Rare Rewind Posted February 3, 2017 #51 Share Posted February 3, 2017 If you are using Chrome, there is a solution here to change back to the old format (at least for now). My recommendation is to set the Replace to .php? and With to .php?styleid=1& http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?styleid=1&p=52179782&postcount=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted February 3, 2017 #52 Share Posted February 3, 2017 With internet-based operations, change is inevitable whether it is needed or not. It gives the kids a chance to sit at the big table and creates the impression of activity. The ideal internet-based operation is a room filled with servers. It is staffed by one man and a dog. The man is there to feed the dog and the dog is there to bite the man if he tries to touch anything. If cruise critics "hits" and thus advertising revenue drops off, they'll change back to the proven formula. However, with so many make-work jobs on the line, there's two chances of that happening - fat and slim. May as well get used to it, or move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted February 3, 2017 #53 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My home PC (Win10, using Chrome) has the new format. My work PC (Win10, using Chrome) has the old format. I wonder what would happen if I close the tab on the work PC. I really don't want to. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 3, 2017 #54 Share Posted February 3, 2017 So why are some getting the new format and others still getting the old?? Does it matter what browser you use?? Chrome, Explorer?? Browser choice definitely can make a difference. On my MacBook Pro, Safari has the new format, but only since early yesterday. On the other hand, Opera on the same machine still has the old format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivrag4511 Posted February 3, 2017 #55 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My eyes are kinka bad already. This is driving me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojan3000 Posted February 3, 2017 #56 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I cannot change back the skin has been locked. I have IE11, Safari, Tor Browser and Microsoft Edge all using the old format Chrome and Firefox the browser I use the most both on the new format. Looks like I will be going back to IE11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 3, 2017 #57 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My home PC (Win10, using Chrome) has the new format. My work PC (Win10, using Chrome) has the old format. I wonder what would happen if I close the tab on the work PC. I really don't want to. :P I've closed and opened in Chrome several times this morning. Always back to the old version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted February 3, 2017 #58 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Do big pics messenger it up like old version. Ok, so there is a major improvement, the old format wants to display this pic full width and it forces you to scroll to the right side to access buttons. New format adjust pic to fit your device. Just like the phone app does. Big win in my book. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app First off, congrats on the new granddaughter! How wonderful! Best wishes to all. Now on to the new CC format. I use an iPad Air 2. I get the old format with my Safari browser but my Chrome browser (latest version) has new format (with drop down offering no option to change skin to old format). In landscape mode in Safari, your picture causes the text to resize making the text very small to read. BUT I can resize the page and zoom in. In Chrome, your picture resizes, leaving the size of the text unchanged. BUT I can't resize the page and zoom in. So I'm left with a LOT of wasted white space on the right unless I flip to portrait mode. Plus with the new format, in the quoted parts of replies the text is a smaller sized font making it a little harder to read. I should be able to just double tap to increase the page size to fill the white space and be able to zoom in even further if I want (say to view some detail in a photo). (Using forum app to post b/c in browser CC wouldn't load photos which show the problem.) CC needs to fix (enable) the page resize function in the new format. I would also like an option to select "view all signatures in full" rather than having to click on each. ~ Judy Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 3, 2017 #59 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) What happened to the list of ships where if you clicked on a ship, you'd get all the posts for that ship? Is that gone now? I can go back to using the search function again but the ship links were convenient. Eliminating functions that people used is not "progress". Never mind, I found it. Now it's far down on the right hand side and so squashed together that it's hardly readable. I don't think the programmers realize how bad this looks on a non-widescreen monitor. (Yes, some people still have to use those.) Edited February 3, 2017 by CruisinCrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted February 3, 2017 #60 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Here's a better screen shot. I hope someone in the IT department is actually reading these posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted February 3, 2017 #61 Share Posted February 3, 2017 CC needs to fix (enable) the page resize function in the new format. ~ Judy Well that was quick! In the new format, the page now resizes on double tap and I can zoom in. :) Thanks CC! ~ Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted February 3, 2017 #62 Share Posted February 3, 2017 If you click on your username in the upper right, and hen "Edit Options", scroll down to the bottom of the page. There you will find the option to change the "skin" back to the old format. Click on "form default" and save. That should do it..... Not allowing me to do that - I get a little No Entry sign. The new format is very white and bright - I think I need a pair of sunglasses ..... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrannyK Posted February 3, 2017 #63 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My format hasn't changed at all The format on my ipad remained the same, but on my windows desktop it is the new format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 3, 2017 #64 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Well that was quick! In the new format, the page now resizes on double tap and I can zoom in. :) Thanks CC! ~ Judy It's a work in progress, maybe they weren't getting much feedback from their beta testers. This is the kind of feedback they were probably looking for. Thanks for the kind words on our new grand baby. I wonder if she'll become a cruise diva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 3, 2017 #65 Share Posted February 3, 2017 My format hasn't changed at all I hate the new format...much tooooo (WHITE) :cool: and wasted space :eek::mad: Why mess with something "fix" it when it wasn't "broke"...this is annoying !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 3, 2017 #66 Share Posted February 3, 2017 HOW can I switch back to old format...why can't we have an option :confused::eek::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 3, 2017 #67 Share Posted February 3, 2017 HOW can I switch back to old format...why can't we have an option :confused::eek::mad: The option to switch back to the old format is no longer. Bummer! I was able to change back to the old format last week or whenever they pushed the new out. I'm currently in the old format on my laptop (windows 10, ME or IE). It's appears the majority of us hate the new format. Voice your concerns/suggestions here...http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1067 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted February 3, 2017 #68 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have no clue what you all are talking about as nothing has changed for me.........yet......knock on wood. This just appeared at the top of my page but everything is still the same Take Our Roll Call Instant Messaging Poll UPDATED Please Read: Our New Forum Format Has Arrived! I'm using windows 10 Edge and I'm not clicking on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlatrice Posted February 3, 2017 #69 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I've got the new format on my phone but the old on my desktop (IE10 I believe). I wonder if I log out on my desktop and log back in will it change? I actually like the new format! Edit to add: Tried it. Still no change :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 3, 2017 #70 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have no clue what you all are talking about as nothing has changed for me.........yet......knock on wood... But when it does you'll know it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted February 3, 2017 #71 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm getting used to the new format. I wish for the following. I'm using Chrome right now on a Windows 10 PC so that's where these come from. My iPad version doesn't seem to have changed and I like it how it is now. 1. Some kind of shading for stickies at the top so it's easier to know where real messages start. 2. Make messages that we're subscribed to or participating in a slightly different shade of white so they stand out. On my iPad I have a Subscribed tab I can select to only see those forums and messages. I know there is such a thing on the new menu at the top, but I like seeing all of the messages so a slightly different color would just make them stand out easily. 2. Resize the message boxes when the browser resizes (horizontally) so not so much space is wasted. 3. The default font is difficult to read. I know we can change fonts, but I don't think a lot of people do that. 4. Have some alternate color schemes so people can choose different colors for the NAV bar and headings. It would also be nice to be able to change the forecolor for the NAV bar since the blue on blue is difficult to read. It would be good enough to have a few preset color schemes to choose from. 5. Make it easier to change the color scheme. Perhaps you could put it on the drop down at the top left where the screen name is listed. Perhaps something like a Colors-> [Colors/Themes list] This could be accomplished by just having different CSS settings. I think the new format does delineate the messages better by putting them in boxes. I also like how pictures stand out more. The buttons are easy to see and I like the new flat/square look (we're used to that on other devices these days). I hope you will consider some of these ideas. The goal, of course, is to make it customizable to a point (for readability), but static as much as possible (for support). I think the ability to use different colors would help a lot. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted February 3, 2017 #72 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I'm getting used to the new format. I wish for the following. I'm using Chrome right now on a Windows 10 PC so that's where these come from. My iPad version doesn't seem to have changed and I like it how it is now. 1. Some kind of shading for stickies at the top so it's easier to know where real messages start. 2. Make messages that we're subscribed to or participating in a slightly different shade of white so they stand out. On my iPad I have a Subscribed tab I can select to only see those forums and messages. I know there is such a thing on the new menu at the top, but I like seeing all of the messages so a slightly different color would just make them stand out easily. 2. Resize the message boxes when the browser resizes (horizontally) so not so much space is wasted. 3. The default font is difficult to read. I know we can change fonts, but I don't think a lot of people do that. 4. Have some alternate color schemes so people can choose different colors for the NAV bar and headings. It would also be nice to be able to change the forecolor for the NAV bar since the blue on blue is difficult to read. It would be good enough to have a few preset color schemes to choose from. 5. Make it easier to change the color scheme. Perhaps you could put it on the drop down at the top left where the screen name is listed. Perhaps something like a Colors-> [Colors/Themes list] This could be accomplished by just having different CSS settings. I think the new format does delineate the messages better by putting them in boxes. I also like how pictures stand out more. The buttons are easy to see and I like the new flat/square look (we're used to that on other devices these days). I hope you will consider some of these ideas. The goal, of course, is to make it customizable to a point (for readability), but static as much as possible (for support). I think the ability to use different colors would help a lot. Tom This is definitely a work in progress. Your #1 has already been implemented, along with shading of the Last Post and Views columns. Not only makes it easier to pick things out, but helps to eliminate some of the bright white screen glare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGal117 Posted February 3, 2017 #73 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Weird. I logged on - new format. Posted a response in a thread, came back - old format. My new format was bleeding over my scroll bar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted February 3, 2017 #74 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's a work in progress, maybe they weren't getting much feedback from their beta testers. This is the kind of feedback they were probably looking for. Thanks for the kind words on our new grand baby. I wonder if she'll become a cruise diva. In reading the CC sticky, I think we may all be the beta testers, lol. :p "We'd love to get as much feedback as possible on this new format. (We're expecting an earful.) So please post them here, along with any bugs or glitches you encounter: Post Bugs, Glitches & Ask for Help Here.". Yep, they're getting an earful over there. But, to CC's credit, they are listening and working to improve it (hear that Royal?!). :) As for your granddaughter, it's your job to make sure she'll become a cruise diva! :D I hope you realize you might have to take her on a Disney cruise?! :eek: That was the first cruiseline we took our grandson Robbie on. He had an absolute blast but, while it was a great cruise, I was kind of moused out by the end. Thankfully, he enjoyed his next cruise, which was on Navigator of the Seas, even more! ~ Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted February 3, 2017 Author #75 Share Posted February 3, 2017 When I got to the "skin" box, the "form default" was greyed out and wouldn't let me click on it. Any suggestions? It appears that CC has disabled switching back to the of format. Sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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