Alot of you remember that there was a darker style on the phpBB2 forum we had before Hannes was kind enough to sponsor us and bring us here. People seemed to like having a choice of a darker style and a lighter style, because most of us have a preference.
The poll here is asking you to vote for two things: 1. Would you like to have a choice of a light or a dark theme to choose from, and 2. Do you prefer a lighter style, or a darker style?
I would personally like to include a darker style, as it's my preference, however I have had several comments from people saying they liked the BBTech theme on the old Salvation board. I personally think it's easier to browse a forum for an extended amount of time with a darker background and light text, as I find looking at a very bright website tends to strain my eyes. Of course, there are those who say that a darker board strains their eyes. That's why I believe in choice
Now, the poll isn't exactly going to determine if it happens or not, but I would like feedback and to get an idea of the general preference of the members here The info may be useful in the end.
Even though i prefer a Darker style :evil1:... I voted for "Yes, I Think It Would Be Good To Have an Option"
This is mostly due to not everyone likes a darker style, and not everyone likes a lighter style. It is best to have an option to choose darker/lighter style, in my opinion.
I personally think it's easier to browse a forum for an extended amount of time with a darker background and light text, as I find looking at a very bright website tends to strain my eyes.
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What we're doing here is akin to taking the text of Moby Dick, locating specific words therein, rearranging them to create a passage from Fight Club, and concluding from this evidence that Tyler Durden is based on Ahab.
I am of the opinion that we should have a choice- certainly- but that we should leave the lighter skin to be the default for the guests. As light skins are what Message Boards usually default with, it would make it so that those new members who have no registered and cannot change the skin would be able to be comfortable.
Plus, unless we're going with Demonic Salvation, it doesn't really fit the name. =P
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I like having an option, and prefer the lighter color scheme. This is Salvation, after all :).
Would it be possible to have a silde bar for light so you could have the exact shade you want?
I like the darker style. I think it distinguishes the site more from others. And i think darker background will probably go better with the new logo (whatever it's final incarnation is, i just love the aura around the letters and the streaming light of the version of it i put in my sig)
I prefer to be able to switch it, as I like to change it now and then. I usually prefer a darker theme though.
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Well, I like dark so I don't get confused and have to look at the url bar to see if I am at News or Salvation. I will vote dark but it could be a little bit lighter than it was.
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As you know I hate the darker theme for the fact that it makes me depressed and suicidal.
We wouldn't want that now would we. Get a hug before you turn on the copmputer if dark wins. A hug would arrive in 2-3 weeks in the mail but I don't have enough stamps. How much would it cost to send a hug that far anyway?
EDIT: Just saw an option option. Will vote for that. caought in in time.
EDIT Again: Dark and Light are tied for second right now! I could have made a difference that won't affect the outcome! A choice is way ahead.
Whatever we do, keep one style (not an option). With multiple styles you have confusion sometimes with text color, etc. One style for everyone is much easier to handle.
And honestly I don't care which way you go, light or dark.
I like the darker skin alot more than the light one.
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I think he sums it up pretty well.
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I'd have to say I definately preferred the darker style from the old phpBB2. I was alot easier on the eyes in my opinion. Of course, having that option would be very nice.
Regardless of whether there's a choice or not, the actual "text" windows of the posts should be a consistent color. Otherwise the text colors we choose to use on occasion will have an inconsistent appearance depending on the viewer's preferences.
This is something like what the Dark Skin would likely look like (these are the old forums, for those interested).
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This is something like what the Dark Skin would likely look like (these are the old forums, for those interested).
Ah. After viewing it for a while, I could see the colours nicely. Maybe a little bit lighter than that (is that possible)? But I've always favoured the darkish tone.
I do have problems with a darker style, I'm judging this solely on the dark style we had before we even got a choice. The white text is waaay to bright and was giving me problems, it is much more natural to have dark on light since that's the way we all write on paper I like this color scheme right now but, as I keep saying, it's waaay to similar to 'News. In fact, it's not similar, it's identical. I wouldn't mind a more brown/grayish palette if I can give my personal preference.
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Some say we should have dark, others say be should have light. Personally I like the light but that is beside the point. If we have both and can choice then we are all happy, why vote one color when you can have your cake and eat it!
I want some badass metal style ^^ Some kind of gothic look would be neat
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I cannot stand looking at dark schemes with light text for any extended period of time. On the rare occasions I skim many Italian Magic sites, my eyes ache after trying to read and decipher Italian 'slang' with light on dark, as opposed to the current dark on light.
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The poll here is asking you to vote for two things: 1. Would you like to have a choice of a light or a dark theme to choose from, and 2. Do you prefer a lighter style, or a darker style?
I would personally like to include a darker style, as it's my preference, however I have had several comments from people saying they liked the BBTech theme on the old Salvation board. I personally think it's easier to browse a forum for an extended amount of time with a darker background and light text, as I find looking at a very bright website tends to strain my eyes. Of course, there are those who say that a darker board strains their eyes. That's why I believe in choice
Now, the poll isn't exactly going to determine if it happens or not, but I would like feedback and to get an idea of the general preference of the members here The info may be useful in the end.
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This is mostly due to not everyone likes a darker style, and not everyone likes a lighter style. It is best to have an option to choose darker/lighter style, in my opinion.
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Plus, unless we're going with Demonic Salvation, it doesn't really fit the name. =P
Be aware of singing as if you were half dead,
or half asleep:
but lift your voice with strength.
Be no more afraid of your voice now,
nor more ashamed of its being heard,
than when you sang the songs of Satan.
Would it be possible to have a silde bar for light so you could have the exact shade you want?
I prefer to be able to switch it, as I like to change it now and then. I usually prefer a darker theme though.
Thanks for at least listening to us TNK. I Heart This Site.
of its steep paths have a chance of gaining its luminous summits"
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We wouldn't want that now would we. Get a hug before you turn on the copmputer if dark wins. A hug would arrive in 2-3 weeks in the mail but I don't have enough stamps. How much would it cost to send a hug that far anyway?
EDIT: Just saw an option option. Will vote for that. caought in in time.
EDIT Again: Dark and Light are tied for second right now! I could have made a difference that won't affect the outcome! A choice is way ahead.
And honestly I don't care which way you go, light or dark.
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I think he sums it up pretty well.
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However... I don't like really really dark either.
Be aware of singing as if you were half dead,
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but lift your voice with strength.
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than when you sang the songs of Satan.
Ah. After viewing it for a while, I could see the colours nicely. Maybe a little bit lighter than that (is that possible)? But I've always favoured the darkish tone.
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