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Steve_S · 02-03-2006, 11:44 AM

Georgie rocks! Czar Rocks! We all Rock!

Congrats and great work.

Patients geeks.

This is a huge job and it will take a few days to fine tune the minor loose ends.

Wonder over to the Test Forum at: http://www.geekvillage.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46

Then play and post like mad.

**Czar** · 02-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Okay, the title of this post may be a little premature. We do still have a number of small kinks to work out (particularly in relation to post syndication and the integration of this new software with a few of our older hacks), but as you can no doubt see, Geek/Talk has finally entered the 21st Century.

Please let me know if you encounter any unusual behaviour, or if you have any feature requests, suggestions or comments about our new look and feel.

Have fun folks!

**Czar** · 02-03-2006, 11:51 AM

Incidentally, while it goes without saying that George deserves a big round of applause for his efforts in tackling this deceptively difficult upgrade (which actually involved three separate vB version upgrades and many minor tweaks), I'd like to also thank Steve for the immense amount of support and information he provided throughout this process.

I also have to thank Jan in advance for bearing with vB 3.5.3, which is arguably not as user-friendly from an admin's point of view than previous incarnations of the software. Good luck Jan!

Matt Sherman - ValueClick Media · 02-03-2006, 02:16 PM

Great work, Czar/George!

Matt Sherman
Manager of Media
ValueClick Media/Fastclick

**Jan** · 02-03-2006, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czar

I also have to thank Jan in advance for bearing with vB 3.5.3, which is arguably not as user-friendly from an admin's point of view than previous incarnations of the software. Good luck Jan!

Well I am kinda used to it now, having used it on one forum for nearly 2 years

Well done to all concerned

Rivux · 02-03-2006, 04:11 PM

Looks great guys and gals, though I forgot what the site looked like with ads on it. When do I get my ad-free skin back

btw, I love the new smilies, especially this one

**Larwee** · 02-03-2006, 04:21 PM

Rivux, in an earlier post Czar said Contributing Geeks will be without ad-free skins for approximately one week.

Quote:

The ad-free skin option for CGs will definitely disappear for approximately a week, but will return immediately after our post-upgrade tests have been performed.

**Czar** · 02-03-2006, 07:49 PM

The ad free skin may be here even sooner than that. We just need enough time to ensure that this one's fine and dandy before modding it.

For those who have a special fondness for our old design and colour scheme, we're intending to introduce a "Geek/Talk Classic" skin along with the ad free option. We may even throw in an ad-free version of that second colour scheme to help allow our Contributing Geeks to experience the retro stylings in speedy ad-free format.

**singloon** · 02-05-2006, 02:19 AM

woah love the new style... GV certainly getting with the times

**Czar** · 02-05-2006, 08:41 AM

Anything to encourage you to stop by more often, singloon.

Congrats again, singloon/George/eva on a job well done. If there are any geeks out there who need a little hand-holding with a complex vB upgrade with multi-redundancy and checks along the way, singloon's the man to contact. He helped bring us forward about 4 1/2 years over the course of one weekend.

demae · 02-06-2006, 03:32 AM

I thought the old forum's colors had better contrast.

**Czar** · 02-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Thanks for your feedback demae. I think you're right, too. The new colour scheme appeals to me, but I have received a few comments about the contrast issue, which is why I intend to introduce a second skin later this week. The second skin will feature a colour scheme inspired by the old Geek/Talk, to provide both a little retro flavour and greater contrast. I'll be sure to let you know when it's ready.

zink0 · 02-06-2006, 09:34 AM

Hi

I like it

Good work!

My2cents · 02-06-2006, 06:58 PM

Lookin good!! Well done on the face lift.

**singloon** · 02-08-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czar

Anything to encourage you to stop by more often, singloon.

Congrats again, singloon/George/eva on a job well done. If there are any geeks out there who need a little hand-holding with a complex vB upgrade with multi-redundancy and checks along the way, singloon's the man to contact. He helped bring us forward about 4 1/2 years over the course of one weekend.

quick reply is a god send

i like the natural earth colours it's easier to read forums for longer lengths of times especially if you want to increase stickiness and browse time of visitors to a forum/site

02-03-2006, 11:44 AM	#16
Steve_S Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Posts: 5,223	Wow! Georgie rocks! Czar Rocks! We all Rock! Congrats and great work. Patients geeks. This is a huge job and it will take a few days to fine tune the minor loose ends. Wonder over to the Test Forum at: http://www.geekvillage.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=46 Then play and post like mad.

02-03-2006, 11:46 AM	#17
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Yeehah! All done. Okay, the title of this post may be a little premature. We do still have a number of small kinks to work out (particularly in relation to post syndication and the integration of this new software with a few of our older hacks), but as you can no doubt see, Geek/Talk has finally entered the 21st Century. Please let me know if you encounter any unusual behaviour, or if you have any feature requests, suggestions or comments about our new look and feel. Have fun folks! __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

02-03-2006, 11:51 AM	#18
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Incidentally, while it goes without saying that George deserves a big round of applause for his efforts in tackling this deceptively difficult upgrade (which actually involved three separate vB version upgrades and many minor tweaks), I'd like to also thank Steve for the immense amount of support and information he provided throughout this process. I also have to thank Jan in advance for bearing with vB 3.5.3, which is arguably not as user-friendly from an admin's point of view than previous incarnations of the software. Good luck Jan! __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

02-03-2006, 07:49 PM	#23
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	The ad free skin may be here even sooner than that. We just need enough time to ensure that this one's fine and dandy before modding it. For those who have a special fondness for our old design and colour scheme, we're intending to introduce a "Geek/Talk Classic" skin along with the ad free option. We may even throw in an ad-free version of that second colour scheme to help allow our Contributing Geeks to experience the retro stylings in speedy ad-free format. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

02-05-2006, 02:19 AM	#24
singloon Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,167	woah love the new style... GV certainly getting with the times __________________ .

02-03-2006, 02:16 PM	#19
Matt Sherman - ValueClick Media Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ValueClick Media Posts: 55	Great work, Czar/George! Matt Sherman Manager of Media ValueClick Media/Fastclick

02-03-2006, 04:11 PM	#21
Rivux Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 293	Looks great guys and gals, though I forgot what the site looked like with ads on it. When do I get my ad-free skin back btw, I love the new smilies, especially this one

02-05-2006, 08:41 AM	#25
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Anything to encourage you to stop by more often, singloon. Congrats again, singloon/George/eva on a job well done. If there are any geeks out there who need a little hand-holding with a complex vB upgrade with multi-redundancy and checks along the way, singloon's the man to contact. He helped bring us forward about 4 1/2 years over the course of one weekend. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

02-06-2006, 03:32 AM	#26
demae Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,291	I thought the old forum's colors had better contrast.

02-06-2006, 08:14 AM	#27
Czar Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Posts: 9,488	Thanks for your feedback demae. I think you're right, too. The new colour scheme appeals to me, but I have received a few comments about the contrast issue, which is why I intend to introduce a second skin later this week. The second skin will feature a colour scheme inspired by the old Geek/Talk, to provide both a little retro flavour and greater contrast. I'll be sure to let you know when it's ready. __________________ Czar Follow Geek/Talk's Twitter Feed to stay up to date with new discussion threads and online ad industry highlights. Important GeekVillage Links: Home \| Rules \| Posting Guide \| Report Trouble \| Feedback \| Advertise on GV

02-06-2006, 09:34 AM	#28
zink0 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 29	Hi I like it Good work!

02-06-2006, 06:58 PM	#29
My2cents Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sun Diego Posts: 67	Lookin good!! Well done on the face lift.

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