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    What do people think of having the margins be black instead of dirt? I think it makes the screen overall less busy, being darker it will make it easier on the eyes, and it makes the content pop and frames out that new header image well.

    But I know some people like the dirt (mainsite still has the dirt, by the way, and it'll keep it).

    On the bottom left of the page, all the way down, you can choose your own style. Right now I have this black as the default, but a dirty version is available too.

    Which do you prefer? Which do you think is most attractive to new users?


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    Personally, the "Dirt" or Topo background add's "warmth", while the black seems cold. While it may be less "busy" it is just something to be ignored. The original background(Dirt or Topo) adds interest and "personality"... but that's just me.....

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    Either way looks OK. On a personal preference note I think the dirt background gives a unique personal touch. Besides - YCC will have withdrawls if the dirt goes away.
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    The black, combined with the new colors, really makes it easier to read.
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    You guys want dirt? Come over and wash my truck!
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    Agree with Poco.
    Black is harsh and comes out of no where. Feels more intrusive than dirt.
    Dirt, on the other hand, feels more harmonious with everything else and is in keeping with the overall color scheme as well as the theme of the forum.
    It's more unique.
    Chris, you can play with the contrast/exposure of the dirt visual if you feel it overpowers the rest.

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    I could exactly do that... play with the contrast or brightness, or even use a different "nature" background.

    But dirt is still available right now, I just didn't make it the default.

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    Default Pretty subjective...

    Dirt just makes sense to me and I like how it looks.
    If you want something that recedes/blends in more, a mossy background as seen on the rocks in the top photo would look pretty cool and in keeping with the overall theme.

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    Here are some examples of what I think would work extremely well.
    I actually placed each one of them right against the photo above and the sides where black is now, and it looks great.
    But of course, very subjective.

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    Well since you asked....I like the dirt.
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    It has to be a special kind of picture that can tile (repeat) to infinity with no noticeable seams.

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    Something like mossy rock 3 (attached above) image would do that.

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    If we're voting, I'll vote for the dirt.

    Side note; Since this last update, I only have a sliver of the black, on the left side. I have to slide the page over, to see the boarder on the right side. (Like the page is too big for the screen.) If I center it, I have no boarders.
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    I'm running 1034 X 768 on a 19 inch monitor and the "forum" pretty much fills the screen. I only have black at the left and at the very bottom and between the upper command bar and the "forum". The colors are pretty pleasing to the eye. Very soft. It does seem to be off centered.
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    I thought I liked the black, but then I tried the dirt. Dirt looks more pleasing. Though it makes it hard to read the bottom info:

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    I like the dirt too, it gives the forum personality. One other thing, earlier, the "sticky" threads were highlighted. It was much easier to see them as such.
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    Well, Sticky things are still labeled... and they are also always at the top.

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    the mossyrock background benesse found is now an option to choose at the bottom left.

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    I like the mossy rock the best. It pretty much hits on all points--unique to the forum (nature, knapping, etc), dark enough to recede and showcase everything inside it. It also allows for reversed-out type.

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    I have chosen the mossy background . Seems to be "comfy"
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