You may have noticed ....lol

[TimberFloorAu]

In an effort to clean the forum up, and make it gel better , I have nearly completed Stage 1

Stage 1.

Introduction of new buttons, graphics, icons etc.
Total revamp of the CSS.
New font family generic thru the entire forum.
Removal of some lesser used modifications, judging by NO complaints , I gather these were long over due for removal.

Stage 2.

I will be changing the menu system over the coming days, perhaps today... perhaps not.

Please GUYS.

Whilst I try and keep everyone happy, I struggle at times to cope, and so please allow the changes to sink in. You will hopefully get used to them, and possibly like them. I am not after a pat on the back, or anything like that..

However, I have spoke at great length with different individuals, and felt it was necessary to brighten the place up, make it sleeker, and cleaner.

Whilst, I appreciate feedback, at all times.. I prefer positive response, and guidance.

Ste

[Onamission]

I like it There is so much to look into and I'm not too sure where to post things but that will come, I do love the little features you have on here where you can personalise it. If you don't want a pat on the back how about a kiss and hug instead?

[TimberFloorAu]

I hope your female lol !

Stage 3

Condensing and re-arranging the forums.
Drop down, forum-guide
Real-estate search via the website.
Aussie info. Weather etc etc

[Aussie Ally]

Steve I think you're doing a wonderful job and remember you can't please everyone all of the time. Keep up the brilliant job you've been doing and if it all gets too much give me a call and we can

[Vim Fuego]

I think it's great, you can close your eyes at night and still read the page

I've put together websites for all manner of ungrateful shites and I know the feeling you get when all you hear after weeks of effort is 'I preferred it the way it was' and 'Stop fiddling!'.

I might josh a bit but I do appreciate the effort put in as do, I imagine, the vast majority of the users

However, and I say this with all due respect, most people do like a bit of stability in their browsing lives ...

Or maybe I'm just in the minority.

Top effort though!

[TimberFloorAu]

Thanks Vim and Ally.

1. By going CSS on colours fonts etc..and removing image attributes within css ( to some degree ) The actual page speed has increased.

2. Because as you pointed out ( both ) its hard to please everyone, its also pertinent to listen, and adapt and adopt change. I was thinking of whacking on a css switcher. Which could allow ppl to opt for either display ( with all the features bells and whistles on both or more )

3. that was gonna be stage 4.

The master css, is a product, and bloody enormous, so to change one thing.. isnt that feasible, because fonts need I think to be generic across the board. So in changing one font, means changing all, means changing one css colour for font/background/ etc etc means keeping it themed.

4. With a bit of luck, it should work. I am looking into the css switcher, and will post back ( all old settings are saved ) so with a flick of the switch I can change it all back ( albeit image icons would need to be re-uploaded )

Ste

[Basty Nastard]

It's looking great Ste...very impressed

[TimberFloorAu]

Stage 2.

I will be changing the menu system over the coming days, perhaps today... perhaps not.

This has now taken effect, and gives us more room, to add new features.

Apart from the odd triangle ( not sure where that come from lol )

Ste

[tasmas]

I love the new text Ste, looks real nice.