Author Topic: StangFix... New look.... new features. (Read 930 times)

Sluggo · « **on:** August, 01, 2009, 05:50:12 PM »

The astute among you (maybe even Mark by now) have probably noticed something different.

I have been struggling with a "look" that's clean, neat and yet fairly simple. Some of you were on line while changes were happening and your feedback was considered during the process.
I am pretty happy with the current theme. It's a mixture of the old format with all new css. I think it has evolved to be pretty easy to look at.

Still working on the shoutbox. There is a new expanded profile called "Ultimate Profile" which give you some more profile options and you can make a buddy list. You can give only buddies access to your ultimate profile if you like.

You'll notice some new options in the post box as well.

If you run across a readability issue somewhere on the site please let me know. Maybe a screenshot if you can. I hope I was able to be sure all the input boxes have good contrast, but I might have missed something.

Thanks,

Sluggo

Opentracker · « **Reply #1 on:** August, 01, 2009, 06:03:52 PM »

I like it, thank you very much for your hard work.

The little car is cool too. :tigg:gs

lethal289 · « **Reply #2 on:** August, 01, 2009, 06:14:55 PM »

Good job sluggo. Hey, i guess MJ :mj factored into the new design and i dig the green fastback! Is that big J that cant ride the trike? :bike

cmayna · « **Reply #3 on:** August, 01, 2009, 06:16:51 PM »

Nice colors says Stevie Wonders.....

blue65coupe · « **Reply #4 on:** August, 01, 2009, 06:30:36 PM »

Craig, you ever see Stevie Wonder's wife?
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Neither has he.

Laurie S. · « **Reply #5 on:** August, 01, 2009, 06:56:17 PM »

I like it! Wow, ever try to type with a border collie in your lap?

aslan · « **Reply #6 on:** August, 01, 2009, 07:28:35 PM »

I like it too!!! Very easy to navigate. Good job.
Stan

silverblueBP · « **Reply #7 on:** August, 01, 2009, 07:35:04 PM »

Still the same ole thing for me, am I on candid camera?

crustycurmudgeon · « **Reply #8 on:** August, 01, 2009, 07:47:27 PM »

I just hit refresh and...voila!

Frank

AzPete · « **Reply #9 on:** August, 01, 2009, 08:05:31 PM »

Yep, nice. Now just to figure out the fun things. What, no PT Cruiser.....

KBMWRS · « **Reply #10 on:** August, 01, 2009, 10:18:13 PM »

Its like the smell of unburnt gasoline from a twin exhaust 390. :bow
Ya doen good...thanks. :toot :toot :toot :cool

6t6red · « **Reply #11 on:** August, 02, 2009, 05:32:54 AM »

I like the new look also. Thanks :mj :cool

cmayna · « **Reply #12 on:** August, 02, 2009, 06:13:57 AM »

That little green stang is way too cool. Go Shaggy Go.....

Dne' · « **Reply #13 on:** August, 02, 2009, 06:20:21 AM »

I guess I'm not astute, maybe a just a little. I do like the little Mustang! :tigg Where's Winnie? Is the Buddy thing new!~ that's neat! I've already been asked to be a buddy! :pep I've ain't never been nobody's buddy before!

(I don't use the word "ain't" very often) :hug2 I'm very pleased with the changes! :mj :mj
dne'

Starfury · « **Reply #14 on:** August, 02, 2009, 07:13:03 AM »

While I'm not exactly a web designer, I have to complain about the color scheme. I just don't like it. It's not super easy to read, and I liked the old scheme. I also think the menu bar looks rather plain. I think buttons or boxes or something would look a little smoother.

Just some constructive criticism:)

David67 · « **Reply #15 on:** August, 02, 2009, 07:25:30 AM »

I like the new features. :kaid Plus I can still see not like the older fellas. :2guns

GT350 · « **Reply #16 on:** August, 02, 2009, 07:51:49 AM »

nice clean look

cmayna · « **Reply #17 on:** August, 02, 2009, 08:02:16 AM »

Quote from: Starfury on August, 02, 2009, 07:13:03 AM

While I'm not exactly a web designer, I have to complain about the color scheme. I just don't like it. It's not super easy to read, and I liked the old scheme. I also think the menu bar looks rather plain. I think buttons or boxes or something would look a little smoother.

Just some constructive criticism:)

Actually I find the colors very easy to get along with. Looks great to me.

Starfury · « **Reply #18 on:** August, 02, 2009, 08:08:36 AM »

Errr....it was a different color scheme 30min ago.

joesgt281 · « **Reply #19 on:** August, 02, 2009, 08:58:36 AM »

I'm diggin it!
good yob, boss :tigg

Midlife · « **Reply #20 on:** August, 02, 2009, 11:46:50 AM »

Quote from: Starfury on August, 02, 2009, 07:13:03 AM

While I'm not exactly a web designer, I have to complain about the color scheme. I just don't like it. It's not super easy to read, and I liked the old scheme. I also think the menu bar looks rather plain. I think buttons or boxes or something would look a little smoother.

Just some constructive criticism:)

I have to agree. The gray background reduces the contrast of the text. I actually preferred the original scheme. Oh well, it's not like I have I vote that counts, does it?

silverblueBP · « **Reply #21 on:** August, 02, 2009, 12:14:34 PM »

Unlike all the suckups, I think this blows

the old one right outta the water :tigg

johnpro · « **Reply #22 on:** August, 02, 2009, 01:48:03 PM »

I like it! Nice job!

Sluggo · « **Reply #23 on:** August, 02, 2009, 02:39:26 PM »

Thanks everyone,

While some may have preferred the old look, it was the default theme for SMF (the forum software) and used by every upstart out there.

Not acceptable for StangFix any longer.

This theme is unique. I found one that I liked the basic color scheme and modified about 50% of the css by trial and error. Some of you were on line while it was happening and know there was some ugly moments :rofl

Sluggo