Dark layout

Discussion in 'General' started by Andy, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. Andy

    Andy Administrator Staff Member

    I may look to purchase a new skin for this forum, because the black/dark style may draw people away from the site. A friend suggested I get some green colors because green = money. What are your thoughts?
     
  2. SuzyQ

    SuzyQ User

    The black/gray is classy, but it probably would be easier to read if it was a lighter color. As for green, that sounds good to me (as long as there's enough contrast with the text).
     
  3. Casey

    Casey Member

    I think a light skin is better. Black is the complete opposite of the mturk site and it can be a turnoff for some visitors (it is for me).
     
  4. sonica

    sonica User

    Black is fine, but I agree some other color will suit better. Those who work on computers for long hours will surely prefer some other color. But the text and the background should contrast well, else there will be problem reading the posts.
     
  5. desertsky

    desertsky Active Member

    I don't mind the black myself. But I also don't spend long hours on the forums. I am more a pop-in to see what's up person. :) Good luck with your decision. I agree, it must contrast well for readability. If I have to highlight the text to try and read it, its definitely going to cause me to visit less. :)
     
  6. ergo

    ergo User

    Wow, I opened one post and the forum was black; opened another, and the forum was green! Although I didn't mind the original colors, I'm already finding this one much easier to read.

    Nice change!
     
  7. Andy

    Andy Administrator Staff Member

    Great! This style was actually free so it is good to hear you like it :)
     
  8. ergo

    ergo User

    By the way, just on the off chance someone prefers the dark one, you can change back via User CP->Edit Options->Forum Skin.

    *I mean, "they can change it back for themselves"
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Feb 4, 2009
  9. Andy

    Andy Administrator Staff Member

    Also, they can go to the bottom left of any page on the forum and select their preferred skin :)
     
  10. ergo

    ergo User

    Hehe... even better! Guess I never made it that far down the page. :D
     
  11. sonica

    sonica User

    Hi Andy, I love this color, it is easy to read. I saw the color option at the bottom of the page, so I know I can change it to dark color if I wish. Anyway I prefer this color. Thanks.
     
  12. Mturkerathome

    Mturkerathome Member

    Love the green!
     

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