LR90 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 OK, in A&M we have been thinking that now the forums been running over a year and completed another significant upgrade it might be time to make better use of all that blue top right of every forum page. It could be filled very nicely with a std 468x60 pixel banner but what should the banner represent? Well the forum of course but what is that. So to help provide a brief for the image we'd first like to get some member feedback. Please tell us what three things make this forum stand out for you? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 without trying to sound negative towards changes i like the lack of graphics, adverts & gimmicks on this forum. the simpleness & speed at which it runs is good im my opinion. i used to difflock a lot but left for a while. took a look the other week & they've gone all gimmickly & it looks soooo much worse i wont even consider going back there now. not saying improvements are bad just that they need to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 i'm a fan of the 'less is more' approach, one of the things people requested when this forum was set up is that it should be low-key so we can browse at work without it looking too obvious... if it went all brightly coloured and animated i reckon you might put off a few of the 'office browsers'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I am another for "like it as it is" Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jericho Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 keep it plain and simple - easy to comprehend at a glance .... for the thickies amoung us. No flashing,moving graphics.definitely no adverts. change the banner if you like,but don't change the nature of the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I have to say, lots of forums and websites you browse are all flashing, lots and lots of graphics and over the top, i agree with above i like the way this one looks, its nice and easy on the eyes and i am able to browse it at work we we dont have broadbean connections yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well you've well and truely pi55ed on my fire But it's great to know plain as it is it is what is wanted. Bit like a land rover really, form follows function. Must admit i find those adwords that are starting to appear on the likes of P4x4 very irritating so can appreciate the sentiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I agree with the others. This site is so easy to use, and not fussy like many I have seen. Progress cannot always be measured by change. Cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I agree - work-safe is a prime concern. If there is any way to make it black and white, or more like a word / excel document then I'm all for it! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 would you go in a pub because it had a big, flash, neon sign outside, or because the locals were a nice friendly crowd and you felt 'at home'....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Another vote here for the "If it 'ain't broke...." brigade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Another vote here for the "If it 'ain't broke...." brigade Agree with everyone else, keep it simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormhole Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Agree with everyone else, keep it simple Whilst I like it simple, I like the top banner at ORRP I think it adds to their site with just one relativly simple banner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I like it as is too too fussy = too crappy. time to get some more fireworks Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 ORRP is far too visible from across the office. As most here know, I'm all for subtlety(!) so stay as is please. Is it time for annual donations again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MJG Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I agree - work-safe is a prime concern.If there is any way to make it black and white, or more like a word / excel document then I'm all for it! Al. Here too, perhpas if you could fill the blue space with my employers logo so it looks like our home page, no worries then when sneeking a quick look at work........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Yep, KIS it! (Keep It Simple) Works for me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige90 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I have to agree with the above replies. It's a perfectly functional inconspicuous format that needs no change. Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well you've well and truely pi55ed on my fire Yuck! Nothing worse than the smell of "wee fueled" steam.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 i'm a fan of the 'less is more' approach, one of the things people requested when this forum was set up is that it should be low-key so we can browse at work without it looking too obvious... if it went all brightly coloured and animated i reckon you might put off a few of the 'office browsers'.... Interestingly. The only thing here that is "brightly coloured and animated" is your Avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSi110 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm all for subtelty too. It's one thing having a car that sticks out a mile on the road, but quite another advertising your obsession to those at work. Those who know will always come to LR4x4. If the banner is a way or promotion, spend time on improving the metatags. If looks are the criteria, I'd say you've got it pretty damn good as it is. A cloaking device would be good whilst at work though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 It's a bit worrying that this website is helping to promote at-work skiving. There's an incredibly faint possibility that there's a goverment swot somewhere noticing a sudden rise in industry production and thinking to himself "hmm, LR4x4 must be down this morning". Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petergg Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I am happy as it is, all works for me. If you feel like a change you could add a christmas tree for a week Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Of course I would love some LR content in the banner (which has not to be Flash ani),but in the end who cares... Can I add rivets to the LR4X4.com sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'll add to the leave it alone roar from the crowd. I don't like anything too bright or flashy. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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