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Leaf,

I didn't see the "Site related" area (I had closed the "General Category" group!), so I posted a problem I'm having at the "Off-topic" area:

http://www.microstockgroup.com/microstockgroup/index.php?topic=933.msg7219;topicseen#msg7219

Regards,
Adelaide

The interface feels a bit crowded--it's harder to find basics, like the "reply" options.  Also, it would be better to have the subject be bold and large, rather than the names of the most recent poster and the original poster.

This is a screenshot of the problem I see.  Notice how Bryan's message has scroll bars and Professorgb's and TGT's don't.

Regards,
Adelaide

PS1: After I posted it, Bryan's scroll bars disappeared...
PS2: After PS1, they appeared again...

I like it.  One thing you might consider is bolding the thread titles instead of the poster's userids on the main page.  They seem kind of small/harder for me to see.

Like Peiling, I thought I was at the wrong site at first.  I think it has a very nice, professional look to it.

Very nice job,

Kevin

Tyler, it is very nice to see that you are doing things to improve the site.  The appearance is much better.  I like the pictures on top too, very refreshing.
I have a few suggestions:

- have the same details as in the forums themselves for the posts, doesn't matter the presentation as long as it's clear:
Subject     Started by     Replies     Views     Last post
The 'started by' is a very nice addition.  The emphasis should be on the subject of the topic.  The topic column could be wider on the 1st page, it looks crowded right now.

- have a clearer separation between each topic

- keep the option for adding a topic on the first page without having to open some more pages.  I like to have everything handy at first glance.  The old version was well organized for that.

- same thing for the other options which were on the left, which enable to go directly straight to a forum page by stock site if we wanted.  An improvement would be to list all the active stock sites, with one forum page for each.

- if it's possible, have the google ad on the bottom (or at the bottom of one column if the bottom spot isn't possible), it will widen the screen for your own use for more options if necessary.

- one thing that could be added is for the photographers to add their portfolio links in their profile, so that the links can be easily accessible for other members (instead of adding it in the signature)

That's it...    Thanks!

I do not see a google ad. I like the new look. Its nice to see that you used one of my images, the penguin :-) Thanx :-)

i am using firefox and the colors are correct.  I did a little check in IE though and see your problem.  Will hopefully fix that pronto.

Thank you for that. You are one of my biggest customers at LO. You are responsible for at least 1/3 of my whole income over there

I like it - especially the second picture from the left at the top  thanks for including that one

I think it looks great!  The whole site has a more professional feel now.

Nice update Tyler, I like the new look.

One thing I miss though is the different color of the subject lines when the post has been read. Yes, the little "new" icons are there, but I find it more difficult now to quickly locate the last post I read on my previous visit, especially with the variable position of the "new" icon depending on the subject's length.

Erick

[EDIT]
Oops ! As soon as I submitted my post, I saw the latest update with the subject lines in normal type (vs bold), and now the little "new" icons are much more easy to locate !
Tyler, you run too fast for me... 

[EDIT 2]
Oops again 
What I saw was the "Site related" front page (which I like very much), not the home page which still has bold subject lines...
It's very late, I should definately go to bed... Sweet dreams !

Since I can't read messages well, I'm not really enjoying it.  This means my participation here will be reduced.  I'm sure this is not necessarily a bad thing. 

Regards,
Adelaide