So logged on this morning and my whole world was turned upside down. Is this a test or permanent change?
In reply to Post #1
It's the way forward, new site Karls been working on
It's the way forward, new site Karls been working on
I like it!
Seems much better on mobile, dont have to scroll so much 👍
Big improvement 👍
I only access the site via mobile. So this new look will hopefully be a lot easier to use.😀🤔
Huge improvement. No longer feels like I'm back in the 1990's 😂
Somebody has to moan about it.
Personally, on my PC, I don't like it, two different sized fonts with a big difference in size between the two, and some of both in bold or greyed out text, its causing havoc with my eyes with them having to constantly focus on the different texts.
Plus, I can only see a few posts at a time so I'm having to do more scrolling than I used to do, I used to be able to just sit back and see virtually every post especially the new posts without scrolling much before turning to the next page if I had too. To increase the amount of posts visible, I'm having to zoom out to 60%.
And just checking it on the mobile phone, once again, too much scrolling to go through the posts is needed to make it a pleasurable experience. Just seeing a maximum of 6 posts on the screen to me is rubbish.
Think I will be giving it more of a miss, than just reguarly having a look quiet often.
Personally, on my PC, I don't like it, two different sized fonts with a big difference in size between the two, and some of both in bold or greyed out text, its causing havoc with my eyes with them having to constantly focus on the different texts.
Plus, I can only see a few posts at a time so I'm having to do more scrolling than I used to do, I used to be able to just sit back and see virtually every post especially the new posts without scrolling much before turning to the next page if I had too. To increase the amount of posts visible, I'm having to zoom out to 60%.
And just checking it on the mobile phone, once again, too much scrolling to go through the posts is needed to make it a pleasurable experience. Just seeing a maximum of 6 posts on the screen to me is rubbish.
Think I will be giving it more of a miss, than just reguarly having a look quiet often.
I seem to have lost all my private messages,including some important info on my upcoming France trip!
Glad that the new UI has been met with, mostly, positive thoughts.
Now that I have got my finger out and reengineered it all, I am currently in the mood for doing more developement work and adding features.
@Zack: Totally agree that everything it NOT perfect. I have spent quite a lot of time surfing and tweaking colours etc but most days I see a page and wonder WTF I was thinking, and try to make it better. So please do point out anything that's pants, it's in everyone's interests for me to make it better and I am happy to do so.
I you prefer the 25 year old design as it works better for your needs, that's cool...I have left the old site running here:
LINKY POO™ http://old.carpforum.co.uk
Both sites (User Interfaces) point to the same database, so you can read/post to your hearts content on the old UI if that's what you want.
The only thing I will have to do is disable the PM sending on the old site as I rewrote the PM system and so old/new are not compatible, sorry (the new one is much better though, you'll thank me once you've used it a bit) 👍
I intend to leave the old PM ssytem in place on the old site for reading historical PMs, I am doing my best to ensure that you guys don't lose any functionality or info whilst offering you a choice of 2 sites to use.
Whilst re-writing the site a couple weeks ago I did actually have multiple Topics page layouts and multiple Message page layouts. You could pick whichever layout you liked best from the settings page. Some were more spacious, some more cramped. After a few days of tweaking they all started to look very similar and so I ended up with just two of each.
If you surf the site on your mobile you might notice the pages are called TopicsMobile.asp and MessagesMobile.asp
Whereas on a bigger screen you surf using TopicsDesktop.asp and MessagesDesktop.asp
Once the virtual dust has settled on the new design I'll try and get some new templates done again, but better (less rushed!) this time and then you can decide which works best for your chosen surfing device(s) and set it in Settings.
If anyone spots any bugs, of things they don't like feel free to send them to me via PM (on new flavour site) or via iMessage/WhatsApp if it's easier for screenshots/photos to 07463 284728
I am not offended by criticism, all I have been doing for the last couple weeks is criticising it myself trying to gradually make it better day by day
Now that I have got my finger out and reengineered it all, I am currently in the mood for doing more developement work and adding features.
@Zack: Totally agree that everything it NOT perfect. I have spent quite a lot of time surfing and tweaking colours etc but most days I see a page and wonder WTF I was thinking, and try to make it better. So please do point out anything that's pants, it's in everyone's interests for me to make it better and I am happy to do so.
I you prefer the 25 year old design as it works better for your needs, that's cool...I have left the old site running here:
LINKY POO™ http://old.carpforum.co.uk
Both sites (User Interfaces) point to the same database, so you can read/post to your hearts content on the old UI if that's what you want.
The only thing I will have to do is disable the PM sending on the old site as I rewrote the PM system and so old/new are not compatible, sorry (the new one is much better though, you'll thank me once you've used it a bit) 👍
I intend to leave the old PM ssytem in place on the old site for reading historical PMs, I am doing my best to ensure that you guys don't lose any functionality or info whilst offering you a choice of 2 sites to use.
Whilst re-writing the site a couple weeks ago I did actually have multiple Topics page layouts and multiple Message page layouts. You could pick whichever layout you liked best from the settings page. Some were more spacious, some more cramped. After a few days of tweaking they all started to look very similar and so I ended up with just two of each.
If you surf the site on your mobile you might notice the pages are called TopicsMobile.asp and MessagesMobile.asp
Whereas on a bigger screen you surf using TopicsDesktop.asp and MessagesDesktop.asp
Once the virtual dust has settled on the new design I'll try and get some new templates done again, but better (less rushed!) this time and then you can decide which works best for your chosen surfing device(s) and set it in Settings.
If anyone spots any bugs, of things they don't like feel free to send them to me via PM (on new flavour site) or via iMessage/WhatsApp if it's easier for screenshots/photos to 07463 284728
I am not offended by criticism, all I have been doing for the last couple weeks is criticising it myself trying to gradually make it better day by day
Some great upgrades, many thanks.
I personally like it.
I hardly ever post that often, but I’m going to try and change that.
I do always look in a few times a day though to get my fix.
Thanks for keeping on with it, this is the only form of social media I use apart from an email account, so nice to see what’s new e.t.c
I hardly ever post that often, but I’m going to try and change that.
I do always look in a few times a day though to get my fix.
Thanks for keeping on with it, this is the only form of social media I use apart from an email account, so nice to see what’s new e.t.c
I think that if this was a new Forum I was visiting I would probably not think anything of it, but after 20 years it’s a bit of a shock, takes a bit of getting used to. I suppose it’s a bit like after 20 years of marriage to the woman who had your three kids and spent most of her life working her tits off then waking up next to her and she’s a slim blond bimbo. Not at all bad but a bit of a shock and unfamiliar. Those of you who use Tackle-Trader and remember the original blue layout, then the green and now the white with rating stars, search functions etc will probably know what I mean. It’s an evolution but still takes some getting used to.
I don’t think I’ll return to the old format. I’ll muddle through this one until it becomes second nature.
I don’t think I’ll return to the old format. I’ll muddle through this one until it becomes second nature.
In reply to Post #7
Oi, I liked the 90's 😂😉
Oi, I liked the 90's 😂😉
In reply to Post #1
It's a yes from me and a yes from him 👍
No annaying adverts pushing up the page
Well done Karlos🙏
It's a yes from me and a yes from him 👍
No annaying adverts pushing up the page
Well done Karlos🙏
Agreed after 20 years it was a shock when I went online tonight for the first time in a few days, I like it though!
Only minor thing would perhaps be when you reply/quote someone it just says the post number and not some of the post that you are replying too 👍
Only minor thing would perhaps be when you reply/quote someone it just says the post number and not some of the post that you are replying too 👍
I'd suggest that you should all try the new pm thing, its a revelation, like using WhatsApp or messenger 👌🏻
Great to see you have managed to get it migrated across without loosing everything Karlos 😂
I know first hand that a lot has gone into this in the background before getting to this point.
The change is for the good of the site for the future years to come, some people don't like change.. its understandable, but support it by flagging any issues or feeding back any suggestions to Karlos.
I know first hand that a lot has gone into this in the background before getting to this point.
The change is for the good of the site for the future years to come, some people don't like change.. its understandable, but support it by flagging any issues or feeding back any suggestions to Karlos.
In reply to Post #16
I have clicked the reply button on your post, so this message will start with that information, but if I wanted to highlight something specific from your post (I'll do it now) I go and select the text (as I write this I can see your post above) and then hit the 'Quote selection' button
Quote: Agreed after 20 years it was a shock
and so now it sticks the word quote, does some italics and normally I would be replying to the subject matter in the bit I had quoted.
So long story short, it does what it always used to do, but you have the opportunity to quote specific sections of a users message without having to manually go copy/paste/italicize etc
I have clicked the reply button on your post, so this message will start with that information, but if I wanted to highlight something specific from your post (I'll do it now) I go and select the text (as I write this I can see your post above) and then hit the 'Quote selection' button
Quote: Agreed after 20 years it was a shock
and so now it sticks the word quote, does some italics and normally I would be replying to the subject matter in the bit I had quoted.
So long story short, it does what it always used to do, but you have the opportunity to quote specific sections of a users message without having to manually go copy/paste/italicize etc
In reply to Post #10
I think it looks great...just one question, any plans to make posting pics a lot less complicated? It has completely defeated me so far, but on other sites it's a piece of cake...you don't even have to upload to a storage site, you can take straight from your PC.
I think it looks great...just one question, any plans to make posting pics a lot less complicated? It has completely defeated me so far, but on other sites it's a piece of cake...you don't even have to upload to a storage site, you can take straight from your PC.
Nice work Karlos 😎
Great work. It’s so much more modern, and the links and functionality are much better.
Yeh blew my head off when logging in too!
Nice one Karlos .Lots of credit for keeping this running when others stopped. FB is ok but lacks this interaction.
Pics comment is v valid. Its a right pain in the gusset uploading old way.
Nice one Karlos .Lots of credit for keeping this running when others stopped. FB is ok but lacks this interaction.
Pics comment is v valid. Its a right pain in the gusset uploading old way.
In reply to Post #10
Lovely and modern new UI. The only thing I'm missing (or haven't spotted if the feature is still there) is the ability to select a load of threads and mark them all as 'read'. Used this quite a lot previously.
Has this gone (a) temporarily, (b) for good or (c) am I a dolt and it's still there but I can't find it!
Lovely and modern new UI. The only thing I'm missing (or haven't spotted if the feature is still there) is the ability to select a load of threads and mark them all as 'read'. Used this quite a lot previously.
Has this gone (a) temporarily, (b) for good or (c) am I a dolt and it's still there but I can't find it!
In reply to Post #20
Quote: any plans to make posting pics a lot less complicated
Yes, I have already done the upload code and it works from a PC / iPad / mobile phone etc.
I use it for uploading users profile pics.
The plan was to have this as one of the features you get with 'CarpForum Premium' along with zero Google Ads.
What I need to do is decide on some of the background processes for users to upload.
Do the pictures need to be moderated/viewed before being public (probably no, easier to just delete any rotten posts and ban the user)
Do I store the pictures in an individual area per user
How much space have I got on the server before it's full or I have to buy extra storage (expense to me)
Shall I also allow video (I think yes, but maybe that can come along afterwards)
No doubt more techy questions will emerge as I start work on it like what quality to store the image at, what size/dimensions.
Watch this space 👍 😎
Quote: any plans to make posting pics a lot less complicated
Yes, I have already done the upload code and it works from a PC / iPad / mobile phone etc.
I use it for uploading users profile pics.
The plan was to have this as one of the features you get with 'CarpForum Premium' along with zero Google Ads.
What I need to do is decide on some of the background processes for users to upload.
Do the pictures need to be moderated/viewed before being public (probably no, easier to just delete any rotten posts and ban the user)
Do I store the pictures in an individual area per user
How much space have I got on the server before it's full or I have to buy extra storage (expense to me)
Shall I also allow video (I think yes, but maybe that can come along afterwards)
No doubt more techy questions will emerge as I start work on it like what quality to store the image at, what size/dimensions.
Watch this space 👍 😎
In reply to Post #24
Quote: The only thing I'm missing (or haven't spotted if the feature is still there) is the ability to select a load of threads and mark them all as 'read'. Used this quite a lot previously.
You're not a dolt. I never brought these across as I wasn't sure if anybody actually used it.
You can mark whole forums as read with the 'eye with a line through it' in the right hand column of the homepage.
I hadn't noticed that I never added that functionality to the topic listing page, that should be easy enough to do, icon per line so you can mark them as read. Doing the multi-select and mark them all as read would mean I'd have to change how that page works quite a bit, I'll have a think, watch this space 😎
Quote: The only thing I'm missing (or haven't spotted if the feature is still there) is the ability to select a load of threads and mark them all as 'read'. Used this quite a lot previously.
You're not a dolt. I never brought these across as I wasn't sure if anybody actually used it.
You can mark whole forums as read with the 'eye with a line through it' in the right hand column of the homepage.
I hadn't noticed that I never added that functionality to the topic listing page, that should be easy enough to do, icon per line so you can mark them as read. Doing the multi-select and mark them all as read would mean I'd have to change how that page works quite a bit, I'll have a think, watch this space 😎
Great work, I was really pleased to see the update, works great on desktop and on mobile! 👏
In reply to Post #20
I know Karlos has replied to say there will be a premium option in the pipeline to allow direct uploads, but for now try this site...
LINKY POO™ https://imgbb.com/
You dont need to fanny round as previously with photobucket, add weird code, etc.
There is a basic tutorial, I will add the linky...
LINKY POO™ https://www.carpforum.co.uk/MessagesMobile.asp?TopicID=145162&Return=%2FTopicsMobile%2Easp%3FFID%3D1009%26TOO%3DU%26Q%3D%26TP%3D1
I know Karlos has replied to say there will be a premium option in the pipeline to allow direct uploads, but for now try this site...
LINKY POO™ https://imgbb.com/
You dont need to fanny round as previously with photobucket, add weird code, etc.
There is a basic tutorial, I will add the linky...
LINKY POO™ https://www.carpforum.co.uk/MessagesMobile.asp?TopicID=145162&Return=%2FTopicsMobile%2Easp%3FFID%3D1009%26TOO%3DU%26Q%3D%26TP%3D1
I like it, still getting used to it but seems to be an improvement 👍
In reply to Post #19
Quote: So long story short, it does what it always used to do, but you have the opportunity to quote specific sections of a users message without having to manually go copy/paste/italicize etc
Got ya! Missed that bit 👍
Quote: So long story short, it does what it always used to do, but you have the opportunity to quote specific sections of a users message without having to manually go copy/paste/italicize etc
Got ya! Missed that bit 👍
In reply to Post #25
Quote: Shall I also allow video (I think yes, but maybe that can come along afterwards)
Wouldn't it be easier for you and users to enable embedding of videos through other media platforms? Eg Youtube, vimeo, tick tok etc etc
Quote: Shall I also allow video (I think yes, but maybe that can come along afterwards)
Wouldn't it be easier for you and users to enable embedding of videos through other media platforms? Eg Youtube, vimeo, tick tok etc etc
In reply to Post #31
Easier if the videos are already on those platforms yes.
If it's just a quick video of someone going arse-over-tit as they run to their rods, maybe not.
Note: No anglers were hurt in the making of that imaginary scenario.
Easier if the videos are already on those platforms yes.
If it's just a quick video of someone going arse-over-tit as they run to their rods, maybe not.
Note: No anglers were hurt in the making of that imaginary scenario.
I think that it's great. Much better already and I've only used it for five minutes.
The added bonus is that the 132 unread PM's have all vanished. 😂
100% create a subscription Karl. I'd just make everyone pay personally. We all use the forum a lot. The amounts being spoken about are nothing, people spend more on a coffee or some hooks. We could even have a slush fund set aside to pay the subs of those that cannot afford it. I will happily contribute to that too.
The added bonus is that the 132 unread PM's have all vanished. 😂
100% create a subscription Karl. I'd just make everyone pay personally. We all use the forum a lot. The amounts being spoken about are nothing, people spend more on a coffee or some hooks. We could even have a slush fund set aside to pay the subs of those that cannot afford it. I will happily contribute to that too.
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