Brief Survey For Everyone!

[Contra Fates]

With some of the upcoming changes we have planned, I have to ask you all a few questions. =)

Question #1:
What would your ideal colors be for RSF's layout? Do you guys prefer the dark skins, would you prefer a new skin that is lighter, perhaps more of a medium tint? Let me know. =)

Question #2:
What is your internet speed? Please go to the link below, and post your results in this thread.
http://www.speedtest.net/

Question #3:
If RSF was to be redone once again, would you prefer skins that are as graphic intensive as our current ones, or would you favor layouts that are cleaner and more minimalist?

Question #4:
Do you like the current layouts RSF has to offer? Are the loading times too long, or is the layout too hard to navigate?

Question #5:
Are there any features that you feel that RSF lacks, that you've seen on other forums you frequent?

Question #6:
What would you say is the area of the forum that you spend the most time in?

I look forward to reading your responses!

[BlackJack]

1. I love the gray. I use the gray theme on OT, I use the gray theme on here. Gray = Good.

2.

3. Banners, Avatars, Sigs, and posted images are all fine with me. I don't use the Matoko theme anymore, but it wasn;t because it slowed me down or anything. That is to say, I think it's fine the way it is.

4. Well, offering a "dark" and "light" skin initially made it difficult for people to read other people's fonts sometimes. But the problem seems to have been wrinkled out by now. Everyone has found a happy medium. I've had no load time issues.

5. Not that I can think of. I'll let you know if I come up with something. xD

6. Either the "Forum" page (because of the chatbox) or the "New Posts" page.

[Contra Fates]

I figured I'd answer this thing myself. xD

Question #1:
I always feel that darker skins have a 'cooler' look to them. But, admittedly, a good design is a good design, regardless of colors. I'm leaning towards possibly a purple layout in the future.

Question #2:


Question #3:
I've been ready to pull my hair out with how messy the skins look to me, now. xD So, frankly, minimalist sounds great to me, but that's just me.

Question #4:
My internet is really fast, so, the loading times aren't bad at all for me. But, I'd prefer something that does have a faster page load in general.

Question #5:
I really miss the Arcade and I'm itching to install Triple Triad on here. xD

Question #6:
These days I seem to just frequent the Introduction / News areas. I'd like to be all over the forum more, though.

[I Changed My Name Too!]

1. I find dark blue to be pretty bitchin', as well as the dark skin. I love the dark skin.

2.

3. I think the level of graphical abundance right now is pretty kewl, though it would be kind of neat to have a bare-bones mode for when my internet isn't pumpin' the Mb's like it should.

4. Oh, no way! Only on special circumstances where it is my connections fault for the slow loading times (that router is a stuck up little bitch sometimes) does it make a difference.

5. YO I THINK Y'ALL NEED TO WORK ON BRINGING BACK THE RPG...
(Blootix holla)
But, for realz, it is all good.
Though, the arcade was a good way to assert nerdly superiority over other members.

6. These days?...
Chatbox? Or, maybe the general discussion section?
I don't post as much anymore.
My bad.

EDIT: P.S. OMG ROUTER IF YOU READ THAT I'M SORRY BABY PLEASE TAKE ME BACK PLEASE YOU'RE ALL I GOT

[Darkmatter]

1)I like the current colours and I think light colours just don't work aswel. So similar or medium

2) Niether is even a MB. I'm using my iPhone. My laptop would be about 18 download and 3 upload.

3) I like the graphics. I'm actually trying to get a graphical skin for my own forum. I think they rock and work well

4)For my iPhone loading times are about ten seconds. Laptop would ne about five.

5) doesn't seem to be as much discussion as some other forums. But it still rocks I general

6) everywhere really

[Rivey]

1. I like the grays and dark colors personally. I've always liked dark colors.

2.


3. The layouts now are good, with all of the graphics and whatnot. But like Daftsounds said, there should be a minimalist layout or two to choose for computers that are slower and struggle with graphics.

4. Yes I like the layouts. They load quickly for me, so loading times aren't an issue for me. They're easy to navigate as well.

5. I don't frequent forums anymore. But I think I don't really find anything lacking with RSF. I don't know what this arcade is that you guys speak of, since I strolled onto the scene after those days apparently. XD

6. Um I'm just kinda everywhere, except for the RP section because I don't RP. But other than that, yeah...

[Casanova]

Question #1:
The darker the better. Black and gold has always sung to me.

Question #2:
I don't know why it chose the server in Manchester, and it is definitely a lot further than 50 miles from Portsmouth.

Question #3:
A little inbetween. I like minimalistic designs but I also love pretty art.

Question #4:
'S'all good, yoh.

Question #5:
No. Stop adding stuff.

Question #6:
General News and Spam.

[blexmer]

1. personally i like the Dark Blue setup. Great for me due to it being a good backdrop for playing games that are in window mode. I think the only thing i could consider is making a Black and Blue set up, with maybe the black like it is now, but the borders being a deep blue or something.
2.
3. Personally, (i seem to use that term alot....) I like the graphic intense backdrops. i like all the references that remind me of the good games i've played before. frankly i went was hooked by the .Hack backdrop.
4. I dont really have any complaints about the timing for any of the posts.
5. I havent really spread out much on forums and that, so i dont have much to recommend......
6. Honestly i have spent the most time talking to people in the chat box....but i am gonna have to say for threads at least i like to go to the Gaming pages or the RSF Hangout or something like that. the hangout is great for talking to people.

[Mellusia]

Question #1:
What would your ideal colors be for RSF's layout? Do you guys prefer the dark skins, would you prefer a new skin that is lighter, perhaps more of a medium tint? Let me know. =)

I'm good with the dark skin, or whatever you wanna choose - I'm easy to please xD

The only thing is the site's optimum resolution is bigger than what I have >.<

Question #2:
What is your internet speed? Please go to the link below, and post your results in this thread.
http://www.speedtest.net/



Question #3:
If RSF was to be redone once again, would you prefer skins that are as graphic intensive as our current ones, or would you favor layouts that are cleaner and more minimalist?

Me personally, and maybe this would be biased hehehe, I prefer simpler and cleaner looks. But as long as it's not overly flashy and crowded, I don't mind either way.

Question #4:
Do you like the current layouts RSF has to offer? Are the loading times too long, or is the layout too hard to navigate?

I feel bad, but I almost never check out the "Home" tab at the top. I always go straight to the forum, so if it's important, if there's a way to bring focus to that...

As for loading time, I'm good. I have the forum zoomed out on Mozilla 'cause as I said, it's bigger than my max screen resolution, so sometimes there's a few unaligned bits, but reloading usually solves it the first time.

Honestly, I can't complain xD

Question #5:
Are there any features that you feel that RSF lacks, that you've seen on other forums you frequent?

RSF is the most updated forum I've visited to be honest. Most places are still in their vb3 version and unlikely to change. RSF kicks their ass several times over.

Question #6:
What would you say is the area of the forum that you spend the most time in?

I'd like to think I'm everywhere. I have lots of posts in the RP section, but that was really for one RP in particular and threads involving it. I like anime and manga, but gaming seems to trump those interest immensely. Not to mention the Art Gallery *shrugs*

[Doubt]

NUMBAH 1:
I like RSF's dark skins. Most forums don't default to them, and usually the skins that aren't defaulted aren't very good.

NUMBAH 2:

It's usually a lot higher, but for about a month my internet just dropped a ton all of a sudden. I used to be able to download torrents at max 1.2 MB/second, but now it's down to max 100 KB/sec.

NUMBAH 3:
No preference...I tend to go with the flow.

NUMBAH 4:
I think they're fine, no problem with them, although when you "Go Advanced" the white text shows up in a almost white box, making it hard to see.

NUMBAH 5:
Nope. I've never PMed anybody so I don't know if RSF has it, but I think the Private Conversations (where multiple people are involved and it's displayed like a thread) are very cool and convenient.

NUMBAH 6:
Everywhere but RP, I guess. I really suck at RPing; trust me, I've tried.

[BirriaDS]

Answer #1
I prefer the darker colors, makes it easier on the eyes.

Answer #2


Answer #3
I'd prefer it to be simple, not so demanding, I used to have issues navigating the site.

Answer #4
The layout is A-OK

Answer #5
It has the most things of all the forums I've seen :P

Answer#6
I think it'd be serious discussion and RP by the fact I'm too shy to ask to join an RP or to create my own.

[Aleister Black]

Question #1:
What would your ideal colors be for RSF's layout? Do you guys prefer the dark skins, would you prefer a new skin that is lighter, perhaps more of a medium tint? Let me know. =)

Dark colours. Not really specific, eh? Bite me.

Question #2:
What is your internet speed? Please go to the link below, and post your results in this thread.
http://www.speedtest.net/

Hehe. Hold on to your butts, this is going to blow your mind:



It actually seems to have gotten SLOWER lately.... -_-"

Question #3:
If RSF was to be redone once again, would you prefer skins that are as graphic intensive as our current ones, or would you favor layouts that are cleaner and more minimalist?

I don't really mind, it's more about the content anyway.

Question #4:
Do you like the current layouts RSF has to offer? Are the loading times too long, or is the layout too hard to navigate?

Question #5:
Are there any features that you feel that RSF lacks, that you've seen on other forums you frequent?

Negative. I'm not one to go for fancy gimmicks - I just want a forum.

Question #6:
What would you say is the area of the forum that you spend the most time in?

I'd like to say the RP section. Even if I don't spend the most time in there exactly, my heart is there even when I'm not.

[Hydracula]

Question #1:
What would your ideal colors be for RSF's layout? Do you guys prefer the dark skins, would you prefer a new skin that is lighter, perhaps more of a medium tint? Let me know. =)

Darkish most definitely. Lighter colors (specially white) tend to be a little too bright for me, even considering that my laptop's screen can't get to normal brightness anymore. But yes, dark themes.

Question #2:
What is your internet speed? Please go to the link below, and post your results in this thread.
http://www.speedtest.net/

Well, it's not fast, but I don't complain too much. Specially right now, since it's working properly.



As of lately it has been breaking down randomly... damn ISP. And all they ever do is blame the local hookup (i.e. router) but oh well, can't complain if the other ISPs are even worse >.>

Question #3:
If RSF was to be redone once again, would you prefer skins that are as graphic intensive as our current ones, or would you favor layouts that are cleaner and more minimalist?

I don't really have a call here, it's all about content, as others have said.

Question #4:
Do you like the current layouts RSF has to offer? Are the loading times too long, or is the layout too hard to navigate?

Well, layouts are fine, things seem to be easy to find and where you'd expect them to be. As for loading times, they're not too long or anything, A sec or two isn't going to kill... uh... I think I don't want to finish that sentence. >.>

Question #5:
Are there any features that you feel that RSF lacks, that you've seen on other forums you frequent?

Hum, not really, not that I can think of. I mean, it's all right here.

Question #6:
What would you say is the area of the forum that you spend the most time in?

Well, since I'm just back it's hard to tell, but I tend to hang out by the Hangout.