LUF Admin Posted January 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, in order to show current Twitter and Facebook messages in the forum I've built a new version of the forum start page. Start Page New Design The ads in the left column is gone, on the right column we now have two columns with search box, forum sponsors, classifieds and news. What's your opinion? Better or worse than the current version? What needs improvement? I'm looking forward to your feedback! Andreas PS.: If you want to go back to the old version, please use this link Old Design Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi LUF Admin, Take a look here Beta version new forum start page. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
HetDraakje Posted January 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2011 I would like some grayspace between the forum index column and the two searchbox etc columns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 25, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Andreas, I have clicked on the link and can see no difference; is it because I am a sponsoring member? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUF Admin Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted January 25, 2011 I would like some grayspace between the forum index column and the two searchbox etc columns. Good idea - I'll take a look. Hi Andreas, I have clicked on the link and can see no difference; is it because I am a sponsoring member? Did you click the link? If yo - can you send me a screenshot via mail? TIA Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 25, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Andreas, I did and I shall... and I have. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 25, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2011 Same here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeingeye Posted January 25, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Andreas It looks OK to me, but a couple of comments. I can see the Red Dot Cameras ad on the beta page, which as a sponsoring member I do not get on the old site. The vertical scroll bar for the "Buy & Sell" column is missing, so there is only half a picture at the bottom and no option to see all the items. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 25, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2011 Other than a slight difference in column width they look the same here too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidStone Posted January 25, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2011 Other than a slight difference in column width they look the same here too. They look the same to me, too. But this is because (I discovered) I'm using Firefox with Adblock. But I prefer the current version anyway. Less clutter. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 25, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2011 They look the same to me, too. But this is because (I discovered) I'm using Firefox with Adblock. But I prefer the current version anyway. Less clutter. David Ahaaaa... Perhaps that's it. I am using Firefox with Adblock too. I hate clutter. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 25, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Andreas It looks OK to me, but a couple of comments. I can see the Red Dot Cameras ad on the beta page, which as a sponsoring member I do not get on the old site. The vertical scroll bar for the "Buy & Sell" column is missing, so there is only half a picture at the bottom and no option to see all the items. Regards Mike You are not listed as a Sponsoring Member under your user name. You will need to check a box in your User CP area so that you show up as one. I am a Sponsoring Member too, and I see the lower RedDot advert on the beta, but not the top of page banner adverts. I have to say that I prefer my "content" to be centred on the screen, rather than all to one side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted January 25, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 25, 2011 I am a Sponsoring Member too, and I see the lower RedDot advert on the beta, but not the top of page banner adverts. I have to say that I prefer my "content" to be centred on the screen, rather than all to one side. Ditto. As also a Sponsoring Member I find the original is visually better balanced and without the flashing, distracting RedDot advert. Personally I see no need to have the Facebook & Twitter items in the separate column. Sorry, Andreas, the forum is great and your hard work much appreciated but what's the phrase? "If it ain't broke..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeingeye Posted January 25, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 25, 2011 You are not listed as a Sponsoring Member under your user name. Andy Thanks for your advice. I only mentioned my status on the forum to assist Andreas in respect of the displaying of adverts. As I understand it from the e-mail I received, updating my details is optional. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoersch Posted January 25, 2011 Share #14 Posted January 25, 2011 Ditto. As also a Sponsoring Member I find the original is visually better balanced and without the flashing, distracting RedDot advert. Personally I see no need to have the Facebook & Twitter items in the separate column. Sorry, Andreas, the forum is great and your hard work much appreciated but what's the phrase? "If it ain't broke..." Exactly my opinion. The "old" design is much appreciated, and I might add: let those who can't live without Facebook & Twitter go there by all means, but please don't make looking at their twittering compulsory for everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwcheung Posted January 26, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi, Andreas Thanks for the new design start page but I would like to have options to turn off the Quickfinder, Buy&Sell, Leica Blog & Leica Forum Twitter columns. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidStone Posted January 26, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi, Andreas Thanks for the new design start page but I would like to have options to turn off the Quickfinder, Buy&Sell, Leica Blog & Leica Forum Twitter columns. Thanks. See my post above. This reduces clutter on all web-pages. And you can switch on or off as you wish. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpattison Posted January 26, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 26, 2011 What is Facebook, and what has it got to do with this forum? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwcheung Posted January 26, 2011 Share #18 Posted January 26, 2011 See my post above. This reduces clutter on all web-pages. And you can switch on or off as you wish. David Hi David May i know how? In User CP? Rgds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 26, 2011 Share #19 Posted January 26, 2011 What is Facebook, and what has it got to do with this forum It's a type of German sausage popular in the canteen in Solms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeingeye Posted January 26, 2011 Share #20 Posted January 26, 2011 The "old" design is much appreciated, and I might add: let those who can't live without Facebook & Twitter go there by all means, but please don't make looking at their twittering compulsory for everyone else. Rather raises the question whether the modern trend for social media is relevant to the demographic that most Leica users represent. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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