Post by Mr.Niikolaus on Aug 9, 2010 19:57:39 GMT 8
We're going to try a new direction, covering topics that isn't necessarily the correct, or incorrect things to do, but topics which are a matter of opinion.
Pre-Made Skins
A pre-made skin is a template that has been pre-designed, often including colors, a banner, gradients, post indicators, menu buttons, specific coding ,etc. Design forums (a link to a list can be found in the GOAYB table) and some websites offer these pre-made skins for free for users to use on their ProBoards.
So, what do you think of using pre-made skins?
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One side of the coin can say they are good for members to use. I mean not everyone knows how to design a complete forum, or they simply not have the time too. Some people like to use a pre-made skin while they learn how to use coding, and learn how to make graphics in an image editor. Others simply see a pre-made skin they like, and want that look for their forum.
Pre-made skins definitely are convenient, and there are many good looking pre-made skins out there.
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The other side of the coin is that when using a pre-made skin, you loose the originality that a custom design would bring. If you use a popular skin, then your board may look like dozens, or hundreds of others, therefore it may not appeal to guests hitting the forum who have seen that skin before.
So, what are your thoughts on pre-made skins. Do you recommend them, or not.
Also, should design and graphics boards use a pre-made skin from another forum?
Debate.
Pre-Made Skins
A pre-made skin is a template that has been pre-designed, often including colors, a banner, gradients, post indicators, menu buttons, specific coding ,etc. Design forums (a link to a list can be found in the GOAYB table) and some websites offer these pre-made skins for free for users to use on their ProBoards.
So, what do you think of using pre-made skins?
Thumbs Up
One side of the coin can say they are good for members to use. I mean not everyone knows how to design a complete forum, or they simply not have the time too. Some people like to use a pre-made skin while they learn how to use coding, and learn how to make graphics in an image editor. Others simply see a pre-made skin they like, and want that look for their forum.
Pre-made skins definitely are convenient, and there are many good looking pre-made skins out there.
Thumbs Down
The other side of the coin is that when using a pre-made skin, you loose the originality that a custom design would bring. If you use a popular skin, then your board may look like dozens, or hundreds of others, therefore it may not appeal to guests hitting the forum who have seen that skin before.
So, what are your thoughts on pre-made skins. Do you recommend them, or not.
Also, should design and graphics boards use a pre-made skin from another forum?
Debate.
