What do you think of "Digit forum redesign"?

I like the thinkdigit forum for its content and the views that're being shared across.

I dont know whether i'm the only one getting this feeling. The forum design appears like 'Windows Classic' to me, giving an expression that something can be done to make it appear like 'Windows Aero'. I accept that CONTENT matters rather than the LOOK. But, most of the books are judged by their COVERS.

While thinkdigit.com has lots of eye-candy stuffs, why not forum section.
What do you think, Digitians?

Mods - Move to the required section or modify it, if needed.

yea, this is Windows 3.11 retro look.

We tried upgrading to vBulletin 4.2 but that failed because of a very odd reason. We will upgrade soon, that might make the forum look better,

Looking forward to this update.

I wonder when was digit forum last updated successfully.

JojoTheDragon said:
Looking forward to this update.
I wonder when was digit forum last updated successfully.

lol...Hace mucho mucho tiempo

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

axes2t2 said:
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

It's better to fix, before it breaks.

I remember all the times they tried to fix it. *shudders*

So I'm pretty happy with how it is right now.

axes2t2 said:
If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Totally Agree

Gearbox said:
It's better to fix, before it breaks.

It won't break.

just fix the "change your Avatar" thing first
It gives me "unable to save the image " error

P

Me too waiting for complete overhaul of the forum site....

for me, getting aware of technology and increasing my knowledge here is all, it doesn't matter to me what interface they use to provide it, though new look may attract non tdf members/guests...

H

soon we'll upgrade to vb4.2, and hopefully will be a much more 'eye-candy' forum then

hsr said:
soon we'll upgrade to vb4.2, and hopefully will be a much more 'eye-candy' forum then

eye-candy in a forum ? :O :-o

Eye-candy=high res texture=high bandwith
Lol jk

well, it would have been upgraded successfully if proper space was allotted for the forum in Amazon cloud.

The website guys only allotted 2 GB. The database size is over 1 GB. And while converting database from vB 3.8 to vB 4.2 - it ran out of space.

Thankfully a back-up was taken before and we reverted back.

Classic/Retro look is okay for me , atleast I don't have to worry about speed , and bandwidth.What mostly matters is the posts.

But it would be great to have a hi-def version/theme.

The new one will still be retro. But may be a little more good looking.

T

So, what updates can we expect from the vb 4.2

ico said:
yea, this is Windows 3.11 retro look.

We tried upgrading to vBulletin 4.2 but that failed because of a very odd reason. We will upgrade soon, that might make the forum look better,

That's sad to hear.

Anyway.... just wishing whatever upgrades are done, we get a choice of a dark/darker theme.

Please!

I like this interface. Will miss it if it goes

Vyom said:
That's sad to hear.

Anyway.... just wishing whatever upgrades are done, we get a choice of a dark/darker theme.

Please!

Many websites have used black/dark color or their design.Some say its environment friendly too.

Thinkdigit should Have a matrix kinda theme.Will reflect the name.

vbulletion 4.2 is lot nicer than 3.11, with some tweaks.

*www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread...ULL-has-been-released-(vBulletin-com-upgraded)

This site itself is of v4.2.

Rishi. said:
Many websites have used black/dark color or their design.Some say its environment friendly too.
Thinkdigit should Have a matrix kinda theme.Will reflect the name.

You mean a BLACKLE version of digit forum?

Piyush said:
just fix the "change your Avatar" thing first
It gives me "unable to save the image " error

Me too getting the same error. Searched the forum, but could'nt find a solution. Thats why am avatarless

axes2t2 said:
It won't break.

Lets see.

hsr said:
soon we'll upgrade to vb4.2, and hopefully will be a much more 'eye-candy' forum then

Looking forward to it. :mrgreen:

That will surely set our spirits high. :wink:

ico said:
well, it would have been upgraded successfully if proper space was allotted for the forum in Amazon cloud.

The website guys only allotted 2 GB. The database size is over 1 GB. And while converting database from vB 3.8 to vB 4.2 - it ran out of space.

Thankfully a back-up was taken before and we reverted back.

Sad to know the efforts went in vain. Lets hope Aamir's effect "ALL IS WELL"> :+1:

You mean a BLACKLE version of digit forum?

Yeah , the Blackle sort of color layout , but not completely black.

I am also Avatarless,

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This is how the upgraded digit forum would look like -

*www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum.php

I want to stick with the current look!!!!

aaruni said:
I want to stick with the current look!!!!

Each will have their opinion. But it is the maker, who decides. Lets wait and see.

lets have a poll.
OR
lets have a choice of theme, even after the forum has been upgraded to vB 4.

You mean in the 'Opinion polls' sections?. Yes, themes can be of personal tastes too.

C

yea, theme choice. I am pretty used to the current look. Wouldn't want to change.

Take a look at this forum: XtremeSystems Forums

We might end up looking close to that.

ico said:
Take a look at this forum: XtremeSystems Forums

We might end up looking close to that.

Would there be any chance for current Retro/Classic theme to be still there after the upgrade.? I feel TDF is looking better than the above with current theme.

^ nope.

vB 4.2 and vB 3.8 are different by design. At best I can keep the colour scheme with vB 4.2's design.

ICO , is there some compatability issues with VB4 and IE7 browser ? I think the web page you mentioned above , its not being rendered properly in my IE7.

Its the Threads and recent posts layout , which seems to be rendered haphazardly.

H

I'm sure there are ways of returning things back to the kirsch *cough*customcss*cough*

Rishi. said:
ICO , is there some compatability issues with VB4 and IE7 browser ? I think the web page you mentioned above , its not being rendered properly in my IE7.

Its the Threads and recent posts layout , which seems to be rendered haphazardly.

You use IE? :lol:

Rishi. said:
ICO , is there some compatability issues with VB4 and IE7 browser ? I think the web page you mentioned above , its not being rendered properly in my IE7.

Its the Threads and recent posts layout , which seems to be rendered haphazardly.

May be yes.

hsr said:
I'm sure there are ways of returning things back to the kirsch *cough*customcss*cough*

we moved away from Kirsch on request 1.75~ years back. Was too bright for some people.

C

sad. i like the current theme.

aaruni said:
You use IE?

Its like sprinkling "Salt" on wounds.

There is a reason I use IE7, its not my PC.Its installed at the workplace , since the Comp.website is designed for IE7.

.
I use Safari and Opera on my PC , when I am at my home.

Tapatalk ftw..

Rishi. said:
Its like sprinkling "Salt" on wounds.
There is a reason I use IE7, its not my PC.Its installed at the workplace , since the Comp.website is designed for IE7.
.
I use Safari and Opera on my PC , when I am at my home.

Sorry. Apologies...

BTW I prefer Content over aesthetics, I will be happy if the upgraded version can include a v6b kinda theme/color scheme.

aaruni said:
Sorry. Apologies...

Well there's nothing to apologize here , you are not the first one.

Seriously using IE7 these days sounds like cr**, but I just cant get rid of it at my Workplace.I just wonder when they will start supporting new web browsers.

Rishi. said:
Seriously using IE7 these days sounds like cr**, but I just cant get rid of it at my Workplace.I just wonder when they will start supporting new web browsers.

This is not a isolated issue, many companies still have their websites compatible with only IE

. they don't understand the benefits of investing in a new more standard compliant websites.

Gearbox said:
This is how the upgraded digit forum would look like -

*www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum.php

Mods please the theme in that link looks dirty.Don't want that theme pls

Whatever theme you guys use, first fix errors of TDF. It over a month we guys unable to change avatar.

Change means that what was before wasn't perfect. People want things to be better

-Esther Dyson

:+1:

rider said:
Whatever theme you guys use, first fix errors of TDF. It over a month we guys unable to change avatar.

Well atleast you have an Avatar, I can't even have one.

IE is the universal browser of companies. :lol:

Rishi. said:
Well atleast you have an Avatar, I can't even have one.

All i get is the 'Unable to save image' :-x

Gearbox said:
IE is the universal browser of companies.

Yes , but they can have multiple version of the same website. Redirect the User to compatible version depending on the User Agent.

By compatible version , I am referring to latest version of IE ,like IE8.That shouldn't be a big trouble other than being a PITA for the developement team.

There is a compatibility mode in IE8 etc, but N00b website users just don't get it simply.

huh...

Yes. Theme choice would be a better option.

Gearbox said:
Yes. Theme choice would be a better option.

+1.Have many themes

+ million to " choose your theme"!!!

+1 to choose your theme option

I want a theme with lots of white space (atleast white)

Gearbox said:
Yes. Theme choice would be a better option.

We still have a theme choice option , I think.
Although I haven't checked out other themes.

Rishi. said:
We still have a theme choice option , I think.
Although I haven't checked out other themes.

Theme choice in TDF? In 'User CP'?

R

An eyesore. Thank God for stylish!

RChandan said:
An eyesore. Thank God for stylish!

You mean 'Theme' option is an eyesore? :-?

Anyone remember the eye-watering RED theme from yesteryear?

Gearbox said:
Theme choice in TDF? In 'User CP'?

At the bottom of page , when you are logged in , you get an option for "Quick Style Chooser",
It has currently 3 styles , "Vb6a","Vb6b" ,and "Mobile". Are'nt they themes ??

Rishi. said:
At the bottom of page , when you are logged in , you get an option for "Quick Style Chooser",
It has currently 3 styles , "Vb6a","Vb6b" ,and "Mobile". Are'nt they themes ??

I guess they're different versions [with added/updated functionalities in each versions], not different themes. Themes are different, bro.

^^Yeah. They are. But v6a and v6b are same theme with and without ads. That's the only difference.

So technically, the same these have been copied and added better functionality

Finally, TDF is revamped now.
Thanks to the mods and admins. :bananana:

We used to have a drop-down menu at the bottom for jumping to other sub-forums. Can we have that back, please?

^Try and search outside chit-chat, your voice may be heard.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/feedback/161164-tdf-upgraded-post-bugs-here-please.html

Kl@w-24 said:
We used to have a drop-down menu at the bottom for jumping to other sub-forums. Can we have that back, please?

It's there by the name of "Quick Navigation". See below.

Kl@w-24 said:
We used to have a drop-down menu at the bottom for jumping to other sub-forums. Can we have that back, please?

It's there by the name of "Quick Navigation". See below.