Clearing out forum before launch

[PhilR]

Should we clear out the fourm before launch later?

[JimHow]

I vote for keeping everything here for the historical record. It'll all be moved off the front page fairly soon anyway. Plus, it creates a sense of activity.

I'm going to post a welcome thread closer to 4:00 p.m.

[PhilR]

OK, I quite like that idea actually

[JimHow]

Yeah I think we had some very good discussions about formulation of the site and i think it will be good for people to be able to look at the record and see some of the rationales for some of the stuff we've done here.

[DavidG]

I agree - leaving it gives people a chance to see what was done and why - if they are interested.

[alchemeus]

Anyway to allow personalization? All this pink stuff kinda freaks me out.

[DavidG]

Pink stuff?

[alchemeus]

David,

Yeah, default pink stuff. Title bars and such are pink. Like the bar with Home Retailers and Online Resources BWE Archive Forum. It's pink.

[JimHow]

Alch... It is part of our effort to offer a "kinder and gentler" BWE.

We felt it was important to keep the discussions among the managers concerning the decision-making process, in case anyone might be interested.

My screen is purplish, I wouldn't call it pink. We can examine the issue though. We've established a protocol concerning decisions about the website, whereby suggestions/concerns like yours will be discussed amongst the managers, who will attempt to reach a consensus. I envision myself defering to the managers the vast majority of the time, but reserve a benevolent dictator veto.

Again, it is all part of a goal to make the site a more friendly place... without losing our edge....

[alchemeus]

I just like to ability to change. I like earth colors, browns and greens and such. My default background for text is a green shade with black text, MUCH easier on my eyes than brilliant white background.

Just wondering. If it's an option you should offer it. Opinion.

[DavidG]

Yeah - I'm seeing more purple than pink, too. But I like the idea that the user can select whatever color scheme appeals to them. I think the software has some acccommodation for that. There's a drop-down box in the user control section, but right now it only contains one choice. Maybe that's all you get with the free version, I just don't know...

[alchemeus]

DavidG,

Could be the brightness on my screen or just genetics or video cards, but yes, far more pink than purple.

I just think if there is a way to allow personalization then allow it.

I'm much more in the 'gray' zone than the 'blank or white' zone.

If not, I can cope.