Best Default Theme

Discussion in 'Skinning, Design and Graphics' started by Nick, Aug 7, 2009.

  1. Nick

    Nick Regular Member

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    Which forum script (MyBB, vBulletin, IP.Board, phpBB, etc.) do you think has the best default theme/style? Which is your favorite?

    I think the IP.Board 3 style is very nice, but it's a bit too much, in my opinion; vBulletin's style is ancient but simple (and I'm fine with it, but wish for something more); phpBB and SMF are horrendous; and MyBB isn't too bad.
    What are your thoughts?
     
  2. Chris

    Chris Regular Member

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    The default theme of IP.Board 2.x.x remains as my favorite. IP.Board 3.x.x has a nice appearance, but overall, it looks a bit disorganized.
     
  3. Yoshi

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    Hmmm... probably NextBBS; (NBBS) Main Page

    Then after that I'd say IPB 2.x, then vB 3.x and then phpBB 3.
     
  4. Chris

    Chris Regular Member

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    Somewhat clean, but I find the topic rollover pop-up to be intensely annoying.
     
  5. Yoshi

    Yoshi Regular Member

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    Yeah I only just noticed that, VERY annoying :lol:

    Also I think the text should be a little bigger.
     
  6. Chris

    Chris Regular Member

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    And also, the "Board Statistics" section looks horribly messy - almost as if it were simply thrown on there without care. :eek:
     
  7. Soliloquy

    Soliloquy Regular Member

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    I actually kind of like the default phpBB3 theme. There, I said it...
     
  8. Yoshi

    Yoshi Regular Member

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    I see what you mean, but I don't think it looks bad. Just not as good as vB and IPB.

    And Soliloquy, I don't mind it either :p
     
  9. Chris

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    What are we going to do with you, Michelle? :lol:
     
  10. FullMetalBabe

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    I would like the default IPB 3.x if it wasn't so huge and bulky. I like MyBB's default theme.
     
  11. Chris

    Chris Regular Member

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    As much as I love MyBB's default theme, I'm really looking forward to seeing something new and fresh - crisp and professional, if that makes any sense whatsoever.
     
  12. FullMetalBabe

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    Supposedly MyBB 2.0 will make people turn heads, with Justin S. designing, if he designs it, I'm sure it will.
     
  13. Chris

    Chris Regular Member

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    There's no question about it. Justin is an incredibly talented designer, and utilizing his services to create and develop a "fresh" design would be in MyBB's best interest. ;)
     

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