crosseyed: I usually don't care much about looks, but the new look is so much better than the old one that even I am enjoying it a lot. Now, amongst the few that liked the old one better, why not finding someone to write a "Brainking old style" CSS for the new system ?

Fencer: Thank you. I just bought a new laptop last week with the fastest processor I've had yet, connected to this high speed internet connection that I have here in the city. I've just had to log on four times in the last three hours, and I thought there might be some relation to the new look.

Of course I am almost illiterate where programming is concerned, and sometimes ask naiive questions regarding these things.

Thanks for the quick answer, F.

For all the complainers out there, I'd like you to name any site where the owner and programmer is on so often to interact with our concerns.

emmett: No, it is not connected. If there is a short downtime, it is usually a system level problem (which usually has nothing to do with BrainKing at all). The hardware should be upgraded.

Fencer: It was a question, because I'm not sure if it was possible. I've just noticed some unusual behaviour this morning, and I have a very fast connection. Sorry, because I like the new changes and I don't want you to misconstrue my question.

emmett: How could a look (client-side) make the site (server-side) slower?

Does the new look make brainking slower?

Fencer: I have to be honest and say there is not much I like about it all. The colours are too pale some text in some areas is too small. I have tried all choices and I have to say I prefer the old version. I guess I will get used to it in time. And I still get thrown off this site on a daily bases.

crosseyed:  Have you tried "no fonts"?  I don't see a significant difference from the old version.

crosseyed: I know it might be a useless question but is there anything you hate in particular?

crosseyed: I thought the same for a bit - but im already used to it..... its kinda like the new star wars movies - everybody (with a brain) hates Jar-Jar Binks - but at least we still got 3 new star wars movies in the process.....

Im happy the site is growing and evolving - and ill be willing to adapt to keep on playing....

I wish we could have the old version back.

Hrqls: You can find their address in the source code of every brainking page :
www.brainking.com/css/simple-30.css
www.brainking.com/css/castle-30.css
www.brainking.com/css/nofonts-30.css

is the brainking css file available for download
(or a list of the currently available ones)

that way someone can download the css file, change only what he wants to change and maybe use the new one as his own css

TarantinoFan: I am sure you are not the only one.

Fencer: Well I only just noticed it a little while ago as well.

TarantinoFan: No, it's not. I added it more than a year ago.

Tulip:

Oceans Apart: lol..its new to me but eyes aint that good now

Tulip: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, that has been there for some time, sorry i thought it was a new feature u were on about

Gabriel Almeida: I cant see it, unless im looking in the wrong place.

Oceans Apart: its to the right of the msge icon next to your name,like alittle chess board ;)

Tulip: I can't see it. Maybe it is only for paid memberships, right?

Tulip: o, wheres that i cant see it 

Fencer: Oooooops!..silly me,didnt think of that

Tulip: You cannot invite yourself to a game.

Tulip: OH??
I HAVENT GOT ONE? ;(

or perhaps ive only just noticed it?
for inviting the poster of a msge here to a game!
its great!

Gabriel Almeida: Very well, you have said that at last. The real source of your complaints is not any commercial ad but the simple fact that moderators don't allow you to write some words to the public boards. But anything like that can work as a good excuse.

Tulip: Right, you understand my point.

Fencer: ads like that are EVERYWHERE these days,papers,tv,internet.
ive got them off here cos i have the option but tv there is no "hide" button...they are part of modern life.

Gabriel Almeida: Just out of curiosity, what do you expect me to do now?
If you ever bothered to read what I write here (and on other boards), you could already answer yourself without asking. There is no point to repeat the obvious facts over and over. Since there is no pleasing some kind of people, if you really want to, leave the site. The problem is solved.
Yes, it is a political answer and I know you hate it.

Mousetrap: Forget what I said about the smilies. I had been playing arround with the browser tools switching things off here and there and I just switched it all back on again and the smilies work lmbo, so that was my fault sorry.

Fencer: I am not against dating, but against the obvious pictures that use in this ad. By turning them off they still make an impact on BK. That has nothing to do with complaining; but with genuine concern!

joshi tm: Very well, you are a smart person.

Radiant2007 :-): "BK should be free from any of these type of ads" - why? What is wrong on dating? It is not against a family orientation, at least from my point of view. I understand that different people can treat this thing in different ways but no solution can be good enough for everyone. That's why there is the option to turn off the ads at all. Who does not want to do it, should not complain about it.

Fencer: Luckily, I do not see any ads :)

Fencer: I don't know why there are suddenly ads on this site; that must have been agreed upon while I was away for several months. Just recently, since Dec. I came back on to play a few games and i never really bothered the ads, Mostlly about cell phones etc.. but last night I played a game and I suddenly saw two people kissing and it looked like an adult movie! There were also movie kind of pictures of young girls showing their bodies half naked. If this was just a date site, i should have perhaps not bothered it when i just would have seen pictures of their faces or fashionable dressed up ladies. I spotted those after midnight and was NOT happy to see them there!

If you are not aware of what the ad-companies are putting in their programs what they show online, I am glad I saw that to inform you. Don't you like it to be informed of what is been seen on your site? Especcially when others DO seem to bother as well? Please act accordingly!

Wr to the ads: as a Bishop <b>PAID</B> membership I cannot remove the ads. But I won't remove them; because that is NOT the solution to this issue! BK should be free from any of these type of ads.... aren't we a FAMILY ORIENTED game site?

Anyway, I am not going to discuss this matter any further. Less then a month from now my membership is due and I will not renew it.

Please act accordingly.
Blessings, Radiant

Radiant2007 :-): By the way, have you ever bothered to visit the, as you say, profane sites? You would know that there is no porno, just a dating service, and it's not a bad thing.

KotDB: It's funny to read "there has been noticeably less emphasis on improving the quality of the gaming experience" from someone who never spent a cent to support the site, uses its services for free and has no idea about the work behind it. And, what is even funnier, who has absolutely no idea about the real purpose of all this.
Yes, I expect to lose some users, especially the common complainers. That the "problem" will be solved.

Radiant2007 :-): Are you kidding? Using an advantage of the paid membership is not putting a head in the sand. However, if you feel like that, do what you want to do.

KotDB: I havent seen the ads in question but do agree with you on this...Instead, Fencer seems to be focusing much more on finding ways to increase revenue etc etc etc.

What used to be a person/man you could talk to is now fairly unapproachable when criticised...oh well....will have to buy the games and play at home LOLOL......not long to go....

Fencer could use a different advertising service. It's not true that offensive ads cannot be stopped. A reputable advertising service wouldn't even offer those kinds of ads.

Antje: A filter will never work because the advertisers know about them so find ways to get around them. I have noticed a distinct drop in their appearance though. They were constant for a bit but now most of the advertising is violent sickly green flashing that "this is no joke you have won" right under my move buttons.

Radiant2007 :-): Fencer is trying to stop those ads by using a filter, somehow they must still be sneaking in, it certainly isnt what anyone wants here.

King Reza: Nevertheless, Radiant2007 :-) has a valid point. Ads such as the one she described are inconsistent with the spirit of General Guideline #3. Perhaps you are not offended by the ads since you can turn them off, but that does not make Radiant's position unreasonable. Also note that most users do not have the option to disable ads. The analogy with an ostrich burying its head in the sand is apt.

A year or two ago, Fencer was working hard to make BrainKing into a great gaming site, and making admirable progress. But for several months now there has been noticeably less emphasis on improving the quality of the gaming experience. Instead, Fencer seems to be focusing much more on finding ways to increase revenue, through tasteless ads and other things unrelated to BrainKing's main purpose as a gaming site. He should expect to lose some users.

Has anybody who runs fellowships or members of fellowships, noticed posts disappearing since the new style BK started.

Radiant2007 :-):  Not really.  In many countries they show things like that on TV too.  Those who don't wanna watch, don't turn on their TVs in those hours.  I think Fencer has no control over what ads ar eput on the site.  He needs them to make money.  I, due to my certain religion, don't watch those things, so I have the ads off and I'm not offended that they exist if I turn the adds on.  It would, however, offend me if there was no way to shut them.  

Radiant2007 :-): When you surf the net you kinda need that sandpit otherwise you would be offended by probably more than half the sites you might come across. In the settings page you can display the ad on the bottom of the page only or like King Reza said just turn them off.

The more sensible option would be to talk to your kids before allowing them anywhere near the net and explain that no matter how careful they are they may see things that are not particularly savoury. Being open and honest with your kids and keeping an eye on their surfing habits will still only protect them so much. Those sort of ads are rife and you will never stop them.

King Reza: That would mean that i put my head in the sand? So, everybody here is putting their head in the sand??? How offending & insane!

Radiant2007 :-):Why don't you turn off the ads?  I think that should solve the problem.