New Forum Layout - Ughhhh!!!!

The site Admin has been working on the new design for awhile... there are a few changes still to come.


You should be able to see 25 threads on each page.

Did you previously have it set up to see 50 per page?
I don't see the option on the bottom right corner to change that anymore.

I'll ask the Admin about it.

The old design was terribly outdated, this one is easier to read.

astroman said...
I see only 12 threads per page before I need to scrooll down. You could see more before on one page on a PC. It was better before if you were using a PC size screen/monitor.

I dont care for doing forums on a phone, its a pain. This might be easier on a small screen now?

Another forum in my past changed for the bad, thus I left. Hope this works out.

I definitely have 25 threads on this page....yes you have to scroll down...but there are 25 on the page before having to go to Page 2

Yes, it's supposed to be better for smart phones....I haven't looked yet.

Much easier to read on a phone. I’m showing 25.

Everyone: when I mentioned 12 per page, I meant 12 per standard computer monitor screen at a glance WITHOUT the need to scroll.

The past "condensed" forum showed about 25 per screen so you saw more with one simple glance.

I find full keyboards and big screens much easier to use than a smart phone if im going to type anything beyond texting.

I'm trying to remember the old format now.


When I came on here this morning...there wasn't anything identifying the threads that had new posts I hadn't read.

astroman said...
I find it amazing people with lyme can use a smart phone for any forum type thing. Wow thats impressive!

A computer is less strenuous, easier on the body ergonomically and easier on brain/eye sight (see more less scrolling/moving). Just way less effort in every way and less time. Laptop is second.

My hands and fingers had minimal mobility, shook/trembled, neck always hurt, shoulders all crunched up using a phone. I could do it now, but only minimally.

I use my iPhone about 1/4 of my time on the forum. It's better now with the new format...

I am aware of my posture...ie I don't scrunch my shoulders...try to keep the phone high enough up so I'm not hurting my neck...etc. My hands only had tremors very early on.

But, what I did like about the old format - is the definition/color. This new one is pale.
I thought yesterday that there was something identifying if I hadn't seen a new thread....not seeing that today. Maybe I just dreamed it.

astroman said...

Girlie said...
I'm trying to remember the old format now.


When I came on here this morning...there wasn't anything identifying the threads that had new posts I hadn't read.

Left under new topic there is a symbol next to the threads. It had two shades to separate threads read, from not read.

Yes, it would be darker if there was a new post I hadn't read. It was there yesterday - but Today, I don't have that.

WalkingbyFaith said...
Tonight, I got on the computer and saw the new forum design on the computer screen for the first time. I actually like it on the computer. It looks normal and much more modern to me on the computer, whereas it looks too big for a smartphone (although bigger is much easier to read.) I guess to each his own, LOL!!!! I'm getting more used to it every day.

Lol - that’s interesting because I think it’s better on a computer too.
It was designed for smart phones -

I find a few things missing that I miss.

Also find it to be pale - needs more colour

Kirky98 said...
I wish the person designing this new format would have considered that people using these forums are ill and may likely have issues concentrating or focusing on text. This new format does not make things easier in fact I find the new format very hard to view, I am using a mac. Not nice to view for the ill. I'm finding the background colour behind the text is horrible, makes me feel even sicker.

This is Peter. He's the one who created this free resource for everyone.

https://www.healingwell.com/aboutus.aspx

Here are a couple of posts by him that discuss a few of the health issues with which he's suffered:

How I Refused To Let Chronic Illness Steal My Dreams
https://www.healingwell.com/articles/post/how-i-refused-to-let-chronic-illness-steal-my-dreams

Expect The Unexpected: Coping With Life's Challenges
https://www.healingwell.com/articles/post/expect-the-unexpected-coping-with-life-s-challenges

From my understanding, Peter continues to deal with health challenges. So, I think he understands what it's like to be ill and suffer.

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Post Edited (The Dude Abides) : 10/16/2018 9:37:16 PM (GMT-6)

The Dude Abides said...

Kirky98 said...
I wish the person designing this new format would have considered that people using these forums are ill and may likely have issues concentrating or focusing on text. This new format does not make things easier in fact I find the new format very hard to view, I am using a mac. Not nice to view for the ill. I'm finding the background colour behind the text is horrible, makes me feel even sicker.

This is Peter. He's the one who created this free resource for everyone.

https://www.healingwell.com/aboutus.aspx

Here are a couple of posts by him that discuss a few of the health issues with which he's suffered:

How I Refused To Let Chronic Illness Steal My Dreams
https://www.healingwell.com/articles/post/how-i-refused-to-let-chronic-illness-steal-my-dreams

Expect The Unexpected: Coping With Life's Challenges
https://www.healingwell.com/articles/post/expect-the-unexpected-coping-with-life-s-challenges

From my understanding, Peter continues to deal with health challenges. So, I think he understand what it's like to be ill and suffer.

Yes, Dude....he certainly does. We need to remember this - it may take a few more weeks to get all the bugs worked out.

Well I guess thats life, not everyone can be happy. I do hope bugs will get worked out over the next few weeks, the colour and definition need help.

For me I can no longer visit this site for more than a few minutes as I find it hard to read for more than a few minutes due to these new changes.

It would be nice if this site could consider "Web Accessibility for disabled" for those who are challenged with issues such as focusing and concentration caused from this illness.

When I think of some of the times I've needed help at my sickest and referred to this site, unfortunately now for someone dealing with similar issues I feel that would not be easy.


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Post Edited (Kirky98) : 10/17/2018 8:49:57 AM (GMT-6)