First Wizard 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Using my best and largest magnifying glass, I must say, compared to the old board, this new one is pants, the writing on the main page is so small, I can hardly see it.Can the thread page be enlarged?.All I can say is if it aint broke don''t fix it.[:@] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king of latvia 0 Posted November 17, 2005 well wiz thats a suprise you saying that i think it looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Web Team - Vince 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Text should be about the same size as the last message board - check your Text Size settings. Internet Explorer: View menu > Text Size > set this to Medium.Firefox: View menu > Text Size > set to NormalThere may be tweaks. I''ll be posting a message soon with a few things for you to look out for. You can also email webdesk@pinkun.com with your problems.The previous message board was creaking under the number of messages, so had to be replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Pilkington 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Gazza, maybe it''s time for a thread on miserable posters. Try going to view on your browser and adjusting the text size. Failing that get some better bi-focals Victor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Pilkington 0 Posted November 17, 2005 I also think it''s much better.I have not been able to post for the last 5 months, although I have been reading the messages, due to an apparent clash between the works IT and Archants, but this seems to have resolved it.Now I can re-start my disagreement with everything Wiz and his little protege AJ say.Bring it on!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries for Ever 0 Posted November 17, 2005 The new message board is a vast improvement. Although wearing varifocals, I have no problem with the text.For the first hour, the right side of the topic boxes did not fit although there was a 2" wide strip of white down each side of my screen - but I put that down to initial skin format problems - and all seems OK now.One thing - I notice that some users have PM switched on and some off - I can''t find the setting - or am I jumping the gun?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kidderminster Canary 0 Posted November 17, 2005 I like it, much clearer, give it time, just like Worthy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DumbleDelia is Magic 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Blimey! It''s different alright! Will take a bit of getting used too. Any reason for the change? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Yellow 0 Posted November 17, 2005 I used to be able to run my mouse over a topic and read the first three lines or so, has this feature gone now? It saved time I could get irritated by posts so much quicker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Web Team - Vince 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Looks like it has gone. I thought there was an option, but it turns out to be something else. I''ll keep looking.An alternative would be to use the RSS feed (link on the bottom of the page of threads*) for each forum to tell you about new posts, but.that''s not quite as convenient as having it right in front of you on every subject link. * We''ve had to turn off the RSS feeds for a bit - back either Fri or early next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Canary 0 Posted November 17, 2005 For me the text is mahoosive! Ill be turning down the font size then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted November 17, 2005 i actually like the new forums, very snazzy!however, i dont like this reply box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted November 17, 2005 As my Internet Explorer is spot on for every other site on the web, I can''t see the point in adjusting it for one odd site.And where''s the spell check?, being somewhat thick, I''m now in a bloody mess!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted November 17, 2005 hmm, ive just changed my view size from medium to small (down on setting) and it is incredibly hard to read! also whiz well pointed out, the spell check is not there, i used to rely on that so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ealing Canary 0 Posted November 17, 2005 In general I give it hte "thumbs up", but two complaints:1. As mentioned earlier the preview option has disappeared.2. After I''ve read a thread and scrolled right down the bottom I usually hit "back" on the browser and it''d return me to the main page at the same position I left it. However, now when I do it it returns me to wherever I was positioned on the previous page, i.e. at the bottom! In other words it''s very annoying!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huck tastic<IMG src="http:new.pinkun.comforumsimagesline.gif"><BR><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Bryan Hamilton could turn this around...<BR><FONT> 0 Posted November 17, 2005 The new message board seems to be a bit lacking in wide areas...Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheeky Monkey 0 Posted November 17, 2005 I must say I''m not convinced about the change.Also it doesn''t work on a Mac using a Safari browser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent Canary 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Cheeky, Im on a Mac too, using Safari. The font is one size too big so I step it down. The reply feature puts me at the bottom of a page as does the forward / back page. What problems are you getting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bird Table 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Some people''s avatars seem to be a bit squashed now. And on the personal settings, it only gives the option of U.S. English. U.S. English?!! I want the Queens own English thank you very much, not some mis-spelt Yankee-doodle version. Bah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted November 17, 2005 the board speed seems to vary thou, the old board was slow, but this one is just wierd, sometimes it is super quick, sometimes it takes a couple of minutes to load up a page.also, so far no error messages! something that will not be missed from the old board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin was a C... 0 Posted November 18, 2005 Why when ever you go from page to the next, you find yourself right at the very bottom?Also, does the new board mean posts will appear quicker or will it still take many many decades before a post appears? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Web Team - Vince 0 Posted November 18, 2005 Which browser and OS are you getting this ''page going to the bottom'' problem?Posts won''t appear any faster because the boards are still moderated, but we have been looking at the law and court rulings with a view to freeing up things in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzathegreat 0 Posted November 18, 2005 Vince, can you tell me what the coloured circles below our names signify? Thanks.BTW, congrats on the change, we have come a long way in a few years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin was a C... 0 Posted November 18, 2005 Using Firefox on XP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Aries 0 Posted November 18, 2005 The Beeb, who are usually pretty cautious on legal matters, allow posts to appear instantly on their 606 message boards. There are a number of abuses daily of this freedom , however. What they do is remove any offensive material retrospectively, so swear words and language referring to unusual sex acts do appear from time to time. Unfortunately you can''t always rely on people to behave in a respectable adult way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted November 18, 2005 After very careful consideration, I''ll go even further. IMHO, this is without dout the worst Pink Un message board.......ever. Talk about slow loading as well.[:@]Shame, as the people are nice................mostly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries for Ever 0 Posted November 18, 2005 I''m running Internet Explorer 6 and Firefox on Windows XP (Home Edition) and get the problem on both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Aldrich 0 Posted November 18, 2005 Its a ploy to stop you posting Wiz!!, don`t let them succeed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Web Team - Vince 0 Posted November 18, 2005 The ''back'' problem is related to this being in a frame (which we did so you could have a clickable logo at the top to take you to the main site).The reply/quote buttons being off the screen problem is also because of this - it happens when people post long links or extra wide pictures (common to the last forums as well, but they weren''t confined within a frame, so it happened less).If you go straight to the page within the frame - http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums - you will probably be happier.We will be looking at the text size in a variety of browsers and tweak if necessary, probably sometime next week.[quote user="1st Wizard"]Talk about slow loading as well[/quote]Our techies have been trying out settings on a new magic box to balance/speed up traffic which has been causing problems today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Pilkington 0 Posted November 18, 2005 [quote user="1st Wizard"]After very careful consideration, I''ll go even further. IMHO, this is without dout the worst Pink Un message board.......ever. Talk about slow loading as well.[:@]Shame, as the people are nice................mostly.[/quote] So we will keep it then. I don''t think Wiz has ever been really happy in his life (except when complaining) so I think him liking it is irrelevent. I''m sure we would still all be using windows 3.1 if we could only change when he was happy. Nice work vince. I approve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites