How do you see TFP? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

troit · 06-26-2007, 05:43 AM

So for the last couple of years everytime I log onto TFP my default view has been TFP green. Maybe out of habit or just laziness, I don't know that is just what it's been - until yesterday. I was outside on my rooftop and couldn't see because of the glare and so I changed the view to I-Bulletin. Well that got me thinking:

What is your default view TFP and what features of that view do you like?

Charlatan · 06-26-2007, 05:50 AM

TFP Green... any other version just gives me a headache and makes me nauseous.

It's like wearing someone else's clothes. It's just not right.

Jetée · 06-26-2007, 05:53 AM

See, I thought to create this exact thread because some other members were complaining that that they couldn't see the colored fonts of others because of the template that they were using.

I myself use the TFP Green because it is simple, effective, and makes the most of what is available(in terms of space).

It is the clean look of it all.

ngdawg · 06-26-2007, 05:55 AM

Insignia on one pc, VBulletin 3(white) on another. I don't like the green one and these two are more subtle, passing family members can't see what forum I'm in

Jetée · 06-26-2007, 05:57 AM

That is queer... the poll went from a public one to one where the votes are not shown...

Meditrina · 06-26-2007, 06:10 AM

I use TFP Green. It is easier on my eyes.

xepherys · 06-26-2007, 06:14 AM

fromBasics Dark. I much prefer a dark background with a light(er) foreground. This is a bit more terminal like to me. *shrug*

Martian · 06-26-2007, 06:50 AM

When I first came to TFP I used TFP Green for the simple reason that it was the default - it didn't occur to me to change it. I've tried some of the other themes since, but I keep coming back to TFP Green. That's just what I associate with this forum now, to the extent that the different colour schemes just don't feel right. Charlatan nailed it - it's like wearing another person's clothes.

Redlemon · 06-26-2007, 07:25 AM

Back when I used to TFP from work and had a really sucky monitor, I had to use a light-backgrounded version in order to see anything. Using my nice iMac from home, TFP Green seems to work the best for me.

ItWasMe · 06-26-2007, 07:39 AM

TFP green was a little hard on my eyes. If I ever opened another browser window, the brightness would bug my eyes. I was glad when I saw that I could switch. I use insigia. I occastionally use vBulletin-3, but I love the colors of Insignia.

Willravel · 06-26-2007, 07:48 AM

I use the standard vB3. It's simple.

Grancey · 06-26-2007, 08:03 AM

vBulletin 3 - This works best for me.

MexicanOnABike · 06-26-2007, 08:19 AM

I've used GREEN since I can remember and when Halx added the new styles, i tried them all for a bit but V bulletin 3 was the one that resembled the green the most.

So for now, it's only VB3.

Sweetpea · 06-26-2007, 08:29 AM

TFP green. For a short time I tried the other styles, but as Char. noted, it just didn't feel right.

sweetpea

warrrreagl · 06-26-2007, 09:03 AM

vBulletin 3

Can't the mods look that up to see how many members use each?

fresnelly · 06-26-2007, 09:55 AM

VB3 because it blends in with my Windows colour scheme at work, allowing me to keep it open without attracting attention.

spectre · 06-26-2007, 10:26 AM

Green, only because we don't still have the old version of DarkCloud.

telekinetic · 06-26-2007, 11:04 AM

Am I the only one who rocks the ibulletin grey?

hambone · 06-26-2007, 11:21 AM

fromBasics Dark.

I actually had to check, since I never even think about it.

analog · 06-26-2007, 12:08 PM

I use Insignia. If "fromBasics Dark" was full-screen, and not narrowed in to the center like it is, I would use that, because I like the color scheme. Darker is better for my eyes

ShaniFaye · 06-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Green and green only. Back on the old board I used the desert one at work but since it disappeared its green at work too

World's King · 06-26-2007, 12:17 PM

Dark...

I like how narrow it is.

The_Jazz · 06-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Green when I'm in the office or at home and vBulletin when I'm on the road with the handheld.

*Nikki* · 06-26-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hambone

fromBasics Dark.

I actually had to check, since I never even think about it.

Me too

This is the only one I have ever used. So easy on eyes.

Strange Famous · 06-26-2007, 12:44 PM

Ive no clue that there were even options. Its a drk blue/green colour... is that a good one?

hambone · 06-26-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by World's King

Dark...

I like how narrow it is.

I agree. The others seem to stretched too much

spectre · 06-26-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strange Famous

Ive no clue that there were even options. Its a drk blue/green colour... is that a good one?

If you scroll to the bottom of any page, there's a dropdown there on the left. I don't think that's permanent though, so to make the change last, go into your usercp and change it there once you find one you like.

Brewmaniac · 06-26-2007, 01:08 PM

Dark, easiest on my old eyes -

JustJess · 06-26-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green........ red roses too
I see em bloom..... for me and for you
And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue..... clouds of white
Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are also on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin......i love you.

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
Theyll learn much more.....than Ill never know
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world

(instrumental break)

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the sky
Are there on the faces.....of people ..going by
I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you do
Theyre really sayin...*spoken*(I ....love....you).

I hear babies cry...... I watch them grow
*spoken*(you know their gonna learn
A whole lot more than Ill never know)
And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself! I am a basic TFP green type too.

troit · 06-26-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetstream

That is queer... the poll went from a public one to one where the votes are not shown...

It did that itself - and it will not allow me to change its parameters now. ;(

noodle · 06-26-2007, 02:48 PM

I, too, exist on the Dark side. Specifically for the narrowness, decreased eyestrain, etc... but it also makes the avatars pop.

Redlemon · 06-26-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warrrreagl

vBulletin 3

Can't the mods look that up to see how many members use each?

I think that's a local setting saved in your cookie, not kept on the board options. At least, that's the way it used to work.

MexicanOnABike · 06-26-2007, 06:02 PM

I think most people will chose GREEN just because it's the standard colour style. If you HAD to chose when you signed up, I'm sure many would pick the different styles.

SaltPork · 06-26-2007, 07:55 PM

I use 2e_Forest. With a widescreen laptop it's hard for me when everything is so spread out and my resolution being 1440 x 900, it's just too much work to take everything in with some of the other darker and full width themes. Though from time to time when I clear my cache I use vb3, but only for quick visits to check on what's going on.

alicat · 06-27-2007, 07:10 PM

Green for me. I can't remember how long ago it was, but the first time I saw an anouncement that there were some new choices, I tried them for the novelty.

I don't know if it was my sucky eyes that have "floaters" when looking at anything light/white or familiarity, but I couldn't handle anything but good 'ol Green. And so it stays...

Ali

Shauk · 06-27-2007, 08:43 PM

I'm diggin the insignia.

spindles · 06-27-2007, 09:44 PM

I-Bulletin for me. I just prefer black text on a lighter background, though people that use yellow text as a high lighter don't have this skin in mind

LoganSnake · 06-28-2007, 05:29 AM

Green is too dark and murky for my tastes. I prefer to the default vB layout over anything else that's offered.

Lady Sage · 06-28-2007, 05:41 AM

I like my I-Bulletin white. Crisp, clean and simple. The darker ones kinda make me feel gloomy.

BadNick · 06-28-2007, 05:42 AM

I guess I must be looking at TFP green since I never changed anything about the default setup. I'm happy with it, it looks quite different than the several other forums I check out every day so I have that "special TFP" feeling looking at it; a couple of my other forums are vBulletin so I wouldn't want this to be the same old thing. And I remember hearing that green was more soothing to the eyes, no idea if that's true or not but it seems to be OK.

View Poll Results: Which view of TFP is your default?
-- vBulletin 3	14	19.44%
---- TFP Green	33	45.83%
---- Insignia	6	8.33%
---- fromBasics Dark	14	19.44%
---- I-Bulletin	4	5.56%
---- 2e_forest	1	1.39%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

06-26-2007, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	How do you see TFP? So for the last couple of years everytime I log onto TFP my default view has been TFP green. Maybe out of habit or just laziness, I don't know that is just what it's been - until yesterday. I was outside on my rooftop and couldn't see because of the glare and so I changed the view to I-Bulletin. Well that got me thinking: What is your default view TFP and what features of that view do you like? __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

06-26-2007, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	TFP Green... any other version just gives me a headache and makes me nauseous. It's like wearing someone else's clothes. It's just not right. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

06-26-2007, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	See, I thought to create this exact thread because some other members were complaining that that they couldn't see the colored fonts of others because of the template that they were using. I myself use the TFP Green because it is simple, effective, and makes the most of what is available(in terms of space). It is the clean look of it all. __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

06-26-2007, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	Insignia on one pc, VBulletin 3(white) on another. I don't like the green one and these two are more subtle, passing family members can't see what forum I'm in __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

06-26-2007, 05:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jetée The Reforms Location: Rarely, if ever, here or there, but always in transition	That is queer... the poll went from a public one to one where the votes are not shown... __________________ As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world (that is the myth of the Atomic Age) as in being able to remake ourselves. —Mohandas K. Gandhi

06-26-2007, 06:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Meditrina Junkie Location: LI,NY	I use TFP Green. It is easier on my eyes. __________________ "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

06-26-2007, 06:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	fromBasics Dark. I much prefer a dark background with a light(er) foreground. This is a bit more terminal like to me. shrug __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

06-26-2007, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	When I first came to TFP I used TFP Green for the simple reason that it was the default - it didn't occur to me to change it. I've tried some of the other themes since, but I keep coming back to TFP Green. That's just what I associate with this forum now, to the extent that the different colour schemes just don't feel right. Charlatan nailed it - it's like wearing another person's clothes. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

06-26-2007, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Back when I used to TFP from work and had a really sucky monitor, I had to use a light-backgrounded version in order to see anything. Using my nice iMac from home, TFP Green seems to work the best for me. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

06-26-2007, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
ItWasMe But You'll Never Prove It. Location: under your bed	TFP green was a little hard on my eyes. If I ever opened another browser window, the brightness would bug my eyes. I was glad when I saw that I could switch. I use insigia. I occastionally use vBulletin-3, but I love the colors of Insignia. __________________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Ok, no more truth-or-dare until somebody returns my underwear" ~ George Lopez I bake cookies just so I can lick the bowl. ~ ItWasMe

06-26-2007, 07:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I use the standard vB3. It's simple.

06-26-2007, 08:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Grancey Life's short, gotta hurry... Location: land of pit vipers	vBulletin 3 - This works best for me. __________________ Quiet, mild-mannered souls might just turn out to be roaring lions of two-fisted cool.

06-26-2007, 08:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	I've used GREEN since I can remember and when Halx added the new styles, i tried them all for a bit but V bulletin 3 was the one that resembled the green the most. So for now, it's only VB3. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

06-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	TFP green. For a short time I tried the other styles, but as Char. noted, it just didn't feel right. sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"

06-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	VB3 because it blends in with my Windows colour scheme at work, allowing me to keep it open without attracting attention. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

06-26-2007, 12:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Green when I'm in the office or at home and vBulletin when I'm on the road with the handheld. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

06-26-2007, 09:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	vBulletin 3 Can't the mods look that up to see how many members use each? __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.

06-26-2007, 10:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	Green, only because we don't still have the old version of DarkCloud. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

06-26-2007, 11:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Am I the only one who rocks the ibulletin grey? __________________ twisted no more

06-26-2007, 11:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
hambone Zeroed In Location: CA	fromBasics Dark. I actually had to check, since I never even think about it. __________________ "Like liquid white from fallen glass, Nothing to cry over"

06-26-2007, 12:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
analog Banned	I use Insignia. If "fromBasics Dark" was full-screen, and not narrowed in to the center like it is, I would use that, because I like the color scheme. Darker is better for my eyes

06-26-2007, 12:13 PM	#21 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Green and green only. Back on the old board I used the desert one at work but since it disappeared its green at work too __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

06-26-2007, 12:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	Dark... I like how narrow it is. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

06-26-2007, 12:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	Ive no clue that there were even options. Its a drk blue/green colour... is that a good one? __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

06-26-2007, 01:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Dark, easiest on my old eyes - __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

06-26-2007, 06:02 PM	#33 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	I think most people will chose GREEN just because it's the standard colour style. If you HAD to chose when you signed up, I'm sure many would pick the different styles. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

06-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#34 (permalink)
SaltPork Everything's better with bacon Location: In your local grocer's freezer.	I use 2e_Forest. With a widescreen laptop it's hard for me when everything is so spread out and my resolution being 1440 x 900, it's just too much work to take everything in with some of the other darker and full width themes. Though from time to time when I clear my cache I use vb3, but only for quick visits to check on what's going on. __________________ It was like that when I got here....I swear.

06-27-2007, 07:10 PM	#35 (permalink)
alicat Baffled Location: West Michigan	Green for me. I can't remember how long ago it was, but the first time I saw an anouncement that there were some new choices, I tried them for the novelty. I don't know if it was my sucky eyes that have "floaters" when looking at anything light/white or familiarity, but I couldn't handle anything but good 'ol Green. And so it stays... Ali __________________ 'Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun, The frumious Bandersnatch!'--Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll "You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late."--Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-27-2007, 08:43 PM	#36 (permalink)
Shauk Confused Adult Location: Spokane, WA	I'm diggin the insignia.

06-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#37 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	I-Bulletin for me. I just prefer black text on a lighter background, though people that use yellow text as a high lighter don't have this skin in mind __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

06-28-2007, 05:29 AM	#38 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Green is too dark and murky for my tastes. I prefer to the default vB layout over anything else that's offered. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

06-28-2007, 05:41 AM	#39 (permalink)
Lady Sage Mistress of Mayhem Location: Canton, Ohio	I like my I-Bulletin white. Crisp, clean and simple. The darker ones kinda make me feel gloomy. __________________ If only closed minds came with closed mouths. Minds are like parachutes, they function best when open. It`s Easier to Change a Condom Than a Diaper Yes, the rumors are true... I actually AM a Witch.

06-28-2007, 05:42 AM	#40 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	I guess I must be looking at TFP green since I never changed anything about the default setup. I'm happy with it, it looks quite different than the several other forums I check out every day so I have that "special TFP" feeling looking at it; a couple of my other forums are vBulletin so I wouldn't want this to be the same old thing. And I remember hearing that green was more soothing to the eyes, no idea if that's true or not but it seems to be OK.