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Suggestions for improvements and additions to the site.
This feature was rejected 12/11/2016: New design in works.

Alternative Headers

9 years ago

In the last year or so, customization of profile pages has become extremely popular. However, no matter what one adds to their profile page, there is one thing they can’t remove: the “pudding and cream” header displaying the site mascot and a bunch of fantasy-esque scribblings.

I have been told that, while it is possible to remove the header, it is against site rules to do so. Therefore, I have a suggestion: the creation and on-site storage of one or more alternative headers. These headers will ideally be nothing more than the name of the site (and perhaps a minimalistic symbol associated with the site), without a background or any special decoration. Optimally, there will be one such header in every (ROYGBV) color, as well as white and black.

This will allow users to include the CYS branding on their profile pages in such a way that doesn’t clash with the theme they are trying to create.

When I say "on-site storage", I mean that the headers will ideally be hosted on CYS and accessible by any member, through an <a> tag.

Edit: As an addendum, I will say that even I can create text-based headers with transparent backgrounds, but there's really no point, if I don't get an okay for members using these headers in place of the default. Also, it would be helpful to know how big I need to make the headers, what font the text should be in, and how I should go about uploading them to a place where everyone can use them.

Alternative Headers

9 years ago
Alex has another website design in the works, so its safe to say design changes for the current site wont happen.

Alternative Headers

9 years ago

It's been a while since I have heard an update on the status of the new design, in all fairness.

I'm only asking for a minor rule change and a place to host assets where any member can use them. Certain assets used over and over (like the components of the inventory box seen in advanced games) appear to be hosted somewhere on the site. So, the change I am suggesting shouldn't require anything more than a "yea" or "nay" from Alex.

Alternative Headers

9 years ago

I don't know. Is it really that imperative to have a whole bunch of varying headers just to fit potential user-defined themes?