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Lol-x · 3 October 2008, 12:08 AM

If you go down to the bottom of any page you will see a 'click down' box inside the solid coloured strip.

This will let you select a new forum colour "RolexGreen"

You can change back to the original colour at anytime. Also the new colour scheme is still in a development stage, so any suggestions are welcome.

Apart from green being the Rolex corporate colour, it is a very soothing colour on the eyes and hopefully will add to the continuing enjoyment of your participation on The Rolex Forums.

toph · 3 October 2008, 12:10 AM

yeah i did it yesterday but i thought it had always been there and i had just missed it.

it is pretty cool

Lisa · 3 October 2008, 02:19 PM

I just now tried it - thanks for letting us know. Wow. It's very soothing. I'm floating in a sea of mint.....

scottschoe · 3 October 2008, 02:31 PM

Too much green

ROLEX MAN · 3 October 2008, 08:00 PM

too bright for me sorry i'll stick to blue!

C. Davidson · 3 October 2008, 08:10 PM

Perhaps a more subtle version as well, Rolex Green 2.

Maybe only change the color in the box bar. For example right now it would be the "Reply to Thread" bar, "User CP FAQ Members List..."bar and the TRF logo on the top. Three shades of green? Keep the greys and whites the same.

Lol-x · 3 October 2008, 09:07 PM

It is still a work in progress, I hear what you guys say and will try to make it a little less how you say...............green

Terry Newton · 5 October 2008, 01:18 PM

It is a green machine. WOW. I'm dizzy going back to the other color. Reminds me of some bad acid I did 30+ years ago.

Terry Newton

ErikAalto · 6 October 2008, 12:51 AM

Perhaps if the green were a little more subtle?

Lol-x · 7 October 2008, 05:04 PM

Dude "chill out" it is just a colour

ttannert · 8 October 2008, 11:50 AM

It''s not easy being green!

Carolina · 9 October 2008, 12:00 PM

Wow - major St Patty's day!!

Too bright for my sensitive eyes, but that's only my opinion. Maybe a green in the same tone and intensity as the blue scheme now?

Thanks, Steve!

DSJ · 9 October 2008, 12:31 PM

It was too much for me when I tried it last week!

Lol-x · 10 October 2008, 10:11 PM

Is it better now?

Carolina · 10 October 2008, 10:47 PM

Personally, I really like having the message body a very light color, as in the original "blue" style. I find it much easier to read.

Maybe try taking the message body green (a blue-green) and instead use that color where you currently have the yellow-green color on that "bar" above the message. I don't think one can successfully mix blue-green with yellow-green.

Either that, or hire a decorator!

Lol-x · 10 October 2008, 11:04 PM

Maybe you'd like me to come over and re-arrange your furniture

I'll try, but I'm not sure I understand

Carolina · 11 October 2008, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Maybe you'd like me to come over and re-arrange your furniture

I'll try, but I'm not sure I understand

Steve, you're always welcome to visit, but no messing with the furniture!

I know, my explanation was confusing. How about this? Model the green scheme after the blue scheme as far as light and dark greens go.

srl7741 · 11 October 2008, 01:18 AM

I'm with Carolina on that one. I think she is right? It's worth a try anyway.

Art161 · 12 October 2008, 06:35 PM

Attention to all who are not using RolexGreen. I think I will use this method to make at least some of my future posts!

Lol-x · 13 October 2008, 09:44 PM

I think this colour looks better............

White text is not advisable.

Art161 · 14 October 2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I think this colour looks better............

White text is not advisable.

I think the new color looks like a cross between

yellow and puke green. If you like it Steve, then we'll all live with it.

James T · 14 October 2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

too bright for me sorry i'll stick to blue!

x2

C. Davidson · 14 October 2008, 03:59 PM

Steve,

I've been playing with different color schemes for my "homepage" and its definately not easy to do in green. I've found that the blue is more soothing to the eyes. I guess you just made the color scheme perfect the first time trying.

Are there more colors you can use besides the ones currently here? I think a green with a "grey" hue might have a more soothing effect. Olives? Forrest Green?

Lol-x · 14 October 2008, 05:29 PM

I can keep changing this perpetually because colour is a matter of personal preference. I am not sure I can make a colour scheme to everyones personal liking.

Art161 · 16 October 2008, 02:12 PM

Here my opinion. RolexGreen too dark. When using Quote. Black contrast bad. Difficult to read. White contrast excellent.

toph · 16 October 2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I can keep changing this perpetually because colour is a matter of personal preference. I am not sure I can make a colour scheme to everyones personal liking.

red white and blue please

But i know it won't happen- its not a rolex colour

Great work Steve- always keeping TRF one step ahead

hsung · 17 October 2008, 12:12 PM

Woah ... I just tried the Rolex Green and agree that there is too much green which can be toned down ...

Maybe, the title bar of can be pale green (currently blue grey), avatar section cream or pale yellow (currently light grey), and leave the body of the threads white as is

Good on you Steve for thinking of new ways to improve the website

Lol-x · 18 October 2008, 09:02 PM

Maybe this is a little more appealing now?

unclesallie · 19 October 2008, 03:45 AM

easier to see now..........

Irish Dan · 19 October 2008, 04:02 AM

The effort is appreciated, but I'm back to the old style.

3 October 2008, 12:08 AM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	New Forum Colour If you go down to the bottom of any page you will see a 'click down' box inside the solid coloured strip. This will let you select a new forum colour "RolexGreen" You can change back to the original colour at anytime. Also the new colour scheme is still in a development stage, so any suggestions are welcome. Apart from green being the Rolex corporate colour, it is a very soothing colour on the eyes and hopefully will add to the continuing enjoyment of your participation on The Rolex Forums. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 October 2008, 12:10 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	yeah i did it yesterday but i thought it had always been there and i had just missed it. it is pretty cool __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

3 October 2008, 02:31 PM	#4
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Too much green __________________ __________________

3 October 2008, 08:00 PM	#5
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,717	too bright for me sorry i'll stick to blue! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

3 October 2008, 08:10 PM	#6
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	2 cents Perhaps a more subtle version as well, Rolex Green 2. Maybe only change the color in the box bar. For example right now it would be the "Reply to Thread" bar, "User CP FAQ Members List..."bar and the TRF logo on the top. Three shades of green? Keep the greys and whites the same. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

3 October 2008, 02:19 PM	#3
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I just now tried it - thanks for letting us know. Wow. It's very soothing. I'm floating in a sea of mint.....

3 October 2008, 09:07 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	It is still a work in progress, I hear what you guys say and will try to make it a little less how you say...............green __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

5 October 2008, 01:18 PM	#8
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	It is a green machine. WOW. I'm dizzy going back to the other color. Reminds me of some bad acid I did 30+ years ago. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

6 October 2008, 12:51 AM	#9
ErikAalto "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Erik Location: Clayton, NC Watch: Datejust Posts: 322	Perhaps if the green were a little more subtle?

7 October 2008, 05:04 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Dude "chill out" it is just a colour __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 October 2008, 11:50 AM	#11
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	It''s not easy being green! __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

9 October 2008, 12:00 PM	#12
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Wow - major St Patty's day!! Too bright for my sensitive eyes, but that's only my opinion. Maybe a green in the same tone and intensity as the blue scheme now? Thanks, Steve! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

9 October 2008, 12:31 PM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	It was too much for me when I tried it last week! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 October 2008, 10:11 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Is it better now? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 October 2008, 10:47 PM	#15
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Personally, I really like having the message body a very light color, as in the original "blue" style. I find it much easier to read. Maybe try taking the message body green (a blue-green) and instead use that color where you currently have the yellow-green color on that "bar" above the message. I don't think one can successfully mix blue-green with yellow-green. Either that, or hire a decorator! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

10 October 2008, 11:04 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Maybe you'd like me to come over and re-arrange your furniture I'll try, but I'm not sure I understand __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 October 2008, 01:18 AM	#18
srl7741 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GMT-6 Posts: 126	I'm with Carolina on that one. I think she is right? It's worth a try anyway.

12 October 2008, 06:35 PM	#19
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Use RolexGreen to read this post. Attention to all who are not using RolexGreen. I think I will use this method to make at least some of my future posts! __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements. Last edited by Art161; 12 October 2008 at 06:52 PM.. Reason: typo

13 October 2008, 09:44 PM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	I think this colour looks better............ White text is not advisable. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 October 2008, 03:59 PM	#23
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Steve, I've been playing with different color schemes for my "homepage" and its definately not easy to do in green. I've found that the blue is more soothing to the eyes. I guess you just made the color scheme perfect the first time trying. Are there more colors you can use besides the ones currently here? I think a green with a "grey" hue might have a more soothing effect. Olives? Forrest Green? __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

14 October 2008, 05:29 PM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	I can keep changing this perpetually because colour is a matter of personal preference. I am not sure I can make a colour scheme to everyones personal liking. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 October 2008, 02:12 PM	#25
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Here my opinion. RolexGreen too dark. When using Quote. Black contrast bad. Difficult to read. White contrast excellent. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

17 October 2008, 12:12 PM	#27
hsung Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Watch: Daytona Posts: 288	Woah ... I just tried the Rolex Green and agree that there is too much green which can be toned down ... Maybe, the title bar of can be pale green (currently blue grey), avatar section cream or pale yellow (currently light grey), and leave the body of the threads white as is Good on you Steve for thinking of new ways to improve the website

18 October 2008, 09:02 PM	#28
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Maybe this is a little more appealing now? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 October 2008, 03:45 AM	#29
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	easier to see now..........

19 October 2008, 04:02 AM	#30
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	The effort is appreciated, but I'm back to the old style. __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

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