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[COMPLETE] An option to move the avatar left?

Postby Peter » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:25 pm

I like the new look and layout of the dojo. The first thing that comes to mind is the word "fresh" which is something the dojo needed for a long long time! I also like the guts to break the internet forum status quo of moving the avatar and member info section from the left to the right! Its a nice touch! But all the same it is so hard to get used to, so would it be out of the question to have an option in the display settings of the CP to move it back to the left?
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Riku Rose » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:29 pm

I'm all for this. Some have said they like it on the right so having an option for what you like most would be awesome.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Yama » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:30 pm

I prefer it to the left as well, though this was most definitely the best available phpbb3 theme to modify so I went with it. Will look into moving it if not rediculously tough.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Crimson Ryan » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:31 pm

I'm used to it already, but options never hurt..
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby ys » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:33 pm

I think it's the default for these forums if I remember correctly. Because they wanted something new I suppose. But I would also prefer on the left just for one simple reason that I mentioned in the other topic : we read from left to right so it's more natural/intuitive. That's why they usually were placed at the left on Western forums and to the right on some Arab or Hebrew sites that I've seen ( for example http://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/لغة_عبرية ). Now our eyes hop to the right to see the poster and then back to the left to start reading. So again, not a huge problem or anything but if possible I would also prefer them at the left.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Bluecast » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:35 pm

It's just the default of phpbb3. It can be fixed.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Axm » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:36 pm

I actually like the avatar and stuff to the right.
Since we read english from left to right, the first thing we see when we scroll down to a new post is still the name on top and then immediately the post itself and I can start reading it. The avatar while not too much of a distraction from the post, often seems to sometimes, mentally atleast, get in the way of what someone is saying because you immediately see a picture instead.
Maybe that sounds too picky or overly thoughtout.
But I like it like this. I think its also just plain cool on the right cause it makes us special. \:D/
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Peter » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:37 pm

Thats why ive only asked for the option. But in saying that it does make this place feel a bit special, it is growing on me my the second! :D
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Spokane » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:37 pm

I'm used to it already. Its nothing that bothers me.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby LawXiu » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:38 pm

^ Like Ryudo said, it's easy enough to change. Doesn't look right like this.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby ys » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:40 pm

Axm wrote:Maybe that sounds too picky or overly thoughtout.
But I like it like this. I think its also just plain cool on the right cause it makes us special. \:D/

Yes, I was also thinking this while writing my stuff if it seems too picky. It's not intended that way, just some personal preference.

It's not too special though. I've seen it on several other forums where the administrator didn't know how to change it to the left after most users asked to change it ;) And I have been at another one where they did change it after one or two days.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Mr. Rod » Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:44 pm

It's definitely doable.
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Mr. Rod » Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:54 pm

Changed. ;-)
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Yama » Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:08 pm

Say what you want about the thanks system, while it's here, Rod deserves a thanks. :)
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Re: An option to move the avatar & member info to the left?

Postby Riku Rose » Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:18 pm

Thanks Rod but how do you do it? I've just been through the control panel and can't see anything.
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