Bird vB (Tailfeathers)

[Tailfeathers]

http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/

We've only been with vB for a couple weeks. While we haven't edited vB things themselves much, we have made a few small template changes here and there and installed a couple hacks. The design/site was created by me; the icons (all the bird ones next to forums as well as the new thread ones and such) were created by one of our moderators for the board. It's really a team effort, and we're always looking for ways to improve.

Thus, feedback would be appreciated.

[Dean C]

Your icons are cute. Reminds me of my cockateil which died a couple of years ago Your community has a nice "community" feel to it hehe . The only visual thing I don't like is that category background gradient

[Tony G]

I agree with Dean - rid of the grey category background image. It doesn't match your style at all. If you still want a gradient, use something that is purple or at least matches it.

and yeah, the smilies are cool. Interesting and original forum concept too. ^_^

[Tailfeathers]

Thanks for the suggestions, you two. What do you think would look good instead of that gradient?

[Tony G]

A gradient color more suited to your scheme - purple perhaps, or a color that matches with purple. The grey is just out of place.

[colicab-d]

Im no bird owner etc but nice site I like it and had a wee snoop about, then I found some gallery off site showing all these kool quals etc some very kool birds dude

I used to own a cockatiel called cheeky, he was a bad tempered old sourpuss but he showed love under there... well i mean he would nest in your hair or drink the tea lol

again kool site

[Tailfeathers]

Hehe -- the gallery is only six pictures away from 2,000 pictures so we're all really looking forward to hitting that. Big achievement for us.

I've changed the gradient to a solid color with a top and bottom border...better?

[Tony G]

That looks much better.

[Dean C]

Yep definately looks a lot smoother

[brownafroduck]

Very cute! I love the New Posts & No New Posts icons with the parakeet (looks like my parakeet) and the cockatiel (mine just died at the age of 11 a few months ago... ). The only thing that I'd recommend is to put solid lines instead of dashed around the 'Latest Announcement' and below the navigation at the top of the forum.