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New Life Games Command Center.... => News, Info, and Other NLG Stuff => Topic started by: StatFreak on January 28, 2014, 07:55:19 PM
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Hey guys.
Here is my first thought.
As much as I like all the stuff at the top of each page, I would like to suggest that we figure out a way to get the desired details of every page above the fold (i.e., not having to page down to see it.)
I've only been here an hour and am already tired to having to page down 1 1/2 pages to get to content. I read an article through LinkedIn that confirmed this is a major issue on many websites that drives people away.
I realize that the "Beta Testing" banner is temporary, but we have a tradition of using that space for some message or another, so it will probably be there (albeit shorter) most of the time.
The NLG logo and member details (second line) might be put on the sides of every page or made shorter.
The navigation menu could benefit from smaller, more compact styling (again, shorter, not necessarily smaller), and possibly put off to the side as well.
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I'm also thinking that the NLG Facebook button in the navigation menu should open Facebook in a new tab so that the member doesn't leave NLG.
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After replying to a post it takes you out of the topic rather than returning to where you were.
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"Quick-Reply"
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After replying to a post it takes you out of the topic rather than returning to where you were.
Yeah, I was going to suggest that Joey set the new member default to return to topic, but either way, it's a profile setting. I've already changed mine.
It's under Profile/"Modify Profile"/"Look and Layout"
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"Quick-Reply"
Out of curiosity, did the quick reply stay in topic with the above referenced setting disabled?
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I see that the path indicating the member's current board/sub-board/thread is located above the Beta testing and Navigation Menu banners and is in small print.
I suggest moving it to be just above the first post/reply section (just below the Nav menu) if possible, and either way, to increase the font size to make it easier to spot.
I use it all the time on the current site to back out one step to the main board without going all the way out to the forum index.
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It's under Profile/"Modify Profile"/"Look and Layout"
THANKS!
Out of curiosity, did the quick reply stay in topic with the above referenced setting disabled?
NO...it does the same thing as "Reply"
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The User info (avatar & text) doesn't stay in the borders.
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Ray, what browser are you using? The fix would be browser specific. It's okay in FF so I'll guess that you're using IE, but let Joey know.
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FF 26 on a PC running Win7 x64
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After replying to a post it takes you out of the topic rather than returning to where you were.
Return to topics after posting by default. is fixed... it was a default setting
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"Quick-Reply"
set to default on :) keep the input coming Thanks.. :)
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I see that the path indicating the member's current board/sub-board/thread is located above the Beta testing and Navigation Menu banners and is in small print.
I suggest moving it to be just above the first post/reply section (just below the Nav menu) if possible, and either way, to increase the font size to make it easier to spot.
I use it all the time on the current site to back out one step to the main board without going all the way out to the forum index.
it's hard code will have to hack it at a later date.... to much on the plate at this time.. But will do it ASAP
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The User info (avatar & text) doesn't stay in the borders.
you got me on this one i think it's IE... what are you using ??? do you get it in firefox ??
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you got me on this one i think it's IE... what are you using ??? do you get it in firefox ??
FF 26 on a PC running Win7 x64
FF
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it's from the profile box you put your name into
channelmaniac (http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?action=profile;u=6) with a carriage returnhitting the enter button will make it do this edit your profile name and see what you get ..
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SEE ATTACHMENT..... I guess my eyes have gotten worse over time, but the color pallet for the menus is pretty hard to see unless moused over.
Just imagine what it will be like for older than dirt blind members!!!
ADD...It looks easier to read in the attachment after I looked at it as attached on NLG, but that is because it is blown up alot. Just trying to see it native is really hard.
Mark
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This theme may not work properly in old and non CSS3 supported browsers.
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image test on main page
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Can you make the Navigation Menu SMALLER?....Compared to the other site this one is ginormous :o
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Can you make the Navigation Menu SMALLER?....Compared to the other site this one is ginormous :o
Actually, ALL the Main Menu bars in the "Forum Index" seem quite large to me. A lot of scrolling up & down to see them.
Right now we only have 6 categories and they don't all fit on one screen. :'(
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Can you make the Navigation Menu SMALLER?....Compared to the other site this one is ginormous :o
Agreed. It's way too big, adding to the constant scrolling issue that you mentioned.
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Agreed. It's way too big, adding to the constant scrolling issue that you mentioned.
Done used html tags to resize it....
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NewLifeGames.com Web-Site is optimized for use with Fire-Fox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.
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Done used html tags to resize it....
Looks much better, thanks.
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Looks much better, thanks.
I agree...much better.
I still think you should do the same to the "Forum Index" page...The Category headers can be made smaller ;)
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NewLifeGames.com Web-Site is optimized for use with Fire-Fox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.
But Joey, didn't we figure that we should set things up for 1280x800 because not everyone had the newer HD screens, and because it got so large at the lower resolutions?
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...non CSS3 supported browsers.
For those who aren't techno geeks, that's Cascading Style Sheets, version 3. :P
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The SIGNATURE area needs to be moved down.
It is showing up in the middle of the post
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Double Spacing?
When you post a reply, it is automatically putting TWO spaces between paragraphs
even though as you type your reply there is only SINGLE spacing.
one
two
three
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The SIGNATURE area needs to be moved down.
It is showing up in the middle of the post
It's most likely due to all the stuff we add to our profiles on the left, including the avatars. Joey probably has a fix to dynamically keep it nearer to the bottom as the vertical size of the left member info changes.
Double Spacing?
When you post a reply, it is automatically putting TWO spaces between paragraphs
even though as you type your reply there is only SINGLE spacing.
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Test
Test
Testad asd asd a thb a a kert
asedf asd asdk
Two before here...
Three before here...
One, now.
I can't seem to replicate the problem. [scratch head]??
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The SIGNATURE area needs to be moved down.
It is showing up in the middle of the post
It's most likely due to all the stuff we add to our profiles on the left, including the avatars. Joey probably has a fix to dynamically keep it nearer to the bottom as the vertical size of the left member info changes.
I think Joey fixed it already. The signature line is now closer to the bottom.
You can see the difference btwn [size=78%]previous posts and current posts.[/size]
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[/size][size=78%]GRRRRRR..............I am STILL getting Text Size issues![/size]
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test sig location. Nope.
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Double Spacing?
When you post a reply, it is automatically putting TWO spaces between paragraphs
even though as you type your reply there is only SINGLE spacing.
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Two before here...
Three before here...
One, now.
I can't seem to replicate the problem. [scratch head]??
Following this is ONE space entered between lines but posts TWO
test line
test line
test line
end - no space
end
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TJ, I noticed you browsing as a guest. Did you notice me? I'm guessing we both tested the various functions; they appear to be properly locked out now.
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test sig location. Nope.
Yours is screwed up now but mine is not
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test sig location. Nope.
Yours is screwed up now but mine is not
Mine IS screwed up now but was not
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test sig location. Nope.
Yours is screwed up now but mine is not
Yes it is. The reason your other posts look okay is because the amount of text in the post drops down far enough to cover the left side stuff. A short post reveals the problem.
Retesting Paragraph spacing: Friendly SMS view:
one blank above
one blank above
no blank
two blanks
Now toggled to show SMS code.
One blank above
no blank
two blanks above
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Quick reply paragraph test. All so far in FF v26.0
One blank above
no blank
two blanks
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Testing Paragraphs in IE v8.0.6001.18702. Normal reply. Friendly SMS on.
Start
One blank
No blank
Two blanks.
Note: VERY slow. Text entered lags considerably.
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Testing Paragraphs in IE v8.0.6001.18702. Quick reply.
start
One blank
no blank
two blanks
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Testing Paragraphs in IE v8.0.6001.18702. Normal reply. Friendly SMS off.
Start
One blank
no blank
two blanks
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TJ, I noticed you browsing as a guest. Did you notice me? I'm guessing we both tested the various functions; they appear to be properly locked out now.
Just checked again. Yes restrictions are working now. (I did not notice you)
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alpha
bravo
charlie
delta
echo
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foxtrot
golf
hotel
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alpha
bravo
charlie
delta
echo
I am not getting the double spacing in quick reply. (alpha, bravo, charlie) but I AM getting it in MODIFY (charlie, delta, echo)
and in REPLY (foxtrot, golf, hotel)
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IE:
India
Juliet
kilo
lima
mike
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IE Quick Reply:
November
Oscar
papa
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I am NOT getting the double spacing in quick reply. (alpha, bravo, charlie) but I AM getting it in MODIFY (charlie, delta, echo)
and in REPLY (foxtrot, golf, hotel)
So I am only getting this with Google Chrome. This does not happen on the other site. (head scratching)
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See Attached Suggestion...
CH
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See Attached Suggestion...
CH
P.S. I was not able to mouse over and capture at the same time!
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Joey,
I think that the forum time is off???
See Pictures.
Mark
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Joey,
I think that the forum time is off???
See Pictures.
Mark
you need to go into your profile info and set your off set we updated the time on the server after you created account so it changed in your profile sorry :)
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The SIGNATURE area needs to be moved down.
It is showing up in the middle of the post
I think that's only on shorter posts, due to all the junk on the left side (avatar, karma, profile link, etc.).
Here's an example of a longer post, and the signature will be where you'd expect it to be.
L
O
N
G
E
R
P
O
S
T
Now my signature should be where you'd expect it, right?
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looked into it your right ... looks like we have to live with one....
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Holy Moly...we need a pop-up or something for all those smileys.
CAN YOU CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE "MEDIA GALLERY" IN THE RING MENU
FROM "MEDIA" TO "GALLERY"?...that would seem to be more understood title. :yes:
Are we missing some smileys?...I a can't find my dude. :186-
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:soapbox_3: Keep it coming we are killing the bugs...... Yes try to crash it brake it !!!!! this is the time :24: :24: :24:
Thanks all :odie:
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Yay, I can post now, thanks Joey! :CaptainHappy:
Dan (tacman)
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I can't get NLG on my smartphone to come up in a readable size.
Will that be addressed later on?
The fonts are way to small and when I magnify them to a size that I can see, it's endless scrolling from left to right to read it.
Great job so far with all of this! :hail:
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I'm in, seems to look ok and work fine initially on a mac using firefox.
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In the old forum we had a user name and a logon name. I don't see anything for this in the settings.
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I can't get NLG on my smartphone to come up in a readable size.
Will that be addressed later on?
There's a fantastic mobile theme available for SMF 2.0 that should auto-detect mobile devices and switch you to it when you're viewing on a smartphone -- I'll talk to Joey to see if he'd be interested in installing it.
In the old forum we had a user name and a logon name. I don't see anything for this in the settings.
I see a way to change your displayed name, but it's possible that standard users don't have that option. Would you like it changed?
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In the old forum we had a user name and a logon name. I don't see anything for this in the settings.
I see a way to change your displayed name, but it's possible that standard users don't have that option. Would you like it changed?
Yep, I screwed up and misspelled idesign. Please correct the spelling. Thanks.
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Yep, I screwed up and misspelled idesign. Please correct the spelling. Thanks.
Well... I can change your displayed name, but I can't change your username, meaning your login username would still be misspelled. An admin can change your username, so I'll send a message to Joey.
FYI, changing your username will generate an automatic password change, so be on the lookout for an e-mail from the forum with a new password and/or instructions on how to reset your password.
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After replying to a post it takes you out of the topic rather than returning to where you were.
Return to topics after posting by default. is fixed... it was a default setting
FYI, it was not the default when I just set up my account today. I had to manualy change it.
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will look
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Is there a time limit for editing a post? If so, it seems pretty short. I went back to edit one from just an hour ago or so and the option was gone.
Also, this may be a better place to post this. Is there some reason my user name is split between two lines over my avatar? Other with long names have it displayed below the (online) icon.
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The site moves icons with the users screen settings.. try.....
NewLifeGames.com is optimized for use with Firefox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.
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The site moves icons with the users screen settings.. try.....
NewLifeGames.com is optimized for use with Firefox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.
I have a wide screen. This is what I see. It seems mine should have moved below like captainhappy. Could it be the dash in there? If so, can you remove the dash?
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over 12 carters it moves down i think try it ....
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Also, this may be a better place to post this. Is there some reason my user name is split between two lines over my avatar? Other with long names have it displayed below the (online) icon.
What browser are you using? In Firefox and in Internet Explorer it displays properly.
Firefox:
(https://newlifegames.com/nlg/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi59.tinypic.com%2F260a338.png&hash=420f9b1e159815aed4d115656a3408962c109354)
IE:
(https://newlifegames.com/nlg/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi62.tinypic.com%2F287zx1f.png&hash=d456d9bc1b2526b7d961463f539cc155d7e8103c)
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What browser are you using? In Firefox and in Internet Explorer it displays properly.
Internet explorer. What is odd is other names the same length show up on the second line. Actually none of the other user names get split like that. :Scratch-Head:
<edit> Ok, without the dash it now displays on the top line. Now my laptop is a wide screen, but it's only 1366x768. I realize that the site says "NewLifeGames.com is optimized for use with Firefox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels.", but geeze, 1600x900 would be microscopic on a laptop. :nerd: In any case, it still does not explain why other names of the same length don't get split. Somehow I think it was related to the dash.
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Ok, next question/suggestion has to do with the time limit for editing a post. Is there some reason it is so short? Makes it hard to go back and make changes or corrections or add more info. I used to be able to go back to posts to update attachments with better pictures, etc. long after originally posted.
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Ok, next question/suggestion has to do with the time limit for editing a post. Is there some reason it is so short? Makes it hard to go back and make changes or corrections or add more info. I used to be able to go back to posts to update attachments with better pictures, etc. long after originally posted.
I agree with that. Joey, can you change the limits?
Admin > Forum > Posts and Topics > Post Settings
I suggest a "Courtesy edit wait time" of 240 (that gives users up to four minutes to edit their original post before the "Last edited..." shows up), and setting "Maximum time after posting to allow edit" to 0 to allow users to edit their posts at any time in the future.
Of course, it's up to you as you're the boss, but those are my recommendations.
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Try this.... :yes:
Number of seconds allowed for a post to be edited before logging the last edit date. 900 = "15" min's
Maximum time after posting to allow edit 0 minutes
0 to disable
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Maximum time after posting to allow edit 60 minutes
Is there a particular reason for the limit? I ask because I have seen it limited on other boards and it causes a lot of grief, especially in the classifieds when going back to edit what may have been sold, etc. People then end up PMing mods to make changes.
Also as noted earlier, it also makes it hard to correct something. Someone may read the first post about something and not realize it has the wrong info if they don't read the whole thread (which in some cases can be pages). And as mentioned above, it may result in mods getting PMed a lot to fix something.
On the flip side I have limits used on deleting a post so it does not delete the whole thread if it was the first post.
In any case, since this is the suggestions thread, that's all it is.
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I think the reason is so the poster can't go back and say change the price of an item or go back and edit a post .. and then say...... I never said that !!!! or something like that..
we set it to 0 to disable. now you can edit any time...
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Hey Boss, I see you adjusted the NLG LOG....What about moving it?
If you move it DOWN, you can probably go back to your Original LOGO.
Then you can re-size the Google, Facebook, Youtube, RSS line
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Hey Boss, I see you adjusted the NLG LOG....What about moving it?
If you move it DOWN, you can probably go back to your Original LOGO.
Then you can re-size the Google, Facebook, Youtube, RSS line
im playing with the code and seeing if we can do just that.. good idea.... :)
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I just noticed an issue in the upper right corner of my screen. See attached pic.
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I just noticed an issue in the upper right corner of my screen. See attached pic.
I can confirm that I am now also seeing the same thing.
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Screen resolution maybe? I'm running 1920 X 1200 and it looks fine.
removed attachment as it showed some links ... :hide4: that need not be displayed... It's all good :)
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Yes, it is a screen resolution thing. If your using IE you can hit Ctrl - and make the screen smaller. Then it will show as Tilt posted. Me I'm half blind after 50 so I use Ctrl + to make it bigger :nerd:
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Yes, it is a screen resolution thing. If your using IE you can hit Ctrl - and make the screen smaller. Then it will show as Tilt posted. Me I'm half blind after 50 so I use Ctrl + to make it bigger :nerd:
I don't want to make the text smaller. It's already too small at 100% (which is when it shows up like that). The screen wrap for the top line is just set wrong. It will wrap if you make the window a bit smaller.
I do realize that "NewLifeGames.com is optimized for use with Firefox and a minimum screen resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels" but 1600 is still not a very popular resolution on laptops.
BTW, this must be a recent change because it was fine before.
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Yeah, you're right. My laptop is 1440 X 900 and looks the screen shot you posted on it.
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I tighten up my resolution too to fix it but it's too small for these tired old eyes. Using Firefox on a Maverick OS Mac BTW.
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Remember you have 3 extra buttons that regular members don't see...
But we are working on moving the search box....... :propeller:
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I don't see an admin button but I'm thinking I am not supposed to have that. I do see the other 2 at the top of the screen.
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I don't see an admin button but I'm thinking I am not supposed to have that. I do see the other 2 at the top of the screen.
Same here.
Ron (r273)
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Not sure what category to post this. If you play the arcade game 12swap (play until no more moves version) After a while the game ends with a "Thank you for playing the trial" There are some buttons that say stuff like "Play more", but they all take you to porn sights like this.
http://www.myfreeweb.nl/funnygames/12swap/more.php (http://www.myfreeweb.nl/funnygames/12swap/more.php)
Just a warning for those that have kids that might be letting them play some of these games that some others may also do something similar.
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THANKS we will remove this game.....
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Minor issue. The color scheme in the classifieds seems messed up. Instead of alternating colors to differentiate the posts or having a contrasting border, this is what I see. Sort of hard to visually tell which post the picture of the slot machine goes to as the one before and after show up as the same color.
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is that better we added black lines to the .css
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is that better we added black lines to the .css
Much better IMO (although they show as blue, not black)
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How about 25 - 50 Recent Topics and if possible drop the Recent Posts since the Recent Topics would cover Recent Posts.
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How about 25 - 50 Recent Topics and if possible drop the Recent Posts since the Recent Topics would cover Recent Posts.
the more we add to the front page the slower it loads...... ;(
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How about 25 - 50 Recent Topics and if possible drop the Recent Posts since the Recent Topics would cover Recent Posts.
I know joey has sent countless hours on this new site along with many Sr. members. :hail: But I have to give my observations or 2 cents. These comments may or may not be feasible. :propeller:
Maybe after we are up full time with all other members you will be eliminating many of the information panels in the center of the home page and increase the number of new posts and new topics post. Hopefully this might help in the time delays. I know all the other items on the home page is icing on the cake but I thought our main mission was to help on the many questions we get and have a little fun with our hobby and site. I honestly think where is way to much on the home page as it looks very very busy. The posts ought to be close to number one and near the top of the home page, all other icings placed on the side and under the posts.
OK Joey, you can knock me off my soap box. :soapbox_3:
Ron (r273)
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What I am saying is already part of the main page code
it shows both the 15 last or recent posts and 15 Top Topics default settings or a value Joey picked.
what I am suggesting is to eliminate the section for the recent posts and increase the number of Top topics
in other words think of the board just showing the Top Topics and not showing the last 15 posts
They would end up being part of the Top topics from what I can tell anyways
As it is now the database is being queried 2 times to create the 15 recent post and 15 top topic sections.
Since the Top topics would cover the most recent posts anyways from what I can see.
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The issue reported here
http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=12.msg799#msg799 (http://newlifegames.com/nlg/index.php?topic=12.msg799#msg799)
seems to be fixed. :applause:
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all issues fixed ... thanks.. all....
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Hey Joey-
What do you think about adding a "FAQ" message icon (similar to the selectable WTB, WTS, etc. message icons) that we can use for sticky/locked topics that address Frequently Asked Questions in each topic? The intention would be that the "FAQ" icon would only be used for archived posts that answer FAQs, and any new "how-to" guides that get written in the future.
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Hey Joey-
What do you think about adding a "FAQ" message icon (similar to the selectable WTB, WTS, etc. message icons) that we can use for sticky/locked topics that address Frequently Asked Questions in each topic? The intention would be that the "FAQ" icon would only be used for archived posts that answer FAQs, and any new "how-to" guides that get written in the future.
I like it will get right on it ....
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Just a quick thought here, in the interest of improved readability ...
I'd recommend eliminating "NLG" in each of the Site Navigation buttons that it appears in. It's unnecessary (we already know we're at NLG) and just adds clutter. Example: "NLG Home Page" should just say "Home Page" and "NLG Classifieds" should just say "Classifieds". There are others, but you get my drift. Also, "PM's Messages" ought to just say "Messages" or "Private Messages". As it is, ("Private Message's Messages") doesn't make sense.
Okay, enough nit-picking. I love the new site!!
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your going to laugh but we do this as other web sites will steal your button sets ...... and we did a lot of work to make them.... :24: :24: :24:
where do you see "Private Message's Messages" at :Scratch-Head: :Scratch-Head:
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your going to laugh but we do this as other web sites will steal your button sets ...... and we did a lot of work to make them.... :24: :24: :24:
where do you see "Private Message's Messages" at :Scratch-Head: :Scratch-Head:
Steal your buttons? Is nothing sacred anymore?! :duh:
Button number eight, is what I was referring to. "PM's (implying Private Message's) Messages" See what I mean? Not a big deal. Just thought I'd mention it while I was complaining. :wave:
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Steal your buttons? Is nothing sacred anymore?! :duh:
Button number eight, is what I was referring to. "PM's (implying Private Message's) Messages" See what I mean? Not a big deal. Just thought I'd mention it while I was complaining. :wave:
That's like "ATM machine." It should either be ATM or AT Machine. The best one is "The La Brea Tar Pits" in Los Angeles. :fryingpan: That translates to "The The Tar Tar Pits" :duh: :EmoticonHelp4: :rotfl:
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Joey,
I noticed that my table in the Audit thread is now red. Blech. It had been blue. Tables were standard color (black) on the old site and were blue here until recently. :Scratch-Head:
Personally, I'd prefer auto-color (black) so that we could add any color we wished to the text in tables. If that's not possible, then I'd like to suggest returning it to blue, as it was. Red really doesn't work well, IMO.
Stat :garfield:
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Joey,
I noticed that my table in the Audit thread is now red. Blech. It had been blue. Tables were standard color (black) on the old site and were blue here until recently. :Scratch-Head:
Personally, I'd prefer auto-color (black) so that we could add any color we wished to the text in tables. If that's not possible, then I'd like to suggest returning it to blue, as it was. Red really doesn't work well, IMO.
Stat :garfield:
I did not change it... I dont think.... hmmmm can you send me a link.... are we looking at the same page... I know I'm seeing double to much computer crap lol..........
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Steal your buttons? Is nothing sacred anymore?! :duh:
Button number eight, is what I was referring to. "PM's (implying Private Message's) Messages" See what I mean? Not a big deal. Just thought I'd mention it while I was complaining. :wave:
That's like "ATM machine." It should either be ATM or AT Machine. The best one is "The La Brea Tar Pits" in Los Angeles. :fryingpan: That translates to "The The Tar Tar Pits" :duh: :EmoticonHelp4: :rotfl:
Now that's funny! I think this situation is made worse by the possessive apostrophe, though. It's as though the Messages belong to the PMs! :Scratch-Head: