topic Re: New community forum feedback in Community Site Feedback

New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:08:38 GMT

Looks good, but will take some time getting used to.

May I say, the colour of text used is an absolute strain on my eyes! Any chance of it being black instead of washed out grey Managed to change my login name to NorthEasterner and will have to redo my signature, no biggie.

Re: New community forum feedback

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:12:40 GMT

Don't forget, you'll need to upload an avatar (or set the default grey one) - just click on your username towards the top-right and select 'My Settings' on the drop-down menu - there's a tab for Avatars.

Welcome aboard the 'new world'.

Re: New community forum feedback

Oldjim1 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:14:00 GMT

and if you don't your name will appear twice

Re: New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:14:32 GMT

Yep got my avatar sorted.

But seriously don't like the colour of the text font!

Re: New community forum feedback

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:16:09 GMT

@NorthEasterner, I believe the text colour is a 'corporate / management dictate' for consistency across all the updated Plusnet site.

Re: New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:24:04 GMT

Also my signature which had HTML is no longer the way it used to be.

Possible to put pictures on and links?

Re: New community forum feedback

tijara33 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:25:37 GMT

I believe the text colour is a 'corporate / management dictate'

In that case, fire the managers! This grey text is awful.

Re: New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:26:44 GMT

Awful isn't it!

It's okay to read on my iPad but not on my desktop

Re: New community forum feedback

Kevin — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:29:35 GMT

Another vote for black text without having to select it!

Gonna take me a while to get used to this new forum......

Re: New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:34:06 GMT

Could read that post a lot easier Although it is pain.

Re: New community forum feedback

PlusnetLiam — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:38:25 GMT

Hi guys

As @Anonymous mentions above, we're very keen to maintain some consistency across our site BUT let me take it away - it's pretty simple for us to change and there's definitely enough call to do so. I'm on to it.

Liam

Re: New community forum feedback

NorthEasterner — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:38:39 GMT

Thanks Liam - much appreciated.

Re: New community forum feedback

spraxyt — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:44:42 GMT

Yes, @PlusnetLiam changing the text colour to a much darker grey or black is sure to be popular.

Re: New community forum feedback

Kevin — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:44:42 GMT

Yes, thanks Liam, appreciated.

I see that on common with other forums i read that have changed, it is supposedly easier for mobile devices. However, on a desktop it means a lot more scrolling as there is a lot of wasted white space. A line break (return key whatever) automatically gives 2 lines rather than one, or can I change that in my settings.

Also, in the old forum, from the front page I could click on a little icon to take me straight to the last post on a topic. Is that still possible, as I can't see it?

Re: New community forum feedback

St3 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:11:41 GMT

not all forum images load correctly for me, some avatars show and some dont. Im using chrome

Also im trying to adjust to the grey and white background, seams alot brighter now, but all in all i think the new forums look great and work alot better too.. well done

Re: New community forum feedback

St3 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:17:55 GMT

id like black text too !!!

Re: New community forum feedback

KevH — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:32:09 GMT

Lots of white space. Not very efficient and lots of scrolling. Brave new world I suppose.

Re: New community forum feedback

PlusnetLiam — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:36:05 GMT

Hey Kevin

There's definitely some differences in design to accommodate the responsive design - we've tried to find a happy medium to deliver a good experience on all devices regardless of screen size.

I'll check RE line break too.

And we can add that to our list to review - assume you're referring to https://community.plus.net/t5/Forum/ct-p/Forum and only viewing the first post of the new topic rather than last post in it?

Liam

Re: New community forum feedback

St3 — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:37:55 GMT

you done a good job no doubt about it but the text for me needs to be a little darker

Re: New community forum feedback

Kelly — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:40:02 GMT

I find the grey too light as well and it's straining my eyes. Black on white for improved readability please.