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Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:14 pm

Ev -

From within the forums, what do you think about placing the original post date above the author in the author column as in the last post column?

I think it would be advantageous to see when old threads pop back up so you are drawn to them to read the information update or followup question.

Jack

Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:42 pm

I can see how this might be informative but anything posted to will still be at the top.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:10 pm

EverettB wrote: I can see how this might be informative but anything posted to will still be at the top.

Really? So you cant grab the post date field from the database?

Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:22 pm

I can grab anything. :)

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:03 pm

EverettB wrote: I can grab anything. :)

I just think it would be cool - for example several old threads popped up today and it would be neat to be able to see that they were old threads that new questions or information has been added to the thread, as opposed to skipping them over if it doesnt directly relate to information you are seeking at that particular time. But for those of us that are learning, it would be a signal to check that thread again for new information when it might be dismissed.

And I know first hand you have no problem grabbing a Taco Bell taco. :lol:

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:19 pm

You just did that to impress me.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:21 pm

That is better underneath.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:23 pm

I switched it to look like the next version of the Forums.

Underneath.

Not sure I totally like it though as the thread title don't stand out as much.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:25 pm

EverettB wrote: I switched it to look like the next version of the Forums.

Underneath.

Not sure I totally like it though as the thread title don't stand out as much.

Maybe one font size bigger on the title?

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:30 pm

derv wrote: EverettB wrote: I switched it to look like the next version of the Forums.

Underneath.

Not sure I totally like it though as the thread title don't stand out as much.

Maybe one font size bigger on the title?

Actually in hindsight that would be a hinderance to dialup users with less posts per page and more refreshing. Maybe a different color? I really like the way it looks, but need to stand out the title more - in agreement there.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:41 pm

The font size wouldn't affect the # of posts per page but the next font size looks a bit strange.

I de-emphasized the username underneath the title so the title stands out more.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:43 pm

In my opinion for whatever its worth, I like it better the way it was. New set up is very busy with that much text bunched together. Again, just an opinion. Maybe a poll would support better opinions on new format test.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:49 pm

It does look busy, but in 20 minutes since the change I am already adjusted to the new look.

I just think it would be valuable to see older post dates that have been refreshed with new information that may have been skipped over by a casual browser - but then again this is just my opinion.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:56 pm

It is a bit busier, but I think I'll get used to it. The info is good to see.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:57 pm

Font size is perfect now.

Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:58 pm

I increased and decreased some stuff.

You might have to hit refresh to reload the style sheet.

Let me know...

Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:01 am

EverettB wrote: I increased and decreased some stuff.

You might have to hit refresh to reload the style sheet.

Let me know...

I dont want to be responsible for upsetting folks - so maybe stay with the change for a day or so and post a poll for folks reaction/feedback.

Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:01 am

It might look a little less crowded with just the original post date and not the time. I'm not sure original post time is particularly valuable.

Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:07 am

Good point. And maybe just the username / date.

Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:15 am

Now that's tuning on the fly! :)

I like it this way much better, FWIW.