New board colors

Anonymous · 11-22-2004, 08:21 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, 08:57 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, 02:21 PM

Not yet. I'll work on it.

**ljeffries** · 11-23-2004, 05:12 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.

**kurt** · 11-23-2004, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by ljeffries

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.

Anonymous · 12-01-2004, 05:20 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

JB · 12-01-2004, 06:18 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, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by JB

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, 06:31 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, 08:34 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, 09:32 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, 09:39 PM

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

**Rita** · 12-01-2004, 09:42 PM

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

**Smiling JOe** · 12-01-2004, 09:48 PM

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

Anonymous · 12-02-2004, 05:47 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, 08:40 AM

Kurt,
The natives are getting restless, eh?

**kurt** · 12-03-2004, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Smiling JOe

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.

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, 02:29 PM

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

**kurt** · 02-08-2005, 11:38 AM

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, 03:07 PM

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

**Waterman** · 02-08-2005, 05:25 PM

**Smiling JOe** · 02-08-2005, 06:39 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, 07:18 PM

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

**GraytonBound** · 02-08-2005, 10:00 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, 07:56 AM

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

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

**GraytonBound** · 02-09-2005, 08:14 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, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by GraytonBound

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!

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