Change the forum style? *Looking for writers*

One of the things that has been annoying me about this message board style has been the way it expands too much due to the size of the font, etc. Is there anybody else that is put off by this? I really don't like the way it scrolls or expands on the screen or browser. I can easily change the style by a few clicks of the button...would it be ok with everyone if we experimented with the styles to see what everyone likes? Or is everyone ok with the way it is? :confusion-helpsos:

 

Re: Change the forum style?

Joe, you're so diplomatic.

Perhaps we can change the style(s) for a week or so and see which one everyone prefers? With the admin getting deciding vote, if there is a deadlock?

 

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As you know, sir, I am loathe to express an opinion on anything, but I tend to agree with the distinguished Joe of SoCal. If you think it needs a bit of fine tuning, go for it. Just not every 35 minutes a la Facebook!

Damn, I feel good after we win!

 

Re: Change the forum style?

Ok, we will call this style #1. We'll have it up for a week then change it to one of the other default styles.

 

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Yeah, I like this one better too. It fits better in smaller screens, especially mobile devices. I can probably rig something up to show the most recent threads or posts. But I'm wondering if it helps or hurts the amount of posts to this forum. I know we get a sizable amount of traffic and old posters have stopped-by, but they don't post anything or very rarely post something. I think we're stuck in catch-22 right now. People don't post because other people aren't posting. And that being blared across the top of the screen might not be helping matters? :think:

On a related note...I was looking at the site through the way back machine:

http://web.archive.org/web/200709280439 ... amusa.com/

And this site used to generate a lot of unique content, and that was not just about Fulham. Quite a number of articles were about soccer in the US from youth leagues to the USMNT from a coach to a fan's perspective. If there is anybody out there that would like write "articles" for the hompage. Please let us know. We would like for FulhamUSA to be a community that embraces its members many talents. We want this site get back to its glory days, but that's a tall task these days, so we need a bit of help. Otherwise, it might be curtains for us?

 

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You can change the colors, but it takes quite a bit of time. It was one of the big reasons why I went with the 1st layout, it was already Fulham friendly colored schemed and had the option to display recent posts. My skills at editing .css or editing any .php files that run the forum is pretty limited. In fact, "google" is my pretty much my only help. :-|

 

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See the last page...The colors can be changed, it just takes time. If everyone likes this layout, I will work on the color scheme, and maybe get MisterF to work on a header?

 

Re: Change the forum style?

Check your email, Mr. F.