[Feedback] Regarding the new changes made to Head-fi (Dec 2015)

[castleofargh]

they might be coming back from the holidays now, maybe they could do like... something to correct the mess they've done.

 

[Hutnicks]

  they might be coming back from the holidays now, maybe they could do like... something to correct the mess they've done.

I'm still hoping for an implementation of the hacker code from a few posts back

 

[BassDigger]

  they might be coming back from the holidays now, maybe they could do like... something to correct the mess they've done.

 
So, maybe this was a job rushed, to finish before the hols. The "mess".....with a constant reminder blocking off the top of the webpage! Will it be there until the next thoroughly implemented 'upgrade'? Who knows. 

 

[james444]

I'm still hoping for an implementation of the hacker code from a few posts back

 
Me too, but it looks like they don't give a crap, even though the code has been handed to them on a silver platter. 

 

[Currawong]

I just got around to re-reading this. 
 
I don't like the top bar either as it currently functions, for the same reasons everyone else does. However, I wouldn't assume anything about what is going on at Wikia without knowing everything they have planned. I do know that they are aware of all the problems (I submitted one bug myself, to do with avatars that use transparency). I can't say that I'll be able to share anything interesting, but I will ask for an update on their plans. I'm certain that the bugs will be fixed in a future update. 

 

[Hutnicks]

Oh dear gawd! The "future update ruse"  Microsoft or Apple buy em out?

 

[magicalmouse]

Hi, i find the new login tedious in comparison to the old version as it takes longer to log in.
 
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[getclikinagas]

  I just got around to re-reading this. 
 
I don't like the top bar either as it currently functions, for the same reasons everyone else does. However, I wouldn't assume anything about what is going on at Wikia without knowing everything they have planned. I do know that they are aware of all the problems (I submitted one bug myself, to do with avatars that use transparency). I can't say that I'll be able to share anything interesting, but I will ask for an update on their plans. I'm certain that the bugs will be fixed in a future update. 

Thanks for reading Amos.
Nav bar covering post header, empty space between drop down menu and Nav bar, low res avatar in nav bar, variable thickness of post borders, button color mismatch. These are "bugs" and definitely should be fixed.
The greater issue is the decreased functionality. Inconvenient search, tedious log-in, auto-fill impossible, inconveniently hidden sub and PM links, pointless counter,
 
To be honest, despite the code being available, I am not putting my hopes on Wikia changing this, since they've applied these changes across many different sites.
Which is why I hope the Head-fi admins could consider the second option:

  If they do not agree, then perhaps we could make this an official optional theme for Head-fi. A more functional Head-fi, for the users. A Head-fi admin could announce it with the simple "only two clicks" install instructions (which I could provide). I can modify and optimize the code to work properly on Head-fi, but would like to remain anonymous.

 
I know "I" can just make a separate thread with the instructions. But, such a thread will quickly die and almost all of Head-fie will never know that something could be (and was) done.
 

  Me too, but it looks like they don't give a crap, even though the code has been handed to them on a silver platter. 

The lack of "any" response despite tagging Jude, Currawong and Joe was disheartening(Currawong has replied since your post). But "actually-doing-something" wise, Wikia may have their hands tied. Which is why an "Official theme" is probably the way to go. I recently accessed Head-fi from another computer and was reminded of how inconvenient the new changes were.
 
In other news, I'm working on:
1. Ensuring the top of the post(from a link or jump) is not obscured by the Nav bar. OR
2. Hide the nav bar when scrolled down

 

[james444]

  The lack of "any" response despite tagging Jude, Currawong and Joe was disheartening(Currawong has replied since your post). But "actually-doing-something" wise, Wikia may have their hands tied. Which is why an "Official theme" is probably the way to go. I recently accessed Head-fi from another computer and was reminded of how inconvenient the new changes were.

 
While it would certainly be the best solution if Wikia fixed their "mess", I'm sure many of us would welcome an official theme (if only as a temporary workaround).
 

  In other news, I'm working on:
1. Ensuring the top of the post(from a link or jump) is not obscured by the Nav bar. OR
2. Hide the nav bar when scrolled down

 
Thanks! Sounds even better than what you already accomplished one month ago.

 

[getclikinagas]

As a few users have pointed out, the floating nav bar ends up covering a part(top) of the post, when directed by a link or anchor.
 
Glad to say, I've managed to fix it!

So, the nav bar no longer obstructs the top of the post(following a link or anchor). Below example is the default scroll position after clicking on a post/thread link:
 

 

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Some have also requested if the nav bar could be fixed at the top i.e. hidden when scrolled down.
This can also be done. Below example is after scrolling down. The nav bar remains at the top of the page (and not your browser window).
 

 
Personally, I like the floating nav bar as it gives me a quick link to my subs, PMs and the search bar(I can simply drag text into the bar too).
 
@james444

 

[james444]

  As a few users have pointed out, the floating nav bar ends up covering a part(top) of the post, when directed by a link or anchor.
 
Glad to say, I've managed to fix it!

 
Awesome, congrats!

 
Personally, my favorite behavior of the nav bar would be to (optionally) auto-hide, just like the Windows task bar. It could remain floating, but by default invisible, and only become visible on mouseover.

 

[castleofargh]

I never got the purpose of those stuff following me outside of being spam. then at least they follow me because they want to. I still hate it and kill them, but I understand why they try ^_^.
to go back to the top of the page I just press home, or ctrl+page up depending on my keyboard. on the mobile version I could understand the perk of not having to scroll like mad to reach back to the top, but then on a mobile, the screen will be too small to afford losing space. so really it will always be only a bother to me. but nothing as bothering as the login mess

. sure I can allow everything, keep all cookies and never log off. but other people often use some of my laptop/computer/tablets and I bet someone wouldn't be happy if my little cousin was to start deleting posts for fun because I was too lazy to log off. so I don't really have that option do I? and all that because some webmaster couldn't do a proper job the first time and nobody made any sort of move to correct those mistakes since.
 
- reverse the register/login pop up so that login shows first, how hard is that? I'm guessing reversing 2 words on 1 line of code.
- having the nickname show up by default in the nickname line instead of showing up in the email line... how hard is it to deal with that second mistake? again, put one word instead of another in a line.
I'm not talking mad coder skills here, just "oops I made 2 super dumb mistakes and maybe I shouldn't be doing that job at all, let me correct that right away". but nope. users keep your crap, web designers ain't got no time for that even a month later.  the lack of reaction is way more infuriating than the problem itself. I really take it as a complete disregard for all the troubled users of the website.

 

[Hutnicks]

OR. Just knock the damn thing back a revision to a system that worked fine and had few if any complaints about the header bar.

 

[getclikinagas]

 

  As a few users have pointed out, the floating nav bar ends up covering a part(top) of the post, when directed by a link or anchor.
 
Glad to say, I've managed to fix it!

Awesome, congrats!

 
Personally, my favorite behavior of the nav bar would be to (optionally) auto-hide, just like the Windows task bar. It could remain floating, but by default invisible, and only become visible on mouseover.

I had the same thought as you, but autohide is not so simple, and don't know enough java to code for it

I hope Wikia will consider your option though.
 
For now, I'm working on preventing the drop down menu from disappearing when your cursor strays out of the tiny profile icon. I've written the following code:

 [s].fixed-scroll-breakpoint .ui-header-fixed ul.menu { top: 0px!important; } .ui-header-fixed ul.menu{ width: 173px; right: 0px; top: -1px; position: absolute; background-color: transparent; box-shadow: 1px 2px 2px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); display: none; padding-top: 50px; }[/s]

 
This will prevent the drop down menu from disappearing if the cursor is anywhere in the red box seen below. This way, we can scroll diagonally to the drop down menu instead of having to aim and go straight down in the narrow window.
Also, this removes the gap between the drop down menu and the nav bar.
It is not perfect because: the PM and Sub links are not clickable when the drop down menu is down. But since these functions do not overlap, I do not find it interfering.
 
This code has replaced with a better effect. See thread : 

[Theme] Head-Fi Modern Classic: A more functional Head-Fi [Fixes bugs from the new facelift]​

 

[Oskari]

Yep, the navbar is hideous, and floating navbars are vile. The login process is truly a process. Some credit, though: logging out is much easier now, if you want to use the desktop site on a tablet.