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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #30 on: June 19, 2011, 07:11:44 PM »
WHAT???
You can ADD PEOPLE to a BUDDY LIST!


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And I have no clue about what it does apart from making the names of the buddies appear in bold characters at the bottom of the forum when they are online.


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It seems to be the only thing it does, signals your buddies are online when they are online since we cannot see if they were online during the last 24hours, which is a pity, I like seeing who was online during the day.


I guess it would be useful in a really busy forum with at least 50 people online at the same time. On RAF it's a bit useless.
« Last Edit: June 19, 2011, 07:21:25 PM by Tocade »
Pink Piggy: Anyway, these are standard assumptions in economics. I have no problem with them. Quantum theory also seems weird but it is accepted, that is the way of science.
Brown Piggy: Quantum theory makes no claim about the motivations or welfare of quantum particles.
Pink Piggy: You just do not understand the mathematics involved. This is typical uninformed criticism of economics.



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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #31 on: June 19, 2011, 07:55:34 PM »
Yep, the spoilers seem to be working again.  Thanks for getting that fixed so fast!

EDIT: So, we can't give our reasons for karma-ing people anymore?  Is there any way at all that we can get that feature back, or at the very least make it optional?  I like to explain why I'm giving karma, and I prefer to know why other people are giving me karma, too.
« Last Edit: June 19, 2011, 08:27:40 PM by DinosaurNothlit »

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #32 on: June 19, 2011, 08:32:39 PM »
Another note: A reason isn't needed/able to be given for Karma anymore. You're also not able to see your karma log. Karma is only able to be given once an hour, period. Not just once an hour to the same person, but only once an hour to ANYONE.

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #33 on: June 19, 2011, 08:37:05 PM »
I definitely don't like the new look.  It's not that bad.  It's just the old one was a lot better.  I agree with Toc about the rounded edges, they're better squared.

I like the different colors for quotes.

The karma limit is annoying.  Was there a reason for that change?

Are we still in a test phase, or are all of these changes permanent?  I'd like to know if we're wasting breath here.

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #34 on: June 19, 2011, 08:38:24 PM »
Nothing's permanent!

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #35 on: June 19, 2011, 08:47:30 PM »
     Looks good, Richard.
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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #36 on: June 19, 2011, 08:50:28 PM »
I don't use karma more then it should be anyway.  I don't like the look. :\.  Im kinda biased though cause change doesn't suit me well.  I haven't updated my itunes in ages.

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #37 on: June 19, 2011, 09:17:54 PM »
there are no smileys available in the quick reply window. =/
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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #38 on: June 19, 2011, 09:26:01 PM »
You're good at graphics, so I think I will be calling on you :)

Thank you, but keep in mind that I work best with small designs and such, not so much with larger logos and patterns.  So I don't really know how much help I'll actually be in this case.

...well...I'm not bragging, but I can do a ghetto job on banners and stuff like that if need be...:shrug:

And I completely agree with Estelore. ^^

Ha. I like the change of colors in the quotations ^^
That's very neat and practical.


Although I am not fond of the general "roundness" of the new layout. I liked the well defined rectangles we used to have.

You kidding? I LOVE the seamless look of it! Everything is so open...again, I love sleek and minimalist. ^^ In fact I may create a new avatar that's sleek, white and has a lighter eagle shape in it. :)
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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #39 on: June 19, 2011, 10:05:11 PM »
try going to your profile theme and selecting ' Use sidebar menus instead of dropdown menus when possible.' (first thing i did when i logged in)
makes browsing through a heck of a lot easier.

also, WYSIWYG is a fantastic addition (click the button to access it) - you might want to consider the option 'Show WYSIWYG editor on post page by default.'
you'll be able to make posts in more of a 'microsoft word' way rather than just using tags and previewing.

lastly, if you select text and then hit , you'll be able to add a named-URL (testing) - much easier than manually typing out testing
images work similarly - just click  and type the URL in - you'll actually be able to see it in the reply box before you submit your post.

Although I am not fond of the general "roundness" of the new layout. I liked the well defined rectangles we used to have.

yup. that's what's happening these days (i prefer a sharper look myself - i'll see what we can do about the theme).


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remember guys, this is the first day. we'll sort things out.
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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #40 on: June 19, 2011, 10:38:01 PM »

Although I am not fond of the general "roundness" of the new layout. I liked the well defined rectangles we used to have.

yup. that's what's happening these days (i prefer a sharper look myself - i'll see what we can do about the theme).


A little bit of roundness is neat but it's a matter of balance. Too much is overbearing.


This made me realize that facebook was really sharp for its time. Yet, it's working fine.
Sharp and well defined frames help you see the way things are organized better.
« Last Edit: June 19, 2011, 10:54:09 PM by Tocade »
Pink Piggy: Anyway, these are standard assumptions in economics. I have no problem with them. Quantum theory also seems weird but it is accepted, that is the way of science.
Brown Piggy: Quantum theory makes no claim about the motivations or welfare of quantum particles.
Pink Piggy: You just do not understand the mathematics involved. This is typical uninformed criticism of economics.



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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #41 on: June 19, 2011, 10:41:24 PM »
The activity meter! Rest in peace.

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #42 on: June 19, 2011, 10:44:24 PM »
The activity meter! Rest in peace.

It will be back. Eventually.

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #43 on: June 19, 2011, 10:50:00 PM »
Awesome :]

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Re: RAF Forum updated!
« Reply #44 on: June 19, 2011, 11:08:16 PM »
If it was up to me I'd say change it back.