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[Brian W]

I think the logo looks weird on the blue background, so I don't like it so much myself. But I'm glad it's helpful to others!

Yeah the logo needs more contrast/saturation in this context but other than that I think the blue is best.

 

[beancounter]

Yeah the logo needs more contrast/saturation in this context but other than that I think the blue is best.

Thanks, now I can't unsee it....

 

[Brian W]

Thanks, now I can't unsee it....

I won't apologise - I'm like that!

 

[Mischief]

I hope we're not overwhelming the original VF members. Nothing like a bunch of uninvited relatives showing up with all their stuff(threads) and moving in.

 

[silva]

I think the logo looks weird on the blue background, so I don't like it so much myself. But I'm glad it's helpful to others!

Blue is my least favorite color, but I do like how the whole format looks!

 

[silva]

The icon for VF looks like a pizza slice when it's small

 

[KLS52]

I hope we're not overwhelming the original VF members. Nothing like a bunch of uninvited relatives showing up with all their stuff(threads) and moving in.

I was wondering the same thing lol

 

[Emma JC]

I hope we're not overwhelming the original VF members. Nothing like a bunch of uninvited relatives showing up with all their stuff(threads) and moving in.

Have to admit, it is a bit overwhelming as we mainly discussed veganism, foods, health etc which is a good help to new vegans looking for a space to learn and share. Griping and yakking about misc are not really my thing and I am sure there is room here for everyone to do what suits them best.

Emma JC

 

[Val]

Have to admit, it is a bit overwhelming as we mainly discussed veganism, foods, health etc which is a good help to new vegans looking for a space to learn and share. Griping and yakking about misc are not really my thing and I am sure there is room here for everyone to do what suits them best.

Emma JC

OMG I feel ashamed already (for real). We have messed up on your forum. I guess, this exactly how it looks like. If i were you, it would probably rile me up...

 

[beancounter]

Have to admit, it is a bit overwhelming as we mainly discussed veganism, foods, health etc which is a good help to new vegans looking for a space to learn and share. Griping and yakking about misc are not really my thing and I am sure there is room here for everyone to do what suits them best.

Emma JC

Interesting. At VV, we tried to be a source of info for new veggie folks, but it didn't really catch on. It seemed that most of the members who have been veggie for quite a while preferred to shoot the breeze about whatnot.

I'm a big advocate of veggie education, but talking about sources of protein for the thousandth time gets old after a while.

 

[Andy_T]

RIP Veggieviews, welcome Veganforum!

I hope everybody will get something out of the meeting of more minds than before, some new ideas and positive discussions!

 

[hungryraccoon]

Have to admit, it is a bit overwhelming as we mainly discussed veganism, foods, health etc which is a good help to new vegans looking for a space to learn and share. Griping and yakking about misc are not really my thing and I am sure there is room here for everyone to do what suits them best.

Emma JC

Oops, we are the opposite...so sorry.

Hopefully it will work well with the mix of different people though.

 

[Emma JC]

OMG I feel ashamed already (for real). We have messed up on your forum. I guess, this exactly how it looks like. If i were you, it would probably rile me up...

no worries, not riled, just getting used to the change.... it is certainly better than either or both forums disappearing altogether

We like talking about food.... lol .... a balance is always good.

Emma JC

 

[Second Summer]

Have to admit, it is a bit overwhelming as we mainly discussed veganism, foods, health etc which is a good help to new vegans looking for a space to learn and share. Griping and yakking about misc are not really my thing and I am sure there is room here for everyone to do what suits them best.

Emma JC

Thank you for the feedback - I would hate for the VF culture to be destroyed in all this.

I've been thinking that perhaps the threads in the chat style forums (i.e. the Lounge and its sub-forums) should be excluded from the list displayed when you click "What's new" or "New posts". I think we could try it for a while and see if it helps.

 

[PTree15]

Thank you for the feedback - I would hate for the VF culture to be destroyed in all this.

I've been thinking that perhaps the threads in the chat style forums (i.e. the Lounge and its sub-forums) should be excluded from the list displayed when you click "What's new" or "New posts". I think we could try it for a while and see if it helps.

Hmm, so if I understand this correctly, would that mean people who enjoy these chat-style threads (like me, lol) would have to go rummaging for each thread to check whether there have been new posts? I find the "new posts" function very useful, and I'm not a fan of notifications or "watching" threads or the other more cumbersome methods to find new posts.

 

[KLS52]

Hmm, so if I understand this correctly would that mean people who enjoy these chat-style threads (like me, lol) would have to go rummaging for each thread to check whether there have been new posts? I find the "new posts" function very useful, and I'm not a fan of notifications or "watching" threads or the other more cumbersome methods to find new posts.

I was about to ask the same question but it never posted for some reason.

 

[Val]

Thank you for the feedback - I would hate for the VF culture to be destroyed in all this.

I've been thinking that perhaps the threads in the chat style forums (i.e. the Lounge and its sub-forums) should be excluded from the list displayed when you click "What's new" or "New posts". I think we could try it for a while and see if it helps.

Omg, it will ruin my self-esteem... I will feel lost and disorientated (like an alien). But... it's up to you, of course. I will try to get used to any changes that you're making, if they're necessary.

 

[MoreGreens]

Hmm, so if I understand this correctly would that mean people who enjoy these chat-style threads (like me, lol) would have to go rummaging for each thread to check whether there have been new posts? I find the "new posts" function very useful, and I'm not a fan of notifications or "watching" threads or the other more cumbersome methods to find new posts.

My first reaction to Indian Summer's post was 'yes, please' then I read your comment and can see how that solution would hinder your enjoyment of the forum.

There has to be a balanced solution, because we have too many creative, clever minds on here not to find a way for everyone to enjoy themselves. Maybe instead of removing the chat-style threads a new filter could be added to remove them for people who don't want to participate in them. (I have no idea how easy or hard that would be only that we already have several filter options.)

My opinion of the merger is that it will be good for everyone. The additional activity is a little overstimulating but it's not bad... and more activity is always better than signing on to find little to no new activity.

 

[shyvas]

. Maybe instead of removing the chat-style threads a new filter could be added to remove them for people who don't want to participate in them. (I have no idea how easy or hard that would be only that we already have several filter options.)

My opinion of the merger is that it will be good for everyone. The additional activity is a little overstimulating but it's not bad... and more activity is always better than signing on to find little to no new activity.

If the chit chat style threads annoy members, they don't have to open them.

 

[PTree15]

My first reaction to Indian Summer's post was 'yes, please' then I read your comment and can see how that solution would hinder your enjoyment of the forum.

There has to be a balanced solution, because we have too many creative, clever minds on here not to find a way for everyone to enjoy themselves. Maybe instead of removing the chat-style threads a new filter could be added to remove them for people who don't want to participate in them. (I have no idea how easy or hard that would be only that we already have several filter options.)

My opinion of the merger is that it will be good for everyone. The additional activity is a little overstimulating but it's not bad... and more activity is always better than signing on to find little to no new activity.

I agree that balance is key. The two forum groups appear to have quite different bents, so naturally, an adjustment period will ensue as we become accustomed to each other's style. I'm not up on the filtering options, but that is worth looking into.