Hey everyone,
A while ago we updated the vBulletin software to the latest incarnation and some functionality was lost because the them we were using was supporting an old version of the software.
Over the last few days, Pedro and I (mostly Pedro) spent time updating the two primary themes (Polycount and Polycount_wide) to support the new features and make sure it all runs smoothly.
So, if you're interested, here's what we've done.
- A new, more robust, User Control Panel.
- Leave public messages on someones Profile
- Easier PM management
- Easier Profile Management
- Sexier Interface
- Simplified the look of the forums a tad.
- We removed the column that had those HUGE icons for thread updates. Going forwards, the 'new' Polycount forums will be very easy on the eyes and part of this is making the forums completely functional and sexy. So, removing that needless column was the first step.
- As Ted mentioned here, we have 2 primary User Groups now. This should be transparent to most users, but to us it makes moderation of the SPAM we've been receiving a hell of a lot easier.
- The first post of any new user must be moderated by one of the Administrators of Polycount (Myself, MoP, bearkub or rogue13). This way when a bot shows up and posts a link to the latest Pam Anderson porn, we can remove it & nuke the account, stopping the spam from going live.
- Some of our users who have not posted in a while may notice the forum is moderating their next post. We know about this. It's a kink in the Promotion we have for going from the 'need moderation' Usergroup to the 'regular Polycounter' user group. As we see it happen, we'll validate the threads and move the users over manually. It may take an hour or 2 for us to notice it, but we'll catch it.
So, that's about it.
There's a bit of a bug happening right now when searching through threads that Pedro will look in to. Other than that, if you notice any bugs please let me know so I can tackle it as soon as possible.
Thanks!
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No worries, tomorrow i will have a crack at that.
I'll be watching out for new threads which need approval too, and since we have moderators in about 6 different time zones, there should be a fairly round-the-clock watch on new posts.
so, when will the front page finally be updated ?
only comment would be the horizontal rules under the dates they're a bit stand-outish, and far away from the date.
other than that, its sexytime! thanks guys for all the love! :poly106:
OMG you've RUINED the site! I'm never coming here again!
Ok, seriously, looks cool... was a bit caught off guard by it though. I thought my browser wasn't loading the site correctly.
Another vote for darkening/moving up the HRs.
This.
I'm having sort of the opposite problem.
Updated Threads seem to be a light grey now while they have been using a brighter font-color before. So at a glance they all look like "already read" to me and only the icons in front of them and the font-boldness depicts them as updated threads.
Missing the bright Text .
I only know that things were "jumping out at me" a bit more before, maybe it was just the icons.
Here's how it looks right now :
Sadly no "before" Image, as i'm not doing a lot of Screenshots of forums .
i was complementing them Specifically, i was talkin about the the names on the left. Maybe they're the same, maybe its just the overall contrast difference thats making it look different now! i got nuthin, but i likes it! :poly142:
Noooooooo. That needless column brought balance to the ensemble.
I think you're just busted. :P
Frank the Avenger
Updates to signatures too:
- Your signature cannot be longer than 120 characters including BB code markup.
- BB code size is not allowed.
so looks like i can't change my sig or I lose the abilities it hadThere is your answer to the searches, Dekard.
Heh, thanks.. I have no comprehension skills
rooster - the ticks? You mean the icons? We removed that entire column with the idea of something else that we're doing.
oh and while I'm here..
please can we have a custom skin that has all the old colours in it please!
Also, I noticed the icons still appear if you go to the subcategories. (like clicking general forums) I don't know if that's intentional, of overlooked... just thought I mention it in case you wanted the consistent browsing
For the time being, on the top menu, you can click "New Posts" and see whats up! We'll sort it out for another update.
Still, fix it, or I WITHDRAW MY MEMBERSHIP! (that's not a promise)
Here's something else I've been working on a bit whenever I can find them, its a new template we'll be using to show the web programmer that'll make the new front page. It'll be used once we're ready to go live with the new page.
Couple of points real quick before I jump back in to Far Cry 2:
(looking good Adam)
Good job on the whole design, guys.
Additionally, could we make it so that large images don't deform the other posts, but instead just pop out past other posts?