So I logged onto AARoads today after hearing about the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.
I noticed that I appear to be on some kind of default theme (screenshot attached). Is there any way to change this back, or is this just the new normal? I understand there was some kind of change behind the scenes.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/576638889838772234/1222215936539361291/image.png?ex=6615684a&is=6602f34a&hm=281886d4cdb9f1961cc5109584b89e15df340048206ac1bcfbfd27c9308908f2&)
Please go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Quote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Quote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Ditto.
Quote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
There's still other work that needs to get done later. I've only installed the most basic of mods that we needed to get the forum back online. I spent like 7h this morning to get this back and running.
As for the theme, it was the plan to still update it to work. It will just take time. Maybe I'll put a few hours aside over the weekend to get a start on it since I've already figured out how to host an 'offline' forum for theme testing purposes.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:40:38 PMThere's still other work that needs to get done later. I've only installed the most basic of mods that we needed to get the forum back online. I spent like 7h this morning to get this back and running.
Thank you for your efforts and providing us with a status update.
@rickmastfan67 Can you change the SMF settings to allow for the "forever" login? It's defaulting to an hour up to a month but unless SMF changed it, you should be able to do forever still.
Quote from: Voyager on March 26, 2024, 01:47:26 PM@rickmastfan67 Can you change the SMF settings to allow for the "forever" login? It's defaulting to an hour up to a month but unless SMF changed it, you should be able to do forever still.
The 'Forever' option is still there. Just log out, then log in and 'Forever' is above '1 hour'.
Got it, thank you!
Is there a way to make it look different than the default look it is now? I realize the Button Copy look, which I was using, may be a ways off. It's going to take some getting used to this new look and feel of the forum.
Quote from: hbelkins on March 26, 2024, 01:51:21 PMIs there a way to make it look different than the default look it is now? I realize the Button Copy look, which I was using, may be a ways off. It's going to take some getting used to this new look and feel of the forum.
Not at this time, as it takes time to create themes. So, at this time, we only have 1 theme, and it's the default SMF theme that comes in the 2.1 branch.
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 01:53:52 PMQuote from: hbelkins on March 26, 2024, 01:51:21 PMIs there a way to make it look different than the default look it is now? I realize the Button Copy look, which I was using, may be a ways off. It's going to take some getting used to this new look and feel of the forum.
Not at this time, as it takes time to create themes. So, at this time, we only have 1 theme, and it's the default SMF theme that comes in the 2.1 branch.
It's been a long time since I created the original one for the forum (which I think is what the redesign revolved around, unless Alex made a different one, but the files aren't compatible with 2.1? The old theme uploader was fairly simple but I guess in the last 15 years they've likely changed the entire workflow around it in SMF (annoyingly).
EDIT: looks like a quick Google Search answered my question as many others have asked and the answer is no. Oh well, chance to make a fancy new one (just like button copy to the current sign styling!).
Quote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Fortunately, it bothers me enough that I'll probably end up making it if nobody else does. I still have all of the files from when I made the original, so it shouldn't be too hard. (Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
Quote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 08:11:38 PM(Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
Dark mode option would be a godsend.
Quote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 08:11:38 PMQuote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Fortunately, it bothers me enough that I'll probably end up making it if nobody else does. I still have all of the files from when I made the original, so it shouldn't be too hard. (Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
I'll get used to the new look.
Would like a "go back to unread posts" button at the bottom of the page.
Understandable that the Button Copy theme would take time to return, but it would be nice to see a basic dark mode implemented. It's not urgent though, at least for me, since I use an extension that basically creates a dark mode for almost any website that doesn't have one.
Quote from: epzik8 on March 26, 2024, 09:02:08 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 08:11:38 PMQuote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Fortunately, it bothers me enough that I'll probably end up making it if nobody else does. I still have all of the files from when I made the original, so it shouldn't be too hard. (Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
I'll get used to the new look.
Yeah, but
I won't, and that's motivation enough for me to fix it. :P
Thank you in advance for recreating the theme Scott. ... as for dark mode, that should not need an extension. My computer set up includes high contrast which the web browsers detect. The result in the old aa roads smf has the text box solid black with black text. It means I copy and paste what I typed. ... if any body is interested in adding a so called dark mode theme ... why not make it " Button Copy At Night " ?! :sombrero:
Quote from: epzik8 on March 26, 2024, 09:02:08 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 08:11:38 PMQuote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Fortunately, it bothers me enough that I'll probably end up making it if nobody else does. I still have all of the files from when I made the original, so it shouldn't be too hard. (Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
I'll get used to the new look.
I like the old look better, but I'll give this one time to grow on me.
Quote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 10:27:04 PMYeah, but I won't, and that's motivation enough for me to fix it. :P
I won't either, so thanks!
Quote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 10:27:04 PMQuote from: epzik8 on March 26, 2024, 09:02:08 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on March 26, 2024, 08:11:38 PMQuote from: SectorZ on March 26, 2024, 12:35:59 PMQuote from: rickmastfan67 on March 26, 2024, 12:24:44 PMQuote from: thspfc on March 26, 2024, 12:21:24 PMPlease go back to the old theme 🙏🙏
Not possible at this time.
It would have to be remade from scratch to work with the new version of SMF we're running on now.
There are plans to do this (or at least make it look similar), but this will take time.
You've already put enough effort getting it running again, count me as a vote to not spend any of your time making it look like the old forum. You'll put all the effort into it and then some update to SMF will render it dead again. I'd love to see the old look but not at the expense of someone else's time.
Fortunately, it bothers me enough that I'll probably end up making it if nobody else does. I still have all of the files from when I made the original, so it shouldn't be too hard. (Also I know more about CSS now so I can do stuff like make a dark mode option.)
I'll get used to the new look.
Yeah, but I won't, and that's motivation enough for me to fix it. :P
You're one of those who call the shots, and I'm not, so I shall respect this.
(https://i.imgur.com/oGI1mrl.jpeg)
This extension in Chrome (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dark-mode/dmghijelimhndkbmpgbldicpogfkceaj) works really well for dark mode on the forum. It also makes the logo much more visible. My issue with the new theme is that it really strained my eyes, so this fixes that issue pretty well.
Thanks
@JoePCool14 for letting us know about these extensions.
Quote from: Molandfreak on March 28, 2024, 09:45:48 PM(https://i.imgur.com/oGI1mrl.jpeg)
This extension in Chrome (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dark-mode/dmghijelimhndkbmpgbldicpogfkceaj) works really well for dark mode on the forum. It also makes the logo much more visible. My issue with the new theme is that it really strained my eyes, so this fixes that issue pretty well.
Thanks @JoePCool14 for letting us know about these extensions.
No problem! In case anyone wants to know what I use, it's called Dark Reader (https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dark-reader/eimadpbcbfnmbkopoojfekhnkhdbieeh).
I don't come here in this section that often but yeah a darker theme would be welcomed.
Good to hear the wonky theme is only temporary.
I just booted up the forum on my phone and the theme was back in button copy, albeit with corrupted images. It seemed as if there were no posts on there after the update, and it reverted to the modern theme after clicking on a link:
(https://i.postimg.cc/qRVxJrc7/IMG-1284.jpg)
You're probably seeing a snapshot of the forum stored in your phone's browser cache.
Let's just keep the new theme. I've gotten used to it.
At least it's not a "Road Construction" theme with construction orange, safety green, and fluorescent yellow.
Quote from: SEWIGuy on May 06, 2024, 03:44:45 PMLet's just keep the new theme. I've gotten used to it.
I absolutely despise it, and I've had some users tell me they have been using the forum less or not at all because of it. I have a replacement about half-done, but I want to add dark mode support, but stuff keeps coming up that keeps me from getting around to finishing it.
In any case, just like before, if you do prefer this theme, it will be available as an option in your preferences.
Quote from: Scott5114 on May 06, 2024, 04:33:06 PMQuote from: SEWIGuy on May 06, 2024, 03:44:45 PMLet's just keep the new theme. I've gotten used to it.
I absolutely despise it, and I've had some users tell me they have been using the forum less or not at all because of it. I have a replacement about half-done, but I want to add dark mode support, but stuff keeps coming up that keeps me from getting around to finishing it.
In any case, just like before, if you do prefer this theme, it will be available as an option in your preferences.
Are any of the users staying away citizens of Finland?
Quote from: SEWIGuy on May 06, 2024, 04:39:46 PMQuote from: Scott5114 on May 06, 2024, 04:33:06 PMQuote from: SEWIGuy on May 06, 2024, 03:44:45 PMLet's just keep the new theme. I've gotten used to it.
I absolutely despise it, and I've had some users tell me they have been using the forum less or not at all because of it. I have a replacement about half-done, but I want to add dark mode support, but stuff keeps coming up that keeps me from getting around to finishing it.
In any case, just like before, if you do prefer this theme, it will be available as an option in your preferences.
Are any of the users staying away citizens of Finland?
No, they're all Americans.
Quote from: Scott5114 on May 06, 2024, 04:33:06 PMI absolutely despise it, and I've had some users tell me they have been using the forum less or not at all because of it. I have a replacement about half-done, but I want to add dark mode support, but stuff keeps coming up that keeps me from getting around to finishing it.
In any case, just like before, if you do prefer this theme, it will be available as an option in your preferences.
I wouldn't go so far as to say I've been using the forum less, but I too absolutely despise this theme. So, :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: for the upcoming replacement.
I've wondered myself if the temporary theme change turned off/deterred a lot of the P13-like posters.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on May 06, 2024, 05:54:51 PMI've wondered myself if the temporary theme change turned off/deterred a lot of the P13-like posters.
Then why change it back?
Quote from: Rothman on May 06, 2024, 06:41:01 PMQuote from: Max Rockatansky on May 06, 2024, 05:54:51 PMI've wondered myself if the temporary theme change turned off/deterred a lot of the P13-like posters.
Then why change it back?
I'm fine with the new look myself.
I miss the old theme. Still not used to some of the changes on the default one.
Quote from: Scott5114 on May 06, 2024, 04:33:06 PMI absolutely despise it, and I've had some users tell me they have been using the forum less or not at all because of it.
That explains why forum checks have taken a LOT less time over the last few weeks. I'm actually not looking forward to the idea of the forum going back to taking 3-4 hours/day of my time...
I have been using the forum a lot less lately, but not because of the theme change. For a bunch of reasons, I just haven't had the time, but I have also perceived that it's not as busy as usual, and that further reduces my interest in regular check-ins.
The theme change hasn't been the only reason I haven't been around much lately, but it's the biggest one.
I guess I don't find it that offensive. It's generic, as it should be.
Quote from: JayhawkCO on May 08, 2024, 01:18:09 PMI guess I don't find it that offensive. It's generic, as it should be.
Part of what made the old green theme cool IMO was that it
wasn't generic.
Quote from: webny99 on May 08, 2024, 03:23:49 PMQuote from: JayhawkCO on May 08, 2024, 01:18:09 PMI guess I don't find it that offensive. It's generic, as it should be.
Part of what made the old green theme cool IMO was that it wasn't generic.
I don't disagree, but lack of a cool thing does not inherently make something generic bad.
The forum still displays words and sentences mostly in coherent English. I could care less what color various parts of it are.
Quote from: davewiecking on May 08, 2024, 04:34:27 PMThe forum still displays words and sentences mostly in coherent English. I could care less what color various parts of it are.
Not sure which threads you've been reading...
The old button copy theme was much more palatable than this current hunk of garbage.
I too prefer the previous theme, but that could largely be because it's what was there when I first joined and what I was familiar with. As I'm not the one doing the maintenance work, I appreciate the folks that are doing it and I'll go along with whatever the theme and features.
IIRC I was a significant minority on this, but I did not use the old button copy theme. It was much harder on my eyes than the theme that was various shades of grey and blue-grey. I'd prefer that theme return, as the current default is also a bit hard on the eyes (albeit less so than the aforementioned button copy).
I just miss my original highway sign read/unread markers on the boards.
The current theme is easier to view on a phone versus the older green version (I don't use TapTalk).