mondo Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I for one like the "New Style " layout seems to be a lot more user friendly..I'll put me flak jacket and kevlar on and wait for the incoming!! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well I agree with you Mondo - not that I ever argue with anyone - and with our very own Splinx looking after us it should get even better as time passes! With 54 people now online - including two of 'The Management' - it looks as if more people than ever prefer OAL to Holby City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 But, for some reason, the preview window has gone, which is where I usually spot my typos. Anyone else miss this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I do not like the faint and half heated text presentation when filling in the post page. My sight is not brilliant and I have to stare at it hard and closer to be able to see it correctly. After its accepted and reprinted its OK but certainly not before when typing the message. art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The new format is a lot clearer, but like Brian already missing the "Preview" button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuevoboy Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 As a self-confessed Luddite, I suppose I ought to comment about the new look. I imagine all the white background is meant to make it look fresh and new. However, I think it looks pale, bare and insipid. Agree with most of the other comments about the font not being as easy to read, and I've got me strong specs on too. 8-) Suppose like everything else, I'll get used to it. *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Well, if you don't like the font, you can always change it, not necessarily for the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Yes, I would like the 'preview' option to be re-instated. And am not too impressed with the faint font. Otherwise I quite like the new look. Cattwg :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 First time I have found it, initial impressions - well guess we'll get used to it, but maybe I am missing something, as the old one was easier to navigate! I think perhaps it was the instant access to all recent postings, which is what I assume other contributors have called the 'preview' - yes if so, defini tely needs re-instating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 As I posted on the other thread, I do like the new look but agree that the preview was useful. Personally I have no problem with the colours - quite restful really. However, I am now noticing that the page headings are very deep which means I have to drag down before I can see the thread heading or any of the first post. It might be my old laptop but it seems much slower to type anything too. Just submitted this and the review button seems to be there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not sure why yet, but I am finding it VERY difficult to read. the text seems harder to read and I am colour blind so that doesn't help, having all colours blending in the same makes it hard to see for me. Where is the Preview button? Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhorsf Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I find it harder to read also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Basil - 2011-04-05 11:05 PM Where is the Preview button? Bas It pops up as soon as you press submit. Probably need to be quick though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Like many new fangled ideas in life, they are hardly ever better just different, Some people never understand that black on white is the perfect combination. No doubt a new designer trying to justify his salary. Well it don't work!! I shall not be bothering to make a post until its improved. art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyAndy Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Print is harder to read especially when the majority of subscribers on here are over 40 when eye sight is not at its premium. The only colour problem I have had is trying to read names, green on grey is a bit of a daft mixture. Guess we will just have to like it or lump it though. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 jhorsf - 2011-04-05 11:11 PM I find it harder to read also Sorry to be a bit negative but I do too. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Brian Kirby - 2011-04-05 10:29 PM Well, if you don't like the font, you can always change it, not necessarily for the better! How did you change it Brian (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 pelmetman - 2011-04-06 8:00 AM Brian Kirby - 2011-04-05 10:29 PM Well, if you don't like the font, you can always change it, not necessarily for the better! How did you change it Brian (?) Lets see if this works?...........................Nope!.... just tried writing it in a different font using Microsoft works :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 As a temp measure, or for those needing larger text in general, most browsers have zoom function. Look under browsers View menu for zoom. Has a short cut you can try ctrl and + keys together. ctrl and - keys to zoom back out. Works with many browsers. Part fo the reason many websites are developed with small text these days is programmers use massive 22 inch screens and so do not see how small the text is, also many programmers being young chaps have really good eyesight and do not recognise the problem we oldies have with our eyes. So we all need larger text . The text and fonts for rest of page apart from posts seems fine. Although do not like the [green] green [/green] text used for names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I find the white background far too harsh and sterile looking. Would also like to see a line under each posting. Can't really see what was wrong with how it was :-S Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CISCO Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Green on Blue are not the easiest colours for me. (seem to remember they should not be seen together or was that blouses and skirts) As for the text Black on (pale) Yellow would be much better. (rear number plates for example) Now run screen at 125%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I too miss the preview window, very useful when replying to quotes when you edit the quote. Reading the thread is nice and clear apart from the name in green. Do not like the thread index I find it much harder to find a thread when scanning down quickly prefer the old table version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I agree about the font. And when posting, the text you're writing is even fainter! I've already got my browser set to 125%, and I'm wearing my "computer specs!" But I think I've discovered the trick Brambles used to create bold text - you start with a "b" in square brackets. That's what I've done here anyway. OK, over to the Management now. Two questions: 1) Are you going to listen to these responses from loyal Forum members, and reinstate some legible fonts and colour schemes, or are you going to stick with the clever desginers who prefer "style over substance?" 2) Can you remind us why this revamp was needed, and what, if anything, you think you've improved? (apart from "it looks nicer," which really doesn't carry any clout against "usability.") Looking forward to some answers before I post any more - especially given my second sentence above. EDIT: Just been over to "another" motorhome mag forum - THEY'VE still got nice clear fonts, black on white, which are easy to read on 100% zoom (and maybe even less). Maybe we should continue the discussion over there, and just let OAL management listen in? :D Just thought of one BIG improvement though - all the adverts are now down the RH side, so if you DO zoom to 150% (or more!) you can lose them altogether. Now THAT'S what I call an improvement - wonder how long it'll last? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrocker Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Trying the use of HTML!I hope this is bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 yrocker - 2011-04-06 8:43 AM Trying the use of HTML!I hope this is bigger Yes, but even grey-er! And what a lot of "code" seems necessary (at least in the "quote" window) to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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