Forum Upgrades

[MelasZepheos_v1legacy]

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A benefit of Publisher's club has always been an early look at changes. They were given the same ability to toggle the forum layout as you, just a week earlier as they've been promised. While these changes didn't come with a heads up, they did come with the a toggle that's easily accessible.

And the rest of the points that I made?

Also, and I know you probably didn't mean it offensively, but I find people using the word 'derp' in relation to my posts very dismissive. The connotatiosn of the word always makes it read to me as though everything I have just written has been dismissed as stupid/retarded. Not looking to offend, I just have a strong reaction to that word.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

Well that's why we have an appeals system. It gives people an opportunity to explain themselves.

I'm telling you, making it about post count only encourages people to write random things down such as "adding content to avoid moderation", which will actually encourage spam rather than discourage it.

They do that anyway, I've seen that done quite a lot. The low content rule itself encourages it, not how it's moderated.

They do it until we notice and then we warn them and they stop.

Also, can I appeal my suspension.

This is not a moderation appeals thread, Toasty. This is a forum update feedback thread. If you want to further discuss this issue then do so either in the Moderation Team User Group or with me via PM. As I said as recently as my last post... we have an appeals system. Use it.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

We've improved the functionality of the forums, fixing buttons that didn't work and whatnot. Otherwise, the only difference is color and your ability to have larger avatars and more badges. We made these changes because we considered them to be an improvement, of course.

Profile still shows 85x85 as the limit, and when i tried a 100x100 it seemed to still resize it to that size. Smaller avatars also look a bit off-center.

Also the toggle link needs a linebreak:

[http://img191.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=th_741969868_toggle_122_375lo.jpg]

Have you updated your badge order since? I believe you need to go to your badges and click 'save order' for the new sizes and badges to take effect.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

I take that back, I do kind of have something with daystar that bugs me. But now is not the time to speak about it. O would go edit mynpost, but I'm on this damn iPod an doing that would be a pain.

Fair enough. It's just people might take it personally even if you don't mean it to be taken that way.

EDIT: Think you could make people's titles slightly bigger? I think that'd look better

EDIT 2: What actually is it about Daystar that bugs you so much?

I don't know really. I think it maybe the fact that people hold him in high acclaim, even when he let's his ego get the better of him. For example the brovengers thread had no discussion value whatsoever, but people were fine with it because it was a daystar thread. I just don't like celebrities and favouritism in any site, so of course daystar gets on my nerves but he is one funny lad, so I don't hate him that much.

His ego? Are we talking about the same Daystar Clarion here? Daystar's repeatedly said he doesn't want people holding him in such high regard and he doesn't like the idea of forum celebrities. He's one of the most modest people on this site. You're just hating him for being popular, it's not his fault people like him.

As for the Brovengers thread it did have discussion value as a forum game which is why it was moved there. If this favouritism you keep claiming exists actually does exist the mods wouldn't have moved it.

Yep, I have to agree. Daystar is in no way egotistical, and thinking otherwise is ridiculous. He's popular because he's an awesome guy, he's witty and he makes people laugh. End of story.

Also, Hazy, I'm the most modest person on this site. That is why I am The Modest Brovenger. I'm so modest it hurts.

This post is not in any way on topic.

This thread exists for feedback about the changes to the forum's design. Please allow people to use it for that.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

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A benefit of Publisher's club has always been an early look at changes. They were given the same ability to toggle the forum layout as you, just a week earlier as they've been promised. While these changes didn't come with a heads up, they did come with the a toggle that's easily accessible.

And the rest of the points that I made?

Also, and I know you probably didn't mean it offensively, but I find people using the word 'derp' in relation to my posts very dismissive. The connotatiosn of the word always makes it read to me as though everything I have just written has been dismissed as stupid/retarded. Not looking to offend, I just have a strong reaction to that word.

The rest of the points you've made will be taking into consideration with the design team. This design was never set in stone, and we're only looking to make a pleasant forum experience for you guys. We're actively reviewing your criticisms/suggestions and are making some changes based on them.

And my apologies for the derp in your quote, it wasn't my intent to offend you.

 

[Kungfu_Teddybear]

I take that back, I do kind of have something with daystar that bugs me. But now is not the time to speak about it. O would go edit mynpost, but I'm on this damn iPod an doing that would be a pain.

Fair enough. It's just people might take it personally even if you don't mean it to be taken that way.

EDIT: Think you could make people's titles slightly bigger? I think that'd look better

EDIT 2: What actually is it about Daystar that bugs you so much?

I don't know really. I think it maybe the fact that people hold him in high acclaim, even when he let's his ego get the better of him. For example the brovengers thread had no discussion value whatsoever, but people were fine with it because it was a daystar thread. I just don't like celebrities and favouritism in any site, so of course daystar gets on my nerves but he is one funny lad, so I don't hate him that much.

His ego? Are we talking about the same Daystar Clarion here? Daystar's repeatedly said he doesn't want people holding him in such high regard and he doesn't like the idea of forum celebrities. He's one of the most modest people on this site. You're just hating him for being popular, it's not his fault people like him.

As for the Brovengers thread it did have discussion value as a forum game which is why it was moved there. If this favouritism you keep claiming exists actually does exist the mods wouldn't have moved it.

Yep, I have to agree. Daystar is in no way egotistical, and thinking otherwise is ridiculous. He's popular because he's an awesome guy, he's witty and he makes people laugh. End of story.

Also, Hazy, I'm the most modest person on this site. That is why I am The Modest Brovenger. I'm so modest it hurts.

This post is not in any way on topic.

This thread exists for feedback about the changes to the forum's design. Please allow people to use it for that.

Sorry about that. But I hope I'm not the only person getting warned about it, there are a lot of posts in this thread that aren't on topic and it was derailed long before I got here :/

 

[azurine]

Why is it that every "upgrade" makes the escapist harder and harder to see?
This is giving me an eyestrain, it's so white and bland.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

Why is it that every "upgrade" makes the escapist harder and harder to see?
This is giving me an eyestrain, it's so white and bland.

Try using the custom content background option in the browsing options (also the gear on the navbar).

 

[Grimh]

Change is scary.

I'm okay with it. Was a bit of a surprise the first time I saw it but I got used to it pretty quickly.
One thing I would like though is to be given the option to turn the nameplates blue.
But that's just personal preference.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

Well that's why we have an appeals system. It gives people an opportunity to explain themselves.

I'm telling you, making it about post count only encourages people to write random things down such as "adding content to avoid moderation", which will actually encourage spam rather than discourage it.

They do that anyway, I've seen that done quite a lot. The low content rule itself encourages it, not how it's moderated.

They do it until we notice and then we warn them and they stop.

Also, can I appeal my suspension.

This is not a moderation appeals thread, Toasty. This is a forum update feedback thread. If you want to further discuss this issue then do so either in the Moderation Team User Group or with me via PM. As I said as recently as my last post... we have an appeals system. Use it.

Will do. Ialso, can suspended people stoll use the report nutton? It justnseems silly them not being able to

 

[azurine]

Why is it that every "upgrade" makes the escapist harder and harder to see?
This is giving me an eyestrain, it's so white and bland.

Try using the custom content background option in the browsing options (also the gear on the navbar).

It doesn't seem to do anything...
I'll just get used to squinting.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

Well that's why we have an appeals system. It gives people an opportunity to explain themselves.

I'm telling you, making it about post count only encourages people to write random things down such as "adding content to avoid moderation", which will actually encourage spam rather than discourage it.

They do that anyway, I've seen that done quite a lot. The low content rule itself encourages it, not how it's moderated.

They do it until we notice and then we warn them and they stop.

Also, can I appeal my suspension.

This is not a moderation appeals thread, Toasty. This is a forum update feedback thread. If you want to further discuss this issue then do so either in the Moderation Team User Group or with me via PM. As I said as recently as my last post... we have an appeals system. Use it.

Will do. Ialso, can suspended people stoll use the report nutton? It justnseems silly them not being able to

No, users who are suspended are not allowed to report. When users make a mistake big enough to get mod wrath, their judgement in reporting likely going to be poor at that time. Not to mention, user who just suffered mod wrath are more likely to spam the button to try and get back at mods.

 

[ToastiestZombie]

Well that's why we have an appeals system. It gives people an opportunity to explain themselves.

I'm telling you, making it about post count only encourages people to write random things down such as "adding content to avoid moderation", which will actually encourage spam rather than discourage it.

They do that anyway, I've seen that done quite a lot. The low content rule itself encourages it, not how it's moderated.

They do it until we notice and then we warn them and they stop.

Also, can I appeal my suspension.

This is not a moderation appeals thread, Toasty. This is a forum update feedback thread. If you want to further discuss this issue then do so either in the Moderation Team User Group or with me via PM. As I said as recently as my last post... we have an appeals system. Use it.

the thing I don't get is t
That the reason you won't let people on suspension is because of spam. Whn you put the report button next to the quote button, which from my short experience causes lots and lots of reports that weren't supposed to be done. Which spans mods. I would change where that is located, then you can complain about spam. Just a point, an was just asking why they couldn't, it's easy to just ask someone else to do it

Will do. Ialso, can suspended people stoll use the report nutton? It justnseems silly them not being able to

No, users who are suspended are not allowed to report. When users make a mistake big enough to get mod wrath, their judgement in reporting likely going to be poor at that time. Not to mention, user who just suffered mod wrath are more likely to spam the button to try and get back at mods.

 

[Hazy992]

Well that's why we have an appeals system. It gives people an opportunity to explain themselves.

I'm telling you, making it about post count only encourages people to write random things down such as "adding content to avoid moderation", which will actually encourage spam rather than discourage it.

They do that anyway, I've seen that done quite a lot. The low content rule itself encourages it, not how it's moderated.

They do it until we notice and then we warn them and they stop.

Also, can I appeal my suspension.

This is not a moderation appeals thread, Toasty. This is a forum update feedback thread. If you want to further discuss this issue then do so either in the Moderation Team User Group or with me via PM. As I said as recently as my last post... we have an appeals system. Use it.

the thing I don't get is t
That the reason you won't let people on suspension is because of spam. Whn you put the report button next to the quote button, which from my short experience causes lots and lots of reports that weren't supposed to be done. Which spans mods. I would change where that is located, then you can complain about spam. Just a point, an was just asking why they couldn't, it's easy to just ask someone else to do it

Will do. Ialso, can suspended people stoll use the report nutton? It justnseems silly them not being able to

No, users who are suspended are not allowed to report. When users make a mistake big enough to get mod wrath, their judgement in reporting likely going to be poor at that time. Not to mention, user who just suffered mod wrath are more likely to spam the button to try and get back at mods.

Think something's gone wrong there as you haven't put anything. I'd edit that if I were you.

Back on topic I'm also gonna echo what others have said and suggest the staff member names are a different colour. Blue perhaps. Gold on grey looks kinda weird

 

[Jack Rascal]

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?

Uu, I like that! Though I have nothing against the overall grey, as I find it easier on the eyes. But your version does look "cleaner".

While we're dreaming, how about avatars to the left and some general rearranging on the poster info?

Spoiler: I like things neat and organized, sorry...

 

[Terratina.]

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Nice.

*Fiddles about with Paint some more*

Spoiler: Maybe some more colour in the report, quote and post buttons as well...

Sorry, I don't know what colours the other button should be

 

[The Escapist Staff]

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Hey, thanks for taking the time in doing this, I'll make sure the rest of the design team sees it.

 

[Terratina.]

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You're welcome and thank you for showing it the rest of the design team. It's no problem at all, taking a screenshot, pasting it into Paint and uploading it using imgur doesn't really take up time. I just want this site to make my eye smile (if that makes any sense.) and I regard myself with having a decent amount of aesthetic sense, so there I went.[/quote]

 

[Draconalis]

I'd like to address your complaints about the way the forum has changed, but they seem mostly to be a matter of taste.

Too be fair, forum technology hasn't really changed much in the last 10 to 15ish years. Most changes are directly in relation to taste.

You mention that we can keep the old look "for a time." Is there no way of letting people make their choice permanently? I know many forums that let you choose among many varying lay outs.

I still wish I could go back to the old front page lay out myself, and wish we could change that under our settings as well.

 

[The Escapist Staff]

I'd like to address your complaints about the way the forum has changed, but they seem mostly to be a matter of taste.

Too be fair, forum technology hasn't really changed much in the last 10 to 15ish years. Most changes are directly in relation to taste.

You mention that we can keep the old look "for a time." Is there no way of letting people make their choice permanently? I know many forums that let you choose among many varying lay outs.

I still wish I could go back to the old front page lay out myself, and wish we could change that under our settings as well.

It's very taxing for us to host what amounts to multiple websites at the same time. Especially with regard to the front page, which is curated by the Editorial Staff. We also create custom artwork for most of our content, so that's double work for artists as well.

We're continuing to consider and look into options for the future, though, so I'll of course keep this request in mind.