User: George Stolz, Location: Windsor, CO NEC: 2017
Asked on: Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 1:26 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:13 am EDT
Question: Folks,We have a test forum to play with, to see if we like changes before we "buy" them.Please check out forums.mikeholt.com/testforum and tell me what you think. Bear in mind, not all changes are represented, because I am not clever enough to mess around with the templates that are written in a mixture of pig latin and swahili.Items I have changed to look for:1. Smilies Improved (still a work in progress)2. Background changed to white - which changes the posts, and also the outlines of the indexes of the forum.3. Deleted post 'residue' should be visible to all members4. On the index page, Mike Holt's forums are grouped together to reduce clutter5. Italics are removed from quotes6. Thicker line for signatures, darkened the colorI am going to ask for these items to be changed on the regular forum exactly as you see them, so if you want a nip here and a tuck there, speak now. My email goes out tonight.Thanks for all your input, it's very important, and I appreciate your time in chiming in and looking it over.
Improved
Smilies are noticeably larger and more visually appealing. White background provides a cleaner and more modern look. Deleted post residue is visible, allowing users to better understand forum history. Grouping of Mike Holt's forums on the index page reduces clutter. Removal of italics from quotes improves readability. Thicker and darker signature line adds visual emphasis.
Suggestions for Additional Changes
Highlight unread posts
Add a color cue or indicator to distinguish unread posts from read ones.
Improve search functionality
Make search results more relevant and comprehensive.
Add a quick reply box
Allow users to easily respond to posts without having to scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Customize user profiles
Allow users to display additional information or images on their profiles.*
Consider a more contemporary forum theme: Explore themes that offer a more modern and user-friendly interface. Flag for review