Matthew Schenker
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- Jan 15, 2007
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Everyone,
Forums cannot stand still!
The main bedrock structure of this forum is set and stable. But I'd like to begin adding some small enhancements here and there to make the forum a little friendlier, spruce up its appearance, and give more of a Festool-like theme.
As these changes develop I'll make a note of them here. People should feel free to comment on any of them, or make suggestions. This discussion can become a reference for the changes. As always, I like the idea of having the forum be a representation of the community's interests.
Enhancements That Are Done:
You'll notice that the "offline" and "online" status graphics are different. Instead of a green box, you'll now see a little human, who kind of looks like a Festool employee when you're online!
Online: [attachimg=#1]
Offline: [attachimg=#2]
If you have a suggestion for a different graphic, feel free to post about it.
Future Plans:
I would really like to replace the header graphics. This is the entire region above the main menu bar. The current design has never been satisfactory to me! I've experimented with a few possibilities, but I am taking my time on this, because I don't want it to be changing every week, as it is a big part of the visual identity of the forum. I'm thinking it would be interesting to ask members to submit graphics for the header, which is a nice way of bringing members into the whole discussion of what our forum looks like. I need to put together the specs, and then we can do this. Stay tuned!
I'm also planning to update the dark blue bands you see on the board listings, as well as some of the background coloring. More on this later.
Matthew
Forums cannot stand still!
The main bedrock structure of this forum is set and stable. But I'd like to begin adding some small enhancements here and there to make the forum a little friendlier, spruce up its appearance, and give more of a Festool-like theme.
As these changes develop I'll make a note of them here. People should feel free to comment on any of them, or make suggestions. This discussion can become a reference for the changes. As always, I like the idea of having the forum be a representation of the community's interests.
Enhancements That Are Done:
You'll notice that the "offline" and "online" status graphics are different. Instead of a green box, you'll now see a little human, who kind of looks like a Festool employee when you're online!
Online: [attachimg=#1]
Offline: [attachimg=#2]
If you have a suggestion for a different graphic, feel free to post about it.
Future Plans:
I would really like to replace the header graphics. This is the entire region above the main menu bar. The current design has never been satisfactory to me! I've experimented with a few possibilities, but I am taking my time on this, because I don't want it to be changing every week, as it is a big part of the visual identity of the forum. I'm thinking it would be interesting to ask members to submit graphics for the header, which is a nice way of bringing members into the whole discussion of what our forum looks like. I need to put together the specs, and then we can do this. Stay tuned!
I'm also planning to update the dark blue bands you see on the board listings, as well as some of the background coloring. More on this later.
Matthew
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