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Post by Rennie on Mar 18, 2007 13:20:32 GMT -5
Okay *gulp* I'll ask for a critique! I'm not a coder, so please try not to talk above my head. The board URL is in my sig line.
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Post by Jim on Mar 19, 2007 20:36:13 GMT -5
it has potential, it really does. the color scheme is easy on the eyes, which always good. plus, the colors go well together. i suggest using the following code to remove the <<Home>> text in your welcome table. place it in your Global Headers: <script type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.getElementsByTagName('font').item(1).style.display="none"; //--> </script>
you should also divide your categories. you have quite a few boards on your forum, so having all your categories run together makes the forum look cluttered and unorganized. use the following code to divide your categories: support.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=codedatabase&action=display&n=1&thread=1117972984i would also like to suggest that you get a bigger banner made. the one you have now does look fine though, so it's up to you. i really like how you have some of your forums news in the news fader. it's a nice touch, but not many people use it for that purpose. sort of makes you wonder why it's called a "News Fader", doesn't it? you should also change the color of your staff. it will be hard to tell who's staff and who's a regular member if you leave the names the color they are now. i'm kind of a stickler for custom scrollbars because they make the forum look more professional. i would like to suggest you get one, but the default browser scrollbar looks ok with your color scheme, so again, it's your decision. if you would want to make one, have a look here: solidsnakedesigns.com/index.php?page=generators&type=general&gen=scrollbari'm not that crazy about the board higlight color you've chosen. i think it might look better if you use the same blue color as the window background. all in all, you have a nice forum going. keep up the good work. i give it an 8/10best of luck with your board ;D
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Post by Rennie on Mar 23, 2007 13:10:39 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Jim!
I have now implemented almost every single one of your suggestions. I especially adore the division in categories. That looks SO much better!
You know, I originally had changed my staff's usernames to a different color, but because I offer my members the choice of several skins, all with different backgrounds colors, I just couldn't find one that look good with every single skin, KWIM? Great suggestion though!
I'm afraid I don't know what a custom scrollbar is. I'll have to research that and educate myself.
Again, thank you so very much for taking your time to critique my board!
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Post by Jim on Mar 25, 2007 21:38:49 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Jim! I have now implemented almost every single one of your suggestions. I especially adore the division in categories. That looks SO much better! You know, I originally had changed my staff's usernames to a different color, but because I offer my members the choice of several skins, all with different backgrounds colors, I just couldn't find one that look good with every single skin, KWIM? Great suggestion though! I'm afraid I don't know what a custom scrollbar is. I'll have to research that and educate myself. Again, thank you so very much for taking your time to critique my board! you're welcome. glad i could help.
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