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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Brian Jones]
    #26704391 - 05/29/20 11:44 AM (3 years, 7 months ago)

ah dont be so sensitive it was only a question.

I really didnt mean to complain, just genuinely curious if this is all part of a 'vintage' aesthetic
I've been visiting the shroomery regularly for a few years and I'll admit it's growing on me with time.
And I dont want glitter and cat filters but I think it would be cool to add things like notifications for when someone replies to your post for example. A little css work to make it softer on the eyes.
It's difficult to learn how to navigate as a newcomer cause theres so many buttons and options and ways to navigate.

I think the mirror site idea would be great, maybe add one where its cleaned up a bit, with less buttons and options for newcomers to get used to it without being overwhelmed. I still dont get how to find new threads, do you go through each topic in the forum index?

The VR idea is really cool


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: deniskov] * 4
    #26704454 - 05/29/20 12:05 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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deniskov said:
How come this site still looks like it did 10 years ago?
I mean it's not terrible but seeing how active it still is im surprised it looks so archaic.
As a new user it's pretty difficult to navigate... is it meant to be like that to deter people outside the community snooping?
or maybe the fbi will see 10px font and won't bother?

I dont get it




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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Niffla] * 1
    #26704456 - 05/29/20 12:06 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Shit

I'm sorry

I apologize for that outburst

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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Niffla] * 1
    #26704468 - 05/29/20 12:11 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Haha. He says its only a question! No need for us to get all offended or anything :lol:

Best way to find out what a button does is to click on and see what happens :yesnod:


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 2
    #26704477 - 05/29/20 12:14 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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LogicaL Chaos said:
Haha. He says its only a question! No need for us to get all offended or anything :lol:






I know man I've just been so emotional lately

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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Niffla] * 1
    #26704485 - 05/29/20 12:18 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Its all Niffla. I think a lot of us are on-edge these days. Being in quarantine for so long can make anyone a little irritable.


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #26704543 - 05/29/20 12:41 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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LogicaL Chaos said:
Haha. He says its only a question! No need for us to get all offended or anything :lol:

Best way to find out what a button does is to click on and see what happens :yesnod:




I am offended. I play monopoly on this website called Pogo, now that they're getting rid of flash there's going to be no more monopoly... The arcade here is going to be ruined too... Trash, absolute trash!  :kingcrankey:


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Niffla] * 1
    #26704557 - 05/29/20 12:48 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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Niffla said:
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deniskov said:
How come this site still looks like it did 10 years ago?
I mean it's not terrible but seeing how active it still is im surprised it looks so archaic.
As a new user it's pretty difficult to navigate... is it meant to be like that to deter people outside the community snooping?
or maybe the fbi will see 10px font and won't bother?

I dont get it




Beeeeyatch yo momma look ancient!!!



I would take her out to a nice seafood dinner and a never call her back!


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: larry.fisherman]
    #26704565 - 05/29/20 12:52 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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larry.fisherman said:
Quote:

Niffla said:
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deniskov said:
How come this site still looks like it did 10 years ago?
I mean it's not terrible but seeing how active it still is im surprised it looks so archaic.
As a new user it's pretty difficult to navigate... is it meant to be like that to deter people outside the community snooping?
or maybe the fbi will see 10px font and won't bother?

I dont get it




Beeeeyatch yo momma look ancient!!!



I would take her out to a nice seafood dinner and a never call her back!




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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: Niffla] * 2
    #26704768 - 05/29/20 02:12 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I don't recall ever thinking that this board was confusing to navigate, though I've been using forums almost twenty years. It's interesting that you don't think it's simplistic. I started learning web development last year (HTML and a little bit of CSS) and I was lost soon after I started CSS. I will start learning some day again. I'd like to learn other things that maybe could prepare my mind for it. This thread makes me want to look into learning features I've never used here before. It's good that not everything is so simple! Of course you don't want things to be complicated just to have a discussion, but it's not complicated. Just gotta get used to it.

As far as the "ancient" thing, I prefer the look of old style websites. And the funny thing to me is, the look of this message board actually doesn't look dated. This looks modern and professional. It looks like a website that's been around a long time that evolved without completely changing a look.

For example, this old Golden State Warriors logo is beautiful and a classic:



Here's their main logo they came out in 2010 (thought it was more recent for some reason, but still recent enough:



Both are classic, simple, and beautiful. The newer shows a little bit more modern to it, but it shows a classic look as well.

Also take the Chicago Bulls logo. This has been around since 1966 and is timeless. I bet most people wouldn't want it changed.



Here's an example of modernized logos that aren't as good as the older ones:

Charlotte Hornets



New Orleans Hornets (they moved)



The modernized Hornets logo:



This logo doesn't have the details as the original. It's not like the original had too much details either. The fingers don't have the character the original has Simplicity is fine, but modern art is overly simplified. This isn't even a bad logo. I like it more now than I did back when it was new in 2008, but I'm using it to get my point across. A lot of modern logos/designs are blocky, have no character, no depth, looks like somebody just took a "professional" template, etc.

The problem to me isn't old styles, the problem is new styles don't offer anything and reflects modern things in general. More effort and individuality can bring much more aesthetically pleasing, in the case of art/websites, results.

I've been meaning to check out different layouts on here. Haven't in many years. I'm about to.I just checked what layout I have now and it's Royal Red. Was my favorite when I was going through them when deciding on one and I still love it.


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: SprewellSleeve] * 2
    #26705207 - 05/29/20 05:09 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: gopher] * 1
    #26705329 - 05/29/20 05:51 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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gopher said:
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SprewellSleeve said:This logo doesn't have the details as the original.









haha Yup.


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: remake]
    #26705683 - 05/29/20 08:26 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Aside from holiday skins, i like
Quote:

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This is the coolest looking forum I've seen. 9.99/10  :mushroom:

:awepreciation:



Its the drugs. Sober up:lol:

Always liked how the forum looked. Holiday and original skins are my favorite


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: specialpeopleclub]
    #26705861 - 05/29/20 09:46 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

can someone tell me why the original blue theme is the only one with round corners? :crankey:

I'd like to change the color scheme sometimes but that really throws me off

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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: LogicaL Chaos]
    #26705866 - 05/29/20 09:50 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

yes, after sticking around long enough and using it regularly we'll learn the buttons i wont argue that
But what about the rest of the world that lands on this site from a google search of "how to grow mushrooms at home"?
They dont know what the buttons do and most won't stick around to find out, so a simplified version for them would be convenient

Now if you don't care about the outside world or newcomers then I guess this is a moot point anyways


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: deniskov]
    #26706061 - 05/29/20 11:24 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

What buttons do you mean? I think the site is easy to use in its basics


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: InnerWisdom] * 2
    #26706081 - 05/29/20 11:41 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Just the fact that this site is around and still rolling is trippy....keep it going!  lol.


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: InnerWisdom]
    #26707081 - 05/30/20 12:47 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

The line of buttons with "Forum Index, Search Posts, Best Posts etc."
The tabs on the top right with "Home, Mushroom Info, Community, Gallery" and their descendants
Things like the buttons beneath each post to "print post, remind me, block user, etc."

Don't get me wrong they're all useful and there's a lot of functionality but there's just so many options that it's a little overwhelming to go through all of them to see what they do, and in reality i think most new people just want to see a 'front page' of all the new topics being talked about, with one or two buttons for their profile page and posts, and a few other basics.


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: deniskov]
    #26707123 - 05/30/20 01:13 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Pub is all I need


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Re: Why does this site look so ancient [Re: longbus]
    #26707262 - 05/30/20 02:28 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

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longbus said:
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Baby_Hitler said:
We is not ancient. We is vintage.




I like it how it is. It's perfectly functional and familiar.






Same....

I honestly hope this layout/interface never changes, or at least remains an option.

To me it's not "old" looking at all, it's a classic forum layout/interface :shrug: . What needs to change? It functions just fine.




And I've seen a handful of folks over the years mention that this website/forum is difficult to figure out & navigate....I don't understand that at all. To me it is super simple & basic, it's a classic internet forum layout/interface, the same way forums have been for a long time now.

Anyone that says they have difficulty navigating and figuring out how to do things around here, I assume they're young and have never been on a forum before. I don't get that at all, it's very user friendly and intuitive to me, very basic & straight forward.





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