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Posted by MidnightBlue on September 26, 2007, at 16:24:22
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2007, at 9:26:36
Dr. Bob,
Sorry, but UGH! I really like the background color the way it is. I do not like the two tone look. Too "messy."
MB
>
> Thanks for the feedback. I moved the links to the boards to the bottom of the page. And kept the soothing creamy beige yellow around the current posts, but made the rest of the background a little darker. How's that?
>
> Bob
Posted by MidnightBlue on September 26, 2007, at 16:46:52
In reply to layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 23, 2007, at 2:52:59
Dr. Bob,
I think you could even eliminate that second paragragh. But please set up a "HOME" page where you have the links to the Babblemeter and all the other things. And put that link to HOME either at the top left of each page or in all caps at the bottom.
The HOME page would be a great place to put how to get in touch with you and the deputies. And please make that page accessible even when a person can't sign in because of password or name problems.
Thanks!
MB
Posted by gardenergirl on September 26, 2007, at 22:30:24
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by MidnightBlue on September 26, 2007, at 16:24:22
I'm confused. I've not seen two tones at all???
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2007, at 23:48:18
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by gardenergirl on September 26, 2007, at 22:30:24
> How about having the newest posts on top, instead of at the bottom? I usually read from bottom to top, so I can see anything new.
>
> Racer--
> I think you could even eliminate that second paragragh.
The one about Psycho-Babble Tips? I'd like people to remember that they're there. I think it would be nice if there were more, even...
> But please set up a "HOME" page where you have the links to the Babblemeter and all the other things. And put that link to HOME either at the top left of each page or in all caps at the bottom.
Something like the new "general information" page?
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/general.html
> The HOME page would be a great place to put how to get in touch with you and the deputies. And please make that page accessible even when a person can't sign in because of password or name problems.
>
> MBThat's in the FAQ, are you saying it should be repeated on the home/general information page?
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> I'm confused. I've not seen two tones at all???
>
> ggDo you still see white? The tones are close, maybe on a Palm they'd be hard to distinguish?
Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2007, at 7:24:18
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2007, at 23:48:18
> > I'm confused. I've not seen two tones at all???
> >
> > gg
>
> Do you still see white? The tones are close, maybe on a Palm they'd be hard to distinguish?
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> BobI don't see white. It's all the same cream that it's always been from what I can tell. This is on my PC, not my Palm. I opened an older post and a new as of today post, and the backgrounds are the same color. The background on the board page is all the same color, too. (not sure where the different colors are supposed to show up)
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2007, at 8:08:54
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 25, 2007, at 1:47:39
> > That was with frames, though I didn't realize it
>
> Does it do it without frames? And what does it do at other sites that use frames?It didn't do it without frames. I can't recall any problems with other sites, though My Yahoo, which I have set for two columns, displays the right column after the left, i.e. all in one very long column.
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> > ...Then I have to back up or click my bookmark again to get back to the board after reading the thread. When I do that, I lose all of the "new" flags.
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> It would be a pain, but if you log out after you read a board, then when you come back you should be able to keep the same posts flagged if you log back in after you read each thread (and before each time you return to the main page).Thanks for the suggestion, but that's very much a pain. I'd rather just do as I have been. I'm primarily on my desktop anyway. I just rely on the Palm for when I'm away from home.
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> > Maybe that could solve my Palm problem with identifying new posts if the highlights could stick around for a bit even after refreshing the page. Maybe for 24 hours?
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> I don't know, that might throw off people who visit more than once a day...True. And if I can't see them for whatever reason anyway...
gg
Posted by muffled on September 27, 2007, at 9:19:26
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2007, at 8:08:54
Maybe my background is lightly 'puplypinkish'? on this posting page. The boxes are white.
The main board pages are all white.
Though I know they have been cream from time to time.
I have never had highlights cept the thread you've read, the type turns maroon.
I on IE and windows XP.
Cream would be nice.
Bit I don't actually really care too much.
M
Posted by MidnightBlue on September 27, 2007, at 10:14:22
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by gardenergirl on September 27, 2007, at 7:24:18
GG,
Click on the top post of this thread by Dr. Bob and look at his samples. He keeps tweaking it.
MB
Posted by MidnightBlue on September 27, 2007, at 10:24:03
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 26, 2007, at 23:48:18
Yes Dr. Bob,
Put important info on contacts on the Home page. Don't bury it in the frequently asked questions and rules. Sorting through a bunch of questions and answers is not my favorite task if I am frustrated and need to find something quick.
And yes, the Home page should be somewhat like the general inforamtion page, but I think THAT is where all the psychobabble tips should be. It is too cluttered to put that on every page. How about a simple statement at the top of each board on what that page is for and a link to Home. You can say check out the Home page for links to medications, tests, etc. It IS nice though to be able to see at the top of the page if anyone is in chat.
OH, and the bubble over reveal with the mouse is nice. I use that all the time on Yahoo.
MB
Posted by muffled on September 27, 2007, at 11:52:51
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on September 27, 2007, at 10:24:03
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 27, 2007, at 23:13:56
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on September 27, 2007, at 10:24:03
> How about having the newest posts on top, instead of at the bottom? I usually read from bottom to top, so I can see anything new.
>
> RacerI know that's more common, but if boards list the newest threads first, then to be consistent, shouldn't threads list the newest posts first?
Also, if two threads are on the same topic, I'd rather the earlier one be extended, and displaying it earlier encourages that.
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> It didn't do it without frames. I can't recall any problems with other sites, though My Yahoo, which I have set for two columns, displays the right column after the left, i.e. all in one very long column.
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> ggHmm, so maybe it handles frames by displaying one after another? So the left frame would "autoscroll" all the way to the end and then the right frame would be displayed?
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> Yes Dr. Bob,
>
> Put important info on contacts on the Home page. Don't bury it in the frequently asked questions and rules.OK, is there anything else you'd consider especially important?
> THAT is where all the psychobabble tips should be. It is too cluttered to put that on every page.
Well, I guess I'm trying to remind people that they're there. Yes, it's kind of cluttered, but it's less cluttered than before, at least? Also, fewer tips would be listed on the other boards.
> It IS nice though to be able to see at the top of the page if anyone is in chat.
At the top rather than at the bottom?
> OH, and the bubble over reveal with the mouse is nice. I use that all the time on Yahoo.
>
> MBThanks, I got the idea from Thunderbird...
Bob
Posted by Phillipa on September 27, 2007, at 23:18:20
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 27, 2007, at 23:13:56
Dr. Bob if the newest answer to the thread was first no one would read the beginning ones that created the whole thread but that's just my opinion. Phillipa ps cause the first ones would be at the bottom. Also sometimes a thread changes direction.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 28, 2007, at 1:13:13
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by MidnightBlue on September 26, 2007, at 16:24:22
> Sorry, but UGH! I really like the background color the way it is. I do not like the two tone look. Too "messy."
How about this new "outside" color instead? The other was actually more saturated, this one really is just darker. I think I like it better...
Bob
Posted by MidnightBlue on September 28, 2007, at 10:19:11
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on September 28, 2007, at 1:13:13
Uh, now the whole thing just looks gray and depressing....
WHY do we need the border in a different color? I just don't see the need for that. It is visually unsettling.
MB
Posted by 10derHeart on September 28, 2007, at 12:19:57
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on September 28, 2007, at 10:19:11
:-(
Is it maybe a setting I'm using? Because I've never seen any of the color changes discussed here. Main Board is still 100% beige background all over.
well, except that first stark white one - I could see that.
Posted by MidnightBlue on September 28, 2007, at 15:06:32
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on September 28, 2007, at 1:13:13
Another thought. IF you really want/need the two tone look just make the top part the different color don't carry it all the way down the side. I think that is what is bugging me the most.
MB
Posted by gardenergirl on September 28, 2007, at 18:06:30
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on September 28, 2007, at 15:06:32
If the different colors don't show up on the board to signify new posts, I'm not sure what the point is. Guess I've been confused about this all along.
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 17:48:35
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on September 28, 2007, at 10:19:11
> WHY do we need the border in a different color? I just don't see the need for that. It is visually unsettling.
The idea is to be more visually *interesting*, to have some more visual variety.
Here's something a bit lighter...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2007, at 18:13:40
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 17:48:35
Surely the content of the posts are interesting enough? It would be gilding the lily, or distracting from the lily perhaps, to try to add visual interest to the mentally stimulating.
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2007, at 18:16:21
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 17:48:35
Admittedly though, as long as the background color doesn't give me a migraine, I don't have that strong feelings about it. I like the current color. But whatever makes Babble more visually interesting to you would be ok with me too. :)
Posted by 10derHeart on October 1, 2007, at 18:39:27
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 1, 2007, at 18:16:21
> But whatever makes Babble more visually interesting to you would be ok with me too. :)
ahh...be ever so careful what you pre-agree to.....my words never taste so good if I happen to have to munch on them later....<grin>
;-)
;-)
Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2007, at 19:01:35
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dinah, posted by 10derHeart on October 1, 2007, at 18:39:27
Posted by Deneb on October 1, 2007, at 21:09:56
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 17:48:35
I like the two tone look. It makes the posts stand out more. I actually liked the more obvious two tone look more, but I don't have any strong opinions about this.
Deneb*
Posted by MidnightBlue on October 1, 2007, at 21:47:23
In reply to Re: two tone look, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 17:48:35
Dr. Bob
I don't think a two tone look will make it any more interesting. It is the CONTENT that matters. Well written content at the lead and interesting subjects will draw people in.
One of the things I like best about this site is that it is not full of glitz. There are days you just don't want sizzle.
Now if you want to make one board flashier to appeal to a different crowd, that is fine. But problems with eye strain and the tendency to migraines makes the creamy yellow look wonderful.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on October 1, 2007, at 21:49:33
In reply to Re: two tone look » Dr. Bob, posted by MidnightBlue on October 1, 2007, at 21:47:23
I agree with MB. Phillipa
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