Do you like this?

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by madmikeyb, Jul 4, 2009.

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Do you like it?

Poll closed Jul 11, 2009.
  1. Yes (say why)

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  2. Nope (say why)

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  3. Yes and No (say why)

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  1. #1
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    Do you like this template? It's for the forum software vBulletin, which Digitalpoint uses.

    What do you think of it? Constructive Criticism please.
     
    madmikeyb, Jul 4, 2009 IP
  2. HorseGalleria

    HorseGalleria Peon

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    #2
    Too dark. It could work if you are selling car stereos.
     
    HorseGalleria, Jul 4, 2009 IP
  3. madmikeyb

    madmikeyb Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Okay, what type of theme would interest you then?
     
    madmikeyb, Jul 4, 2009 IP
  4. david-beauty

    david-beauty Active Member

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    #4
    It's too dark... but you can go with it, then tweek it later...
     
    david-beauty, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  5. free3dart

    free3dart Active Member

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    #5
    I like this color basically, moreover eyes will be safe over long reading.
     
    free3dart, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  6. dgryan

    dgryan Peon

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    #6
    Yeah, you need some colour(color) make it cheerfull! make it catch your eyes.
     
    dgryan, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  7. LGreen

    LGreen Peon

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    #7
    A bit more colour wouldn't go astray. Just using 1 other colour and shades of it could be very effective in highlighting important areas.
     
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  8. sakto

    sakto Active Member

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    #8
    Text color contrast must be improved so that it will be easy to read. The overall design is neat though.
     
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    pk1981 Peon

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    #9
    i like it, it's a dark theme so why add more color?
     
    pk1981, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  10. madmikeyb

    madmikeyb Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Maybe different shades of Grey? When you hover over links, they do go gold, you can't see this obviously from the screenshot.. Is this enough?

    I can get a live demo up soon enough for anyone who is interested in seeing it live.

    Thanks for all the suggestions though :)

    Keep em coming ;)
     
    madmikeyb, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  11. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #11
    I voted Nope, because im not a fan of dark backgrounds.
     
    pipes, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  12. captain dave

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    #12
    I love the dark theme myself. Easier on the eyes for long time usage. Be careful with your contrast colors.
    Let us know when you go live.
     
    captain dave, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  13. enkass132

    enkass132 Active Member

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    #13
    i think it is too dark for forums, hard to read....
     
    enkass132, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  14. madmikeyb

    madmikeyb Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Most people don't like light themes, I've found, but everyone has preferences, we recognise this and will be posting more for people to rate on here at DP ;)

    Thanks for the comment, I will most certainly tell you when we go live :)

    unfortunately this seems to be the general concensus with DP members, whereas other places I have showed this screenshot have said they prefer this over lighter themes.

    Everyone has preferences, we recognise this and will be posting more for people to rate on here at DP ;)
     
    madmikeyb, Jul 5, 2009 IP
  15. JanetBandivas

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    #15
    Actually the fonts and the background is too
    dark...
    Actually I love Dark Colors but yours is just over.
    Please make it more lighter cos I know the site viewers will complain on the colors of that.
    That is just my feedback.
     
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  16. bucs

    bucs Peon

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    #16
    I am like white designs, no black.
     
    bucs, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  17. newbalt

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    #17
    I would add some attractive header, all other OK
     
    newbalt, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  18. charlesbob

    charlesbob Active Member

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    #18
    its not bad
     
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  19. bluebenz

    bluebenz Well-Known Member

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    #19
    I think its wont hurt eyes, but consider to use less graphic for background etc.
    many forum will not use large background.
    The forums it sel is already a bandwith killer for some members.
     
    bluebenz, Jul 6, 2009 IP
  20. ExpertBlogDesign

    ExpertBlogDesign Guest

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    #20
    Theme is looking ok to me.
     
    ExpertBlogDesign, Jul 6, 2009 IP