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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
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 23:31:31
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 27, 2007, at 23:13:56
> > 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?
>
> > 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?OK, on the general information page, I added "how to contact the deputy administrators", and on the main page, I moved the Babblechat link from the bottom to the top.
If the only other outstanding issue is the two tone look, let's give this a try for a while and see how it goes?
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/babbler.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/babbler.htmlor, without frames:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/indexr.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/indexr.htmlBob
Posted by muffled on October 6, 2007, at 0:23:48
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 23:31:31
>Possible topics might be problems with the site, ideas for improvements, dealing with particular posters, statistics, the Psycho-Babble Yahoo groups, etc. Part of the idea is to enable the other boards to focus more on support and education.
* From the above: "dealing with particular posters"??????????????????That is VERY misleading....I thot we were to use the notify administrators button?
*what does 'the psychobabble yahoo groups ' mean?
Posted by muffled on October 6, 2007, at 0:25:46
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 23:31:31
This is a message board for mutual support and education. It focuses on medication-related issues.
* I like the definition, its OK
Looking for answers? Feel free to search the archives or to check out Psycho-Babble Tips, listings compiled by Psycho-Babble participants of helpful web pages on various topics, including coping with crisis, children and adolescents, drug and herb interactions, seasonal affective disorder, thyroid and depression, specific medications such as bupropion (Wellbutrin), mirtazapine (Remeron), nefazodone (Serzone), and venlafaxine (Effexor), and other helpful links.
*but I would WAY rather all the above wasn't there....CLUTTER
Posted by muffled on October 6, 2007, at 0:28:37
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 1, 2007, at 23:31:31
ya, all that other stuff I said above can go under genreral info.
What does 'show new posts' do? Does it just refresh for you?
Thats all.
M
Posted by Amigan on October 6, 2007, at 6:43:35
In reply to layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on September 23, 2007, at 2:52:59
> Hi, everyone,
>
> I think the main pages of the boards are getting kind of cluttered, so I'd like to propose revising the layout a little. How about something like this:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/babbler.html
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> or, without frames:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/indexr.html
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> BobDefinitely a good idea!
Another thing to add is that new threads should appear in the top of the page, not in the bottom. Sorry if it already mentioned, i didn't read the whole thread. (having a little ADD)Personally, i would like to see a mainstream/conventional layout. Like the one we see when we visit 95% of all forums.
Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2007, at 19:01:19
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Amigan on October 6, 2007, at 6:43:35
I visit this board cause of the layout don't care for the boards. Phillipa
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by muffled on October 6, 2007, at 0:28:37
> From the above: "dealing with particular posters"??????????????????That is VERY misleading....I thot we were to use the notify administrators button?
Thanks, that's a good point, maybe "dealing with particular types of behavior by posters"?
> what does 'the psychobabble yahoo groups ' mean?
Psycho-Babble Tips
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-tipsand
Psycho-Babble Open
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-open> What does 'show new posts' do? Does it just refresh for you?
Right, I thought that might help people who were new here.
I've started the conversion and should be finished later today...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 8, 2007, at 8:19:08
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
Dr. Bob, I hadn't realized how many times I go back up a board before switching to another. Would it be possible to put that little thin line of boards directly above the posts as well as directly below?
Posted by gardenergirl on October 8, 2007, at 19:02:00
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 8, 2007, at 8:19:08
I think I always looked at Babblechat at the bottom. Is it possible to put that at the bottom as well. It seems that something that small could be added to line of items at the bottom without adding too much to the clutter. And to be really picky, I'd prefer if the top Babblechat link was at the end of the line of items. That way, the number of those in chat is easy to pick out.
Also, is there any way to set up a "jump to" link with a pull down menu to get to the boards? That could reduce clutter as well. Maybe put the list with descriptions in one place, perhaps the top, and then a jump link at the bottom. Or vice versa?
gg
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 9, 2007, at 11:19:19
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
Hi Dr. Bob,
I was wondering if you can put a babblechat counter at the bottom of the pages? Other than that, thanks for relatively seamless transition to new layout.-Ll
Posted by Amigan on October 9, 2007, at 12:21:52
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 7, 2007, at 13:07:42
I believe that when someone make a reply to an old thread, that thread should pop-up in the recent posts. It's what we call a "bump".
I'm not sure if this happens already, but i think it doesn't.
Posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 0:09:25
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by LlurpsieNoodle on October 9, 2007, at 11:19:19
Li beat me to it, I was gonna say the same bout a babblechat thing on the bottom.
Also, does the music thing show up on IE?
i have installed firefox but it take forever to boot up....I may go back to IE.
M
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 10, 2007, at 1:28:41
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 0:09:25
> Would it be possible to put that little thin line of boards directly above the posts as well as directly below?
>
> Dinah> is there any way to set up a "jump to" link with a pull down menu to get to the boards? That could reduce clutter as well. Maybe put the list with descriptions in one place, perhaps the top, and then a jump link at the bottom. Or vice versa?
>
> ggThe Boards link at the top that takes you to the thin line at the bottom. And I thought about a pull down menu, but since it is in fact a pretty thin line, I thought I'd just leave them spelled out.
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> I think I always looked at Babblechat at the bottom. Is it possible to put that at the bottom as well. ... And to be really picky, I'd prefer if the top Babblechat link was at the end of the line of items. That way, the number of those in chat is easy to pick out.
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> gg> I was wondering if you can put a babblechat counter at the bottom of the pages? Other than that, thanks for relatively seamless transition to new layout.
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> -Ll> I was gonna say the same bout a babblechat thing on the bottom.
> Also, does the music thing show up on IE?
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> MRelatively! :-)
There weren't any comments before about moving the Babblechat link to the top, so let's see if we can get used to it up there.
But I'll try to move it to the end of the line, that might actually simplify things a little...
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> I believe that when someone make a reply to an old thread, that thread should pop-up in the recent posts. It's what we call a "bump".
>
> AmiganThe reply shows up in the current posts, but not the whole thread. The whole thread did a long time ago, but that didn't work so well after threads started getting long.
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> does the music thing show up on IE?
>
> MHmm, IE should be able to play the music, but it might not show any controls? Maybe someone else knows more about this...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on October 10, 2007, at 8:51:49
In reply to Re: layout of main pages, posted by Dr. Bob on October 10, 2007, at 1:28:41
I think no one mentioned the chat thing before because it didn't occur to us you'd move it. I too would prefer it added to the list of boards at the bottom rather than at the top, since that's more or less how I use it.
We can't foresee everything, Dr. Bob. :)
Posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2007, at 10:30:39
In reply to Re: layout of main pages » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 10, 2007, at 8:51:49
I'm greedy. I want the babblechat link at the top and the bottom. Sometimes I look at it when I first open a board, sometimes when I'm done reading.
Posted by muffled on October 10, 2007, at 10:47:25
In reply to Re: layout of main pages---chat, posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2007, at 10:30:39
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