Default Color Scheme

Adam · 04-15-2007, 07:33 PM

I can't seem to make a decision myself, so I'm turning to you guys for help! Please vote on which template color should be default.

Thanks!

Adam
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SuperJared · 04-15-2007, 07:36 PM

Red like the Pentax logo on my camera strap.

inferno10 · 04-15-2007, 07:48 PM

I'd actually like to see a version with a combination of green and red with a black background, similar to the black/red combination of the camera strap like Jared said or black/green combination like a DA lens, perhaps even a black/green/gold option like the DA* lenses even. I think a black background with light text is much easier on the eyes anyway.

LittleSwans · 04-15-2007, 08:03 PM

I need to see what the Red looks like. I don't mind this green though but yeah, need to see the Red first.

Adam · 04-15-2007, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by LittleSwans

I need to see what the Red looks like. I don't mind this green though but yeah, need to see the Red first.

Use the style selector at the bottom of the page to switch to the red style

Originally posted by inferno10

I'd actually like to see a version with a combination of green and red with a black background, similar to the black/red combination of the camera strap like Jared said or black/green combination like a DA lens, perhaps even a black/green/gold option like the DA* lenses even. I think a black background with light text is much easier on the eyes anyway.

I'd love to add another color scheme, but it gets really hard to manage simultaneous template (code) changes with so many styles...

**jfdavis58** · 04-15-2007, 08:20 PM

I'm voting red with tired old weary eyes. I may regret the choice first thing in the morning when I have puffy old watery eyes. I've been using the classic scheme (muted grays) . Are you keeping that as a choice?

Adam · 04-15-2007, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by jfdavis58

I'm voting red with tired old weary eyes. I may regret the choice first thing in the morning when I have puffy old watery eyes. I've been using the classic scheme (muted grays) . Are you keeping that as a choice?

Yes, all the previous styles can still be chosen.

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Buddha Jones · 04-15-2007, 08:32 PM

I likemboth, but I like the green more, it makes the site seem brighter. I'd be happy with either but id like to have the option to make mine green in the CP.

Rolly · 04-15-2007, 08:34 PM

I still prefer the 'simple' skin for both the colour and the harder black and blue of the font.

stewart_photo · 04-15-2007, 08:43 PM

Well, actually both the red and green are a little hard on the eyes (so I did not select either in the poll). The classic gray scheme was/is easier to view over longer periods.

Of course, increasing the font size slightly in the messages panes would also help in that regard. I've posted a quick solution for the font size in another message, but that also impacts other web sites (and not all of them work nicely with that solution).

stewart

GaryML · 04-15-2007, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Mo

I can't seem to make a decision myself, so I'm turning to you guys for help! Please vote on which template color should be default.

I like the new logo: the green star for the period (in the green skin) is a nice touch as it reminds us of the star in the "*" lenses.

I find the red skin to be quite harsh. The green is less agitating, but I would prefer the option of soothing blue tones. I still like the "classic" look better but green is my second choice. The simple skin has better colors, but the graphics don't look as good.

**Mallee Boy** · 04-15-2007, 09:06 PM

Hi Mo,
Definately GREEN....in my humble opinion.
It looks good, not too garish & loud or distracting.

It may also have a calming influence on some posters

jeffkrol · 04-15-2007, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by GWP

Hi Mo,
Definately GREEN....in my humble opinion.
It looks good, not too garish & loud or distracting.

It may also have a calming influence on some posters

Pink is a calming color.. care to test that one.. Green is better than red, but there might be other choices.....

Photochop · 04-15-2007, 09:15 PM

Neither. I feel like I'm on a car or gadget forum now. I still prefer the classic skin colours, grey on grey, although the graphics could be updated and the orange changed to red. It's your forum, do what you please, this is just an opinion of mine...you did ask

davemdsn · 04-15-2007, 09:55 PM

I went with red because of the Pentax logo as well. The green is cool enough, but red would be more fitting.

View Poll Results: What should be the default forum color?
Green	75	56.39%
Red	58	43.61%
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04-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Default Color Scheme I can't seem to make a decision myself, so I'm turning to you guys for help! Please vote on which template color should be default. Thanks! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-15-2007, 08:15 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by LittleSwans I need to see what the Red looks like. I don't mind this green though but yeah, need to see the Red first. Use the style selector at the bottom of the page to switch to the red style Originally posted by inferno10 I'd actually like to see a version with a combination of green and red with a black background, similar to the black/red combination of the camera strap like Jared said or black/green combination like a DA lens, perhaps even a black/green/gold option like the DA* lenses even. I think a black background with light text is much easier on the eyes anyway. I'd love to add another color scheme, but it gets really hard to manage simultaneous template (code) changes with so many styles... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-15-2007, 08:20 PM	#6
jfdavis58 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 13 S 0357397-3884316 Photos: Gallery Posts: 887	Red, maybe I'm voting red with tired old weary eyes. I may regret the choice first thing in the morning when I have puffy old watery eyes. I've been using the classic scheme (muted grays) . Are you keeping that as a choice?

04-15-2007, 08:48 PM	#11
GaryML Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 441	Originally posted by Mo I can't seem to make a decision myself, so I'm turning to you guys for help! Please vote on which template color should be default. I like the new logo: the green star for the period (in the green skin) is a nice touch as it reminds us of the star in the "" lenses. I find the red skin to be quite harsh. The green is less agitating, but I would prefer the option of soothing blue tones. I still like the "classic" look better but green is my second choice. The simple skin has better colors, but the graphics don't look as good. Last edited by GaryML; 04-15-2007 at 08:56 PM.*

04-15-2007, 07:36 PM	#2
SuperJared Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 167	Red like the Pentax logo on my camera strap.

04-15-2007, 07:48 PM	#3
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	I'd actually like to see a version with a combination of green and red with a black background, similar to the black/red combination of the camera strap like Jared said or black/green combination like a DA lens, perhaps even a black/green/gold option like the DA* lenses even. I think a black background with light text is much easier on the eyes anyway.

04-15-2007, 08:03 PM	#4
LittleSwans Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 98	I need to see what the Red looks like. I don't mind this green though but yeah, need to see the Red first.

04-15-2007, 08:29 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	Originally posted by jfdavis58 I'm voting red with tired old weary eyes. I may regret the choice first thing in the morning when I have puffy old watery eyes. I've been using the classic scheme (muted grays) . Are you keeping that as a choice? Yes, all the previous styles can still be chosen. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-15-2007, 08:32 PM	#8
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I likemboth, but I like the green more, it makes the site seem brighter. I'd be happy with either but id like to have the option to make mine green in the CP.

04-15-2007, 08:34 PM	#9
Rolly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 295	I still prefer the 'simple' skin for both the colour and the harder black and blue of the font.

04-15-2007, 08:43 PM	#10
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Well, actually both the red and green are a little hard on the eyes (so I did not select either in the poll). The classic gray scheme was/is easier to view over longer periods. Of course, increasing the font size slightly in the messages panes would also help in that regard. I've posted a quick solution for the font size in another message, but that also impacts other web sites (and not all of them work nicely with that solution). stewart

04-15-2007, 09:06 PM	#12
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Green....cooling & calming. Hi Mo, Definately GREEN....in my humble opinion. It looks good, not too garish & loud or distracting. It may also have a calming influence on some posters

04-15-2007, 09:12 PM	#13
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by GWP Hi Mo, Definately GREEN....in my humble opinion. It looks good, not too garish & loud or distracting. It may also have a calming influence on some posters Pink is a calming color.. care to test that one.. Green is better than red, but there might be other choices.....

04-15-2007, 09:15 PM	#14
Photochop Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 455	Neither. I feel like I'm on a car or gadget forum now. I still prefer the classic skin colours, grey on grey, although the graphics could be updated and the orange changed to red. It's your forum, do what you please, this is just an opinion of mine...you did ask

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