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Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Administrator » Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:13 pm

Please be aware that on Thursday the forum will be one for at least an 8 hour period. You will be able to read posts but not leave any.

The forum is being upgraded to a newer version, with more safe guards in place for 'undesirables'. I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by mariana44 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:11 am

Just a few words about the new format of "The Forum"--I quite liked the original [new] style---the black style is Ok, but I am finding it nearly impossible to read the mauve writing on the black background.

Also, even though I mark the box that says "keep logged in", I still have to log in every time.

Just some constructive criticism --I guess there may be more changes along the way.
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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by jon » Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:54 am

Can I reiterate Marian's comments. The font is difficult to read - it's now a black background with purple font for words yet when I logged in first this morning it was a light background with blue lettering, which was clearer. Presumably there is still some tweaking going on to get it right? If so, please make the background lighter so things are easier to read.

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Sandra » Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:16 pm

SAME HERE-HAVING TO LOG IN EVERY TIME AND STRUGGLING TO READ THE LETTERING. :cry:

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by mariana44 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:22 pm

I am finding the green writing easier to see, and also I found myself already logged on this time.

I have just spotted something funny--at the side in the "message body" it states no more than 60000 characters !!

That's a blow for anyone who wanted to publish their next novel on here :P :P

I am sure all will be sorted soon.
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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by mariana44 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:28 pm

I am also finding it easier to spot the new posts--yesterday, I found it quite difficult to spot-much clearer now.
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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:54 pm

It's getting used to the change, but like Mariana, we have to log in each time even with keep logged in and ticking the box

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Administrator » Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:27 pm

Well as you have already seen we now have a brand new forum. I do apologise for any inconvenience caused while the area was off-line but it will definitely be worth all the trouble. The forum colour has been upgraded to match the website and while I understand you have all got used to the one we have been using I am sure it won't be long before you get used to the new format.

The colour is staying with green and I have ben told that the issues with logging in have now been resolved but like all new things I do expect several glitches so please let me know if you experience problems in any of the areas.

As well as matching the website, it should be easier to use and give us more options to play with. I still have to set up the administration board so will continue tweaking over the weekend.
Enjoy the weekend

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Sandra » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:33 pm

That's better thankyou.Liking the black and green,really clear now and the logging in seems to be sorted.

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by paul jh » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:54 pm

My screen is black and there's a wide range of font colours. Yesterday it looked completely different. Perhaps it's my computer. :|

I was hoping we would get some new emoticons to choose from. :roll:

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by mariana44 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:39 pm

No Paul-it is not your computer--it has been changing over the last 24 hours or so.
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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by maureen & harry » Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:14 pm

We have only just logged into the new forum so have not encountered any problems. We really like the new look forum especially the green headings of the topics which we now find easier to identify.

However can someone please advise us how to change font from white to a colour as we would like to do this from time to time.

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Maureen & Harry :roll:

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by mariana44 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:43 pm

Hi Maureen and Harry--it is much easier to change the font colour than it was prevously.

All you do is highlight what you have written, and then click on the colour you want. It will not show up straightaway, but if you want to check it first , just look at preview.

The green headings are much easier to use--this morning they were purple and impossible to see.

I think the Forum will be more user -friendly when it is all done--even though it was fine before !1
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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by paul jh » Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:34 am

:?: :? Does anyone know the purpose of the green spinning film reel at the top of the forum?

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Re: Global Technology Helpdesk

Post by Rmoore » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:48 am

It's a generic logo that came with the forum redesign and is hopefully only temporary - I'm attempting to get a logo fr the forum put in it's place - watch this space! (or at least the space in the top middle of the page!)

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