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The new JREF website

They have a link to the old site that just goes back to the new site. That's useful.
 
Cainkane1 said:
I have a question and if the question is stupid then I apologise beforehand but how do you get to the forum from the new forum front page?
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This thread is about the new JREF site which doesn't include the forum any more. You can't get here from there (at least not by a link on the page, of course).

If you are referring to some other forum front page it would help if you posted a link or a screen shot.
 
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Rrose Selavy said:
I use a Chrome extension called Wappalyzer. (also for FF I think)
It's been made to look like WordPress though.
Any of the free templates for WP would have been better than this non event of a design.
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Ah thanks that makes sense. Should have a look at that app...
 
Cuddles said:
And yeah, I have to agree that it looks absolutely terrible. Far too much wasted space. Seriously, half my screen is just plain white.<snip>
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Just been involved with a website redesign. The page looks like it is designed for a tablet. View it there and it looks fine. If you do not have access to a tablet then here is an exercise for you. Reduce the size of the browser significantly. You will notice that you cannot read a line of text without using your mouse or keyboard. Or just use a phone and you will have the same issue.

Now go here http://rsi.org.au/ and repeat the same exercise. You will always be able to read a line of text no matter how small you make your browser. Yes if you have a big screen then there will be lots of white on the page.
 
Cuddles said:
And yeah, I have to agree that it looks absolutely terrible. Far too much wasted space. Seriously, half my screen is just plain white.
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I know this is anathema to web designers, who seem obsessed with cramming every available bell and whistle in , but to old, grey peeps like me, who grew up reading actual books printed on processed pulp, white space is actually rather reassuring.

I prefer it to the previous appearance.

I agree there's not much on there content-wise, but presumably that will follow.
 
Soapy Sam said:
I know this is anathema to web designers, who seem obsessed with cramming every available bell and whistle in , but to old, grey peeps like me, who grew up reading actual books printed on processed pulp, white space is actually rather reassuring.

I prefer it to the previous appearance.

I agree there's not much on there content-wise, but presumably that will follow.
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I actually like the minimalist, heavy-on-white-space design, myself.

But then, I appreciate the Windows 8 "flat" UI design aesthetic as well, and although I'm far from alone, it's also far from a majority I think.
 
I like it. The very first link goes to a video with Randi in it.

Thanks.
 
I'm surprised by this part of the the MDC terms and conditions:
2.3 Does my claim count as paranormal?

Past claims have included: psychic or mediumistic powers, ESP, dowsing, magnetic humans, astrology, faith healing, etc. Read through the JREF forum for a list of previous applicants if you’d like to see whether or not your claim has been tested before. A partial list can be found at: http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43
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I thought this was no longer "the JREF forum".


ETA: Looks like Ocelot found it before.
 
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As with the Forum hardware/software, there were issues with the Joomla site. It was a bit of a bear to edit, for one. This Weebly version is temporary, meant to be good for mobile devices and to emphasize the basics.

Can't please everyone, sorry.

Sharon
Sharon@randi.org


PS - I will do a post announcing the forum move.
 
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