# Eeeuw SMDB. What's with the new look. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 13, 2004, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228 "2004-01-13T04:58:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2004, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/41 "2004-01-13T21:38:30Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > Hey, uh folks? > > **CHILL OUT!** > > The amount of time they’ve had this format up can be measured in hours! Let ‘em fuckin’ work on it a bit, for fuck’s sake. If you guys see someone make a typo, do you come up behind them and tell them how stupid they are, befoire they get a chance to correct it? I believe you meant “before”? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2004, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/42 "2004-01-13T22:17:33Z")
> [@SmackFu](#): > > I think the negative reaction is because there is no perceived benefit to this surprise change. People liked it better the old way. Even after all the work to get it back to that level, what is the gain? It’s easier on my eyes, that’s the gain :). Thumbs up in this corner, though I would like the width issue fixed if possible. - Tamerlane ---
**Author:** ![MaddyStrut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@MaddyStrut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaddyStrut)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/43 "2004-01-14T01:24:52Z")
Am I the only one who sees humongous screen names in tis new layout? I guess I’ll never be able to mistake a poster with those huge names! ---
**Author:** ![MrBerious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MrBerious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrBerious)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/44 "2004-01-14T01:39:09Z")
Ugggg… Thought I’d wondered into a Geocites linked message board for swapping cross-stitch patterns. ---
**Author:** ![chique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/45 "2004-01-14T01:48:36Z")
> [@Trigonal Planar](#): > > Why the hell do previously-clicked links not change colour? Isn’t anyone else enfuriated by this??? It used to be I could quickly scroll through a page and see what threads I’d already looked at. Now it takes forever to carefully read through every title and think, “hmmm did I read this already?” > > Arrggh!! Previously-followed links are SUPPOSED to change colour. Its common HTML practice. Psssssst! Hey, buddy! Go to User CP, Options, and pick Bright Links. ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/46 "2004-01-14T01:54:02Z")
> [@MaddyStrut](#): > > Am I the only one who sees humongous screen names in tis new layout? I guess I’ll never be able to mistake a poster with those huge names! What humongous screen names, MaddyStrut? Oh, wow. I wasn’t expecting that…Ok, here goes. I am Blonde! That particular enhancement will be abused, I think! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/47 "2004-01-14T02:11:31Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > The amount of time they’ve had this format up can be measured in hours! 'Course, the amount of time that has passed since the U.S. Civil War can also be measured in hours. Be a _lot_ of hours, but still… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/48 "2004-01-14T03:17:22Z")
The “hamsters” are on “vacation”. Right now, what we’ve got “working” on this “board” are bonobos. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/49 "2004-01-14T03:23:17Z")
> [@vanilla](#): > > The “hamsters” are on “vacation”. > Right now, what we’ve got “working” on this “board” are bonobos. 😛 That explains the frequent sex breaks… ---
**Author:** ![hyperjes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@hyperjes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hyperjes)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/50 "2004-01-14T03:30:28Z")
I hate it. Old, familiar good. New bad. I was shocked when I logged in tonight. I thought I’d somehow gotten into another message board. Were we warned about this? It’s possible that I just missed it… ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/51 "2004-01-14T03:31:54Z")
**Vanilla** - who are calling a bonobo? 😃 All this, and no new smilies. That just sucks. ---
**Author:** ![Blonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Blonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blonde)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/52 "2004-01-14T03:32:56Z")
“you” calling! And, no edit function! ---
**Author:** ![j\_sum1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@j\_sum1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j_sum1)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/53 "2004-01-14T04:16:38Z")
Funny. This thread is still top of the pit list even though I requested its closure back in post 22. (I suppose numbered posts is an improvement of sorts.) I guess there must be a need for it then. At the moment no one can report to mod anyway. The button is missing. Does that strike anyone else as ironic? ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/54 "2004-01-14T05:18:29Z")
> [@j\_sum1](#): > > Funny. This thread is still top of the pit list even though I requested its closure back in post 22. (I suppose numbered posts is an improvement of sorts.) I guess there must be a need for it then. > > At the moment no one can report to mod anyway. The button is missing. Does that strike anyone else as ironic? See that button with the **!** icon in the upper right of a post? That’s the “Bad Post” button. I remember that many people griped about the appearance and usability of the board the **last** time vBulletin was upgraded. Who wants to bet that the same people whinging now were the same people whinging then? Me, I think it’ll take a little getting used to, but it’s kinda cool the way clicking on someone’s name gives you all those options. Of course, anyone using a text browser may well be screwed by all the interactive code 'n stuff. But then, I don’t know how the board looks when viewed through Lynx, either. Anyone using that who can give us a report? ---
**Author:** ![Hedda\_Rosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hedda_rosa/32/1204_2.png) [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/55 "2004-01-14T05:40:25Z")
> [@chique](#): > > Psssssst! Hey, buddy! Go to User CP, Options, and pick Bright Links. Actually it looks like you can make that change on any page, look at the very bottom for a pull-down menu that says SDMB v Bulletin 3 style and choose Brightlinks. For me, viewed stuff goes from **bold** to regular. I like the new look, and the new features. Find it easier on my eyes, it fills my screen just fine and am already used to it. Thumbs up! Twiddle ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/56 "2004-01-14T05:48:21Z")
**black** Hmm… I’ll have to redo all the birthday things I had. Oh well… Maybe not. I’ll have to see. ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2004, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/57 "2004-01-14T15:41:21Z")
Honestly, its just so unattractive I don’t even want to post anymore. Lemme know if it gets better. ---
**Author:** ![sperfur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@sperfur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sperfur)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2004, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228/58 "2004-01-15T22:01:38Z")
I hope I hope I hope they put the buddies list back on the User CP the way it used to be and the reply box back at the bottom of each thread (so you don’t have to click to reply). I also miss the location being next to the name. Other than that, I like what I’ve seen so far. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eeeuw-smdb-whats-with-the-new-look/224228.md?page=2)