabs are, it just looks out of place imo

a quick read on the reputation thread will explain what it is but basically people can rate you if your are helpful or whatever and take it away from you if your being a pain.

Most of the site hasnt changed at all theres a lot more to saxperience than the forum.

Smileys are at the side of advanced reply or if you know the input in quick reply.

[Mattvtr]

beat me 2 it certifiable >>>>>>>:P for steve

[stevossaxo]

some one doesnt like change,you gonna one of these people who sits in a rocking chair when your old saying how the world was in your day?lol.and click go advanced for smilies

:bored:

[senseless]

the only problem is that you cant see every one who is online but i likesimilar threads at the bottom :)
nice clean light look i like

[DevilDamo]

Erhhh yes you can. At the top :P

I think the only thing members dislike about the new forum is (as Stevo said) the amount of text visable on the forum homepage. I'm afraid this is how vB works. Some of the text can be made invisible (members reading that particular section, etc...). The forum has the same number of sections as it did on the previous. This board looks more technical but it's not. Hehe!

[Mattvtr]

damo i cant either unless im on the forum main page

[Graeme]

well im asuming that when v4 comes out the top of the page and main page will be differnt dont forget ste that this is only v3.5 and not v4

[stevossaxo]

i think the "last post" bit on the forum homepage is both confusing and cluttering, just imo tho

[DevilDamo]

Well the homepage is the only page that displays all forum members. Are you both wanting it to appear on every forum page? Because I don't think you can on vB. I know you can't on IPB. Something that you can do is have all online users listed on the homepage (as it is now) and then whatever members are viewing a particular section or topic, their names will be displayed in that section/topic.

Put it in the Suggestions section.

[Sax1lora]

i like it, some things are weird but its just a matter of getting used ot it really! x

[Mattvtr]

nah i aint bothered about it just the way youd put it made me think i was missing out on summit :P

[stevossaxo]

love the way my "rep" has gone down from 12 to 0 just with this thread LOL arnt i alloed a opionion?

[liamk15]

i think is version is much better,seems like there alot more going on.

still aint got to grips with it all but defo better imo:)

[DevilDamo]

Well as said before... in each section, at the bottom of the page there's a list of...

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread

which I think is a lot better and more effective than having a complete online list at the top. But that's just my opinion.

[stevossaxo]

love the way my "rep" has gone down from 12 to 0 just with this thread LOL arnt i alloed a opionion?

obviously not

[DevilDamo]

Now now Stevo. Don't start all this again. I'm sure there are valid reasons. Have a look at your Control Panel.

[stevossaxo]

which control panel?

[Baz]

which control panel?

cli8ck on your profile mate, everything with rep is all there, mine went down to 0 after i made one because i couldn't see the search bit :P

[stevossaxo]

i see now, cheers baz lol i think it just gives immature people a chance to ruin your rep bar lol, i dont see how this thread is pointless?! who ever said that LOL

[pricey_vtr]

i like the new site looks and runs smoother gud work simo:Y:

[Baz]

i see now, cheers baz lol i think it just gives immature people a chance to ruin your rep bar lol, i dont see how this thread is pointless?! who ever said that LOL

ask a nice Mod to see who did it :wink:

[addictedtosax]

wtf!!! i havent been on in weeks and its all change! very nice! i do like!:wink:

[Mattvtr]

i see now, cheers baz lol i think it just gives immature people a chance to ruin your rep bar lol, i dont see how this thread is pointless?! who ever said that LOL

incase your thinking its me steve i havent done it, the rep thing could be a bit annoying with how some people use it

[stevossaxo]

incase your thinking its me steve i havent done it, the rep thing could be a bit annoying with how some people use it

no, mate, not bothered who did it, just think it was un called for and i agree it definatly will get annoying with members using it im-properly

[starkie]

Version 3.5 Rocks!

Been 'investigating' for 2 days now and im starting to get the hang of the new layout ect!

Well done Simo & Mark!

[Mattvtr]

no, mate, not bothered who did it, just think it was un called for and i agree it definatly will get annoying with members using it im-properly


ive been given bad rep for summit i said on this thread ..... :S

[stevossaxo]

ive been given bad rep for summit i said on this thread ..... :S

proving the point this rep is going to be truble for the mods lol, dont let it bother you mate

[Scott]

i can see exactly who left reputations for who......

[stevossaxo]

i can see exactly who left reputations for who......

lol good bit of guess work then on my behalf

[Scott]

How? you havent guessed anything right that i can see

[stevossaxo]

i did it to whoever i thought put it unnessacerally (SP) on me, best of being 0 anyway, at least nobody can be gay and do it agian for no reason

[Scott]

So you guessed at who might have put it for you (wrongly may i add) and gave them negative?

You say that your worried about how the system maybe abused yet your abusing it?

[stevossaxo]

well so did the person that did it to me!!!!!!!1 i dont really care anyway tbh

[Scott]

and i agree that the person who did it to yoo was wrong, hence check your rep ;)

What im trying to prove here is that instead of doing what you did, let a mod know and we can look into it and rectify it necessary :)

[stevossaxo]

ok scott will do, i think your going to busy tho! lol, i have also rectified my mis judgement - use your powers to see lol

[Mattvtr]

how you do that?

[Dan]

Its much better than the previous version. Although we all were used to the layout of the previous one, we need to get used to v3.5 as its only been live for 2 days.

[rob_s]

like it but prefer the old 1 as there wasent may other like it and it was better layed out this 1 feels more clutterd

[leminho]

i don't like the lay-out of the forums it's a bit messy i think

but i think it's because you're used to the old version and when you're used to the new version i think it will be much better than the old one

[Simo]

People keep saying its cluttered, but PLEASE can you tell me specifically which sections are worse/cluttered, etc.

Changes are possible, but only if you tell me what needs to change. :wink:

[rob_s]

need a better wink emotiocn aswell that 1 is parp :P

[Luke]

I am beginning to like the new forum better now.

I was a little unsure at first, but its because i have used the old one for 6 months, everyday.

Keep up the good work.

[stevossaxo]

People keep saying its cluttered, but PLEASE can you tell me specifically which sections are worse/cluttered, etc.

Changes are possible, but only if you tell me what needs to change. :wink:

on the forum home page bit there is the last post bit, this screen appears to cluttered, and its the "last post" box that i think does it

[Simo]

on the forum home page bit there is the last post bit, this screen appears to cluttered, and its the "last post" box that i think does it

Is that all???

I think its handy to know what the last post was. THe old forum used to do this too, but maybe with a hover?

[stevossaxo]

thats just my view, dont know about others........

[davtr]

Think this version is better people just need to get used to it

[Robbo]

It confues me more than he old one but i suppose its alright when you get used to it. i.e. whats the 'Title' bit for above where im writing this. other than that good work for keeping the site going :)
Robbo

[Mark]

i.e. whats the 'Title' bit for above where im writing this. other than that good work for keeping the site going :)
Robbo
Each individual post can have a title and an icon too (rather than just the thread in the old forum). You dont need to use it though