Some way to turn off the clutter.

Metal Man · 05-22-2007, 03:10 AM

As good as this 'new forum' system is, it is irksome for there to be such a sheer amount of buttons, toolbars, notifications, and other things screaming for my attention every time I just want to search the forums. Yes, I know it's probably impossible, but I would suggest an optional setup which would chop out the following things from my view:

*Welcome, blahblah. The Time is, you last visited, Status, etc. This box seems to be mostly a number of variables for people to stare at.
*The blue-and-white dropdown toolbar. While anyone who uses the main features on it may find it useful, save for the User CP and Log Out, and possibly Donate, the rest of it serves to clutter space.
*On the index: Least and Most Active threads of the day, and the entire 'What's Going on?' box.
*Browsing a forum: Popular tags, Posting rules, Display options.
*In a thread: High Scores, Level, HP/Health/Experience, Bank Points, Thanks, Gifts, and Current Mood. These novelties only increase loading time for people who don't use or care about them. Members who have read this thread would also be nice, if it were optional.
*Finally, the big ol' space between posts is not very useful.

I may just be a codgery old member for suggesting this, but in browsing the forum, what many may take for features seem to waste bandwidth to me. If there was some way for members to turn off features by choice, it would be nice. (The 'minimize tab-thingy button doesn't really count, as the tops of the window-things which you can minimize remain to clutter the area)

And yes, if you guessed I would prefer a minimalist, UBB-style presentation of posts, you would be right. But, this is just my opinion. I don't know if everybody else likes these features or what, so... there you go.

***Ace Mercury*** · 05-22-2007, 08:10 AM

I used to think it was megas cluttery, but I eventually got used to it, like how I got used to banner ads in general (before *******). I think it crossed the line from moderately useful to sheer vanity when the (animated!) level bars were introduced in every post.

I wonder if it's a high learning curve for new members, wondering what the heck all this crazy stuff is about. Otherwise, it's harmlessly cute.

Crimson_Angel · 05-22-2007, 01:01 PM

The only thing that really bothers me about all this clutter is the fact that it doesn't matter how long your post is. It will take up a huge amount of space anyway.

***Ace Mercury*** · 05-22-2007, 02:34 PM

I know.

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ShyGuy727 · 05-24-2007, 01:55 PM

I don't know what half this shtuff is or does or why it's here.

***Ynot Shane*** · 05-24-2007, 06:05 PM

Big Daddy · 05-25-2007, 01:15 PM

^ Can you like, change your sig please. It offends me. Since we DO NOT JUST EAT TEA AND JAM DAMN IT! And our movies rock.

Adam West · 05-25-2007, 02:00 PM

Yeah, and sometimes we just have tea.

***Ynot Shane*** · 05-25-2007, 08:17 PM

That sig is intended to defend the British.

Slife · 06-02-2007, 09:47 PM

I have no idea what the life, magic and experience bars do. Does anyone else have a clue?

***Ace Mercury*** · 06-02-2007, 10:03 PM

Go to the Question/Answers forum. That question has been answered numerous times.

Slife · 06-02-2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Mercury

Go to the Question/Answers forum. That question has been answered numerous times.

So, if it really is a frequently asked question, why isn't it in the FAQ?

Crimson_Angel · 06-02-2007, 10:55 PM

They should just make it so all the stuff on the side can be seen on your profile, for anyone who really cares about it.

05-22-2007, 03:10 AM	#1
Metal Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Gender: Posts: 6,934 Thanks: 77 Thanked 228 Times in 159 Posts Points: 15,097.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 15,097.76 Donate	Some way to turn off the clutter. As good as this 'new forum' system is, it is irksome for there to be such a sheer amount of buttons, toolbars, notifications, and other things screaming for my attention every time I just want to search the forums. Yes, I know it's probably impossible, but I would suggest an optional setup which would chop out the following things from my view: Welcome, blahblah. The Time is, you last visited, Status, etc. This box seems to be mostly a number of variables for people to stare at. The blue-and-white dropdown toolbar. While anyone who uses the main features on it may find it useful, save for the User CP and Log Out, and possibly Donate, the rest of it serves to clutter space. On the index: Least and Most Active threads of the day, and the entire 'What's Going on?' box. Browsing a forum: Popular tags, Posting rules, Display options. In a thread: High Scores, Level, HP/Health/Experience, Bank Points, Thanks, Gifts, and Current Mood. These novelties only increase loading time for people who don't use or care about them. Members who have read this thread would also be nice, if it were optional. Finally, the big ol' space between posts is not very useful. I may just be a codgery old member for suggesting this, but in browsing the forum, what many may take for features seem to waste bandwidth to me. If there was some way for members to turn off features by choice, it would be nice. (The 'minimize tab-thingy button doesn't really count, as the tops of the window-things which you can minimize remain to clutter the area) And yes, if you guessed I would prefer a minimalist, UBB-style presentation of posts, you would be right. But, this is just my opinion. I don't know if everybody else likes these features or what, so... there you go.

05-24-2007, 06:05 PM	#6
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05-25-2007, 08:17 PM	#9
*Ynot Shane* Not Ready to Make Nice Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Flaflooga Gender: Posts: 131,670 Thanks: 43 Thanked 434 Times in 223 Posts Points: 302,116.78 Bank: 26,235,638.53 Total Points: 26,537,755.31 Donate $Epic Current Event story dude \\m// - The Hiphopopotamus$	That sig is intended to defend the British. __________________ I can do anything that a 9-year-old and a monkey can do.

05-22-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,114 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,580 Times in 818 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 110,058.09 Bank: 23,455,165.07 Total Points: 23,565,223.16 Donate	I used to think it was megas cluttery, but I eventually got used to it, like how I got used to banner ads in general (before ******). I think it crossed the line from moderately useful to sheer vanity when the (animated!) level bars were introduced in every* post. I wonder if it's a high learning curve for new members, wondering what the heck all this crazy stuff is about. Otherwise, it's harmlessly cute.

05-22-2007, 01:01 PM	#3
Crimson_Angel Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Thunderclan camp Gender: Posts: 65 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 8.00 Bank: 741.30 Total Points: 749.30 Donate	The only thing that really bothers me about all this clutter is the fact that it doesn't matter how long your post is. It will take up a huge amount of space anyway.

05-22-2007, 02:34 PM	#4
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,114 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,580 Times in 818 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 110,058.09 Bank: 23,455,165.07 Total Points: 23,565,223.16 Donate	I know. ...

05-24-2007, 01:55 PM	#5
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05-25-2007, 01:15 PM	#7
Big Daddy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rapture Gender: Posts: 1,109 Thanks: 25 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts Points: 1,245.00 Bank: 10,939.93 Total Points: 12,184.93 Donate	^ Can you like, change your sig please. It offends me. Since we DO NOT JUST EAT TEA AND JAM DAMN IT! And our movies rock.

05-25-2007, 02:00 PM	#8
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06-02-2007, 09:47 PM	#10
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06-02-2007, 10:03 PM	#11
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 19,114 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,580 Times in 818 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 110,058.09 Bank: 23,455,165.07 Total Points: 23,565,223.16 Donate	Go to the Question/Answers forum. That question has been answered numerous times.

06-02-2007, 10:55 PM	#13
Crimson_Angel Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Thunderclan camp Gender: Posts: 65 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 8.00 Bank: 741.30 Total Points: 749.30 Donate	They should just make it so all the stuff on the side can be seen on your profile, for anyone who really cares about it.