New Forums

[Marko]

This went faster than imagined and 95% of the new structure is now done.

members should feel free to give opinions and suggestions about this new change.

I'd like to thank Mad Aussie for suggesting this structure as i find it considerably more intuitive than what we had just 2 hours ago.

Thanks everyone!
Marko

[jjeling]

Marko, I just wanted to say nice job on the new forum setup. This looks really nice.

[kat]

Marko, I just wanted to say nice job on the new forum setup. This looks really nice.

I second that!

[Mad Aussie]

Cool. Going to take a few visits to get used to the new layout but already it looks more organized in a 'product association' sort of way. Kind of like finding the cheese somewhere near the milk and the coke in the same isle as the other softdrinks (soda's).

[Marko]

Given that the fine art photography section is busier than the education section I may switch the order around to make f.a.p. higher up on the page and therefore more prominent.

[Mad Aussie]

On the other hand ... if the FA Ph section is busy then it might be best to allow the other less used sections to remain more visible as it might help them get more interest.

[Marko]

Hmm not sure I agree at all on that point MA.
"Top of the fold" rocks while bottom of the fold is usually disregarded.

Regular members tend to use "new posts" but new members want to see what the forum is 'about'.
I'll keep an eye on it for the next few days but I'll likely change the order this week...

any other opinions on this point?

many thx - Marko

[MoinMoin]

I guess, guests and members are looking mostly at the active/new posts. I think with old posts it is like with old news: They are just old and only useful, if someone is specifically searching for an special question or answer. Just my opinion.

[casil403]

Marko, the new format looks great!
Thanks for rearranging it...I really like it!