Introducing new site design and features

blythy · 7th August 2009, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Niall

Coming soon

If you need any help with that Niall, gimme a shout.

I did my first iPhone site a couple of months ago

Niall · 7th August 2009, 10:25

Thanks Blythy, might well take you up on that offer

Broyphs · 7th August 2009, 11:18

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Originally Posted by brophs

One issue I noticed-when you go into a forum, and hover over a thread title(which brings up the yellow box with the thread text in it), it doesn't seem to highlight the thread title by changing it to another colour or underlining it.

Is it just me, or was that different before the update?

PS. I'm liking the new layout.

Niall, if you haven't gotten to this yet, ignore me, but this feature seems to come and go now. Sometimes it highlight, sometimes not. I can't see any rhyme or reason to when it does it either.

B Cantona · 7th August 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

When you type something into the google search bar, it takes you to a new blank google page, you have to type the search in again.

I just discovered this while searching for "Archbishop Don Juan the Magic Wand", who is Snoop Dogg's "spiritual advisor" (drug dealer). If anyone's interested, it gleaned two results, one a somewhat poofy thread about sincher, the other a thread that seems to have been deleted, almost certainly by me. But anyway, the larger point is that I had to type "Archbishop Don Juan the Magic Wand" twice, unnecessarily.

That shit ain't right yo.

Forever in my shadow Plech

Niall · 7th August 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by brophs

Niall, if you haven't gotten to this yet, ignore me, but this feature seems to come and go now. Sometimes it highlight, sometimes not. I can't see any rhyme or reason to when it does it either.

The CSS files are cached so please clear your cache and it should work all the time.

If you're using Firefox the option is under Tools > Clear Private Data.

Let me know if that works for you.

Broyphs · 7th August 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Niall

The CSS files are cached so please clear your cache and it should work all the time.

If you're using Firefox the option is under Tools > Clear Private Data.

Let me know if that works for you.

Seems to have done. Cheers. Not sure why I've been chasing this one down, to be honest, I'd probably have gotten used to it they way it was pretty quickly.

Broyphs · 7th August 2009, 14:53

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Originally Posted by brophs

Seems to have done. Cheers. Not sure why I've been chasing this one down, to be honest, I'd probably have gotten used to it they way it was pretty quickly.

I spoke too soon, Niall. I ended up having to clear the cache again after it stopped working after a while.

Niall · 7th August 2009, 19:47

'Mark Forums Read' is now available in the forum sub-navigation as somebody requested.

WeasteDevil · 7th August 2009, 19:48

And the top of the forum is spazzed.

WeasteDevil · 7th August 2009, 19:49

Ok, you fixed it.

7th August 2009, 19:53

Can you change the font in the google custom search box? It looks awful right now, spoils the beauty of the remaining page. And the underlines appear for only some links listing the number of pages, it looks inconsistent.

Niall · 7th August 2009, 20:07

Yes sirs!

Niall · 7th August 2009, 20:15

I've tweaked the search box font - any better?

I've also taken out the Google search so it's using the standard forum search instead.

7th August 2009, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Niall

I've tweaked the search box font - any better?

I've also taken out the Google search so it's using the standard forum search instead.

This is better. Can you change the search box to show the results as posts instead of threads?

lewstherin · 7th August 2009, 20:23

Niall you know you wouldn't have to make as many changes if you just banned anyone who complains.

7th August 2009, 20:25

Top · 7th August 2009, 20:36

I'm going to be really petulant now; the Search box should be moved 2px down (or 5 if it looks better aligned with the buttons at the bottom).

WeasteDevil · 7th August 2009, 20:47

You need to get out more.

Top · 7th August 2009, 20:51

True.

x42bn6 · 7th August 2009, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Top

I'm going to be really petulant now; the Search box should be moved 2px down (or 5 if it looks better aligned with the buttons at the bottom).

Are you trying to compete with me for small details?

The problem is that the menu buttons on the left (ul#primary) take up too much space.

Code:

#nav ul#primary li a {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  width: auto;
}

To:

Code:

#nav ul#primary li a {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  width: auto;
}

Should do it.

Justin · 7th August 2009, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Niall

'Mark Forums Read' is now available in the forum sub-navigation as somebody requested.

Great, thanks for that!!!

kps88 · 8th August 2009, 13:57

Anyone else miss the "top" link which used to appear at the bottom of the page?

Niall · 8th August 2009, 14:23

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Originally Posted by kps88

Anyone else miss the "top" link which used to appear at the bottom of the page?

Yes there is great wailing and gnashing of teeth about the top link. I'm getting through each item one at a time so be patient!

WeasteDevil · 8th August 2009, 14:30

Can't people hit the "HOME" button on the keyboard?

golden_blunder · 8th August 2009, 15:01

I'll start banning them then, as agreed Niall

which list will i start with, the one with Merman at the top?

Niall · 8th August 2009, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by golden_blunder

I'll start banning them then, as agreed Niall

which list will i start with, the one with Merman at the top?

Yes. Execute.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Can't people hit the "HOME" button on the keyboard?

Indeed, I'll wager a lot of people don't know of that button's existence/use.

Niall · 8th August 2009, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by kps88

Anyone else miss the "top" link which used to appear at the bottom of the page?

The precious 'Back to top' link is now in the footer. You may have to refresh the page a few times to clear your cache.

Happy now?

WeasteDevil · 8th August 2009, 17:55

He he he, it's genius, you have to scroll all the way down to the bottom to get back to the top. To be fair, I'd never even noticed that link existed before.

Plechazunga · 8th August 2009, 18:03

How do I edit the bit about me in the Wiki, when you click on "Plechazunga"? It says "this page has been locked".

Nani Nana · 8th August 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

How do I edit the bit about me in the Wiki, when you click on "Plechazunga"? It says "this page has been locked".

me too, it's rather odd, I don't even have the right to say who I am and the tremendous amount of stuff I brought to Man United.

Top · 8th August 2009, 18:21

Am I the only one missing the google search box? I found it a lot more useful than vBulletin's search in most cases. Not to mention quicker.

Can't you make some fancy java script-button which changes the search box into a google search box upon click - thus maintaining the design while offering both options.

Niall · 8th August 2009, 18:24

After a quick investigation it appears you now have to pay for Google site search - unless I'm looking in the wrong place.

I prefer the Google search also and will investigate further at a later date. Unless someone wants to do it for me?

Olly · 8th August 2009, 18:34

This one? http://www.google.com/coop/cse/

Editions:
Standard edition - Free, ads are required on results pages.
Business edition - Starts at $100 per year, no ads on results pages.

Top · 8th August 2009, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niall

After a quick investigation it appears you now have to pay for Google site search - unless I'm looking in the wrong place.

I prefer the Google search also and will investigate further at a later date. Unless someone wants to do it for me?

That sounds odd considering they used to indirectly pay websites for using their search as it resulted in a lot of ad-revenue.

Adsense is currently down, so I can't check my account, but I'd be surprised if they don't still offer the search box.

They also have it for free here: http://www.google.com/coop/manage/cse/create/1 - but then you won't get any revenue from the ads, like you would if you used the one through adsense.

Classy Cannon · 8th August 2009, 21:17

When I get to the bottom of a thread a 'page loading' box pops up in the bottom right corner & another random thread loads below the one I'm in. Is this a new feature, or has my Firefox gone nuts?

Also, I can't find the smilies when doing a quick reply, have they gone, or am I not looking properly?

Logan! · 8th August 2009, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classy Cannon

When I get to the bottom of a thread a 'page loading' box pops up in the bottom right corner & another random thread loads below the one I'm in. Is this a new feature, or has my Firefox gone nuts?

Also, I can't find the smilies when doing a quick reply, have they gone, or am I not looking properly?

As far as I remember, the smilies were never available in the Quick Reply box.

Classy Cannon · 8th August 2009, 21:33

There was a link so you could open them in a new tab though.

vijay · 8th August 2009, 23:13

One more thing Niall, the label member login it creates a bad impression among lasses in our board. Weaste might like it but it for the reason pretty gals are staying away from here

Make it as login, it sounds better.

x42bn6 · 8th August 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by vijay

One more thing Niall, the label member login it creates a bad impression among lasses in our board. Weaste might like it but it for the reason pretty gals are staying away from here

Make it as login, it sounds better.

?

Since when was "member" gender-specific?

"Memberess" isn't a word.

8th August 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by x42bn6

?

Since when was "member" gender-specific?

"Memberess" isn't a word.

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7th August 2009, 10:25	#122 (permalink)
Niall Fallible Super Being Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,445	Thanks Blythy, might well take you up on that offer

7th August 2009, 19:47	#128 (permalink)
Niall Fallible Super Being Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,445	'Mark Forums Read' is now available in the forum sub-navigation as somebody requested.

7th August 2009, 19:48	#129 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Redcafe's Greatest Poster Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Salford in Castellón de la Plana Posts: 101,539	And the top of the forum is spazzed.

7th August 2009, 19:49	#130 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Redcafe's Greatest Poster Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Salford in Castellón de la Plana Posts: 101,539	Ok, you fixed it.

7th August 2009, 19:53	#131 (permalink)
Merman Guest Posts: n/a	Can you change the font in the google custom search box? It looks awful right now, spoils the beauty of the remaining page. And the underlines appear for only some links listing the number of pages, it looks inconsistent.

7th August 2009, 20:07	#132 (permalink)
Niall Fallible Super Being Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,445	Yes sirs!

7th August 2009, 20:15	#133 (permalink)
Niall Fallible Super Being Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,445	I've tweaked the search box font - any better? I've also taken out the Google search so it's using the standard forum search instead.

7th August 2009, 20:23	#135 (permalink)
lewstherin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Derry Posts: 4,208	Niall you know you wouldn't have to make as many changes if you just banned anyone who complains.

7th August 2009, 20:25	#136 (permalink)
Merman Guest Posts: n/a

7th August 2009, 20:36	#137 (permalink)
Top Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 8,281	I'm going to be really petulant now; the Search box should be moved 2px down (or 5 if it looks better aligned with the buttons at the bottom).

7th August 2009, 20:47	#138 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Redcafe's Greatest Poster Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Salford in Castellón de la Plana Posts: 101,539	You need to get out more.

7th August 2009, 20:51	#139 (permalink)
Top Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 8,281	True.

8th August 2009, 13:57	#142 (permalink)
kps88 First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,169	Anyone else miss the "top" link which used to appear at the bottom of the page?

8th August 2009, 14:30	#144 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Redcafe's Greatest Poster Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Salford in Castellón de la Plana Posts: 101,539	Can't people hit the "HOME" button on the keyboard?

8th August 2009, 15:01	#145 (permalink)
golden_blunder Back in action Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 66,489	I'll start banning them then, as agreed Niall which list will i start with, the one with Merman at the top?

8th August 2009, 17:55	#148 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Redcafe's Greatest Poster Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Salford in Castellón de la Plana Posts: 101,539	He he he, it's genius, you have to scroll all the way down to the bottom to get back to the top. To be fair, I'd never even noticed that link existed before.

8th August 2009, 18:03	#149 (permalink)
Plechazunga Grammar partisan who sleeps with a real life Ryan Giggs doll. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Where Albert Stubbins scored a diving header Posts: 51,839	How do I edit the bit about me in the Wiki, when you click on "Plechazunga"? It says "this page has been locked".

8th August 2009, 18:21	#151 (permalink)
Top Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 8,281	Am I the only one missing the google search box? I found it a lot more useful than vBulletin's search in most cases. Not to mention quicker. Can't you make some fancy java script-button which changes the search box into a google search box upon click - thus maintaining the design while offering both options.

8th August 2009, 18:24	#152 (permalink)
Niall Fallible Super Being Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,445	After a quick investigation it appears you now have to pay for Google site search - unless I'm looking in the wrong place. I prefer the Google search also and will investigate further at a later date. Unless someone wants to do it for me?

8th August 2009, 18:34	#153 (permalink)
Olly As creative with a computer as Paul Scholes is with a ball Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking on the beaches, looking at the peaches. Posts: 11,156	This one? http://www.google.com/coop/cse/ Editions: Standard edition - Free, ads are required on results pages. Business edition - Starts at $100 per year, no ads on results pages.

8th August 2009, 21:17	#155 (permalink)
Classy Cannon Left Back in the changing room Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the Edge Posts: 2,773	When I get to the bottom of a thread a 'page loading' box pops up in the bottom right corner & another random thread loads below the one I'm in. Is this a new feature, or has my Firefox gone nuts? Also, I can't find the smilies when doing a quick reply, have they gone, or am I not looking properly?

8th August 2009, 21:33	#157 (permalink)
Classy Cannon Left Back in the changing room Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the Edge Posts: 2,773	There was a link so you could open them in a new tab though.

8th August 2009, 23:13	#158 (permalink)
vijay Im rude and disprespectful to the ladies of the forum,though Im happy to cruise Jason and Suresh Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 狗杂种,闭嘴辱罵,用俚語說...废物点心 : Dinamic Dude Posts: 16,252	One more thing Niall, the label member login it creates a bad impression among lasses in our board. Weaste might like it but it for the reason pretty gals are staying away from here Make it as login, it sounds better.