Forum Upgrades

[Terratina.]

Whatever people think, I just think that there should be should colour added to the boring grey palette.

*Fiddles about with Paint*

Spoiler: Doesn't this look much better?

 

[Rastien]

I like the new design nice and tidy =D

 

[jdogtwodolla]

What interests me is that new looking Bookmarks button I've never seen before this. Can someone tell me how that works?

 

[Guffe]

Just like always the majority start screaming about change being bad and in one week no one will even remember the old layout. This happens always in everything, the new local newspaper layout, the new LoL chracter designs, the new kit of your local sport team... So yeah, so far I've had no trouble with this new layout, it seems to go into a more simpler design which is good as it saves energy and power needed to run the whole thing.

 

[BENZOOKA]

Perhaps it's one of the Pub Club perks, but I've been seeing this for some weeks now.

It looks great. Looked a little bland with all the greyness, excluding hovers, but I've already gotten used to it. The overall larger and more focused looks hell of a lot more "now" than the old one.

It's funny with all the complaints. People hate and are so afraid of change. Facebook is an even better indicator at that, with all the timeline-fuss and actually whenever something changes noticeably.

: If it were up to them, websites would be only HTML, with those awful frame layouts, indecipherable texts... No, actually, I think we wouldn't even have Internet, nor TV. Radio at the most, is just fine, we should have not gone anywhere from there.

There's a couple of structural layout issues on the main site, outside the forums, including inconsistent separator lines at the bottom on different pages, as well as some seasonal content that absolutely should be stickied, for the time they're topical. That would be March Mayhem and other contests, that are generally only visibly accessible in places like news bits and administrative posts on the forums, and those disappear quickly from places that catch the eye and, a lot more pressingly, from the main page. It's quite a big flaw, when the easiest, and often the most consistent way, to access them is through googling.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

A lot more than one would expect. We clear them out pretty regularly.

Low content rule

Talking about that rule, you ever thought about putting a automated system for it? I see a lot of people not getting the correct punishment for a low content post because nobody bothers to report them, for example fappy did one in this thread and nothing happened, even though it was breaking the rule. I would find it for you, but I'm on an iPod and it's laborious browsing through this site.

OT: I like it, but I think I prefer the old style. Change the grey to the good ol blue and this style would be amazingly awesome.

Good thing I'm a ninja.

I don't really like automated systems because people often end up getting the short end of the stick when there's no one there to evaluate the fairness of a call.

 

[Sparrow]

Hmm, I actually quite like it. Whenever the 'Pist changes in any way I usually see no decent reason for it besides making us spend 20 minutes dicking about, trying to figure it out. This change makes the forum a little cleaner and smarter looking, though.

If I have one gripe, it's that moving the quote function from below a post to above a post is getting confusing as hell.

 

[Hungry Donner]

I quite like the new look, but I agree that having the quote button at the top of a post is a bit odd, as you have to scroll up to find it when reading long posts.

 

[Odbarc]

I hate change.
This doesn't seem worse in any way other than it looks clunkier at first glance. More noob/new friendly.

Doesn't matter much.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

A lot more than one would expect. We clear them out pretty regularly.

Low content rule

Talking about that rule, you ever thought about putting a automated system for it? I see a lot of people not getting the correct punishment for a low content post because nobody bothers to report them, for example fappy did one in this thread and nothing happened, even though it was breaking the rule. I would find it for you, but I'm on an iPod and it's laborious browsing through this site.

OT: I like it, but I think I prefer the old style. Change the grey to the good ol blue and this style would be amazingly awesome.

Good thing I'm a ninja.

I don't really like automated systems because people often end up getting the short end of the stick when there's no one there to evaluate the fairness of a call.

But, the low content rule shouldn't be a subjective thing, which it is now. For example, I got suspended for a post with about 8 words that was answering the thread question, I got suspended because my favourite video game line was shazbot from tribes. Whereas people posting posts with less words get off a lot of the time. I've seen daystar clarion (example) only post a picture and about two words yet he gets off the hook. That's why if we had an automated system there won't be any exceptions, if your post has less than 5 or so words you will get some sort of wrath. I think it would work better, because a rule about the number of words in a post should not be subjective.


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[Daystar Clarion]

A lot more than one would expect. We clear them out pretty regularly.

Low content rule

Talking about that rule, you ever thought about putting a automated system for it? I see a lot of people not getting the correct punishment for a low content post because nobody bothers to report them, for example fappy did one in this thread and nothing happened, even though it was breaking the rule. I would find it for you, but I'm on an iPod and it's laborious browsing through this site.

OT: I like it, but I think I prefer the old style. Change the grey to the good ol blue and this style would be amazingly awesome.

Good thing I'm a ninja.

I don't really like automated systems because people often end up getting the short end of the stick when there's no one there to evaluate the fairness of a call.

But, the low content rule shouldn't be a subjective thing, which it is now. For example, I got suspended for a post with about 8 words that was answering the thread question, I got suspended because my favourite video game line was shazbot from tribes. Whereas people posting posts with less words get off a lot of the time. I've seen daystar clarion (example) only post a picture and about two words yet he gets off the hook. That's why if we had an automated system there won't be any exceptions, if your post has less than 5 or so words you will get some sort of wrath. I think it would work better, because a rule about the number of words in a post should not be subjective.


But

I've never posted a picture with just 2 words and not received mod wrath for it.

That's why I always post at least one sentence with every post.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

But, the low content rule shouldn't be a subjective thing, which it is now. For example, I got suspended for a post with about 8 words that was answering the thread question, I got suspended because my favourite video game line was shazbot from tribes. Whereas people posting posts with less words get off a lot of the time. I've seen daystar clarion (example) only post a picture and about two words yet he gets off the hook. That's why if we had an automated system there won't be any exceptions, if your post has less than 5 or so words you will get some sort of wrath. I think it would work better, because a rule about the number of words in a post should not be subjective.


But

Steam forums has a thing where you have to post 5 characters at the minimum.

People just dodged the system by typing "5char" at the end of ever post which brought mod wrath on them and just increased the mods work.

. That's what the flag/report button is for, an it'll be much easier to see who,s bcheating the system. The automated system would lessen the mods work, and discourage some of the blatant favouritism that happens now. No longer would someone be able to just post an image because they're a forum celebrity, and no longer would there be different mods taking the rule differently. Also, the steam forums are a placebos mass scumbaggery, were not. So there would be much less people cheating the system.

 

[Mamzelle_Kat]

I personally am quite happy with the changes. As another user mentioned, the load time is MUCH better.

The design is just better. Fine, gray is not exactly my favourite colour, but I think the new look complements the website layout really well. I mean, next to the homepage, the forums looked dated!

 

[Hagi]

I'm not sure if it's the lack of contrast with the grey bars in between or a change in background color but the current forum seems very, very bright.

I've already went to settings and set it to "darker" but I still find it a bit too bright for my tastes.

Would the be a possibility for a wider range of background colors as well as an option to change they grey bars in-between to a different color?

That'd be great in customising the forum so every can select what's easiest on their eyes.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

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I've seen you just post that damn "there's the door" image loads. But my point is, an automated system would abolish any favouritism that the forum has, and make the low content rule q much less subjective thing. It's much better than relyinnon the report button and the chance a mod sees a post that we have now.

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

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I've seen you just post that damn "there's the door" image loads.

Always with at least one sentence after it. I've been here over 2 years now and I've never seen Daystar post anything that could bring down the mod wrath for a low content post. If he posted only the picture he would have got a warning. I've had a warning for only posting a picture before because it adds no discussion value to the current topic.

Saying that, even though I didn't argue about the warning, in my defence that thread I posted the picture in (it was Bender's This thread is bad and you should feel bad picture) had no discussion value. It was something about Yahtzee riding a horse to the moon or something really stupid.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

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I've seen you just post that damn "there's the door" image loads.

Always with at least one sentence after it. I've been here over 2 years now and I've never seen Daystar post anything that could bring down the mod wrath for a low content post.

Ok, daystar might not be a good example. But I still think an automated system of sorts would be good because unlike the other rules, the low content rule should not be ansubjective thing. And am automated system would make it so Noone gets away with it. I've seen low content posts that are on the first page of a ten page thread that haven't had mod wrath because nobody saw it or nobody bothered to report it. Mods are always goin to miss things, and an automated system for the low content rule would make it so that No one is missed and no one who posts what could be considered a good post gets mod wrath because of a personal opinion. If we had an automated system then five words or less means you will get mod wrath, no exceptions. Or just make a minimum word count, so nobody gets punished an there are no low content posts

 

[The Escapist Staff]

But, the low content rule shouldn't be a subjective thing, which it is now. For example, I got suspended for a post with about 8 words that was answering the thread question, I got suspended because my favourite video game line was shazbot from tribes. Whereas people posting posts with less words get off a lot of the time. I've seen daystar clarion (example) only post a picture and about two words yet he gets off the hook. That's why if we had an automated system there won't be any exceptions, if your post has less than 5 or so words you will get some sort of wrath. I think it would work better, because a rule about the number of words in a post should not be subjective.


But

Steam forums has a thing where you have to post 5 characters at the minimum.

People just dodged the system by typing "5char" at the end of ever post which brought mod wrath on them and just increased the mods work.

Further, content isn't easily limited to character count.

For example:
"Esse Quam Videre"
Three words that carry a great deal of meaning. To be, rather than to seem. It evokes notions of authenticity, person-hood, existence, and perspective.

"I reeeeallly reeeally super duper like that so much! zomg!"
10 words that carry very little meaning.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

But, the low content rule shouldn't be a subjective thing, which it is now. For example, I got suspended for a post with about 8 words that was answering the thread question, I got suspended because my favourite video game line was shazbot from tribes. Whereas people posting posts with less words get off a lot of the time. I've seen daystar clarion (example) only post a picture and about two words yet he gets off the hook. That's why if we had an automated system there won't be any exceptions, if your post has less than 5 or so words you will get some sort of wrath. I think it would work better, because a rule about the number of words in a post should not be subjective.


But

Steam forums has a thing where you have to post 5 characters at the minimum.

People just dodged the system by typing "5char" at the end of ever post which brought mod wrath on them and just increased the mods work.

Further, content isn't easily limited to character count.

For example:
"Esse Quam Videre"
Three words that carry a great deal of meaning. To be, rather than to seem. It evokes notions of authenticity, person-hood, existence, and perspective.

But all of that is subjective. And and no oft has everbeen warned because they've written a hundred wot post that says nothing that hasn't been saiid. You r argument isn't good, because something that carries meaning to one person won't carry meaning to another. Word count is something you can see, and something that can't be debated. What if you ha no idea what that meant, then the post holds no meaning.

"I reeeeallly reeeally super duper like that so much! zomg!"
10 words that carry very little meaning.

 

[Hazy992]

I like the new layout personally. Only thing I'd suggest is changing the grey bars above people's posts to blue as it fits with the site's theme and adds some contrast.

I'd also suggest moving the report button back under people's avatars so people don't accidentally report someone when trying to quote them. Other than that I like it

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See personally I'd get rid of the low content rule altogether. Posts like 'LOL' or 'This' or just an image would be covered under the lack of discussion value rule anyway, but sometimes you can add to the discussion with just a few words. It also stops people putting in junk into their posts to avoid low content (which I think detracts from the discussion value). Just my opinion

Also Toastie, you shouldn't name drop. Singling people out isn't very nice. Just say you saw a user who did that or something.