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Title: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 02:54:11 PM
Hi Victor
Have we a new look to the forum??....much cleaner
regards
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: MATTJONO on June 06, 2009, 03:03:46 PM
Fresh new look to the forum, everythings gone modern.

has anyone seen this new xbox natal you need to take a look if you havnt already.
whats the world coming to- nolinks://nolinks.youtube.com/watch?v=-4q74mRgj7E

mattjono
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: xman1970 on June 06, 2009, 03:05:30 PM
I can only assume this is Victor's effort so we do NOT look like an other "new" forum ???
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:11:04 PM
Quote from: xman1970 on June 06, 2009, 03:05:30 PM
I can only assume this is Victor's effort so we do NOT look like an other "new" forum ???
I think your right there xman my friend
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 03:35:16 PM
I'll be testing more appearances... I want us to be set as apart from other forums as possible!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:45:34 PM
Quote from: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 03:35:16 PM
I'll be testing more appearances... I want us to be set as apart from other forums as possible!
Cool.can we have Manchester United colours please Victor ?? :-)
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 03:47:47 PM
Perhaps we should get rid of the "Blue" colored appearance, as there are too many "cats" in blue already...
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:49:41 PM
Quote from: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 03:47:47 PM
Perhaps we should get rid of the "Blue" colored appearance, as there are too many "cats" in blue already...
Can you have any colour you like?

Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:49:41 PM
Can you have any colour you like?



Positive :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:55:05 PM
Nice...Im enjoying the show!!! lol

TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: celiza427 on June 06, 2009, 04:01:14 PM
Lol, everytime I refresh it's something new.  Crazy...
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 04:03:15 PM
:)

Our new look is coming... I guess it was about time.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 04:03:29 PM
Like this one Victor
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: vrucajanjetina on June 06, 2009, 04:05:48 PM
Quote from: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 03:45:34 PM
Cool.can we have Manchester United colours please Victor ?? :-)
The Spiders Kiss

I'd prefer Barcelona  :biggrin:
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 04:06:24 PM
Quote from: vrucajanjetina on June 06, 2009, 04:05:48 PM
I'd prefer Barcelona  :biggrin:
Yeah yeah thank you ....we wont go there......lol
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 04:13:54 PM
I'll work with the best-looking, but don't worry, I'll make sure text is readable :blush2:
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 04:29:07 PM
We have a winner. Now onto the coding hat for the " personal touch".

It looks familiar enough, yet easy to distinguish. I love it.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 04:32:21 PM
You the man V!
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: rjeaton1 on June 06, 2009, 04:43:39 PM
MegaPolis theme - This is my favorite so far.  The only change (if it's possible) that I'd like to see if this were the one chosen is to make it so that when you're typing a reply (like I am now) that the background color for the text input box be changed to white.  Right now it's grey and it's very difficult to see what words I'm typing as it is black text against a grey background.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 04:47:47 PM
RJ, heavy customization in progress.

Keep on requesting guys. I have my own idea on what to modify, but as always I'm open to listening! The forum is for you :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 06, 2009, 04:58:40 PM
Can we please have a bigger space for "Recent Posts" on the homepage as we did last time?
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 06, 2009, 05:07:47 PM
Surely this is a nightmare and when I return next time the forum will be back to normal :o :o :o
 
M :o r :o C :o h :o i :o p :o s :o
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 05:18:12 PM
Many things back to normal (I.e. typing background as highlighted by RJ), but this look is here to stay mate. We don't want to be confused with other "cats" around :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: haribekur on June 06, 2009, 06:43:03 PM
Quote from: VLSroulette link=topic=10073. msg63412#msg63412 date=1244319492
We don't want to be confused with other "cats" around :)
IT will be cool to change the whole board core to PHPBB. If it's possible PHPBB v2 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Lanky on June 06, 2009, 07:17:29 PM
Victor.

When I look at the most recent posts.

I can't see what is written in the top part without highlighting it.

QuoteStarted by Just_Gabe - Last post by haribekur 
@Just_Gabe

Which system you said you used?Can you give me a link for it I wanna check it!

I can see that But I cant see what Section its in at the top like general bord and thread.
Now If I highlight it I can see
QuoteRe: NEW LOOK OR..........?
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Lanky.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: eatlines on June 06, 2009, 09:13:51 PM
This new look is not clear.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 06, 2009, 10:15:05 PM
Tweaking. It will all be properly readable, don't worry :)

Thanks for reporting.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Shorty on June 07, 2009, 12:18:12 AM
This looks awesome, but how do we get into the chat room?
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 12:33:56 AM
nolinks://vlsroulette.com/chat/

Still need to "mature" this new baby here. Plenty of buttons and links to add to the header and trying to make it readable at every space...

Getting there.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Carlitos on June 07, 2009, 02:00:43 AM
I do not like the new look  :nono:!! The old was better!! Please return to the old!!






Carlitos  8)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: purple on June 07, 2009, 03:06:57 AM
The title logo reminds me of the lettering used in horror movies!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 03:33:50 AM
The NIGHTMARE on VLS.roulette street continues :o :o :o :(
 
M :o  C :blink: i :swoon: p :stop: s :nono:
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Carlitos on June 07, 2009, 03:48:00 AM
okay.... now that i had an better look it aint that bad!! But still prefer the old ook!!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Herb on June 07, 2009, 04:16:05 AM
VLS,

I think you have done a fine job.

My only suggeston would be to make the black bars that divide the sections on the main page much more narrow and perhaps navy blue so that they aren't distracting.  I find my eyes are drawn towards these black bars and stripes.  This makes posts more difficult to read in my opinion.

I think it still looks nice.

Regards,

Herb                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   /.\
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Tangram on June 07, 2009, 04:26:10 AM
I agree with Herb, the section dividers are distracting. Otherwise, good job!  :thumbsup:

One thing though, I can no longer see how to check PMs  :-\
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 07, 2009, 05:40:04 AM
@ Herb
I agree mate
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 06:28:19 AM
There was absolutely nothing wrong with the old look. We knew where everything was and it was very practical and presentable.
 
I will continue to refer to this so called new look as a NIGHTMARE  :o :o :o
 
Mr Chips >:(
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 08:38:14 AM
Quote from: purple on June 07, 2009, 03:06:57 AM
The title logo reminds me of the lettering used in horror movies!

Are we better now? :)




Chips, Carlitos. Let me do my best in modifying.

Guys, from the administrative point of view the best thing is to stay the same for as long as possible, no need to put your coder hat on, always the same look, the easy way out for the administrator... yeeha!  :D

But... This arises the question: Do we really want to be stuck in time forever? Once customization is finished, I bet you guys are to get used to this look in a snap!

Let's give this a chance  :)  :yes:
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Carlitos on June 07, 2009, 08:51:53 AM
Well, it starts to look much better now  :good:





Carlitos  8)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 08:54:20 AM
Quote from: Carlitos on June 07, 2009, 08:51:53 AM
Well, it starts to look much better now  :good:





Carlitos  8)

I see potential here and I'm willing to put the work.

Just need to make it much more readable, "background vs text" issue gone and some tweaks "here and there"...

(Besides the new tags are to be supported for this one)

We'll "get there". Keep the suggestions coming, I listen :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Carlitos on June 07, 2009, 08:57:02 AM
Thanks for the input Victor!!



Carlitos!!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:11:29 AM
You are welcome mate.

Mixing "light" with "dark" schemes in a proper way is one of the sweetest challenges and I'm loving it!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Marven on June 07, 2009, 09:17:27 AM
Good work so far Victor, the old look is indeed very commonly used.

I'm looking forward to seeing the section icons back instead of these green arrows.
Keep up the customization!

Regards,
Marven
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 09:26:48 AM
THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
Victor,
 
It makes absolutely no sense to change something that worked perfectly well before these hideous changes.
 
Did you get a number of PM's or emails asking you to change the forum's LOOKS. I am going to guess the answer
is NO. What does "stuck in time forever" mean?
 
So if something works perfectly well, lets change it for the sake of what......?
 
Every post I make will start with the above as a reminder of what we used to have and are now faced with this hideous
impractical NEW LOOK :o :o :o
 
I am sorry to voice such strong comments, but thats the way I LOOK at it.
 
Mr Chips >:(
 
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: xman1970 on June 07, 2009, 09:31:01 AM
Quote from: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 09:26:48 AM
THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
Victor,
 
It makes absolutely no sense to change something that worked perfectly well before these hideous changes.
 
Did you get a number of PM's or emails asking you to change the forum's LOOKS. I am going to guess the answer
is NO. What does "stuck in time forever" mean?
 
So if something works perfectly well, lets change it for the sake of what......?
 
Every post I make will start with the above as a reminder of what we used to have and are now faced with this hideous
impractical NEW LOOK :o :o :o
 
I am sorry to voice such strong comments, but thats the way I LOOK at it.
 
Mr Chips >:(
 


Hey Mr.Chips, ;)

Rpro's NEW forum had the same template as the old VLS. I assume Victor doesn't wish to be associated with that forum.

Hence the changes.....  Simple as that..... :rtfm:


@ VLS

Luv the new VLSRoulette.com sign the font looks like it's a headline from the "The Daily Bugle" the paper of your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman.... 8)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:33:11 AM
Mr. Chips,

I set your username back to the old theme.

Please be aware some new features aren't to be available to you and you will be "stuck in time" with that forum look ;)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:37:31 AM
Quote from: xman1970 on June 07, 2009, 09:31:01 AM
Hey Mr.Chips, ;)

Rpro's NEW forum had the same template as the old VLS. I assume Victor doesn't wish to be associated with that forum.

Hence the changes.....  Simple as that..... :rtfm:


@ VLS

Luv the new VLSRoulette.com sign the font looks like it's a headline from the "The Daily Bugle" the paper of your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman.... 8)

XMate, I'm glad you are liking it!

And yes, I do not want us to be associated to the point some people were wondering "if they were at VLS"... no no no...

Also count the money-maker-machine/forum to the list.

Working on that theme was the easiest one, but c'mon, stuck forever... :P
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:39:15 AM
@Mr. Chips

Can you confirm you are getting the old look?

Thank you.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:49:38 AM
Quote from: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 09:26:48 AM
What does "stuck in time forever" mean?

nolinks://nolinks.gamblersglen.com/cgi-bin/teemz/teemz.cgi?board=_master&forum=Roulette_Message_Board

"Teemz" was a cool message board software back in 1997, but it died.

(https://www.vlsroulette.com/proxy.php?request=nolinks%3A%2F%2Fimg7.imageshack.us%2Fimg7%2F2479%2Fteemz.jpg&hash=38e7fd6cc8ad608cfe4cbfc779789d7ee55e19c8)




As it is discontinued by now, hence users of teemz message board are "stuck in time".

Of course, in reality all you need to run a message board is a text-in/text-out engine, but it doesn't hurt for it to be more than raw text (IMHO).
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 09:55:16 AM
Quote from: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:39:15 AM
@Mr. Chips

Can you confirm you are getting the old look?

Thank you.

THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
I have'nt a clue what "old look" you are referring to, as it's still the same hideous LOOK!!!
 
Making changes concerning me using this forum is pointless.
 
Mr Chips >:(
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:03:28 AM
THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
xman,
 
So what if Rpro has a similar format to this forum, if someone copies this NEW LOOK it will presumably change again!
 
Mr Chips >:(
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 10:08:56 AM
@Mr. Chips and everyone disgusted at the new theme.

Now people can choose their preferred forum Theme here:

nolinks://vlsroulette.com/profile/?sa=theme




Current Theme: Forum or Board Default (change) <- Click change




Hope this solves this issue with people who want to keep the old theme.

Does this serves purpose Mr. Chips? Now each and every user who doesn't like new forum look can revert :)

Just be certain of keeping your login active forever and that's it.
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: xman1970 on June 07, 2009, 10:09:14 AM
Quote from: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:03:28 AM
THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
xman,
 
So what if Rpro has a similar format to this forum, if someone copies this NEW LOOK it will presumably change again!
 
Mr Chips >:(

All I was saying was that I THOUGHT the reason for the change was because Rpro's forum had the same template.....

That's all, nothing more nothing less..... :whistle:

Victor even set your username to the "old" format.... :o


How more accommodating can the man be?


You have stated you don't like it fair enough, if you feel that strongly you have the option to vote with your feet.....
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 10:13:56 AM
@Mr. Chips

Can you confirm you are finally getting old forum look?

Thank you. :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:16:30 AM
THE NEW LOOK ON THIS FORUM IS A NIGHTMARE
 
QuoteI do agree that if it ain't broken don't fix it

Number Six,
 
Exactly, It worked very well, no problems, and what have we ended up with now!
 
Mr Chips >:(
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:27:05 AM
Victor,
 
OK, yes thankyou it has changed back, but is this a permanent solution?
 
Mr Chips
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 10:32:08 AM
Keeping old core theme is opt-in for every member.

Quote from: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:27:05 AM
Victor,
 
OK, yes thankyou it has changed back, but is this a permanent solution?
 
Mr Chips

As long as we have this forum engine, yes, you will be able to have old forum look.

(https://www.vlsroulette.com/proxy.php?request=nolinks%3A%2F%2Fimg7.imageshack.us%2Fimg7%2F7383%2Fisityouchipsu.jpg&hash=9278abbba5562394f15ff721e9eabbf4a8d2f08c)

:)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: Mr Chips on June 07, 2009, 10:50:40 AM
Victor,
 
Thankyou again, it's great to be back home ;)
 
Mr Chips :)
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 11:01:06 AM
Next time instead of boicotting, just ask :)

Have a nice day mate.

Your friend,
Victor
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 07, 2009, 04:25:56 PM
Hi Victor
Will you be bringing back the "mark all posts as read" button?Or am I just not seeing it??
regards
TSK
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: VLSroulette on June 07, 2009, 09:13:50 PM
Quote from: The Spiders Kiss on June 07, 2009, 04:25:56 PM
Hi Victor
Will you be bringing back the "mark all posts as read" button?

Sorry, you are right, it was disabled for some hours. It is back now.

So many details!
Title: Re: NEW LOOK OR..........?
Post by: The Spiders Kiss on June 08, 2009, 02:34:31 AM
Hello Victor
Thank you.
I like the new look btw
TSK