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Latest post 04-29-2007 8:51 PM by darioazul. 144 replies.
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  • 04-17-2007 10:43 AM

    • Tom
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    What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Might be a little early for this thread, but I'm sure that most of us, who are making their way through it, have found things they like and things they don't like about the brandnew forum.

    I like the "fast reply" tool. Was present on the old forum too, but is easier to handle now and looks great. 

    I don't like the smilies! They really look like s**t.

    What about you?

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  • 04-17-2007 10:54 AM In reply to

    • 9 LEE
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    The smilies were standard MicroSoft issue i'm afraid..  It didn't even come with a laughing one, so we brought it over from the old forum.

    Its certainly something we can have a look at though, but i personally don't want to go for any of the ones that belong on teenage fanclub websites - they just look childish and naff..

    Nothing wrong with starting this thread early smito, we are going to use the next 2 weeks to come up with ideas how to improve the site - and when Van gets back from his well earned break we are going to sit down and go through a list of improvements to be made 'en-masse'

    Once these are done, we can let the site settle down again - then keep tweaking until we have reached a point where everyone agrees things are perfect!

    Lee
     

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  • 04-17-2007 12:03 PM In reply to

    • henrik
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    I like:

    + fast!

    + nice subscription otions, including rss streams!

    + possibility to put lots of info in one's user profile

    I miss:

    * a "take me to the oldest unread post in this thread"-function

    * to see who has started a thread without haveing to actually load that particular thread. At present, one can only see who's responsible for the latest post in each thread.

    * when using the "unread posts/threads" function, one can't see which sub-forums the listed threads belong to.

    * forum navigation control at the bottom of each page

    * the extended forum tools (those seen on the right side of the page when entering the forum, for example "view unread posts" etc) when I'm viewing a thread

    I don't like:

    - that the user info area (to the left of each post) is too wide. I'd downsize it to 50-60 % abut keep the width of the actual posts like they are now. I don't maximise my browser windows, and the forum is now a little bit too wide for my preferred browser window width. I guess this isn't a problem for those who maximises their browser windows ;)

    - that my linebreaks don't seem to work (I use Safari).

  • 04-17-2007 12:10 PM In reply to

    • Ericvr6
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Why is the page not full size ? I mean the blue lines

    gr Eric

  • 04-17-2007 12:12 PM In reply to

    • Ericvr6
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    And I hate that grey head ....nag nag
  • 04-17-2007 12:16 PM In reply to

    • Ericvr6
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    and where is the botton underneath the page to go back to the forum ??

    do jou already have a headache Lee?

  • 04-17-2007 12:19 PM In reply to

    • Stonk
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    I agree with Henrik on these two points....

    I miss:

    * a "take me to the oldest unread post in this thread"-function

    * to see who has started a thread without haveing to actually load that particular thread. At present, one can only see who's responsible for the latest post in each thread.

    Especially the first. If they can be done I'd be a happy bunny.

     

                                                                                                  

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  • 04-17-2007 12:32 PM In reply to

    • Alex
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Agree with the two above points, view oldest undread post and who created a thread! I'd also like to see a 'striped' finish on the threads list? Makes threads easier to pick out.

    Maybe we could have a KillyP shrine too? A little mantlepiece somewhere with a statue of me on it? I think that would be appropriate... Big Smile

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  • 04-17-2007 1:03 PM In reply to

    • andyp
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    * a "take me to the oldest unread post in this thread"-function * to see who has started a thread without haveing to actually load that particular thread. At present, one can only see who's responsible for the latest post in each thread. * forum navigation control at the bottom of each pageJust a simple take me back to general forum button would suffice. i have a mac and scrolling to the top of the page is difficult...I like: lots! Its a great effort and these suggested modifications will only make a great site even better!
  • 04-17-2007 1:06 PM In reply to

    • andyp
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    And I dont seem to be able to edit to include new paragraphs, as above illustrates! Probably Safari again....
  • 04-17-2007 1:08 PM In reply to

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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    smito:
     I don't like the smilies! They really look like s**t.What about you?
    Hehehe, I wouldn't like to present to you Smito! No Andy, that really looks like s***! You'd probably be right though...;)
  • 04-17-2007 1:17 PM In reply to

    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    i like:

    - fast

    i don't like:

    - small text
  • 04-17-2007 1:26 PM In reply to

    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    jooka, i believe there is an option in the user menu, under site options, that lets you decide how big the font is. maybe it will help you.
  • 04-17-2007 1:29 PM In reply to

    • stax
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Likes:
    RSS feed. Makes it easy to keep up-to-date with the posts. 

    Dislikes:
    Lack of real meaty B&O Q&A content. But it is early days for this forum.

    stax
  • 04-17-2007 1:30 PM In reply to

    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    i really could bore you all to tears with how many things i love about this new site, i really am impressed how stylish it looks and easy it is to use.YesYes

    i miss the old style personal message alert at the top of the screen when you got one, you have to go looking for it now, unless its just a setting i havnt found?Hmm

    i really like the new smileys but they take too long to load upSleep

    p.s thats took me ages to find things i dislike

    jason

  • 04-17-2007 1:44 PM In reply to

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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Ericvr6:

    Why is the page not full size ? I mean the blue lines

    gr Eric

    I Agree, widescreen please.
  • 04-17-2007 2:10 PM In reply to

    • SWISS_2
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    The new webpage format looks good.

    • The blue background is easier on the eyes. I'm reading the pages on a 42 monitor and upstairs via  M-L on a 21 monitor and both come in very distinct. The previous format now seems to have been more of an actuarial report. I can sit back, expand the font size on the keyboard ( Logitech Di Novo Edge ), and read and see everything quite well from 10 m.
    • Colour: Finally ! Good contrast.
    • I collect and restore older tube radios, including B & O, so the addition of the older " Museum pieces " is very good.
    • Poking around the various pages, there is much more offered than before.
    • I enjoy the general, non-B&O photos that have started to come in.
    • Smilies: I find these a distraction, and ignore them.
    • The Inventory of recent B & O equipment, including price is interesting. I know it would require a bit of work, but I would suggest adding I.D. part numbers on all items.
    • BEOMEDIA and BEOPORT: Having installed Beoport, I am still discovering the capabilities of these devices. I would like to see some tips offered on better utilizing both devices.

    My compliments to Lee and his staff for an excellent ( and no doubt exhausting )  job very well done on the new Beoworld site !

  • 04-17-2007 2:19 PM In reply to

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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Henrik. How eloquently putSmile

    I totaly agree with all the things you have listed as things you miss. It seems many of us browse using a similar method.

    I would add that the smileys are so slow and if you want to add more than one you have to open the smiley box over and over again.

    If I remember correctly, on MK11 Beoworld, one could open the smiley box and drag it to the side of the window so they were on tap permanently.

    As for the smileys themselves, I think they're greatBig Smile

    Andy T.

    Poor me, never win owt!

  • 04-17-2007 2:43 PM In reply to

    • AT
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    "* a "take me to the oldest unread post in this thread"-function"

    I think, this option is exist, simply try to press the "Last reply" text in the topic list :)

  • 04-17-2007 2:50 PM In reply to

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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    No, AT that takes you to the newest unread post.

    Andy T.

    Poor me, never win owt!

  • 04-17-2007 3:30 PM In reply to

    • beodim
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    I slightly miss the "My B&O" list in the personal profile of the members. It was sometimes interesting to see what stuff the other people own.

    BV7-40, BC6-26, DVD2, BCordV8000, BS4, BS2, BS Ouverture, BC9500, BM8000, BCord9000, BL8000, BL6000, BL2, BL3, BVox4500, BCom6000, Beomedia1, BCom5, Serenata

  • 04-17-2007 3:39 PM In reply to

    • Ericvr6
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    SWISS 2:

    The new webpage format looks good.

    • The blue background is easier on the eyes. I'm reading the pages on a 42 monitor and upstairs via  M-L on a 21 monitor and both come in very distinct. The previous format now seems to have been more of an actuarial report. I can sit back, expand the font size on the keyboard ( Logitech Di Novo Edge ), and read and see everything quite well from 10 m.
    • Colour: Finally ! Good contrast.
    • I collect and restore older tube radios, including B & O, so the addition of the older " Museum pieces " is very good.
    • Poking around the various pages, there is much more offered than before.
    • I enjoy the general, non-B&O photos that have started to come in.
    • Smilies: I find these a distraction, and ignore them.
    • The Inventory of recent B & O equipment, including price is interesting. I know it would require a bit of work, but I would suggest adding I.D. part numbers on all items.
    • BEOMEDIA and BEOPORT: Having installed Beoport, I am still discovering the capabilities of these devices. I would like to see some tips offered on better utilizing both devices.

    My compliments to Lee and his staff for an excellent ( and no doubt exhausting )  job very well done on the new Beoworld site !

    sorry but that ambi light effect I do not like it not on a TV but also not on my screen ,it makes the page smaller

     gr eric

  • 04-17-2007 3:50 PM In reply to

    • darren
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    henrik:

    I miss:

    * a "take me to the oldest unread post in this thread"-function

    * to see who has started a thread without haveing to actually load that particular thread. At present, one can only see who's responsible for the latest post in each thread.

    * when using the "unread posts/threads" function, one can't see which sub-forums the listed threads belong to.

     

    * the extended forum tools (those seen on the right side of the page when entering the forum, for example "view unread posts" etc) when I'm viewing a thread

     

    I miss most of the same things as Henrik especially the "oldest unread" button.

  • 04-17-2007 4:05 PM In reply to

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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    When you enter the forum section all the threads are listed only divided by a thin line.

    I think it would be a lot easier to actually screen the thread topics if every second thread 'box' was light grey (or some other color) instead of white.

  • 04-17-2007 4:09 PM In reply to

    • darren
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    Re: What do you like/ dislike about the new forum?

    Nice signature Benknap.
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