New Layout is Here! (Updated 2) - Page 41

Originally posted by: ammmu

See, I feel the most sad that I'm already seeing petitions to bring the old layout back. I mean, we haven't even had this layout for a full day and I don't think you all are giving it a chance. 🥰

There are a lot of small problems to be fixed as Vijay Bhai said, which he will be doing in the next few days... why not mention your comments and suggest things instead of just saying you don't like the new layout, and then just making a petition for people to sign?? I'm sure you all know this layout must have taken a really long time to put together... so I think that we, as the members of IF, should also co-operate and take some time to adjust to the new layout. If you really feel negatively about it, then suggest what you want to happen instead of saying "I hate it". Try and be patient and give it a chance before automatically assuming that it's 'bad'... that's all I have to say. 🥰 It's just my opinion, no intention on offending anyone.

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Yoo bella 🤗~

Ok, I see where u're coming from. From one perspective, you're absolutely on the money.. Yes, one should give this change a chance. On the contrary, I see a huge IF layout Feedback thread (worth 60 pages long) where some of the same issues were pointed out months ago that are being pointed out right now.. Not having easy access to the forums was one of the main issue.. I realize how much hard work has been put into this.. And I do appreciate it immensely for I know first-hand that this must not have been a piece of cake.. I am just waiting for the next few days now to see what other updates will be put forward here.. However, it was pointed out before that the navigation of this layout was not at all user-friendly in terms of accessing the forums via one click. For the life of me, I could not find the "awards section" thread.. Someone was kind enough to provide the link or else I'd be clueless.. Imagine this is the status of an old IF member who has been here for several years.. So I guess what I am trying to say is that there are some of the major stuff that were pointed out in that "IF New Layout Feedback Thread" by many members but unfortunately, their suggestions ended up biting the dust.. So what should one make of that then?

Nehow, I am going to chill for a while.. Let's see what happens next but I do have my reservations.. *sighs*

Cheers,
Sana~

dont like it!!! .....so far!! evertythins sooo tiny bt wide spread..it hurtz d eye..its confusin..n doesnt even hve list of all d showz..it doesnt inform abt new PMz ..

don't like it!!!!!!!!also..y is choona hai aasman still part of star one..wen its already gne off air??

if u decided 2 chg d lay out..y nt chg d fan fic top tab/picture hoardin..chg tht tooo!!!

the look is good but ...maybe we need time to get adjusted to the new look n features

Wow! I was not expecting to see the new layout when I came here today, so it was a shock. For a moment, I thought I went somewhere else!

its is sooooooo nice

Hello there everyone...... 🤗Looks like everyone is running about madly at IF 😆 yenna looke yenna geettappu... Way to Go IF . Though its confusing, am sure things will get back to normal soon

Everyone hold..
All the missing sections will come today...
I understand u all r tensed with many clicks but you all think by licking in one forum you are getting whole information about the serial...
Your all favourite actors profile is there in your own section...
Every related information you are getting in same forum...
In new look it will take time to adjust but the new look is amazing..

hi!

i am here to report another error.

when u access ur pm's, for some reason it will not let u access ur outbox of pms. when u click on a message, it says that u have insufficient access. please look into this.

thanks!

mina.

Originally posted by: Simply_Smart

Wow! I was not expecting to see the new layout when I came here today, so it was a shock. For a moment, I thought I went somewhere else!

Thank you Vijay and your team! I am sure you all have worked hard on the layout. This new look will take some getting used to as I am so accustomed and familiar to the old one. It just doesn't feel like I-F anymore. Looking at the comments in this thread and my own reaction, I don't think we were ready for such a drastic change in one go. Maybe, it should have been a gradual transition. But now that we are here, here are my comments and suggestions from top to bottom:

Search: How come in the 'Select' drop down menu the options are limited to TB, Bolly, and Videos? What do we do if we want to search in one of the sections?

Red Menu Bar: If Bollywood is suppose to receive equal importance, than the Bollywood link should also have a drop down menu like TB's. As should the News feature.

Top Bollywood News, Telly Buzz links, and GA: I don't like those two to be the first thing I see when I come to I-F. I used to love having the TB links on the side in the old version. It wasn't in my face, but still alluring to check it out everyday. But having Bolly and TB at the top doesn't feel right, as that area was rightly allotted to the GAs previously. I feel the importance of the GAs are minimized if they aren't the first thing. And the GAs being first also identify us as a discussion forum.

Suggestion: The GAs moved up to its original spot. The Bolly and TB News be moved to the side (where the Most Popular Celebrity thing is currently). I don't think its necessary for the MPC (Most Popular Celebrity) area to be at the top as no matter who is more popular everyone is still going to have their favorites. Plus there is so much room below that chart right now that is not being used. Therefore, I think TB should take place of the MPC box, followed by Bolly News right below it, which should be followed by the MPC.

Popular Indian Television Shows: I don't like how only a few serials are highlighted for Star Plus, Sony, and Zee, and how none are shown at all for the other channels. For Star, Sony, and Zee, how is it decided that which six shows will be featured on the homepage? Plus, I can't find links to the Foreign Sections. I had to go the the IF Dev. Team page to see if they were accessible, which wasn't pleasant!

Suggestion: I think it will be more user friendly to have all the links on the homepage like the old version. However, it is nice to have images of the shows like it is now. But those images should be crystal clear and some are blurry right now, which is not appealing to the eye.

Within a Section Suggestions:

- I think when we click on a show, we should be taken to the (currently named) 'Discuss Show' link. That would be easier and more user friendly. The others I think are a great idea and should be available, but it would better if we were directed to the Discussion Forum first and then if a member prefers, he or she can go to the Summary, Cast or Video options.

- It is very inconvenient to not have the Admin rights available at the beginning of the week, that feature should have been available the moment the revamp was completed.

- I think the banners should have been taken into account before the revamp. If they weren't blurry right now because of the size difference, maybe it would provide a familiar and more comforting feeling in the midst of change.

Statistics: I think more members should be displayed there, as the Rockerz, Dazzlers, and Videobies are missing. It is nice to know who all is online and not on the hompage itself.

Quick Links at the Bottom: The COC should be added here, because I haven't found a link to the COC anywhere yet.

Quote Feature: Too confusing to see who wrote what. Without a doubt, the old one was way better so please bring it back.

Blue Band to the Side: Something should be on there, as it is a waste of space otherwise. Maybe TB links, or our Last 10 Topics, or maybe even our most visited sections for easier navigating. If nothing can be added, maybe it should be removed when not needed, so at least the page can be wider and the text larger making it easy on the eyes.

All in all, I don't think the new layout is as great as the old one right now. I understand that change was needed, but maybe everything shouldn't have been changed as the new layout has done. Compared to the old format, this layout seems too confusing and less user friendly - exactly the opposite of the goal the new layout was suppose to acheive. There are some good things like the speed, the summary, cast, and videos options per serial. But it was easier to identify with the old version as it was so clear and easy to use.

I think we all need to time to explore the new layout. Until we do that, please do take all the suggestions into account so all of us can continue to be a happy part of India-Forums.

agree wholeartedly!! especially about the blue band!! please remove it for easier viewing!!!