Theme Survey

[WIS]

Meaningless, probably. But I have nothing to do so hear goes. What theme do you use and why? I go for Metallic because it's the first one I came across that I've stuck ever since I joined. I find it more organized and easier on the eyes to read.

[Hawkeye]

I voted for default cause that's what I have... but I see its the same as Metallic

[Doctego]

Plastic, I believe.

[Andrew1125]

I use metallic, but voted black and gold accidentally. Just checked out the other themes and they seem really goofy now having gotten used to this one for so long.

[two24four]

I use metallic, but voted black and gold accidentally. Just checked out the other themes and they seem really goofy now having gotten used to this one for so long.

Metallic for me as well.

I agree, I'm not a fan of the other themes at all.

[Hawkeye]

That plastic theme Doc uses really looks gay... with all the lime green and all :p

[WIS]

I voted for default cause that's what I have... but I see its the same as Metallic

Actually the Metallic is a black background while default is white.

[chgorman]

Actually the Metallic is a black background while default is white.

Really? Cause I've never changed mine ever (didn't even know there were different themes), so I assume I'm using the default setting, and my background is black, with white font.

[Hawkeye]

Really? Cause I've never changed mine ever (didn't even know there were different themes), so I assume I'm using the default setting, and my background is black, with white font.

Same and its set to default also

[looch17]

I use the Metallic theme. I find it easier to use/ read.

[Lucca Brazzi]

I have the Metallic setting on, I tried one other setting awhile back and couldn't get into it. Can't remember which, but it was weird.

[Motorcat]

I use dark plastic ........... its not lime green though. More of a medium green on my puter - like grass.

[snoopzen]

Metallic... but it's just what I'm used to. I do like the fact that this site has the black background with white font - kind of separates it somewhat from a ton of others.

[b_illin]

I use plastic, easier on the eyes than all that white writing on black background.

PS: I just checked the vbulletin default and it's pretty cool - lighter colours like plastic, but with blue instead of green.

[gagne21]

Mettalic, I don't think I've even tried the other ones yet.

[ih8music]

default/metallic for me, too... plastic just hurts my eyes.

besides, my avatar looks cooler in all-black. :cool:

[Patriot0103]

I've been using black on white since I signed up, until yesterday haha.

now I don't mind plastic, or the "default vbulletin" or whatever. I think I'll just change it when I get bored of looking at the same thing now.

[Kyle]

default, its classic!

[WIS]

default, its classic!

Default and Metallic are tied at 5! It's down to the wire!

[DETROIT SKABOY]

plastic
the grey background is easier on these old eyes to read

[Dubz]

I think the default was metallic once apon a time........I love the black and white.

The default vbulletin is pretty good too.I use it occasionally.

[Gambit]

I like the black and gold look personally....

[projectreturns]

gotta be the dark black metallic........I think it would be winning easily if several of us didn't mistake it as the default we believed it was

[Farmerbob42]

i think mines on black and gold... it might be good might be better ones but i'm too lazy to check

[WIS]

Well I guess Metallic is the way to go for most HI members. I tried all the themes and decided if I wasn't using Metallic then Black & Gold is the next best thing.

[secol]

I also use Metallic.......tried some of the others and I had to squint in some of em.....

[WIS]

I also use Metallic.......tried some of the others and I had to squint in some of em.....
:yes:
I tried recently the other ones again and you're right you have to pretty much squint, lol. But to each his own I guess.

[WinnipegWingnut]

I didn't even know there was other settings. I think Pete just wanted another poll under his belt. :lol:

[WIS]

I didn't even know there was other settings. I think Pete just wanted another poll under his belt. :lol:
HA HA HA, Wingnut! :lol:

[WinnipegWingnut]

HA HA HA, Wingnut! :lol:

Getting nervous that jelm is catching up since he has a vote are we?? hahahaha

[WIS]

Getting nervous that jelm is catching up since he has a vote are we?? hahahaha
I think that he voted for himself :lol:

[heliosj]

Hmm..

Interesting results. Would there be a revolt among the masses if I just used Metallic and got rid of the others? It would make my job a lot easier when I update the forums...

[chgorman]

I have no problem with Metallic. Is it the same as the default? I normally just use default, just switched to Metallic, and can't really see a difference. regardless, whether Defualt and Metallic are the same or not, I'm fine with just going with Metallic. Especially if it makes things easier for you, Jeff.

My $0.02.

[heliosj]

I might add.. it would allow me to focus on a single theme and make it better. Where as now I'm just glad they still work from upgrade to upgrade. :)

[WIS]

Hmm..

Interesting results. Would there be a revolt among the masses if I just used Metallic and got rid of the others? It would make my job a lot easier when I update the forums...

Good question Jeff....I guess we will see once more people reply to it. But I know, for me, that I tried a couple times to go with the other themes only to revert back to the Metallic. I find it easier on the eyes and it's a better layout. If you can stick with one and the majority will agree to it and make it better rather than trying to spread it out to the others which aren't being used as much guessing from the poll results then why not. Every time you guys come up with an update it's good. If the focus can be narrowed to one theme and keep making it better than I'm all for it. This is my two cents.

[secol]

I use the black and white one....(metallic?).....but sometimes the white font is too white? maybe the text should be not as white?

[ih8music]

i have no problem at all with one theme. i mean, is it really a necessary feature? as long as it's easy to read, i don't care whether you pick metallic or one of the others.

[chgorman]

I use the black and white one....(metallic?).....but sometimes the white font is too white? maybe the text should be not as white?


Uhhh.... wha?.... huh? :confused::confused: How can a white font on a black background be 'too white'?

[secol]

well on some computers it is glaringingly white.....usually on crappy CRT monitors....it's almost blinding sometimes.....

[chgorman]

well on some computers it is glaringingly white.....usually on crappy CRT monitors....it's almost blinding sometimes.....

I figured that might be what you meant, but wasn't really sure. So it's not that it's too white, but that it's too BRIGHT. Can't you turn your brightness or contrast setting on your monitor down a bit? That's all I did when I found it to be a little bright on my iMac at home.

[WIS]

well on some computers it is glaringingly white.....usually on crappy CRT monitors....it's almost blinding sometimes.....
Please step into the 21st century.
I don't think too white a font is a wide spread problem.

[secol]

hehe.....you mean my cheap ass university needs to use LCDs :D....they sure suck lots of my money but I don't see it being well spent :rant:

[eykwingnut]

dark plastic.

[eykwingnut]

here is what i think of each of the settings:

metalic makes me feel like im using a computer that does not have color settings, only black and white.

plastic sucks cause the background is too bright.

black and gold makes it tough to tell which threads ive read, replied, or ignored when im scanning the forums. furthermore, i dont like how the font is the same color as some of the dividers. also the other dividers contrast is shit because its dark gray on black...

default v-bulletin is like EVERY other site, and i dont like the white background.


i like dark plastic the best because the background is black and i can easily tell which threads ive read, ignored, and replied to when scanning forums because of the contrast in colors of the envelopes on the background (green on black and red on black). i also like the contrast in colors for the dividers between posts inside each thread.

[snoopzen]

I originally voted for Metallic, but ever since this thread prompted me to check out the other settings, I've stuck with Dark Plastic for the reasons eyk outlined above.

I just like keeping this site as white writing on black background... kind of distinguishes it from most others!

[WIS]

here is what i think of each of the settings:

metalic makes me feel like im using a computer that does not have color settings, only black and white.

plastic sucks cause the background is too bright.

black and gold makes it tough to tell which threads ive read, replied, or ignored when im scanning the forums. furthermore, i dont like how the font is the same color as some of the dividers. also the other dividers contrast is shit because its dark gray on black...

default v-bulletin is like EVERY other site, and i dont like the white background.


i like dark plastic the best because the background is black and i can easily tell which threads ive read, ignored, and replied to when scanning forums because of the contrast in colors of the envelopes on the background (green on black and red on black). i also like the contrast in colors for the dividers between posts inside each thread.
Excellent post eyk. So good in fact it prompted me to go back to Dark Plastic and try it again. I managed to stick with it for a whole day until I couldn't take it anymore and decided to go to IMO, the best skin which is Metallic. You're points are all right I think, but I think it's much easier to find the unread posts in Metallic. To add the black dot is easier to find and the bold really sticks out at you if it's not been read. I feel the unread posts' link is harder to click on because it is smaller, but that is irrelevant I just found it annoying, lol. I just think the one you're using for me is too hard on the eyes. This one is generally easier, IMO again.
I just think the contrast is better and it doesn't matter if you can tell the border between post because it's quite evident. Also, I think avatars and sigs look nice in Metallic. But I guess to each his own. And you're post was good enough for me to give it another chance. I think I'm decided though.

[WIS]

I've switched from Metallic to Plastic for the first time. I've tired of the black background; found the contrast white on black a little bothersome on the eyes lately. We'll see how long this lasts.

[phaneuf6]

I've switched from Metallic to Plastic for the first time. I've tired of the black background; found the contrast white on black a little bothersome on the eyes lately. We'll see how long this lasts.

Did that the other day. Lasted about 3 days and now I'm back. :lol:

[Dubz]

Did that the other day. Lasted about 3 days and now I'm back. :lol:

Yeaah....you always come back to black. I did it years ago.:D

[b_illin]

Yeaah....you always come back to black. I did it years ago.:D

Not me....Default vBulletin

[HABS_FrEaK]

Anything but black just isn't HI to me

[WIS]

Hmmm, switched to another computer and I guess the changes do not stay with you even when you're logged in.

[WIS]

Did that the other day. Lasted about 3 days and now I'm back. :lol:

Yeaah....you always come back to black. I did it years ago.:D
Weird, but almost 3 months to the day...I have switched back. I wonder if there will be some nice themes with the upgrade

[keyboard]

Once you go black you never go back.

[WIS]

Apparently, eh :yesyes: