A New Reponsive STF

[admin]

Responsive as in the forum theme bends to fit tablets and smartphones instead of having two different themes at present. It is exactly the same as the default running off the same core and database. I haven't tried to do a proper header yet.

I know any new theme looks strange. I think it looks best on a small device but I would appreciate your feedback before I meddle further.

You can try it out here: http://sydenham.org.uk/forum/index.php?style=14

Admin

EDIT: During evaluation I have substituted the new theme for the old nasty mobile theme. So if you enter STF that way you will automatically be in it. With a desktop you stay with the classic style. You can switch to it by clicking on the mobile link on the right of the menu bar. You can also get back to the classic look with a link at the bottom right hand of the new theme.

[Ronski]

Seems good, much easier to read on the train home now

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[Annie.]

That's much better on my iPad, miss the blue though!

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[Rachael]

I like it. Much better than either the desktop or old mobile version on my ancient and creaking iPad 1. Really like the red font for unread posts.

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[JulietP]

Looks very good!

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[Annie.]

I second what Rachael said about the red highlight

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[admin]

I've gonnandunnit ...

The default theme is now "Responsive Grey". But just for Annie we have "Responsive Blue" and for the eco-warriors amongst you there is "Responsive Green".

People seemed to like the new format but I'm sure some will pine for the old. That is now "Classic Desktop" and for people with tiny phone screens "Basic Mobile".

There is, or will soon be, a box bottom right of the screen which allows you to swop themes. You can, in your User Control Panel, choose to make any your personal default.

I'm sure there must be a glitch or two in the system to maintain compatability with NatWest. Let me know if you spot any.

Admin

[Annie.]

Wow, loving the blue Admin!
Love it love it, well done on all you hard work on the best forum around.

(Ahem - it won't let me enter smilies though)

[admin]

(Ahem - it won't let me enter smilies though)

This is true. I shall go away and look under rocks. Don't wait up ...

Admin

[admin]

Fixed it

Admin

[admin]

My unearthing of the smiley problem appears to have upset some browsers. If you encounter a posting problem you can avoid this by switching to Classic Desktop (Select a Style box at bottom right of page).

Mine sorted itself after a while. I am not sure this was caused by my fiddling with things or the cache expired. All problem reports are welcome.

Admin

[Annie.]

Yep Smilies sorted thank you,
But ------ can't find PMs unless I go back to classic style.

[Rachael]

Yep Smilies sorted thank you,
But ------ can't find PMs unless I go back to classic style.

Go to the box on the right side of a post you want to reply to by PM and hover your mouse (finger?) there - a little envelope appears. Not sure how that works on an iPad...

[Annie.]

Thanks Rachael I found it! It seems to be under a small arrow,
however if I click on the arrow it jumps right to the top of the page and you have to scroll all the way back to the message you want to send a PM to. ( not sure that all made sense?)

[Annie.]

Also----- I am getting adverts at the bottom of my page, is that normal?

[admin]

You have been getting them for years. Not much good if you never noticed

The shape has changed from banner to rectangle. You can go back to Classic Desktop to compare with the original. The only change to that theme is the styleswitcher at the bottom.

I hate intrusive ads which is why they are low key and low down the page. Easy to ignore if you are not interested.

Admin

[hairybuddha]

Dear God it's ugly. How do I change it back?

[Annie.]

I must admit I didn't notice adverts before
I like the new set up it's not ugly at all.

[admin]

Dear God it's ugly. How do I change it back?

Styleswitcher at bottom right of page allows you to switch between all the themes. The old is 'Classic Desktop'. You can make it permanent in your User Control Panel. The trouble is the old can look ugly/difficult to read on tablets and smartphones. They will soon be in the majority so the old theme is unsustainable as the default.

We try and please everyone ... anyway come and moan next Sunday 4.30pm in the Dolphin after the Christmas Fair/Tree lighting.

Admin

[hairybuddha]

Wasn't a moan. I don't like it. Thanks for the instructions.