Template Question

[roddy]

Any thoughts on this style for the forum? I'm inclined to go for something lighter, less blocky than the current default. Any comments?

[yingguoguy]

I kind of like the current look. Maybe the style you linked to is a little more modern, but I think it's also a little more anonymous. I've come to associate the strong blue colours with this forum, so I wouldn't change it just for the sake of changing it.

[roddy]

The strong blue colors are just the vbulletin default, you'll see them all over the internet. Still, maybe if it ain't broke I shouldn't fix it. I just think it could be a bit more attractive, particularly the front page, which is just all boxes - not very welcoming, I think.

[芳芳]

Same as Yinguoguy, the current style makes me comfortable since i'm used to it (note that i don't often have this attitude, "il n'y a que les imbéciles qui ne changent jamais").

Anyway, i'm ok for a new style since it is sober (and i'm sure it will be). The one you presented just seems a bit more sad to me.

[stephanhodges]

phpBB allows each user to select from a customization menu for skins. Does vBulletin allow that?

Personally, I don't like the newer look you pointed at, but that's probably just inertia. I do everything through the "new posts" menu anyways.

[adrianlondon]

Whatever you change it to, we'll get used to it

The home page currently is pretty messy, I agree. However, I don't look there any more.

[roddy]

Vbulletin does allow users to choose from a number of styles, but a) the nicer styles have to be paid for, so you ain't getting more than one and B) it'll potentially mean I have to duplicate changes for each style, which makes more work for me. Which is bad.

Anyway, seems most people are happy as it is. Bless you.