joker51087
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Aren't they a nice couple?
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Post by joker51087 on Feb 16, 2006 19:07:37 GMT -5
I voted to keep them, but can I change my vote? When I look away from the screen after being on the board, my eyes hurt. And despite my name, I'm not joking.
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Post by Imp on Feb 20, 2006 18:48:57 GMT -5
They take a bit of getting used to, but I say we keep them. There's just something about them that feels right for this place.
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Post by goldk on Feb 21, 2006 13:21:04 GMT -5
what does it look like if you look at it with a pair of 3D glasses?
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Post by Black Canary on Feb 21, 2006 15:34:25 GMT -5
Suddenly I wish I had a pair of 3D glasses just to check out that effect...
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Post by cheshire on Feb 21, 2006 17:52:10 GMT -5
I think I've already posted but I don't think I've said this before so meh!
I like these colors. At first, I didn't think I did and now I do. They have become the DC2's colors and I think they should stay.
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Post by Admin on Mar 3, 2006 15:23:24 GMT -5
I tend to agree... They just feel right!
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Post by HoM on Mar 3, 2006 15:29:14 GMT -5
I'm used to 'em now, and always have been I guess. It'd be awkward to change them now! So keep voting for the better!
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Post by Crow on Mar 30, 2006 9:58:00 GMT -5
Everyone has pretty much said everything, but I'd say you don't need to change the colors, just uh...dim them/mute them/darken them a little (whichever one fits). Keep the blue and red, just not as vibrant.
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Quester
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Post by Quester on Apr 10, 2006 14:17:38 GMT -5
I would say change them purely because is makes posting micros easier but that is me being lazy. If I change the white in my micros to ridicoulously light grey then it still works so it looks fine (compare the micros on page 3 to page 1 of my gallery). I actually agree these are DC2 colours and shouldn't be changed....however maybe a bit duller?
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Post by ekcentrichippo on May 24, 2006 16:42:03 GMT -5
It's more so the contrast of the yellow to the red deal. Also the black background is kinda bleak.
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Sam
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People will still know it's me if I change my username right...?
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Post by Sam on Jul 24, 2006 10:31:01 GMT -5
So this is my first post here, and I'd have to say I'd prefer white boxes with black text. It's just easier to read. I personally have problems reading text from a screen for too long and it'd be a real help if suff was calmer on the eyes.
You may be scaring off some readers with the colour scheme.
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Post by markymark261 on Jul 24, 2006 16:32:05 GMT -5
So this is my first post here, and I'd have to say I'd prefer white boxes with black text. It's just easier to read. I personally have problems reading text from a screen for too long and it'd be a real help if suff was calmer on the eyes. Try hitting the "Print" key on the top right (and also on the bottom right) of each thread, which doesn't actually print (because that would be far too obvious) but changes the text to black on white. |
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Sam
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Post by Sam on Jul 24, 2006 16:34:39 GMT -5
Aha, I'd bee wondering where that feature was hidden. Thanks a lot.
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Post by chris on Aug 10, 2006 22:11:51 GMT -5
I originally voted to change them but they grow on you. I twould just be odd at this point.
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Post by aicarlos on Aug 21, 2006 14:56:32 GMT -5
I say change them.
I do on the other hand get asked at school or Lab what
I'm looking at, so people come around cause of the colors. ;D
Having said that, I usually copy and paste so that
I can save my eyes for Art School.
CAR
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Post by HoM on Aug 22, 2006 11:04:38 GMT -5
From the start they've been like this, and I don't see the point of changing them right now. They shout at me "DC2", and if we swap 'em for something a little bit more safer, the change'll be jarring. I say keep 'em, and that'll be my opinion from now till I leave the site. Then you can do whatever the hell you like!  |
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Quester
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Post by Quester on Aug 29, 2006 4:59:46 GMT -5
I said yeah now I say nay. They grow on you and changing them would mean unDC2ing it.
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Post by chris on Sept 11, 2006 0:07:43 GMT -5
Yeah
I did the same thing. But it Ive gotten used to it.
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Post by markymark261 on Sept 11, 2006 1:46:09 GMT -5
While I've gotten used to the colours I'd still vote for the change them option, purely on the basis that we might be losing readers because of them (readers that therefore won't have voted in this poll which brings into question the validity of the results anyway).
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Post by HoM on Sept 11, 2006 6:43:50 GMT -5
But the majority of people have voted to keep them, because they're so awesome, meaning... Why change them? They're the colours of the DC2. That's my thinking.
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Post by markymark261 on Sept 11, 2006 7:28:26 GMT -5
Well, over 40% of people did vote to change them, so it's not totally improbable that some people may have been turned off this site by the colours (the first time I visited the site, I left pretty much straight away due to the colours before being lured back several months later). If some people aren't sticking around for that reason (which might not be the case - I'm hardly a typical reader) then changing the site colours could actually increase the readership (first impressions are important). Of course, as always, I could be totally wrong.
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Post by markymark261 on Sept 15, 2006 13:33:45 GMT -5
I've done a bit of research and it appears that if you've got more than one skin (i.e. colour scheme) defined on proboards then the Modify Profile page gives members an extra "Select Skin" option.
Therefore the simplest solution would seem to be to just create one or more extra skins, leaving the lovely red and blue version as the default and then members would have the perk of changing to a different colour scheme if they wanted to. I can't see any obvious drawbacks to this apart from the loss of invisible text since different users might have different background colours.
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Post by Crow on Sept 16, 2006 18:55:35 GMT -5
I think that's a good idea. Maybe have different moderators/artists design different skins (a handful at least) and that'll give the site some kind of customiziable feel to it for site members.
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Post by raya on Sept 22, 2006 23:08:28 GMT -5
This question's been kicking around for a while, so I thought I would put it to the community-at-large. The argument: The colors are classic DC. They are bright and vibrant and instantly bring to mind Superman and Wonder Woman, two of our flagship characters. However, they may be too bright, and distract the eye from site content, making it downright difficult to view at times! So, c'mon everyone! Here's your opportunity to make a difference at the DC2: cast your vote and let us know what you think! It is difficult to read sometimes, however, I've seen worse, lol. Perhaps if you make the type a different color, maybe black, it might make it easier to read. |
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Post by arcalian on Oct 27, 2006 11:23:22 GMT -5
I can handle the colors okay, but personally I like green better. *shrug*
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Post by markymark261 on Oct 29, 2006 5:20:43 GMT -5
I think that's a good idea. Maybe have different moderators/artists design different skins (a handful at least) and that'll give the site some kind of customiziable feel to it for site members. Well, moderators here don't have the ability to create new skins. However, if anyone wants to try making some different skins, I've set up a new message board which you can get to by CLICKING HERE. If you login as user test, password test123, you should have permission to select "admin" from the top menu and thereafter create skins to your heart's content. I've set up a few already (that can be selected via the select skin option at the modify profile page), although hopefully those possessing any artistic ability should easily be able to surpass my efforts. |
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Post by Brandon on Dec 2, 2006 6:49:54 GMT -5
For those interested, our esteemed Art Director, Ramon, has hooked up some alternative skins you can use to customize how the site appears in your browser. Only a few up but check them out and give us some feedback!
('Hall with the Lights dimmed'!)
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Dr Dread
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Post by Dr Dread on Dec 2, 2006 11:52:00 GMT -5
"And how do I access these 'skins'?" When you modify your profile, you have an option near the bottom for skins. Black and white probably gives you a "Sin City" experience |
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Post by arcalian on Dec 2, 2006 12:33:20 GMT -5
Hall with the lights dimmed works, but I'm a sucker for green stuff myself. Will have to check out that custom skin link later.
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Post by brigante133 on Dec 2, 2006 14:37:30 GMT -5
I'm glad you bring that up because I actually plan to work in character themed skins down the line when i have banners and backgrounds drawn up for enough. obviously first up would be batman and superman (the latter being just a modified background and banner) but eventually i will try and get in aquaman, flash, green arrow and the green lantern or whoever else people think should get one. if anyone feels strongly about it, pm me on ideas or whatever.
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