Small design changes

I, Brian · 05-25-2006, 02:01 PM

I think it's fair to say that te CR header graphic was pretty awful and outdated looking.

I've updated the site with a slightly fresher look - it's still not great, but so far it appears to be an improvement over the previous header graphics.

If you've any issues with the new look, do let me know.

I've especially tried to emphasis the branding of the site, as well as move the Google ads up to the top, away from the main content of the site and forums, so they are less invasive.

For comparison, here's how it used to look, followed by the current look:

lunamoth · 05-25-2006, 03:03 PM

Looking good Brian.

luna

InLove · 05-25-2006, 03:13 PM

Hi and Peace--

I like it. By the way, I thought your picture avatar was great, but I am glad to see the cool yin-yang revolving again--it has always been one of my favorites.

InPeace,
InLove

I, Brian · 05-25-2006, 03:20 PM

I thought the avatar pic of me wearing shades could look unfriendly, especially when moderating - the Yin Yang graphic is much more neutral-friendly.

lunamoth · 05-25-2006, 07:19 PM

Just a quick thought. I like the cleaner look of the bullets for the fora and subfora, but I miss the orange color signifying new posts.

2 c,
luna

truthseeker · 05-26-2006, 01:28 AM

I love it, Brian.

It has a look that makes the site look really interesting. Not that it didn't before, but more so now.

I, Brian · 05-26-2006, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the comments - and luna, I'm not so keen on the new "New Post" graphic either. I'll look for something different.

I, Brian · 05-26-2006, 02:37 PM

Okay, new "new post" graphics are up.

I've also just completed a forum upgrade, that basically takes all of the forum URLs and makes them into static HTML pages.

So instead of a discussion perhaps having the URL:

forum/showthread.php?t=5140&page=2

it will now show as:

forum/is-science-a-religion-5140.html

InLove · 05-29-2006, 11:02 PM

Excellent!

RubySera_Martin · 07-02-2006, 05:56 AM

For what it's worth, a friend to whom I recommended the site commented on its nice appearance.

05-25-2006, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	Small design changes I think it's fair to say that te CR header graphic was pretty awful and outdated looking. I've updated the site with a slightly fresher look - it's still not great, but so far it appears to be an improvement over the previous header graphics. If you've any issues with the new look, do let me know. I've especially tried to emphasis the branding of the site, as well as move the Google ads up to the top, away from the main content of the site and forums, so they are less invasive. For comparison, here's how it used to look, followed by the current look: Attached Images

05-25-2006, 03:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
lunamoth In the Spirit Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Rockies Posts: 3,144	Re: Small design changes Looking good Brian. luna

05-25-2006, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
InLove at peace Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,267	Re: Small design changes Hi and Peace-- I like it. By the way, I thought your picture avatar was great, but I am glad to see the cool yin-yang revolving again--it has always been one of my favorites. InPeace, InLove

05-25-2006, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	Re: Small design changes I thought the avatar pic of me wearing shades could look unfriendly, especially when moderating - the Yin Yang graphic is much more neutral-friendly.

05-25-2006, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
lunamoth In the Spirit Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Rockies Posts: 3,144	Re: Small design changes Just a quick thought. I like the cleaner look of the bullets for the fora and subfora, but I miss the orange color signifying new posts. 2 c, luna

05-26-2006, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
truthseeker Executive Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 535	Re: Small design changes I love it, Brian. It has a look that makes the site look really interesting. Not that it didn't before, but more so now.

05-26-2006, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	Re: Small design changes Thanks for the comments - and luna, I'm not so keen on the new "New Post" graphic either. I'll look for something different.

05-26-2006, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	Re: Small design changes Okay, new "new post" graphics are up. I've also just completed a forum upgrade, that basically takes all of the forum URLs and makes them into static HTML pages. So instead of a discussion perhaps having the URL: forum/showthread.php?t=5140&page=2 it will now show as: forum/is-science-a-religion-5140.html

05-29-2006, 11:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
InLove at peace Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,267	Re: Small design changes Excellent!

07-02-2006, 05:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
RubySera_Martin Interfaith Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Golden Triangle, Ontario Posts: 418	Re: Small design changes For what it's worth, a friend to whom I recommended the site commented on its nice appearance.

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