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thellama73 
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 Posted: October 14 2010 at 11:49 |
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Honestly, I don't like it. It is too busy and doesn't seem very professional to me. I like the simplicity of the old one.
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Henry Plainview
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Posted: October 14 2010 at 12:15 |
 darksideof wrote:
Dean wrote:
twinging? |
I am horrbible speller  Man! I meant tingling. |
Nope, that's not the right word either. Twiddling? Fiddling? Tweaking? Any of those words would actually make sense.
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Simultaneously, I don´t trust that such experienced admins here would make that schoolboyish goof. |
Hahahahaha, let me tell you about some of the copyright issues we've had in the past...
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if you own a sodastream i hate you
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Padraic
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Posted: October 14 2010 at 12:22 |
I guess I never really liked the old one either, especially the whole purple-dominated theme, but the header was preferable to what's currently there.
I guess I don't come to this site for the color schemes.  |
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darksideof
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Posted: October 14 2010 at 12:24 |
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http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/
http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/
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Textbook
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Posted: October 14 2010 at 14:24 |
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I'm against using iconography such as album cover references in the header. It reeks of nostalgia, the very opposite of the progressive spirit.
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timothy leary
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Posted: October 14 2010 at 22:02 |
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Collages are much to busy for a website header, the images floating in space look contrived and gestalt is totally lacking, floating camels don`t really belong with giant heads etc. Less is usually better, cleaner lines and a website wants people to go deeper off that first home page and a collage does not lend itself to that concept, maybe the forum page but no to the home page.
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caretaker
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Posted: October 17 2010 at 11:46 |
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After getting over the initial shock, I think I like it. I was ok with the old one . Could it be that I'm actually REgressive?
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AtomicCrimsonRush
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Posted: October 17 2010 at 15:15 |
this is a loooooong thread so i wont read everyones opinion
Best one is this:
it is easier to read - simple as that
its better balanced with two faces and its symmetrical and easy on the eye. its way better than the tired old one so definitely an improvement and I was delighted to see the new look - it is fantastic your talents are being used in this way.
But if its too busy it cant be read easily and this is least busy
the colour scheme is closest to vilet, and you need some purple I believe as thats the colour of the actual site banners. I love the orange and purple as its so recognizable to this site and you know where you are when you have purple and orange banners.
perhaps take out about 3 images as busy is not necessary better
and just blend in the images as you know how to do into some kind of scenario and by the way, get rid of the King Crimson face no matter what - how many ruddy sites use this? We want to be more original than that. Blend in classic prog with some new stuff so its easily recognizable. I like the spacey prog artwork in particular so include that.
The faces on either side are interesting but who are they? Could you change those to perhaps more recognizable images - such as Clearlight's face or other...?
Magma is a nice touch so include that, images are too small on the left side and hard to recognise unless you are a prog addict.... the right side looks great though, the spaceships and sky blue are nice.
Wow, I sound like a school teacher - any way it deserves an A 
go for it! you have the magic touch
Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - October 17 2010 at 15:55
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AtomicCrimsonRush
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Posted: October 17 2010 at 15:49 |
Having said all that I rechecked what the currect banner looks like in comparison to the rest of the page and its way more eye catching than the old version.
Is it possible to rotate the banners you have done on a monthly basis - make up 12 and use them on a rotational basis?
Too radical?
I dont know as there are ways of doing things.
Create a new one and see how that goes... be more radical than mere images of album covers - you might surprise yourself there.
in any case its great you are being used above others as you are loyal to the site and care more than a mere designer who is out for money and doesnt care about Prog.
Well done!
EDIT: This current version is starting to grow on me now, After a break I revisited it and loved it. haha its like prog - it grows on you with every viewing.... the images are so recognizable and clear as its undisputed as to what is there, any progger would recognize them. Maybe its just too busy. Thats the prolem i think and the colour is too vibrant so try same collage with different background colours - try purple, mauve, light blue or orange..... could be weird but worth a go.
last post here for now....
Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - October 17 2010 at 15:58
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Tapfret
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Posted: October 17 2010 at 18:54 |
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I would have thought it would have been much more popular.
Right then, I choose the option that is the exact opposite of whatever the minority least dislikes.
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darksideof
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 09:18 |
AtomicCrimsonRush wrote:
this is a loooooong thread so i wont read everyones opinion
Best one is this:
it is easier to read - simple as that
its better balanced with two faces and its symmetrical and easy on the eye. its way better than the tired old one so definitely an improvement and I was delighted to see the new look - it is fantastic your talents are being used in this way.
But if its too busy it cant be read easily and this is least busy
the colour scheme is closest to vilet, and you need some purple I believe as thats the colour of the actual site banners. I love the orange and purple as its so recognizable to this site and you know where you are when you have purple and orange banners.
perhaps take out about 3 images as busy is not necessary better
and just blend in the images as you know how to do into some kind of scenario and by the way, get rid of the King Crimson face no matter what - how many ruddy sites use this? We want to be more original than that. Blend in classic prog with some new stuff so its easily recognizable. I like the spacey prog artwork in particular so include that.
The faces on either side are interesting but who are they? Could you change those to perhaps more recognizable images - such as Clearlight's face or other...?
Magma is a nice touch so include that, images are too small on the left side and hard to recognise unless you are a prog addict.... the right side looks great though, the spaceships and sky blue are nice.
Wow, I sound like a school teacher - any way it deserves an A
go for it! you have the magic touch
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Thank you Scott, but is is up to max to do the changes. also even if I make all those changes someone will have something to say. 
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darksideof
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 09:24 |
Also, I might start working on a totally original header with nonprog albums very soon.( I all ready stated talking with Max about it ) I hope it will aceptable with you all. Well, I doubt it anyway as some don't like my style..oooh well? 
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toroddfuglesteg
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 09:30 |
darksideof wrote:
Also, I might start working on a totally original header with nonprog albums very soon.( I all ready stated talking with Max about it ) I hope it will aceptable with you all. Well, I doubt it anyway as some don't like my style..oooh well?
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The blue one which Scott likes (and I totally agree with him) would also make an excellent banner for our private websites. Can this be arranged too ? And for all your efforts, Abel 
Edited by toroddfuglesteg - October 18 2010 at 09:32
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darksideof
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 09:33 |
AtomicCrimsonRush wrote:
in any case its great you are being used above others as you are loyal to the site and care more than a mere designer who is out for money and doesnt care about Prog.
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Thank you soooooo much for saying that Scott , as many many many members don't know that or didn't realize that at all . Prog is my world since I was 13 years old. I am 40 years old man. from a very humble land called the Dominican Republic. I don't do these collages or these graphic work for money but for pure and genuine love.
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darksideof
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 10:09 |
toroddfuglesteg wrote:
darksideof wrote:
Also, I might start working on a totally original header with nonprog albums very soon.( I all ready stated talking with Max about it ) I hope it will aceptable with you all. Well, I doubt it anyway as some don't like my style..oooh well?
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The blue one which Scott likes (and I totally agree with him) would also make an excellent banner for our private websites.
Can this be arranged too ?
And for all your efforts, Abel
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SURE!!! JUST pm maX!!!
WELCOME BROTHER IN PROG!! IT IS A HONOR AND PLEASURE!! 
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Vibrationbaby
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 10:48 |
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What is a bloody header?
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Dean
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 10:54 |
Vibrationbaby wrote:
What is a bloody header? |
it's when you walk through a low doorway without ducking.
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What?
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 11:33 |
Dean wrote:
Vibrationbaby wrote:
What is a bloody header? |
it's when you walk through a low doorway without ducking. |
I believe the proper term for doing that is a donkowcrap!. 
Edited by Slartibartfast - October 18 2010 at 11:34
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Snow Dog
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 11:48 |
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Vibrationbaby
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Posted: October 18 2010 at 12:58 |
Dean wrote:
Vibrationbaby wrote:
What is a bloody header? |
it's when you walk through a low doorway without ducking. |
I'll try and avoid low doorways. I'm actually 6 foot 2˝. Should I avoid small public lavatory stalls as well?
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