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Simon · Feb 2, 2007, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by gorgonzola

Because the coarse scale discourages post whoring while still recognizing important contributions over time. The original reason for removing the post counts came mostly out of that. But we didn't want to do away with the whole concept of recognition for contributions, so we kept the status ranks and doubled the number. It seemed like a logical compromise. You don't get visible recognition for making just 1 more post, you get recognition for making contributions over an extended period of time, and as you do so, you get more stars.

That's a good point. Thanks.

slpdLoad · Feb 2, 2007, 04:37 PM

What happened to the nice grey/white/grey/white scheme that seperated each row? You know what I mean? Like in iTunes. Everything is so hard to read now that it's all just on a solid white background. Harder on the eyes to find things.

Edit: Okay, so I guess it's not ENTIRELY gone. If I invert the colors on my monitor I can make it out. The grey is just so incredibly light you can't normally see it.

gorgonzola · Feb 2, 2007, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by slpdLoad

What happened to the nice grey/white/grey/white scheme that seperated each row? You know what I mean? Like in iTunes. Everything is so hard to read now that it's all just on a solid white background. Harder on the eyes to find things.

Edit: Okay, so I guess it's not ENTIRELY gone. If I invert the colors on my monitor I can make it out. The grey is just so incredibly light you can't normally see it.

In the thread listing or inside a thread?

slpdLoad · Feb 2, 2007, 04:50 PM

The thread listing. Inside the thread everything's spaced out so it's not a problem.

That's the only thing that's bothered me. Other than that, it's great.

Kevin · Feb 2, 2007, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by seanc

Does it really matter if it's relevant? It wasn't impeding on any space that was needed, why get rid of it? I can't understand it. What I use it for really isn't important, it's just a useful short statistic to have and I would like it back. Please.

MacNN might get you a postcount patch to ween you off it.

- - e r i k - - · Feb 2, 2007, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by slpdLoad

What happened to the nice grey/white/grey/white scheme that seperated each row? You know what I mean? Like in iTunes. Everything is so hard to read now that it's all just on a solid white background. Harder on the eyes to find things.

Edit: Okay, so I guess it's not ENTIRELY gone. If I invert the colors on my monitor I can make it out. The grey is just so incredibly light you can't normally see it.

Either your gamma is whack or your eyesight is.

Kerrigan · Feb 2, 2007, 05:42 PM

Frankly I think the join date is a lot more important than post count for determining one's rank (as though rank really mattered in a forum).

- - e r i k - - · Feb 2, 2007, 05:43 PM

I'm stoked that everyone (ok, most) love the new theme. I'd think there be a few more hard-ass kick52-ish haters around here that simply resist all change. Proud of you effgee!

(Oh, where's our cool-kids™ beta-badges?

)

Parvez · Feb 2, 2007, 05:43 PM

The forum looks more professional now. Awesome layout.

centerchannel68 · Feb 2, 2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Too many people are obsessed with thier post count and those of others.
Almost have 5 full stars...

Agreed. F*ck post counts.

Rumor · Feb 2, 2007, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Agreed. F*ck post counts.

Spoken like a true Grizzled Vetern.

sweatervest · Feb 2, 2007, 06:21 PM

Just wanted to mention that I love the new look of the forum... absolutely gorgeous!

Cold Warrior · Feb 2, 2007, 06:24 PM

Outstanding

Default text size in Firefox is now perfect. Before, it was a bit too small, and hitting Cmd+ made it just a bit too big.

Now it's juuuust right.

Andy8 · Feb 2, 2007, 06:31 PM

Super Fantastic!

vmarks · Feb 2, 2007, 06:34 PM

C.A.T.S. CEO · Feb 2, 2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by vmarks

Kerrigan · Feb 2, 2007, 06:53 PM

Goes nicely with your sig, Cat.

Wait, so is vmarks demograph68?

imitchellg5 · Feb 2, 2007, 07:02 PM

Lol, ya never know around here!

slpdLoad · Feb 2, 2007, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -

Either your gamma is whack or your eyesight is.

Probably both. Oh well. Wasn't a problem before though.

beadman · Feb 2, 2007, 07:22 PM

It appears I'm in the minority, but I don't like the new formats. There is way too much white space and the font's too large. Not a step forward, in my opinion, at all.

beadman