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Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2013 0:56:38 GMT
Back in the early days I made quite a few different color themes some are a little funky on the eyes. Here are a few of your choices. The first one is the black which I think is the default theme  The second is a blue theme. I know this is a popular theme for forums. When OI first began this forum I wanted it to look a wee bit different to other forums. ( I STILL NEED TO EDIT UP THE BANNER IMAGE   If you would like to have the blue and I belive there is a red theme as well all you need to do is go into your profile , go to settings and change it I have a step by step guide for you in the following images. I think we run a poll to see what members like better to set as the default theme that guests or new members will have Black or Blue STEP 1  STEP 2  STEP 3  STEP 4  STEP 5 SAVE THEME  |
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Post by huckles888 on Dec 19, 2013 1:04:43 GMT
Admin I must admit that I like the "Blue" over the "Black" - I think it is that little bit easier on the eyes and less heavier
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Dec 19, 2013 6:15:47 GMT
Do not like the current choice, hard on the eyes, have to search for "recent Posts"
Keep it simple
Keep it clean
Webmasters love to twiddle with the knobs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Dec 19, 2013 6:55:06 GMT
Oh dear !  What happened to the navigation bar ? When I went to bed it was clear, simple and unclogged. When I woke up [yes, I dash to the forum with my eyes half open] it was very unclear, not simple and very clogged up !! Please change it back, I cannot read it. It was fine the way it was. If it 'aint broke........... Londonbus1 |
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Post by I.L.S. on Dec 19, 2013 7:13:34 GMT
LB I agree about the Navigation bar. looks too cluttered and they don't look like "buttons" at all.
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Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2013 7:27:10 GMT
I will revert it back to the old settings. In bed will be at the computer in the am
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Post by rod222 on Dec 19, 2013 8:57:10 GMT
"I will revert it back to the old settings. In bed will be at the computer in the am"
Make sure you turn your computer off, we don't want to hear you snoring.
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Post by rod222 on Dec 19, 2013 9:00:06 GMT
I am not sure you need to revert it back,
If we are to be a democracy, then the black theme has it, 4 to 1.
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 19, 2013 9:20:01 GMT
Hi
At first I thought the black theme was too harsh. Now that black has been in place it really is easier to read, at least for old eyes.
I agree that the navigation bar is too cluttered. If there are 'groups' why have blogs at the top? I would definitely go back to the original.
Jerry B
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Post by tomiseksj on Dec 19, 2013 13:33:22 GMT
My old eyes agree with JerryB -- the black theme is much easier for me to spend hours looking at!
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Post by Admin on Dec 19, 2013 15:34:31 GMT
The blue has been here since the beginning(the dawn of time It was one of the first themes we had, I think it lasted about an hour before I went with the black, I have about 6 different themes I believe BC I think uses a blue one and Perf14 a red theme. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS RESET the theme or pick one that will be saved to your settings. I have made no changes. I have tidied up the nav bar. |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 20, 2013 1:05:40 GMT
The blue has been here since the beginning(the dawn of time It was one of the first themes we had, I think it lasted about an hour before I went with the black, I have about 6 different themes I believe BC I think uses a blue one and Perf14 a red theme. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS RESET the theme or pick one that will be saved to your settings. I have made no changes. I have tidied up the nav bar. Aaaaaah, back to our original Livery Colours, Peace reigns again on TSF. No more "Cock a Snooking" at the webmaster. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 20, 2013 1:31:59 GMT
Yes its very tempting to twist knobs here in the control room of The TSF helm, lots of shiny buttons and switches  Last night I was looking at XMAS add on for the site, one was falling snow wonder how members would like that lol. I did it on the test forum and after a few minutes the monitor was full of snow. |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 20, 2013 2:22:32 GMT
Yes its very tempting to twist knobs here in the control room of The TSF helm, lots of shiny buttons and switches Last night I was looking at XMAS add on for the site, one was falling snow wonder how members would like that lol. I did it on the test forum and after a few minutes the monitor was full of snow. Aye, aye Cap'n but the minute I hear any ballbearings, or complaints of missing tins of strawberries, I am abandoning ship. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 20, 2013 2:41:13 GMT
Yes its very tempting to twist knobs here in the control room of The TSF helm, lots of shiny buttons and switches Last night I was looking at XMAS add on for the site, one was falling snow wonder how members would like that lol. I did it on the test forum and after a few minutes the monitor was full of snow. Aye, aye Cap'n but the minute I hear any ballbearings, or complaints of missing tins of strawberries, I am abandoning ship. Great book |
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 20, 2013 7:21:39 GMT
Hi
Over the years in news groups with Rodney I have a dictionary of Oz terms to American. I thought I was done with that until:
No more "Cock a Snooking" at the webmaster.
Do what Rodney???
Jerry B
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Post by Admin on Dec 20, 2013 7:45:33 GMT
Hi Over the years in news groups with Rodney I have a dictionary of Oz terms to American. I thought I was done with that until: No more "Cock a Snooking" at the webmaster. Do what Rodney??? Jerry B Rod comes up with some hum dingers. I have spent many a time doing a Google search only to come back to Rods original post . So I give up on this one before I start |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 20, 2013 12:26:08 GMT
Hi Jerry ! (My friend Jerry, the IT Guru) To "Cock a Snook" ..............  |
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Post by rod222 on Dec 20, 2013 12:34:30 GMT
Cock a Snooking..... This British Stamp Meter for the World Refugee Year was banned, Because given the particular place the meter appeared on the envelope, it could happen the Queen of England could end up "Cock a Snooking" all her subjects.  |
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Post by I.L.S. on Dec 20, 2013 13:04:33 GMT
Cock a Snooking..... This British Stamp Meter for the World Refugee Year was banned, Because given the particular place the meter appeared on the envelope, it could happen the Queen of England could end up "Cock a Snooking" all her subjects. That's as interesting as it is humorous! neat stuff! |
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 20, 2013 17:42:42 GMT
Hi
Thank you Rodney for that enlightenment. New Oz dictionary entry, or should it be Rodney Dictionary entry as per Jack's response:
Oz American
Cock a Snooking Thumb one's nose at.
For Rodney:
There is a lady here in Atlanta who just opened a store with British and Australian products. Believe it or not she sells Vegemite, or something like it. I asked her what it tastes like and she told me that if I do not come from Australia I better buy something else.
Jerry B
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Post by Admin on Dec 20, 2013 20:01:37 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Dec 21, 2013 1:13:27 GMT
Jerry considered : "There is a lady here in Atlanta who just opened a store with British and Australian products. Believe it or not she sells Vegemite, or something like it. I asked her what it tastes like and she told me that if I do not come from Australia I better buy something else. "
Yes, mere males from other countries, find "Vegemite" high in distaste, I know Londonbus hates it,
but, yet, with endurance, one can come to loves the savoury, biting taste, there is an adjoining skill, in just how much
to put on your toast. Too much, is overkill, and overpowering.
For a quick, healthy snack, a bit on toast with your morning cuppa, is just yummy with a factor of 10.
I reckon equal amounts of butter and Vegemite, but since giving up fat in my diet, the old Vegemite on dry toast is challenging.
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Post by Ryan on Jan 8, 2014 23:15:18 GMT
To "Cock a Snook" .............. I would guess that cocking a snook is bad for getting high scores from the judges ...  Ryan |
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Post by Admin on Jan 8, 2014 23:20:45 GMT
To "Cock a Snook" .............. I would guess that cocking a snook is bad for getting high scores from the judges ...  Ryan Ryan could you wear some clothes next time. |
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Post by rod222 on Jan 8, 2014 23:58:57 GMT
"I would guess that cocking a snook is bad for getting high scores from the judges ..."  Nice to see you assisting in the preservation of our lovely language. I have to wonder though, what you are watching on youtube whilst your stamps are soaking. I am not sure I'd give that guy a low score, he may come knocking, late one evening. |
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