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richfed
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 Posted - February 08 2004 : 7:13:57 PM
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Poll Question:
So, I'm not sure if I'm quite done tinkering, or even if it might not end up as it was before - not sure what I think yet. But, what do you think? Suggestions welcomed in this thread ...
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Wilderness Woman
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 Posted - February 08 2004 : 7:42:07 PM
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I've always been one who likes to change things occasionally: hair dos, furniture arrangement, paint colors, garden layout, etc. I think this is a nice change. I like the background texture better because there is more contrast and it looks sort of old and antiquey.
But, whatever you ultimately decide, Rich, is fine... as long as the boards are here!
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Seamus
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 7:42:36 PM
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| Looks good to me, Rich, but I think the blue text is a bit glaring. Try a dark green........I think it'll go nicely with the trees in the new masthead/banner. |
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Diane B.
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:02:51 PM
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Hi, Rich!
Although I agree with some of what Wilderness Woman and Seamus have to say, I must admit that I voted for the "old look." Kinda reminded me of parchment writing paper or something! If you decide to keep the new "paint job" then I think Seamus made a good point: dark green text would certainly look very nice! As Wilderness Woman said, whatever you ultimately decide is just fine with me, as long as the Boards are here!
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Kaylynn44
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:08:52 PM
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Sheesh Rich, I liked it so much, I thought that you had help from Wade.  Seriously, it looks great to me. I am like WW, I like to change things around occasionally. I think that you did a great job, but if Wade does come up with something better, then that will be great too, but don't change it back. OK?????
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richfed
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:20:58 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Seamus
Looks good to me, Rich, but I think the blue text is a bit glaring. Try a dark green........I think it'll go nicely with the trees in the new masthead/banner.
Like so? Looks pretty good to these old eyes ... good suggestion! |
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Seamus
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:22:23 PM
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| Hmmmmmm......on the right track........maybe a tad darker, not too much, but a little to get away from the Kelly Green.....more of a forest green? |
Life's journey is not to
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richfed
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:26:52 PM
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| Hmmm ... trouble is, rather than color hex numbers, this software provides "names." Forest Green was my first selection. It was lighter than the green I have there as I type this, called Dark Green. Let me go look up a color hex ... |
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Seamus
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:29:45 PM
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| No palette to mix your own? |
Life's journey is not to
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but rather to skid in sideways,
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Diane B.
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:34:31 PM
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Oh, yes, that's MUCH better than the blue!  Reminds me of the forests in the Smokies in summer... <sigh!> |
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Seamus
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:38:04 PM
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| THAT did it! Looks great! Ya musta dood something right!! |
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richfed
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Seamus
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 8:55:40 PM
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| Write it down and put it in a safe place! |
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Dillon1836
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 10:11:39 PM
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 Great Job Rich.I really like the paper/wood like backround.The green and brown text fits nicely.You did a good job with the update and it sure did come as a surprise!
I was surprised at how fast everyone said they thought I did the banner,but no...I didn't Looks nice though.If you'd like Rich...I could make you a banner.I have some photos saved over my computer from LOTM and would go ahead and do it.It would give me something to do while I build up ideas for my book.
But again...you did a great job with the site Rich.I also recently updated my messageboard http://alamosentry.proboards24.com/index.cgi
and think some of you may like it.
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SgtMunro
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 10:46:21 PM
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Fantastic!!!! Definitely Grade A-1!!!!! The new color scheme gives the board a more 'at home' look, and I agree with Seamus, the dark green works better for the text.
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 11:10:42 PM
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Well,I just made a banner.I'm not sure if this is the kind of style that will fit this board,but I think some of you will like it
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 08 2004 : 11:24:31 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Seamus
Hmmmmmm......on the right track........maybe a tad darker, not too much, but a little to get away from the Kelly Green.....more of a forest green?
Ooooooo, yeah! Excellent suggestion, Seamus! That looks fantastic, Rich!
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Posted - February 09 2004 : 08:01:12 AM
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| I like it Rich! Keep up the good work! |
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Posted - February 09 2004 : 10:05:18 AM
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I was the Cuckoo that voted for Neon green and pink. Could we make that Hot Pink though? Of course that would be a bit too close to Sweet Potato Queen colors.   I am definitely one of the "as long as the board is here" crowd. I trust your judgement, and really like the new background (the other one matched my kitchen counters to a tee!...so I always thought of that) it has a much warmer feel! Hate I missed the blue lettering - all this was worked out before I saw it - so it looks great to me! Wade's banner has nice transitions of the images, but I really like the timeline idea of your banner. Perhaps a combination would be interesting?
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Like it!
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Kaylynn44
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Posted - February 09 2004 : 10:21:14 AM
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I'm with you Diana. As long as the board is here, that is all that matters!!! Even though I didn't have a problem with the blue text, I have to admit that the dark green does look better. Great suggestion Seamus.
Ummmmmm,neon green and hot pink Di???? 
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daire
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Posted - February 09 2004 : 12:38:06 PM
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Pretty good but... even though I like the music on the main forum page, that combined with those snowflakes slows the loading time for those of us still on dial-up...at least for this chick. And the text on the wood image, like Author/Topic/Quick Reply/etc., could be read more easiy if they were on a solid color or muted texture. :)
I'm with those that say change is good, I'm always wanting to change the main page of one of my websites, and probably will until I come up with one that I really love. lol
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richfed
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Posted - February 09 2004 : 2:05:57 PM
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I am on dial-up, so I judge by that when I design. However, I know what you mean - it has been very, very, very slow of late ... as I said in my Weekly Update post - and it was reaffirmed to me today - it will be fixed, and blazing, by the weekend, good Lord willin' & the crick don't rise.
Can't do without the hand-hewn timbers, Bumppo's will cave in!!!
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richfed
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Posted - February 10 2004 : 06:55:53 AM
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| Oh, Wade! Your banner is fine - just not what I'm looking for. We prefer a more comprehensive approach, rather than just on the 1992 movie. I'm not thrilled with mine, either - not being a graphics "person," I know what I want, but not how to exactly accomplish it. So, there are the results! |
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Dillon1836
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Posted - February 11 2004 : 01:15:39 AM
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| No problem Rich.I understand.I just wanted to get some views.Yes,I noticed mine had a more "fan film" site look about it when your site goes after all the aspects....which is respectable.You did a good job! |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - February 11 2004 : 09:09:23 AM
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Sorry, Young-un! Didn't mean to ignore you; I guess the excitement of the new look just drew my thoughts away.
As I have said, you do great work. Most of your other banners are excellent, but the colors in this one seem j-u-u-u-st a little too dark and garish, and some of the stills are a bit squished.
Having said that... I LOVE the words you place along the top! "Love... Honor... Sacrifice" Those three words quite eloquently sum it all up, don't they?
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