Forum Upgrade and changes this week

Ben · 16th September 2008, 10:17 AM

At some point this week, maybe today, the forum is going to have a major software upgrade. We will also be changing the 'look and feel' slightly to make it all look a bit more up-to-date.

I'll try and warn you exactly when the downtime will occur, but it should only be a matter of a few hours.

Thanks.

Ben

Ben · 16th September 2008, 12:11 PM

Update: Forum will be almost certainly be offline this afternoon (any time after 2.30 gmt) for the upgrade, should be back later in the afternoon/early evening.

Cortez · 16th September 2008, 07:55 PM

I like the extra width we have now

Is it going to stay like this?

richardksa · 16th September 2008, 08:48 PM

I found the New Post button at the bottom useful. But it has disappeared.

gastephen · 16th September 2008, 09:40 PM

Nice. Has a cleaner look.

Ben · 17th September 2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cortez

I like the extra width we have now

Is it going to stay like this?

Yes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardksa

I found the New Post button at the bottom useful. But it has disappeared.

Should come back tomorrow!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gastephen

Nice. Has a cleaner look.

Great!

There may be a few odd things around, let me know if you spot any!

Ben

tad · 17th September 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Yes!

Should come back tomorrow!

Great!

There may be a few odd things around, let me know if you spot any!

Ben

OK!

eldeano · 19th September 2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardksa

I found the New Post button at the bottom useful. But it has disappeared.

Still not back.

Ben · 19th September 2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldeano

Still not back.

Sorry, unfortunately it is not going to be able to make a reappearance after all. The reason is as follows. It involves altering one more template. When we upgrade again in the future this means one more template change every time, meaning it takes longer and is more complex. Seeing as we now get someone else to do the software upgrades this means more complication and more potential for problems. I hope you can live with just the original 'new posts' button in the top bar for now!

greytop · 19th September 2008, 11:32 AM

Is that the same with the old "unread" icons that used to be bright red and stand out, but are now an insipid orange?

ValenciaSon · 19th September 2008, 12:23 PM

I do miss the older icons as well. They were an easier visual cue. I also thought they were more distinctive since other forums use this software. Maybe for the next rev?

gary · 19th September 2008, 12:28 PM

Us old guys dont like change... but we'll get used to it. Mrs C's policy is to carry on regardless and tune out the moaning.

Ben · 19th September 2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greytop

Is that the same with the old "unread" icons that used to be bright red and stand out, but are now an insipid orange?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValenciaSon

I do miss the older icons as well. They were an easier visual cue. I also thought they were more distinctive since other forums use this software. Maybe for the next rev?

Old ones are back - that's easy

Do a hard page refresh to see then on the front page.

greytop · 19th September 2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks Ben - trip to therapist cancelled

ValenciaSon · 20th September 2008, 01:48 AM

I love the new changes and the icons, thanks!

ValenciaSon · 21st September 2008, 04:47 PM

Speaking of change, how about changing the name of the "Rules for Engagement" section to the "Ben Commandments"

gastephen · 22nd September 2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValenciaSon

Speaking of change, how about changing the name of the "Rules for Engagement" section to the "Ben Commandments"

...to be policed by the benforcers?

Beckett · 2nd October 2008, 10:55 PM

Ben,
Would it be possible for you to increase the capacity of the Private Messages inbox? Double the capacity from 40 messages to 80? Or at least up it to 50?

16th September 2008, 10:17 AM	#1
Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,421	Forum Upgrade and changes this week At some point this week, maybe today, the forum is going to have a major software upgrade. We will also be changing the 'look and feel' slightly to make it all look a bit more up-to-date. I'll try and warn you exactly when the downtime will occur, but it should only be a matter of a few hours. Thanks. Ben __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net!

16th September 2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Ben Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,421	Update: Forum will be almost certainly be offline this afternoon (any time after 2.30 gmt) for the upgrade, should be back later in the afternoon/early evening. __________________ Notes in Spanish: Get The Best Free Spanish-Learning Conversations On The Net!

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Beckett Mega Forero Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 898	Increase capacity of Private Message inbox Ben, Would it be possible for you to increase the capacity of the Private Messages inbox? Double the capacity from 40 messages to 80? Or at least up it to 50?

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16th September 2008, 07:55 PM	#3
Cortez Forero Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: England Posts: 34	I like the extra width we have now Is it going to stay like this?

16th September 2008, 08:48 PM	#4
richardksa Jedi Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madrid Posts: 1,848	I found the New Post button at the bottom useful. But it has disappeared.

16th September 2008, 09:40 PM	#5
gastephen ..es que yo no estoy loco Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gales Posts: 1,932	Nice. Has a cleaner look.

19th September 2008, 11:32 AM	#10
greytop Hero Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pego, Spain Posts: 3,363	Is that the same with the old "unread" icons that used to be bright red and stand out, but are now an insipid orange?

19th September 2008, 12:23 PM	#11
ValenciaSon Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Posts: 4,915	I do miss the older icons as well. They were an easier visual cue. I also thought they were more distinctive since other forums use this software. Maybe for the next rev?

19th September 2008, 12:28 PM	#12
gary Samuri Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,711	Us old guys dont like change... but we'll get used to it. Mrs C's policy is to carry on regardless and tune out the moaning.

19th September 2008, 04:20 PM	#14
greytop Hero Forero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pego, Spain Posts: 3,363	Thanks Ben - trip to therapist cancelled

20th September 2008, 01:48 AM	#15
ValenciaSon Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Posts: 4,915	I love the new changes and the icons, thanks!

21st September 2008, 04:47 PM	#16
ValenciaSon Hero Forero Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA Posts: 4,915	Speaking of change, how about changing the name of the "Rules for Engagement" section to the "Ben Commandments"