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OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Sat Jan 02, 2016 5:38 pm

So look. here is what really happened. the software for the forum was on version 3.0.12 and needed to be on 3.1.6.

As near as I can tell, I was 8 version upgrades behind. (Not secure at all)
I did the upgrade and this is what it looked like when it finished.
I guess my old theme isn't compatible with this new version so it is time for a new theme.
I liked the old one and want to go back to something exactly like it which was called Black Pearl if I recall.

Send in suggestions if you have any. I'm game but I really liked the last theme which was why I kept it so long.
I'll start looking tonight for a new theme myself. Peace-Out
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by EvilGrins » Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:05 pm

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I was a little confused at first, though not entirely shocked. Yours isn't the only forum that took a major makeover with the new year.

Took me a bit to figure where the "new posts" link was... but I'm golden now.

Am a lil' bit bugged my alien is on the right side now. He's facing the wrong way, I may have to change him.

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:11 pm

DOH! I don't like that either.

DOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I have to fix this. I hate this look.
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by EvilGrins » Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:27 pm

No worries, I've already picked out a new one...

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:19 pm

This is what I had:

https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/style/black_pearl/

I loved it but sure enough it isn't ported to this new version of the forum bye-bye. What did you find EG?
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by a nameless entity » Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:27 pm

Geez, it is like the forum is having an identity crisis. The bright colours hurt my eyes too.

I looked to see if I could change the appearance of the board to something darker, but did not see any such choices anywhere in preferences.
I'm a man........but I can change........if I have to........I guess

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:14 pm

OK. I can deal with this "Borg Green" look. It does not hurt my eyes. I even like it but we'll see. There are hardly any "styles" that can run on a board running this new of a version of PHPBB.

Please hunt for yourselves and if you think you have one that I'll like more than this one let me know. It has to be able to work on PHPBB 3.1.6

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by a nameless entity » Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:04 am

Hermskii wrote:OK. I can deal with this "Borg Green" look.
I even like it
You have been assimilated, and now you must comply.......

But, it is much easier on the eyes, thank you. :)
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Terraniux » Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:24 pm

It is a funny skin, but I find the classic skin more relaxing, and less painful to the eyes.

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Dr.Flay » Sun Jan 03, 2016 4:46 pm

Could you take this opportunity to enable news feeds here ?

Go to the ACP
On the left near the bottom of "Board configuration" you should see "Feed settings".

This is how ours is set at ut99.org
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Sun Jan 03, 2016 7:15 pm

OK. Done. What did that do? What does it do?
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by EvilGrins » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:49 pm

Hermskii wrote:What did you find EG?
Muscular Mario!
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Hermskii wrote:OK. I can deal with this "Borg Green" look.
I even like it
You have been assimilated, and now you must comply.......
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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Chamberly » Mon Jan 04, 2016 4:57 am

I love the green!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by EvilGrins » Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:40 pm

Only downside of this new look is the posting area isn't as wide as the old one. It's not a big deal, but it can "chop off" larger screenshots at the borders.

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Re: OMG! The forum took a Xanex!

Post by Hermskii » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:56 pm

Thanks Chamberly.

Yes, EG, I think you are right. I wonder if there is a setting I can change to enable it to be more wide.

I'm now starting to look closely at fixing my actual web page and then I work it over real good eventually and make it look and work better.
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