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Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! #777483 10/04/23 01:49 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,443 North Carolina David Snyder OP Veteran
OP David Snyder Veteran Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 8,443 North Carolina	Oh noooooo!!!!! I logged into the forum and it looks so, so 2024. Like Facebook!!!! I loved the old 1995 AOL, Alta Vista, You've Got Mail Look! Where are the flaming fires of hot forum topics???!! Where are the little green faces??? It took me back to better days! What's next, a direct Instagram feed!! TikTok on the homepage!??!! Say it ain't so!! I want my MTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go here and try to fix everything!! Look for answers below!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.webcrawler.com/ P.S, More MIDI in 2024!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers https://davidsnydersongs.com/ https://spoti.fi/359Gigs www.davidsnydermusic.com/ www.reverbnation.com/davidpsnyder www.soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel https://www.songtradr.com/user/profile/david.snyder

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777484 10/04/23 01:55 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,808 Wauconda DrDan Veteran
DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,808 Wauconda	Looked good at first, but now it is just a mess! BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777487 10/04/23 02:23 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	There was even earlier forum software, from 1995 to summer 2000. David, you would have loved it. BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! DrDan #777491 10/04/23 02:33 PM Off-Topic
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 7,691 Victoria, BC Andrew - PG Music PG Music Staff
Andrew - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: May 2002 Posts: 7,691 Victoria, BC	Originally Posted by MusicStudent Looked good at first, but now it is just a mess! Try a refresh. If still messed up could you post a screenshot? For reference, should look about like this for light: And like this for dark: Andrew PG Music Inc.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777493 10/04/23 02:40 PM Off-Topic
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,808 Wauconda	Ya, refresh must have helped cause it is looking better now. BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777501 10/04/23 03:02 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	I'm OK with how everything is running. The dark mode worked; I didn't choose to keep it, but it works. Is there an adjustment for the overall font size? I would make everything a little smaller if I could. Yes, I can do Ctrl- but that's for my browser and I would have to set that each time. Something between 80 and 90% would be right for my larger monitor. I tried making the number of threads larger but that has no effect on the font. BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777506 10/04/23 03:23 PM Off-Topic
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Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,697 Pawling New York	Soooo what's all the fuss about? Sumpin' change round here?!?! HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777508 10/04/23 03:30 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 2,739 United States Bass Thumper Veteran
Bass Thumper Veteran Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 2,739 United States	Is there a way to get back the "old"(as of about an hour ago) screen display for the Latest Posts ? The new display shows a bunch of white space with only 3 or 4 posting titles per page; see my screenshot. The old format had many titles that you could easily view. EDIT: Also, I notice that my attached file (the screenshot) is quite small when viewed on this forum. How can that be fixed so that others can see it without a magnifying glass? Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Screenshot 12.jpg (182.43 KB, 200 downloads) Last edited by Bass Thumper; 10/04/23 03:38 PM. Reason: Additional info. https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677 BiaB 2026 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777510 10/04/23 03:59 PM Off-Topic
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Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 7,092	I believe main forum page topics "separator" lines should be more pronounced in light mode (darker) . Especially evident on mobile. Also slightly larger text for the "topics" would be easier on the eyes. Overall looks cleaner! Last edited by Rustyspoon#; 10/04/23 04:04 PM.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777525 10/04/23 05:10 PM Off-Topic
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Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 15,989 GA USA	We like it. Given the collapse of so many forums over the last decade we are always very happy that PG Music continues to support this mostly civil community. J&B PS David Snyder, you are one genuinely hilarious human! Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! Janice & Bud #777547 10/04/23 07:58 PM Off-Topic
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 7,691 Victoria, BC Andrew - PG Music PG Music Staff
Andrew - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: May 2002 Posts: 7,691 Victoria, BC	Thanks, I'll look into all the comments here. Quote Is there an adjustment for the overall font size? I would make everything a little smaller if I could. There are a few ways we could possibly accomplish that.. will consider. You want it smaller? I was thinking it was too small. Quote The new display shows a bunch of white space with only 3 or 4 posting titles per page; see my screenshot. I think this could be condensed for larger screens, yes Quote I believe main forum page topics "separator" lines should be more pronounced in light mode (darker) Sorry, can you clarify which lines? Quote Also, I notice that my attached file (the screenshot) is quite small when viewed on this forum. How can that be fixed so that others can see it without a magnifying glass? If you click on a thumbnail image it shows it in a full screen viewer. Alternatively you can convert the attachment to an 'inline' image by clicking on it in the attachment manager dialog. Then it will display full size in your post. Andrew PG Music Inc.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! Andrew - PG Music #777585 10/04/23 09:47 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,475 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	Quote Quote Is there an adjustment for the overall font size? I would make everything a little smaller if I could. There are a few ways we could possibly accomplish that.. will consider. You want it smaller? I was thinking it was too small. Answer: yes, I would like to be able to make the font smaller. But it's not just the font; in fact, it's more that there is so much white space. When I open this thread and go to the top, I can only see two posts: David's starting post, and Dan's post. I have to do a lot of scrolling to read all the comments. Last edited by Matt Finley; 10/04/23 09:48 PM. BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! Andrew - PG Music #777601 10/04/23 10:46 PM Off-Topic
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,036 Melbourne, Australia	Quote Alternatively you can convert the attachment to an 'inline' image by clicking on it in the attachment manager dialog. Then it will display full size in your post. Andrew, This is great news for me. I'm learning! However, it attaches the image at the top of the post, and before any of the dialog. Is there a way for the attached image to show elsewhere in the post? Please see this example. Last edited by AudioTrack; 10/05/23 12:06 AM. Reason: The attachment gets inserted at the top of the post(?) BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777604 10/05/23 12:02 AM Off-Topic
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TRYUK Apprentice Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 280 Worcester, United Kingdom	It looks great to me, but I have a colour blindness problem with some shades. Now it looks much better. But maybe what looks better to me looks off for others.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777615 10/05/23 02:31 AM Off-Topic
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Planobilly Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 2,741 Gulf Of Mexico As Of Late	Originally Posted by David Snyder Oh noooooo!!!!! I logged into the forum and it looks so, so 2024. Like Facebook!!!! I loved the old 1995 AOL, Alta Vista, You've Got Mail Look! Where are the flaming fires of hot forum topics???!! Where are the little green faces??? It took me back to better days! What's next, a direct Instagram feed!! TikTok on the homepage!??!! Say it ain't so!! I want my MTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go here and try to fix everything!! Look for answers below!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.webcrawler.com/ P.S, More MIDI in 2024!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be OK David. Just play acoustic guitar backwards for two days while looking in the mirror and drink plenty of branch water. If you continue to feel uncomfortable, come visit me in the Florida Keys as we have many drinks here that will help. Billy “Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig? “Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! Matt Finley #777621 10/05/23 05:30 AM Off-Topic
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eddie1261 Unregistered E	Originally Posted by Matt Finley [quote] Answer: yes, I would like to be able to make the font smaller. This is one of those "one size doesn't fit all" items. I am squinting to see the text NOW. If you make it smaller I will need to hold a magnifying glass up to read the posts.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777622 10/05/23 05:35 AM Off-Topic
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eddie1261 Unregistered E	I am quietly watching for the "Oh my god! NOT CHANGE!! My horse and buggy still runs fine! Why do we need these... these... CAR things? I still run Windows 95!!" crew to start complaining. Much like children who never tasted brussels sprouts saying they don't like brussels sprouts... People are hilarious. LOL!!

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! #777623 10/05/23 05:39 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,630 Hampshire, UK Gordon Scott Veteran
Gordon Scott Veteran Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,630 Hampshire, UK	Originally Posted by eddie1261 [quote=Matt Finley] Quote Answer: yes, I would like to be able to make the font smaller. This is one of those "one size doesn't fit all" items. I am squinting to see the text NOW. If you make it smaller I will need to hold a magnifying glass up to read the posts. Have you tried the Ctrl-Plus to increase font sizes or Ctrl-Minus to reduce them? I think that works in most browsers on PCs and the like. I think 'phones/tablets have something akin. It does affect all web pages, though. Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful. AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11 BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software. Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts .

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777626 10/05/23 05:59 AM Off-Topic
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Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,735 Middlesex, NC	Imagine my surprise..... I thought I had messed up some setting somewhere in the dark recesses of code somewhere, somehow..... But alas..... nope. Now.... let me see if I can figure this out. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Oh NOOOI!! A New Forum Look!!!!! David Snyder #777632 10/05/23 06:57 AM Off-Topic
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Notes Norton Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,475 Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.A.	So far, I like it OK. As long as I can still 'talk' to my buddies, what it looks like is secondary. I just found the dark mode, and I think I like that. If in time, I change my mind, I can change it back. Insights and incites by Notes ♫ Bob "Notes" Norton Norton Music https://www.nortonmusic.com 100% MIDI Super-Styles recorded by live, pro, studio musicians for a live groove & Fake Disks for MIDI and/or RealTracks

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