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Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« on: May 11, 2008, 04:28:01 PM »
The new features of the latest release of phpBB are welcomed and appreciated. However, it also did away with a lot of stuff and changed stuff that I thought was fine.

I think most of the users on here probably wouldn't mind seeing the old theme (Subsilver) as an option and, for those who had the ability, their custom titles.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2008, 07:48:22 PM »
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The new features of the latest release of phpBB are welcomed and appreciated. However, it also did away with a lot of stuff and changed stuff that I thought was fine.

I think most of the users on here probably wouldn't mind seeing the old theme (Subsilver) as an option and, for those who had the ability, their custom titles.

I would really like a few more theme options and custom titles were cool.

I also really miss the age that was next to everyone's posts. That made a huge difference and I rely on it quite a bit because I don't know a lot of the newer people.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2008, 12:46:25 AM »
My one biggest complaint is the titles being on the right side.  I have never seen a forum in my life where the names and avatars are on the right side.  Never.  I find it very, very hard to get used to, especially on a large monitor where my eyes have to shift more than 15 inches to the right just to see who's talking.  As sad as it is, it really reminds me of all the stupid changes that Microsoft made to Vista: "Let's just change it to make it different.  It was WAY better the way it was before, but we just want Windows to be different now, not better."  Logically, it was perfectly fine the way it was before with titles on the left; just keep it that way.  Please, I beg.

Also, I agree with displaying age; it helps me understand exactly what kind of person I'm dealing with when I post replies.  I'd say that a forum that is mostly limited to airsoft players in the state of Arizona is demographically specific enough that having the age displayed is only helpful, not hurtful.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2008, 01:37:07 PM »
I too miss the custom titles, age listings, and avatars/titles on the left side.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2008, 04:21:56 PM »
I second Raith, it confuses me.....
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2008, 05:25:23 PM »
Avatars back to the left side
AGES posted
Custom titles

That all sounds good to me.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2008, 06:50:05 PM »
The quick reply option, where the box is already displayed, at the bottom.

Also the calender at the top.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2008, 07:13:05 PM »
Definitely need that calendar back. I liked it a whole lot.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2008, 08:09:24 PM »
AGES posted
Custom titles
Event Calander, this was a huge asset.
Links open up new window when selected.


So far I don't see any functional improvements over the old one, only a new look with less functionality.
Though I do like the post history shown when you write a reply, the other one didn't always do that.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2008, 11:30:19 PM »
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My one biggest complaint is the titles being on the right side.  I have never seen a forum in my life where the names and avatars are on the right side.  Never.  I find it very, very hard to get used to, especially on a large monitor where my eyes have to shift more than 15 inches to the right just to see who's talking.  As sad as it is, it really reminds me of all the stupid changes that Microsoft made to Vista: "Let's just change it to make it different.  It was WAY better the way it was before, but we just want Windows to be different now, not better."  Logically, it was perfectly fine the way it was before with titles on the left; just keep it that way.  Please, I beg.

Also, I agree with displaying age; it helps me understand exactly what kind of person I'm dealing with when I post replies.  I'd say that a forum that is mostly limited to airsoft players in the state of Arizona is demographically specific enough that having the age displayed is only helpful, not hurtful.
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dude I JUST noticed that! I was wondering where they went. I just never thought to look all the way over there. lol
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2008, 11:42:49 PM »
I'm not going to sugar coat it...

...but I fucking hate the upgrades. I mostly hate how user info is on the right side. I'd also like to know the age of the person I'm typing to instead of opening a new tab/window.

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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2008, 07:53:40 AM »
When viewing new posts, the threads are sorted by forum, but the title of the forum isn't displayed.  It used to be, and that was cool.

I think the lack of custom titles adds a bit of professionalism, but the masses want it back, so I'm on the fence.

Names and info on the right side makes reading the thread easier, but again, I'm the exception so bring it back.

Age does not matter.  There are some 15 year olds that can articulate just fine, and there are 30-somethings that type like a 7 year old.  I say leave it.  If someone is an idiot, they're an idiot, no matter how old they are!

Another thing I would like to see changed is the post rank!  Get rid of the rank.  I know it's Mil-Sim, but the rank structure is cheesy.  There is no need for it, give it the ax!
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2008, 05:23:30 PM »
Seriously, no offence, but this is starting to get annoying. Where is my calender!!! Right side avatars are killing me as well.
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2008, 06:06:07 PM »
age, left sided user info and oh yeah age...

oh Paco you did all that crazy stuff and didnt fix the time zone lol. this thing still post a day into the future! thrown me off forever!
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Re: Things the upgrade removed that I would like to see back
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2008, 06:19:51 PM »
I agree as well... User info on the right is downright annoying, etc, etc...
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