Trying out some "new" and "nope" buttons...

Lighthouse in both; "new" only.

Agree with Grace. Just new is enough

We need a lighthouse in old it looks naked

Well that was pretty unanimous in the 'overnight vote' so...

...you got it.

Looks Good.

... like it !!!

I use today's active topics to navigate the forums and read what has been recently posted.. That way I don't just see the latest thread that has been repsonded to in a forum..

Me, too, Paul... In fact, it's my HOME PAGE.

For those unfamiliar with this view:

http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/cgi-bin/forumscgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_daily

John, my preference is the lighthouse photos. I find those labels distracting and kinda loud-they shout out at you.

Now if you could make the lighthouse photo light up when there are new posts, that would be kinda cool.

Anyway, like Paul, I almost always go to the "Today's Topic's" page. Only if I've been away for awhile do I search the other page which I guess is really the "home" page.

Judy

Hi All, Count me as #4, I also go to "Todays Active Topics" when I check in!

I also agree with Judy My best, :rolleyes:
Paul Conlin

I go to "Today's Active Topics", as well, but like the new view when I go to the homepage. Scrolling is a lot quicker.

Is it possible the text size on the main page also shrank, or do the new skinnier pictures give that impression?

I quite agree. I prefer the two icons.

Optical illusion - or your eyes are going bad.

Well, I think it's going to be the way it is now for a while anyway.

Well, as the saying goes "I'm pleased as punch". Thanks John!

A first class look!!!

Never saw it looking better! Thanks John for the changes every once in a while.

Gees! Go away for a week and everything's changed!! Like the new look. As to where I go when I enter the site--just like the newspaper, read it front to back. First "new" becomes first read.

Had perfect weather in GA and SC all of last week. Lots of pics to post when photographer and I choose which to keep and then clean them up.

I'm like you, Sandy. I have to see the whole thing. John, I frequently refer to old posts so it's a lot easier the new way. Thanks for coming up with such great ideas! Are you still thinking of changing the banner at the top?

I am with Sandy... first NEW is first read top tp bottom ... From the home page not the active topics page...
I like the new look. It does make it easier to see the forums listed like this...

Perfect

I've definitely adjusted now, and love these even more than the big icons. My only idea is to make the icons for new/no new posts from the same section of the image as the old ones. Maybe some continuity would help us all with recognition. I personally like the contrasting colours when zipping through the page with a few spins of the scrollwheel - they pop out more than the same image with text.

But it's still really good this way...

BTW, yes...I'm an index pager. Never really liked the Active Topics page...more fun to see it from the actual forum page.

Greg, when the word "new" blares out from the screen, it will be pretty obvious to all that there is something different in those threads, perhaps something new?

Greg,

You're much too young to be having senior moments!

Sandy

That's right Sandy! Greg's only 16, and won't be a Senior until a least next year!

Greg's a Sophmore this year. Unless they jump him a year, he'll be a Junior next Fall.

Trust me, I might be smart, but I don't think I'll be skipping any grades anytime soon.

That could be the most profound statement you've made on the Forum, Greg? :p
Bob