Skins / Themes

[Olivia]

Does a forum need to have a good skin / theme for you to want to post there?

Does a forum need to have a big selection of themes?

Do you prefer light or dark based themes? Should all forums have both as an option?

 

[PGen98]

No, they're nice to have, but when it comes to skins or themes EVERYONE ends up buying their themes, and they're always the same themes, so...they don't impact my opinion much at all. I make my own, sometimes using a base, most of the time just using the default theme and altering it. Most work ok, some are terrible

When it comes to other forums, themes are irrelevant, good content and good community matter more.

 

[Fae]

I just need a theme I can see stuff on. I need a dark background with light text.

 

[Nebulous]

I believe every forum should have a light and dark theme option at least. As far as having a ton of themes, not necessarily but having at least one or two alternates from the default style is nice.

 

[Webster]

No, they're nice to have, but when it comes to skins or themes EVERYONE ends up buying their themes, and they're always the same themes, so...they don't impact my opinion much at all. I make my own, sometimes using a base, most of the time just using the default theme and altering it. Most work ok, some are terrible

When it comes to other forums, themes are irrelevant, good content and good community matter more.

Depends on the theme/forum; back over in the days of Zetaboards themes were all the rage.
But yes, its' the forum that matters.

 

[PGen98]

Depends on the theme/forum; back over in the days of Zetaboards themes were all the rage.
But yes, its' the forum that matters.

Well of course, if there's a unique, distinctive theme then it's going to draw the eye in for sure.

 

[Nebulous]

themes are irrelevant

They aren't to me. If my eyes hurt while being on that forum then I won't care how nice the people are or how good the content is, its not worth having an actual migraine over.

 

[PGen98]

They aren't to me. If my eyes hurt while being on that forum then I won't care how nice the people are or how good the content is, its not worth having an actual migraine over.

Ok, let me rephrase -- Themes are irrelevant so long as a light and dark option are available in decent tones

 

[Nebulous]

Ok, let me rephrase -- Themes are irrelevant so long as a light and dark option are available in decent tones

Fair enough.

 

[Webster]

Ok, let me rephrase -- Themes are irrelevant so long as a light and dark option are available in decent tones

 

[Triple6Design]

Custom skin or theme...

 

[Nebulous]

Custom skin or theme...

You used to make those