New board colors [Archive] - SoWal.com Forum

Anonymous

11-22-2004, 09:21 AM

Does this board have to use white letters on dark blue background? It's VERY difficult to read. My old eyes do better with simple black on white.

BlueMountainBeacher

11-23-2004, 09:57 AM

Perhpas there could be a skins change, so that those who prefer this color can keep it, and those that prefer black and white can change it? Kurt, does this board have a 'skins' application?

kurt

11-23-2004, 03:21 PM

Not yet. I'll work on it.

ljeffries

11-23-2004, 06:12 PM

Kurt,
I think you should personalize colors for each person...I mean, especially since the board is free! Just kidding...the new board looks great.
:lol:

kurt

11-23-2004, 08:09 PM

Kurt,
I think you should personalize colors for each person...I mean, especially since the board is free! Just kidding...the new board looks great.
:lol:

:shock: :lol:

Anonymous

12-01-2004, 06:20 PM

Kurt, there have been a good many studies showing that the best colors for reading on the web are simple black text on white background. This is why you will see this combination on most newspaper sites, such as the New York Times, etc.

Here's a link for more info:

http://www.mardiros.net/design-guidelines.html

12-01-2004, 07:18 PM

I happen to like the colors. Very stylized, very soothing. Probably one of the better-looking message boards I have seen (and I visit quite a few).

Don't change a thing, Kurt. Helluva job.

RiverOtter

12-01-2004, 07:20 PM

I happen to like the colors. Very stylized, very soothing. Probably one of the better-looking message boards I have seen (and I visit quite a few).

Don't change a thing, Kurt. Helluva job.

Harumph! :wink: :mrgreen:

Anonymous

12-01-2004, 07:31 PM

I'm not having any problem reading it. And I'm a good test 'cause my reading glasses are in need of being boosted up a couple notches! Background is dark enough to contrast well I guess.

kurt

12-01-2004, 09:34 PM

Thanks JB.

Once we get enough REGISTERED users and posts I may give the option of other templates. Meanwhile try Ctrl-A and bingo - dark on white.

Anonymous

12-01-2004, 10:32 PM

Sorry Kurt! I just pulled by daughter away from her math homework and had her try to get an avatar on this for me.
We'll see if it worked :?

Rita

12-01-2004, 10:39 PM

I am trying this again and my daughter is playing with the options. :P :lol:

Rita

12-01-2004, 10:42 PM

Kurt - any way to get my last name off?? without doing another account?

Smiling JOe

12-01-2004, 10:48 PM

I do not believe you can change your user name without starting from scratch. Just start from scratch.

Anonymous

12-02-2004, 06:47 AM

I love the board and all the information it provides, but agree with Janet about the colors. This board is probably read by lots of people, with varying degrees of vision, and for some of us it's not easy. A white or light background with black or dark text is best.

Smiling JOe

12-03-2004, 09:40 AM

Kurt,
The natives are getting restless, eh?

kurt

12-03-2004, 10:00 AM

Kurt,
The natives are getting restless, eh?

95% of the sites we do are black or dark blue on white, and I encourage it. I just wanted to do something different and distinctive. :D

The truth is most people have really crappy monitors, improperly adjusted, and/or dirty glasses and improper lighting.

MS also has features built in that help those with vision problems.

Oldtimer

12-03-2004, 03:29 PM

My 2 cents. I love the colors, reminds me of the gulf waters and/or the Grayton sky.

kurt

02-08-2005, 12:38 PM

OK - I've added a new skin. Under your profile you can select Bluetabs, which is the one we've been using; or subsilver, which is more of a dark on light skin.

I have the option to set one as the default, so I'm interested to know which ya'll prefer.

FoX

02-08-2005, 04:07 PM

The blue one is cooler, but the white one is nice too. I think I'll use both.

Waterman

02-08-2005, 06:25 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/waterman1/6eae781a.gif

Smiling JOe

02-08-2005, 07:39 PM

I love the new look of the Board. You keep going Kurt, and you are going to reach the sky.

Keep up the good work.

RiverOtter

02-08-2005, 08:18 PM

I like the blue..... As long as I'm at home and can use my good monitor :mrgreen:

GraytonBound

02-08-2005, 11:00 PM

Definitely the blue.....the subsilver is too bright :) But thanks for the choice.

HI GRAYTONRBUST!! Sorry I missed all the fun earlier 8)

Smiling JOe

02-09-2005, 08:56 AM

Definitely the blue.....the subsilver is too bright

GB - Have you tried adjusting the Brightness level on your monitor?

GraytonBound

02-09-2005, 09:14 AM

Good idea :idea:

It is much easier on the eye, but I still like the blue....guess I'm just used to it. I'll leave it on silver for a few days & give it a chance. Thanks SJ :)

Waterman

02-13-2005, 02:16 AM

Good idea :idea:

It is much easier on the eye, but I still like the blue....guess I'm just used to it. I'll leave it on silver for a few days & give it a chance. Thanks SJ :)

Blue me too! :roll: