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Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
Erm..........hi ,
I keep getting lost in strange places..
The list of boards below -because they are of same colour and contain many a word of 'psycho' maybe a different color or listed differently could be less confusing?
Maybe it's just me and the rest of the world has no problem with it.
What do you think?
Posted by jane d on May 29, 2002, at 17:28:36
In reply to bob ~sweet-dew-on-honeybee---suggestion (serious), posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
>
> Erm..........hi ,
> I keep getting lost in strange places..
> The list of boards below -because they are of same colour and contain many a word of 'psycho' maybe a different color or listed differently could be less confusing?
> Maybe it's just me and the rest of the world has no problem with it.
> What do you think?I've been having the same problem. Would it be possible to have the choices appear in the same relative position on each board? The link for the board you are currently on could refresh the screen for that board(which I haven't figured out how to do).
Another idea is to have separate blocks for links to the boards, the options (such as Start new thread) and the non-board links (like Tips, Open, Research).
Finally, I think it would also help if the names weren't split over more than one line.
Jane
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 17:54:18
In reply to I find links to the different boards confusing too, posted by jane d on May 29, 2002, at 17:28:36
I keep ending up on the faith board..is the universe trying to tell me something ? : )
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Posted by medlib on May 29, 2002, at 23:57:37
In reply to bob ~sweet-dew-on-honeybee---suggestion (serious), posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
Dr. Bob--
I hope you'll decide to implement Jane's excellent ideas, to wit:
--separate the boards from the non-board links (*very* helpful, IMHO)
--keep the link positions static; just highlight the current page name in a different, brighter color (one not used elsewhere, like bright red or neon green) It's easy, at least for me, to forget which board I'm on, now that there are so many.
--keep link names intact (easy to do if positions are static!)
--ditch the directional arrows (No one cares what order the board and non-board links are in, so long as the categories are separate and the positions don't change. I'd be willing to bet that the arrows are *never* clicked on.)
Btw, I really like your practice of trying out new boards and letting the amount of "traffic" determine their fate. As strongly as I supported an Old Timers board, I'd have no quarrel with a decision to d/c it if posting isn't sustained.
Thanks much for the 2 newest boards (Tx and Faith). I read and have/will post on both (each?).---medlib
Posted by alii on May 30, 2002, at 8:34:33
In reply to bob ~sweet-dew-on-honeybee---suggestion (serious), posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
You can't get this kind of honest input from paid market research!
I really think the ideas raised by CtrlAlt, Jane and medlib would enhance the site in positive ways.
I fourth the motions.
--Alii
Posted by IsoM on May 30, 2002, at 15:15:35
In reply to Take heed Dr.Bob...., posted by alii on May 30, 2002, at 8:34:33
Posted by beardedlady on May 30, 2002, at 15:51:23
In reply to Dr. Bob: I support JaneD's suggestions, posted by medlib on May 29, 2002, at 23:57:37
I didn't even know what those arrows were for! And it bugs me that the order of the links changes with each page. And, and, and....
Yeah, what Medlib said.
beardy : )>
Posted by mashogr8 on May 30, 2002, at 19:54:45
In reply to bob ~sweet-dew-on-honeybee---suggestion (serious), posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
Go*, am I glad those suggestions were brought up. I'm constantly getting lost since I've returned here after being away for some time now. I do use the carats or arrows or whatever you call them but I reallly have no idea where I will wind up nevermind where I've been. As soon as something sounds familiar it dawns on me that I've been there, read that, finished thinking or writing about that. Maybe that section that is a light blue could change and match the letterhead(name of board, I mean). That way I could memorize which colors I've been too.
By the way, I think the ppbabble is a wonderful addition. My guess is that "faith" will give me something to be distracted by. The hole I am in now with medication not working needs as many other things to think about than feeling that old depression taking over my life.
I am still overwelmed by the number of posters since the early days.
Ma
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 3:51:20
In reply to I find links to the different boards confusing too, posted by jane d on May 29, 2002, at 17:28:36
> > The list of boards below -because they are of same colour and contain many a word of 'psycho' maybe a different color or listed differently could be less confusing?
>
> I've been having the same problem. Would it be possible to have the choices appear in the same relative position on each board? The link for the board you are currently on could refresh the screen for that board(which I haven't figured out how to do).
>
> Another idea is to have separate blocks for links to the boards, the options (such as Start new thread) and the non-board links (like Tips, Open, Research).Great suggestions, thanks! Better now?
> Finally, I think it would also help if the names weren't split over more than one line.
I'm already trying to keep that from happening. What names are being split where?
Bob
Posted by tina on May 31, 2002, at 9:14:17
In reply to Re: links to the different boards better now?, posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 3:51:20
Book Club still split on two lines.
Posted by medlib on May 31, 2002, at 12:16:53
In reply to Re: links to the different boards better now?, posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 3:51:20
Dr. Bob--
Wow! Your economical (and speedy!) navigational changes make a huge difference. Thanks much! Bolding the current page name is simple, but clear; and, now that they're on a line by themselves, the directional arrows are useful AND separate the link categories. Impressive!
In answer to your Q above, I've compiled a complete list of still extant name splits.
--PB Tips is split on every board
--PB Book Club is split on PBBC and PBFaith
--PB Open is split and links are OODate on PB Stats and PB ResearchI think Fi's ideas about intro formatting would be helpful, too. And setting off board descriptions with bullets (or dashes, if you don't want to mess with a gif) would allow the lines to be single-spaced. Although everything in the intro is important, visually, it looks a little like one of my run-on posts--daunting, and likely to evoke the thought, "Is all this really necessary?"
One last item: Scott (SLS) has completed his comprehensive table on psych meds. If he's amenable, a link to it from the PBMeds intro would be a *very* helpful addition--especially since there are now so many psych meds and so *many* newcomers.
Thanks for listening, Dr. Bob---medlib
Posted by jane d on May 31, 2002, at 16:43:26
In reply to Re: BIG Improvement!....and remaining name splits » Dr. Bob, posted by medlib on May 31, 2002, at 12:16:53
The board names split differently depending on how wide your window is. It probably doesn't matter anymore if the names stay in the same position. We'll all learn what is where on our screens.
jane
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 20:02:26
In reply to Re: BIG Improvement!....and remaining name splits » Dr. Bob, posted by medlib on May 31, 2002, at 12:16:53
> In answer to your Q above, I've compiled a complete list of still extant name splits.
> --PB Tips is split on every board
> --PB Book Club is split on PBBC and PBFaith
> --PB Open is split and links are OODate on PB Stats and PB ResearchHmm. None of them ever split for me. Are you all using IE? Could one of you who knows HTML look into this for me?
Those out of date links, well, thanks for reminding me , but they're not high priorities. :-)
> I think Fi's ideas about intro formatting would be helpful, too.
Sorry, her ideas where?
> And setting off board descriptions with bullets (or dashes, if you don't want to mess with a gif) would allow the lines to be single-spaced.
The text descriptions in the introduction at the top of the main page isn't single-spaced already? It is for me...
> Although everything in the intro is important, visually, it looks a little like one of my run-on posts--daunting, and likely to evoke the thought, "Is all this really necessary?"
It is, isn't it?
> One last item: Scott (SLS) has completed his comprehensive table on psych meds. If he's amenable, a link to it from the PBMeds intro would be a *very* helpful addition--especially since there are now so many psych meds and so *many* newcomers.
I'm sort of afraid of setting a precedent there. How about a link from one of the Tips folders?
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 20:05:45
In reply to Re: remaining name splits, posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2002, at 20:02:26
> > I think Fi's ideas about intro formatting would be helpful, too.
>
> Sorry, her ideas where?Never mind, that one I figured out myself. :-)
Bob
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 31, 2002, at 23:57:26
In reply to bob ~sweet-dew-on-honeybee---suggestion (serious), posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 29, 2002, at 11:12:52
Still getting a little lost.
Different colors for list ? -not bright -pastel..
Oh well , it's up to you , time for me to sleep..ZZZzzz...sweet dreams....zzzZZZ
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