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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:37 am    Post subject: New header on site Reply with quote

Effective today I moved all the Login/Logout/Control Panel/Help/etc. links to a header at the very top of the site.

A little while back a member pointed out to me that the "Logout" link was directly over the menus and caused him to often accidentally log out.

I realized he was right as I had done that a few times myself.

So... Changed!

Feedback welcome.

Also - Do people use the big "Login" box at the top of the Forums?
It's a duplicate full login box that appears nowhere but the Forums so not really needed. I am considering removing it.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Feedback.. sure... took a few seconds to find it.. and then.. since I didnt see my user name in the normal spot.. kept thinking I wasnt logged in... Laughing

Nice progressive refinement big "E"..

I occasionally use the log in strip in the forums.. in case Im cruising anonymous and then see something to contribute to.


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good. I've hit that log out so many times on my phone and tablets by accident.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great idea with the new format.

I use either box to log in. My vote would be to leave it.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
I occasionally use the log in strip in the forums.. in case Im cruising anonymous and then see something to contribute to.


Malokin Martin wrote:
I use either box to log in. My vote would be to leave it.


Yup! Same here.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i checked the (Log me on automatically each visit) some time ago, so the big log in boxes aren't needed for me.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive got the forums page on auto complete. I usually bypass the homepage when coming to The Samba. With that said, I use the forums log in quite abit.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the input - I guessed a lot of people might be using that box as they started directly in the Forums.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i stay logged in, so i never use the forum login boxes. the new header looks very clean
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really liking the new header for the site, great addition. I too stay logged in so the login box isn't a big deal but it is convenient when using other computers or devices.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

stevensj13 wrote:
Really liking the new header for the site, great addition. I too stay logged in so the login box isn't a big deal but it is convenient when using other computers or devices.



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any way to make the PM message notification HIGHLIGHT in another color like they used to..?
That I miss already... Confused
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
Any way to make the PM message notification HIGHLIGHT in another color like they used to..?
That I miss already... Confused

It's supposed to highlight in red when you have a message.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
Any way to make the PM message notification HIGHLIGHT in another color like they used to..?
That I miss already... Confused


It is in dark orange/reddish, I just got one.
Due to coloring, I have noticed it is not as obvious now, I am considering making it bold as well to enhance it.

I recommend anyone using the site allow their browser to "allow popups from TheSamba.com" and enable PM popups in their profile (this is the default but it is blocked in most modern browsers).
The pop-up is much more obvious as a notification.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jennepher wrote:
VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
Any way to make the PM message notification HIGHLIGHT in another color like they used to..?
That I miss already... Confused

It's supposed to highlight in red when you have a message.


Ok.. yes it IS a dull red.. just not noticeably BRIGHT as it was previuosly..
Bold would be better... or another color that POPS against all the bland..

No big deal.. Thanks for all that youz guyz do!


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's bold now.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:
It's bold now.


Is what it is... Laughing Thanks..
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2014 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps the forum login boxes could be above the navigation drop down menus? I accidentally click on search 50% of the time instead of landing my cursor in the username box, but I'm also an impatient tool...
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