New layout?

[SirStrangefolk]

So I've been gone for a while. It seems there is a new layout that I suppose is intended to integrate the forums better with the main site? I can't say I'm a fan, but if there has been an an announcement of the changes can someone direct me to it?

Besides the fact that user information is between posts, breaking them up instead of to the side which makes for terrible readability I'm also having other issues where part of the forum is obscured by information that should clearly not be on top of it. I'm using the latest version of Chrome btw.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

I am getting used to the new layout but I wish we could fix the sidebar so it stops blocking my view when I scroll down (even though the other side has plenty of room for it).

 

[flickchick85]

We just migrated to new software (Xenforo). There was an announcement stickied atop each subforum, but it's gone now. Here's the thread for help with the new system: https://forums.superherohype.com/threads/xenforo-help-thread.544739/

Also, that thing floating around is a sidebar that should be collapsible. You should see an "X" in the upper right-hand corner to close it. It's not supposed to be floating around like that, either. They're still working out the kinks.

 

[eon001]

I'm used to this layout already. I've been using another forum that recently changed to the same layout. Takes some getting used to but it's much better imo. It's easier to keep up with your posts with the notification system, and it encourages communication and interaction with the like function.

 

[Flash525]

We just migrated to new software (Xenforo). There was an announcement stickied atop each subforum, but it's gone now. Here's the thread for help with the new system: https://forums.superherohype.com/threads/xenforo-help-thread.544739/

Also, that thing floating around is a sidebar that should be collapsible. You should see an "X" in the upper right-hand corner to close it. It's not supposed to be floating around like that, either. They're still working out the kinks.

This does nothing except close the advert. I'm just then presented with a white block of nothing. I appreciate they're still sorting out the kinks though, however it would have been nice it everything was trialed on a dummy forum skin or something before an entire migration.

 

[Brian Braddock]

So I've been gone for a while. It seems there is a new layout that I suppose is intended to integrate the forums better with the main site? I can't say I'm a fan, but if there has been an an announcement of the changes can someone direct me to it?

Besides the fact that user information is between posts, breaking them up instead of to the side which makes for terrible readability I'm also having other issues where part of the forum is obscured by information that should clearly not be on top of it. I'm using the latest version of Chrome btw.

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Same here. Definately NOT a fan of this update - forums are a chore to navigate and the pop ups just obscure half the screen. Its.so bad I'm actually thinking that unless something is done I may actually delete my account and leave as this is just beyond annoying.

 

[NHawk19]

Is there a way to change the post layout so the poster's info isn't between posts? That way you can read more comments and respond easier? Huge sigs were bad enough but this is ridiculous I have a 27" monitor and can't fit more than 2-2 1/2 posts at a time on the screen.

 

[NHawk19]

So I've been gone for a while. It seems there is a new layout that I suppose is intended to integrate the forums better with the main site? I can't say I'm a fan, but if there has been an an announcement of the changes can someone direct me to it?

Besides the fact that user information is between posts, breaking them up instead of to the side which makes for terrible readability I'm also having other issues where part of the forum is obscured by information that should clearly not be on top of it. I'm using the latest version of Chrome btw.

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Change your layout to Super Hero Hype Liquid under user preferences. This helps get rid of that pop up.

 

[RetrogradeOrbit]

Looks like there is a lot to do still...
This is after I changed to the “liquid” layout.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

do animated gif avatars no longer work? Or do we just have to reload them?

 

[Teelie]

They work but I think you might need to reupload it.

 

[Silvermoon]

do animated gif avatars no longer work? Or do we just have to reload them?

Animated avy's are back, so try deleting your avy and then reuploading it (hopefully you still have the original file?). I believe in another thread they said 250kb is the limit (mine is about 230kb), the dimensions might also be a bit smaller (wasn't able to test that since my larger dimension copy's of my gif are also larger than the 250kb - the one i used is 100x100)

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

thanks, now I have to figure out what the heck I did with the old file.

 

[Lilbaz]

How do i navigate on my phone? Go into forums and it only shows shh community can't see any of the others.

 

[Lilbaz]

Figured it out.

If that is not changed you wont be getting many new members. They'll come in only see the shh community threads then leave and got to another site that chats about superheros.

 

[SniperHF]

If that is not changed you wont be getting many new members. They'll come in only see the shh community threads then leave and got to another site that chats about superheros.

Are you saying the other forums do not show up at all? What did you do to make them show up?
I am not having this problem on my phone or on a desktop.

The sidebar bug (it jumps to the left) could be obscuring things. They are working on that issue.

 

[Lilbaz]

Are you saying the other forums do not show up at all? What did you do to make them show up?
I am not having this problem on my phone or on a desktop.

The sidebar bug (it jumps to the left) could be obscuring things. They are working on that issue.

They don't show up. Have to use the little square navigation button which is easy to miss.

Don't know what the side bar bug is. Don't see a side bar.

Someone else mentioned having the same problem in another thread so not just me.

 

[SniperHF]

They don't show up. Have to use the little square navigation button which is easy to miss.

What browser and device type?

 

[Lilbaz]

What browser and device type?

Iphone 5

 

[Lilbaz]

Just checked on my tablet and the forums are visible on there.

Quick navigation button is not on that though. So will be your end i'm guessing.

 

[Lilbaz]

See what you mean by the side bar bug.

 

[Havok83]

I hate it. I think I may be less active now bc of it

 

[Lilbaz]

Is it possible for threads you have commented in to automatically be "watched"? They do it on other sites. If people no longer have interest in the threads they can easily unwatch.

 

[SniperHF]

Is it possible for threads you have commented in to automatically be "watched"? They do it on other sites. If people no longer have interest in the threads they can easily unwatch.

https://forums.superherohype.com/account/preferences
Preferences > "Automatically watch threads that you create or when you reply..."

Make sure it's checked.

Also check your alert settings:
https://forums.superherohype.com/account/alert-preferences

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Is it possible for threads you have commented in to automatically be "watched"? They do it on other sites. If people no longer have interest in the threads they can easily unwatch.

Check your "preferences" in your user panel, it should be there.

I hate it. I think I may be less active now bc of it

Yeah, it's unsettling. May I suggest you ask @C. Lee to switch your forum them to "XenForo", it looks a bit like the old board.