seperate myspace div category Options

[kimmytree]

I think it would be nice to have a seperate category for myspace div layouts and plain ones, instead of having them all mixed together.

Plus, I think it would encourage people to make more div's.

Good? Bad?

[*Libertie*]

Interesting.. I hadn't really thought about that. I'm okay with the way things are, but perhaps other people feel differently..

[freeflow]

Maybe we can just have div layouts submitted have the tag "div" . So anyone looking for a div layout can simply search the word "div" then all the div layouts appear?

I think thats better than making a whole new category. I find it fine the way it is too. But maybe?

[Jane Doe.]

^ Meh. I tried to add to all of the DIV layouts I could find with "div overlay" and "overlay," but it sometimes wouldn't go through. Kind of a pain.
I'd agree with a category, too.

[*StanleyThePanda*]

Well, if we made a whole new catagory they would still go to the regular place and us staff would have to move them....

Anyways, I think its better to put a "overlay" tag or something on it, or maybe put "[div]" in the title of it?

[gelionie]

You can only have tags which have more than 3 characters, so "div" won't work as a tag.

[freeflow]

Overlay would work. A new category would be cool too.

[kimmytree]

*still thinks we should have a seperate category*

[*Intercourse.*]

Its a good idea and all but its more work for the staff members for us to have to do this, thats why there tags on the layouts so you can put Div or overlay for people to search and find them.


Its a nice idea though. Theres just easier ways to go about it.

[*Azarel*]

Not only that, but what you've suggested (a new category in the skins catalogue) is not feasible without Ju-Sun, who's been missing in action, since it is a fundamental change.

[micron]

jusun lee reporting and ready for action. =)

thanks for the suggestion. its not only for myspace but also for xanga; default layout scheme vs something completely different. i think its important to have a distinction as people look for one or the other, not both. so in the next update ill probably add something to make that possible. probably not by adding another category, as they are for layout themes, not schemes. need to come up with something clever and intuitive, but havent yet. mind helping?

[*WHIMSICAL 0NE*]

I always thought that (considering the site design) that if there was a way to use the drop down menu feature to display only divs, kind of like how you can select Xanga/Myspace/etc., would be neat.

[kimmytree]

^ Yeah, that would be a good idea. Almost like another category in the drop down menu that's already there for myspace layouts.

Maybe like this? Ahhh I have too much free time on my hands.

[AimeeLynn]

That's exactly what I thought! It so frustrating [to me] to try to find a simple layout. Sometimes I get tired of div and just want a plain one. You know?

[HakunaMatata]

^ Yeah, that would be a good idea. Almost like another category in the drop down menu that's already there for myspace layouts.

Maybe like this? Ahhh I have too much free time on my hands.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/ki...ee/untitled.jpg

Well, then there's the problem of DIV layouts fitting into those categories(Abstract, Emotions, etc.)

[kimmytree]

Well, then after someone's originally clicked on the myspace layouts section, there could only be two options - Regular and Div layouts. Then users would be given the option to choose which one, and then it would take them to another page, where they can choose a specific category (abstract, nature, ect.)

[*mona lisa*]

If layouts were to be categorized into layout 'styles' rather than themes, it would be difficult to search for a layout with a specific subject. In that case, we'd have to be stricter on tagging submissions, and it's already not always done properly.

[kimmytree]

^ Oh okay, that makes sense.

[*mona lisa*]

^ Oh okay, that makes sense.

Oh, please don't think I'm saying no. I'm sure it'll be considered for CB4 if there's a way to make this work because it's not a bad idea at all.

Most of the layouts accepted/submitted these days are divs so I can see how many would want thing. The default and minimal ones are located at the beginning of the list.

[micron]

Well, then after someone's originally clicked on the myspace layouts section, there could only be two options - Regular and Div layouts. Then users would be given the option to choose which one, and then it would take them to another page, where they can choose a specific category (abstract, nature, ect.)

youre close! its going to look like this. this way were also going to be able to support s1 and s2 livejournal layouts, etc. =)

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[*StanleyThePanda*]

Someone in Myspace help suggested adding a section for Myspace Blog layouts too.
idk how everyone feels about that though.

[micron]

^
aww you beat me to it. here's what i have so far. let me know if you (addressed to everyone) think theres a better way of organizing things (schematic).

MYSPACE
-standard
-div overlay
-blog

LIVEJOURNAL
-s1
-s2

XANGA
-basic (no additional editing required, claf is intact)
-advance (additional editing required, customized claf)

BLOGGER / WEBSITE / WORDPRESS / MOVABLETYPE
-one column
-two columns
-three+ columns

ps. im looking to wordpress and mt and seriously considering whether or not to include them on the next release. your (again, to everyone) input is much appreciated.

[micron]

also anyone wanna suggest a better way of organizing the scripts section instead of the generic customizations / enhancements?

[Blaqheartedstar]

um... scripts? well most of the ones posted need to be cleaned out... or updated cuz most of them don't work...
but for myspace
Hidden Sections < scripts that hides various myspace sections/features
Custom Features < ex: contact table codes, banner over ad, etc
Move < ex: move about me up, move myspace flash player, etc...
^ they can be changed... but its just a idea not sure about xanga scripts...

for the DIV layouts... yeah having them tagged Overlay and the title saying DIV works out... or a new section where members move the layouts them selves... but then what happens to the people who posted layouts but stop going to CB....
if yah do a blog section for myspace tutorials on how to make a blog layout will be needed... does anyone know how to make a myspace blog layout?

[b]Website layouts[b]
how about Table and DIV sections?

[kimmytree]

youre close! its going to look like this. this way were also going to be able to support s1 and s2 livejournal layouts, etc. =)

That looks and sounds perfect.

MYSPACE
-standard
-div overlay
-blog

If we're going to have a blog layout section, then how about layouts for myspace pictures?

[*StanleyThePanda*]

^ (To Happykmd:) Well, You can't really do much in the Myspace pictures. I don't see much of a point to have a section for that. (just my opinion, though)

ps. im looking to wordpress and mt and seriously considering whether or not to include them on the next release. your (again, to everyone) input is much appreciated.

Hmmm, I think that would be good. Wordpress = haha (Sorry, I dont have much input)

edit: Darn nps!
This is like.. the 2nd time today!! >.<

[*mona lisa*]

Having Wordpress templates would be awesome. Very awesome. :) Though I'm not sure about Moveable Type. If it is that popular, then sure.

I really like the new categories!!

[Blaqheartedstar]

^ (To Happykmd:) Well, You can't really do much in the Myspace pictures. I don't see much of a point to have a section for that. (just my opinion, though)

agree... if anything having a post in the myspace forums for people who want theirs customized.

[kimmytree]

^ Oooh, that seems like an even better idea. Even though not that many people use them, it would still be nice to have a place for them for those that want one.

[*Intercourse.*]

As everyone pointed out there wouldn't be much of a point for myspace picture layouts. I mean there isn't much you can do and the little you can do there already all the codes that work for it in the myspace FAQ's. Although it seems no one really looks at those now.

Also its not like one stylesheet for the pictures, its one code per caption so it would be kind of an hassle.

[austinoutloud]

i think it would be a good idea for a seperate category. because i think the complicatedness of the divs scares alot of non-html/css-friendly people away. and since there are so many of them now!

[kimmytree]

As everyone pointed out there wouldn't be much of a point for myspace picture layouts. I mean there isn't much you can do and the little you can do there already all the codes that work for it in the myspace FAQ's. Although it seems no one really looks at those now.

Also its not like one stylesheet for the pictures, its one code per caption so it would be kind of an hassle.

Well, I didnt mean a whole entire new category for it, just a section/thread in the myspace help section or something. Because I'm sure there are at least a few people out there who would be interested in coding their picture section.

[*IVIike*]

Well, if we made a whole new catagory they would still go to the regular place and us staff would have to move them....

Anyways, I think its better to put a "overlay" tag or something on it, or maybe put "[div]" in the title of it?

yeah that would be helpful i have been doing it forever but if other people did it too it would make the layout searching process easier for a lot of people

[Amaranthus]

im fine with either way, b/c:
1. I learned how to use a div thnx to the integration of divs and normals
but
2. I do sympathize for those who still are unable to comprehend divs and may fin CB very confusing :)