What updates can we expect for the new PF website style?

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The Physics Forums (PF) is set to unveil a new website style next week, marking a significant update after 12 years. The design will maintain a color palette of blues, greens, and grays but will appear brighter and more modern, aiming for improved speed by utilizing CSS instead of images. Users are advised to update their browsers, as older versions may struggle with the new CSS3 features. App updates will follow shortly after the website launch, enhancing the overall user experience. Feedback on the new design has been mixed, with some users expressing nostalgia for the previous layout while others appreciate the fresh look.
  • #31
Greg Bernhardt said:
Yeah I dabbled with lowering the opacity of signatures to lessen the visual pressure they have on post content.

WannabeNewton said:
I'll pretend I understood what any of that meant :wink: Cheers!

:smile:
 
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  • #34
Apologies if this has been addressed already, but when I click "My Posts" I see none of mine and all of your posts, Greg. Not sure if this is a bug unique to me or...

I do enjoy your writing though. :P (And the site does look really nice now)
 
  • #35
middleCmusic said:
Apologies if this has been addressed already, but when I click "My Posts" I see none of mine and all of your posts, Greg. Not sure if this is a bug unique to me or...

The same happens here.
 
  • #36
middleCmusic said:
Apologies if this has been addressed already, but when I click "My Posts" I see none of mine and all of your posts, Greg. Not sure if this is a bug unique to me or...

I do enjoy your writing though. :P (And the site does look really nice now)

Thanks for the bug report. I will have it fixed in a few minutes! :)
 
  • #37
To tell the truth, I preferred the previous wide form. But I am an old person confused by new things.

But:
About one quarter of the screen width is empty, so I have to scroll down more then before.
If I use visible size letters, the Quick Links and the search box are merged, texts go out from their boxes, and the proportions do not look nice.
Previously, I could see at once the posts I have replied and new. There is a small faint icon now I can hardly see.

And the awards have been removed:cry:

ehild
 
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  • #38
ehild said:
And the awards have been removed:cry:


That was temporary only.
 
  • #39
It looks pretty refreshing and overall a good design. I would be perfect if I could widen it like echild said, because right now there's a lot of empty space on either side of the screen. Otherwise it's very good
 
  • #40
middleCmusic said:
Apologies if this has been addressed already, but when I click "My Posts" I see none of mine and all of your posts, Greg. Not sure if this is a bug unique to me or...

I do enjoy your writing though. :P (And the site does look really nice now)
Unrelated to the (fixed) bug: I think the https://www.physicsforums.com/usercp.php is easier to use - you directly see which threads (you are interested in) have new posts, if you use the right settings.
 
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  • #41
I am already very curious to see how much space is left available for text when viewing this on my 7" eeepc screen.
 
  • #42
Is it just me, or does the "Remember Me" option not show up anymore whilst logging in? I find myself logging in every time. I am using Chrome.
 
  • #43
Speaking of "face lift". Are you going to be changing "www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20611&d=1253297871" 's face lift? :devil:
 
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  • #44
mishrashubham said:
It looks pretty refreshing and overall a good design. I would be perfect if I could widen it like echild said, because right now there's a lot of empty space on either side of the screen. Otherwise it's very good

You can widen it from the browser. I use Firefox, and can zoom in and out the page from the "View " menu.

ehild
 
  • #45
I haven't encountered any problems, but I'm old and stuck in my ways. I prefer the old format. Thanks for this forum, Greg.
 
  • #46
I don't like change :/
I kind of like the "star" effect in the main banner though.
 
  • #47
OOPS this is a duplicate post
it's in Science Advisors Forum also..

Server errors last night, I wasn't sure whether it'd got through.

..............When viewing subforums and forums top level

the blck at right showing last post need a space between name and "Y" or "T", click
"PFLOUNGE" above for example.

Minor thing, but when first saw it I said I said "who's BernhardT and BorekY ?"

old jim
 
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  • #48
dipole said:
...I think the old look was really distinct and made PF unique. There's a million internet forums out there that look nearly identicle to this one now.

While I do like the new look, I agree with you on that one.
 
  • #49
dipole said:
I think the old look was really distinct and made PF unique. There's a million internet forums out there that look nearly identicle to this one now.
You took the words right out of my mouth! I liked the old version, and even if it's being replaced, it might be better to maintain the old color scheme more.
 
  • #50
Another possible browser oddity

this appeared within last couple hours...

1e9, win 7

in login boxes, the one for password is covered up by "auto login" button and I am unable to log in that way.
Have to click "reply" on a thread to get to an older style login page, and if that one gets 'fixed' i'll be locked out..

(or am I missing a hint?)

old jim
 
  • #51
lugita15 said:
You took the words right out of my mouth! I liked the old version, and even if it's being replaced, it might be better to maintain the old color scheme more.
I have given the new skin a trial, but I still prefer the old one.
 
  • #52
Awesome, thanks!
 
  • #53
jim hardy said:
in login boxes, the one for password is covered up by "auto login" button and I am unable to log in that way.
Have to click "reply" on a thread to get to an older style login page, and if that one gets 'fixed' i'll be locked out..

I'm looking into this. IE10 it looks fine. I need to check with an IE9 emulator.
 
  • #54
The new website style is beautiful. This is one of the best sites on the 'net. Thanks admins!
 
  • #55
I have to press the new reply button before I can look at the posts to which I am or am not to reply to.
This can't be right you look at posts and then hit the reply button and then reply.
Is this a bug or some kind of illogic logic.
 
  • #56
Buckleymanor said:
I have to press the new reply button before I can look at the posts to which I am or am not to reply to.
This can't be right you look at posts and then hit the reply button and then reply.
Is this a bug or some kind of illogic logic.
I don't understand, are you saying that when you hit the quote button on a post that you wish to respond to that the post disappears?

The "quote" button is the default (and preferred) reply button.
 
  • #57
Buckleymanor said:
I have to press the new reply button before I can look at the posts to which I am or am not to reply to.

What browser and version?
 
  • #58
Buckleymanor said:
I have to press the new reply button before I can look at the posts to which I am or am not to reply to.
This can't be right you look at posts and then hit the reply button and then reply.
Is this a bug or some kind of illogic logic.
Can you post a screenshot of the thread with missing (?) posts?
 
  • #59
I don't understand, are you saying that when you hit the quote button on a post that you wish to respond to that the post disappears?
No the post is not there to begin with.I hit the reply button and the last page of post's come up.

What browser and version?
Internet explorer version 8.
 
  • #60
Way to go ...
 

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