Message Font Style/ Font Size/ Message Spacing Poll:

[Sirpopopop]

Hey All,

We're going to try this again after the last error. We've got 5 different potential options for messages inside of threads.

The first option is to keep everything as is.


Second Option: 12 pt font. Open Sans.

Third Option: 12 pt. font. Open Sans. Spacing between posts.

Fourth Option: 12 pt. font. Helvetica. Spacing between posts.

Fifth Option: 12 pt. font. Helvetica. No spacing.

 

[John Rabbit]

Really hope we move away from Open Sans. The bold weight renders poorly in Opera for me. It's hard to look at.

 

[kris.]

Helvetica with the space yessss. I've accidentally hit reply on too many incorrect posts because I couldn't differentiate between them.

 

[Titik]

Whatever the font is, spacing is paramount.

 

[blame space]

voted 1 because I fear change

 

[chobel]

The 4th option looks pretty good. The 5th is a bit crammed for my tastes.

 

[Septimus Prime]

I like it as-is.

 

[Deleted member 4247]

4 11 vote(s) 28.9%
5 11 vote(s) 28.9%

Oh shiiiii-

(I voted 4)

 

[MlbGeo]

I'm blind as a bat so the bigger the txt the better.

 

[Steel]

I jumped on 3. More because of a sense that there was less of a side margin than anything else(The image was probably cropped though).

 

[Deleted member 3058]

I voted for 4. Spacing is important and that font looks much better IMO

 

[astro]

voted 1 because I fear change

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I say we just fold up the tents and head back to Gaf.

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I like it withoutspacing but I want Hel, I could go for Hel with spacing.

 

[Enduin]

I voted 5th, but really either 4 or 5 is fine by me.

 

[petethepanda]

Voted as-is, but I'd also be cool with #5. I'm pretty much on board with any option that doesn't introduce have space between posts, I like to have as many on screen at once as possible.

 

[Soph]

Helvetica is easier on the eyes, the spacing helps in the deviation of posts. Option 4

 

[Raptomex]

I voted for 2 but any of the first 3 would suffice for me.

 

[Hollywood Duo]

I can barely tell the difference TBH

 

[Munti]

I just hope spacing wins

 

[Vapidity]

I think the Report button that most of us see is far too eye-popping. It really sticks out.

Besides that option 4 looks best to me.

 

[molnizzle]

Helvetica with the space is so good.

So damn good.

 

[Llyrwenne]

I went with option four; the spacing is the most important factor for me.

 

[Zero-ELEC]

I always liked Helvetica. I think spacing should be as is, just the contrast should be higher between posts.

 

[Llyrwenne]

I think the Report button that most of us see is far too eye-popping. It really sticks out.

Besides that option 4 looks best to me.

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I also agree with this. I don't know if it's just the current position (Perhaps it would be better placed in the top-right?) or something else, but it really pops out right now.

 

[Linkhero1]

Fourth option looks best.

Btw, I like the fact that I can update my choice. Great feature.

 

[Deleted member 4247]

Whichever wins, you also need to make the padding in posts even on all sides. Currently it's all kinds of different on each side, and it's hurting me.

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[MilkBeard]

I voted for option 3, but I would also be cool with 4. Basically, I like having spaces between posts.

 

[Seb]

How will that affect the mobile site? Cause there's already sufficient spacing there (imo).

 

[Sirpopopop]

We're working on the report feature. It's important to the team to get that one fixed.

Just want to make sure everyone is aware that we're aware of the problem.

How will that affect the mobile site? Cause there's already sufficient spacing there (imo).

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That will be preserved.

 

[fallengorn]

Whichever wins, you also need to make the padding in posts even on all sides.

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Ugh, why did I read this. Now I can't stop looking at the uneven padding.

 

[Lucumo]

Voted for #5 but I think having a better indication between the posts (like how it is in the other forum) is a must. I guess that might also be a reason why people vote for spacing.

 

[Crab]

I don't mind especially which font but please to God no spacing. Just use a line divisor between posts.

 

[Zellia]

Option 4 is the best.

 

[Ferrio]

Not a fan of the spacing, it just doesn't fit the classic forum style. Also wasted space is never good, and well done striping is all you need to differentiate posts.

 

[MilkBeard]

The unofficial dark theme posted actually does a good job of not needing spaces between posts, as there is a bigger contrast between boxes, making them naturally stand out. The same goes for the quote boxes, which don't stand out much in the standard light theme.

 

[Seven]

Would love everything to have a bit more padding. Within posts, and especially on the main forums listing threads as well.

 

[mentallyinept]

Option 5 please... DENSITY!

 

[Zomba13]

Not a fan of the spacing, it just doesn't fit the classic forum style. Also wasted space is never good, and well done striping is all you need to differentiate posts.

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Yeah. I need something to separate posts but a space seems too much. A nice good line is what I'd like. Same with a line to separate the Avatar/username from the post.

 

[Deleted member 2474]

4 is the best. I like information density, but having no buffer at all between posts feels a bit cluttered at the moment.

 

[notte]

I don't mind especially which font but please to God no spacing. Just use a line divisor between posts.

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I agree. A line between posts would make this forum much easier to read.

 

[John Rabbit]

I voted 5 but 4 is also not bad.

 

[Deleted member 3897]

I don't really care that much about font and size, it's the spacing that bothers me. Put in a line divisor or something, maybe reduce the amount of space the avatars take, it's the space that's the problem imo.

 

[Crab]

If a spacing option wins, can we open a second poll to match it up against line divisor? I agree that posts need more differentiation but the wasted space is a sin.

 

[Trace]

4 is fantastic. The current bold on the forum feels off so I'd like it to change. And yea, something between posts whether that be a line or a space.

 

[Deleted member 2474]

My gut instinct is that a line divisor would be uglier.

 

[Deleted member 8067]

I don't think there needs to be more space, just a more distinct line inbetween posts.

 

[Deimos]

I need to see the dark theme before I can vote for spacing.

 

[Sunny]

team #NoSpacing

 

[Yoshichan]

The first option, what size is it on the text?

 

[CDX]

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[Deleted member 5876]

Not sure what the point of the spacing is when the post background alternates background colors. For this reason I voted for the 5th option. It's a cleaner look while still being highly readable.