Webmaster, Fix the damn scrollbar!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TERRYP · 06-19-2002, 01:09 PM

I posted this brefore, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to see the right scrollbar. You have the tools to change this,we can't. It is really getting irritating, especially when wanting to grab it to move back up the screen.

Erl · 06-19-2002, 01:17 PM

I second that.

ckhd · 06-19-2002, 01:19 PM

Mee too, and this blue/black link thing going on stinks.

Bram · 06-19-2002, 01:19 PM

Please

Patrick Sullivan · 06-19-2002, 01:25 PM

I dunno, it's not hard to see..

Though I just use the scroll wheel on my mouse, anyway.

**COBALT** · 06-19-2002, 01:36 PM

Guys, it's your browser's fault. The administrator can't change everyone's browser. You'll have to do that.

Figure out what browser you have, and see if you can change the "look and feel" of your windowing environment to change the buttons, menus, desktop, and scroll bars, unless your browser version will allow you to do custom window themes (Netscape 6 allows you to pick and/or load themes that change the way the browser windows look).

It's what's called your native windowing environment that's causing the problem. Windows sometimes uses default themes that are hard to use. Linux (what I'm using) is the same way. You just have to spend some time to change it. The server Josh is using can't do anything to change that.

mikej71 · 06-19-2002, 01:42 PM

My scrollbar is my Windows color on every page except this board. On here, it's black and gray. Even in the window that I'm typing this reply in.

lux hauler · 06-19-2002, 01:46 PM

Terry......that's being kinda harsh, don't you think?
I have no problems seeing mine.
How about this........try changing the settings on your damn monitor.

Low69CST · 06-19-2002, 01:51 PM

I thought that sounded a little harsh also, I'm just glad I have the board. I never look at the scrol bar anyway, I love having one of those wheel things on my new mouse.

hwedding56 · 06-19-2002, 01:58 PM

No problems here, everything works great. It might just be a KY thing hey 69.LOL
Herbie

ckhd · 06-19-2002, 01:58 PM

Actually, new69owner, it is something Josh can do. Yes, you can override settings, but it transferres to everything. The colors we are complaining about are set specifically on Josh's server.

Maximum Overdrive · 06-19-2002, 02:06 PM

No problems here either. Can see it fine on my computer.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-19-2002, 02:34 PM

I see everything fine on my work computer and my home computer.

bigvinnie · 06-19-2002, 03:34 PM

I'm having the same problem with this site only, but I frequent several other sites that use this same exact message board and I don't get the scroll bar problem.... so it's clear to me that there are tweakable settings on the server side to address this issue....

Hey webmaster, how about some input...????

crew70 · 06-19-2002, 03:38 PM

every things fine with me.

Spoof · 06-19-2002, 03:50 PM

WTF are you talking about?

blue72stepside · 06-19-2002, 03:57 PM

I use five differance computer's they all work fine scroll is full size.
u know that u can use the arrow keys to scroll up and down all most easer.

**Desert Rat** · 06-19-2002, 04:08 PM

I have no trouble seeing anything.Even if i did since the sight is free,i wouldnt yell too much.

70 Jimmy · 06-19-2002, 04:12 PM

No problems here. If that's the only problem with this free board, get a tissue and get over it. Some people! You can also use your up/down arrows.

Mudder · 06-19-2002, 04:20 PM

I can see and use mine just fine.

imaindianoutlaw · 06-19-2002, 04:33 PM

Never a problem here!

fishuntr · 06-19-2002, 04:45 PM

The site is absolutely great. Scroll bar works fine and the grey & white background colors are easy on the eyes. I love the search function. We need to take a deep breath and think how our posts look to the readers. I'm sure most don't intend the strong emotion that comes across when it is not actually there.

This thread reminds me of the comic strip "Zits", where the teenager is enraged because the free joke site he reads hasn't been updated.

Suicide-D · 06-19-2002, 04:53 PM

No complaints here. I think this is an excellent site. The only thing I would like to see different is the number of posts required to have an Avatar. I guess I'll have to up my number of posts...

**COBALT** · 06-19-2002, 05:41 PM

ckhd: Terry asked that the scroll bars be changed. Not the rendered body, table, and cell colors. Since some people don't distinquish between the two problems I addressed Terry's issue directly. Yes, the rendered colors can be changed to a new scheme so that it's easier to see the washed-out gray Microsoft Windows motif, but why doesn't everyone get off their butt and configure their own browsers, desktops, and monitors? Every time Josh picks a color scheme someone will have something to say about it.

What has Josh said about changing the color schemes anyway? If Josh needs help I can certainly lend a hand...but you can't make EVERYONE happy. The best way for everyone to be satisfied is to take care of their own desktop environments individually.

BADA$$69 · 06-19-2002, 05:51 PM

Mine is fine too!

06-19-2002, 01:09 PM	#1
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Webmaster, Fix the damn scrollbar!! I posted this brefore, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to see the right scrollbar. You have the tools to change this,we can't. It is really getting irritating, especially when wanting to grab it to move back up the screen. Last edited by TERRYP; 06-19-2002 at 01:11 PM.

06-19-2002, 01:17 PM	#2
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	I second that. __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

06-19-2002, 01:19 PM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Mee too, and this blue/black link thing going on stinks. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-19-2002, 01:19 PM	#4
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Please __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

06-19-2002, 01:25 PM	#5
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	I dunno, it's not hard to see.. Though I just use the scroll wheel on my mouse, anyway. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-19-2002, 01:36 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Guys, it's your browser's fault. The administrator can't change everyone's browser. You'll have to do that. Figure out what browser you have, and see if you can change the "look and feel" of your windowing environment to change the buttons, menus, desktop, and scroll bars, unless your browser version will allow you to do custom window themes (Netscape 6 allows you to pick and/or load themes that change the way the browser windows look). It's what's called your native windowing environment that's causing the problem. Windows sometimes uses default themes that are hard to use. Linux (what I'm using) is the same way. You just have to spend some time to change it. The server Josh is using can't do anything to change that. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-19-2002, 01:42 PM	#7
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	My scrollbar is my Windows color on every page except this board. On here, it's black and gray. Even in the window that I'm typing this reply in. __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

06-19-2002, 01:46 PM	#8
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Terry......that's being kinda harsh, don't you think? I have no problems seeing mine. How about this........try changing the settings on your damn monitor. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian). Last edited by lux hauler; 06-19-2002 at 01:49 PM.

06-19-2002, 01:51 PM	#9
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I thought that sounded a little harsh also, I'm just glad I have the board. I never look at the scrol bar anyway, I love having one of those wheel things on my new mouse. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-19-2002, 01:58 PM	#10
hwedding56 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ky Posts: 255	No problems here, everything works great. It might just be a KY thing hey 69.LOL Herbie __________________ 67-CST Factory PS PB AIR Buckets SWB FLEET 350-700r4 67-SWB Step Plain Jane 350-3 on the tree 68 1-1/2 ton Dump 12' rock Bed soon to have fast68's 292 installed 72 GMC 3/4 ton Crew Cab 402 BBL 400 tranny ( ok I bought it from Crews) Its one ugly long WB long bed 4 door truck!!!!!!!!!

06-19-2002, 02:06 PM	#12
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	No problems here either. Can see it fine on my computer. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

06-19-2002, 02:34 PM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I see everything fine on my work computer and my home computer.

06-19-2002, 03:34 PM	#14
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I'm having the same problem with this site only, but I frequent several other sites that use this same exact message board and I don't get the scroll bar problem.... so it's clear to me that there are tweakable settings on the server side to address this issue.... Hey webmaster, how about some input...???? __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

06-19-2002, 03:38 PM	#15
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	every things fine with me.

06-19-2002, 03:50 PM	#16
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	WTF are you talking about? __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB



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06-19-2002, 03:57 PM	#17
blue72stepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Morgan Hill, California Posts: 309	I use five differance computer's they all work fine scroll is full size. u know that u can use the arrow keys to scroll up and down all most easer. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Stepside 357/TH350 3.07 Posi 379HP@5500 412FT#@4000 96 1500 Work Truck 88 Chevy Van 3/4 97 Tahoe 8.5 Lift (Sons) 00 1500 LT 4x4 (Sons) 98 Ford Cobra (Wifes Car) Last edited by blue72stepside; 06-19-2002 at 04:00 PM.

06-19-2002, 04:08 PM	#18
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I have no trouble seeing anything.Even if i did since the sight is free,i wouldnt yell too much.

06-19-2002, 04:12 PM	#19
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	No problems here. If that's the only problem with this free board, get a tissue and get over it. Some people! You can also use your up/down arrows. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

06-19-2002, 04:20 PM	#20
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Mines Good! I can see and use mine just fine.

06-19-2002, 04:33 PM	#21
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Never a problem here! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-19-2002, 04:45 PM	#22
fishuntr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lucerne Valley, CA., USA Posts: 50	Quit Whining The site is absolutely great. Scroll bar works fine and the grey & white background colors are easy on the eyes. I love the search function. We need to take a deep breath and think how our posts look to the readers. I'm sure most don't intend the strong emotion that comes across when it is not actually there. This thread reminds me of the comic strip "Zits", where the teenager is enraged because the free joke site he reads hasn't been updated. __________________ 72 C-20,LB,350, 4spd, 1 owner

06-19-2002, 04:53 PM	#23
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	No complaints here. I think this is an excellent site. The only thing I would like to see different is the number of posts required to have an Avatar. I guess I'll have to up my number of posts...

06-19-2002, 05:41 PM	#24
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	ckhd: Terry asked that the scroll bars be changed. Not the rendered body, table, and cell colors. Since some people don't distinquish between the two problems I addressed Terry's issue directly. Yes, the rendered colors can be changed to a new scheme so that it's easier to see the washed-out gray Microsoft Windows motif, but why doesn't everyone get off their butt and configure their own browsers, desktops, and monitors? Every time Josh picks a color scheme someone will have something to say about it. What has Josh said about changing the color schemes anyway? If Josh needs help I can certainly lend a hand...but you can't make EVERYONE happy. The best way for everyone to be satisfied is to take care of their own desktop environments individually. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-19-2002, 05:51 PM	#25
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	Mine is fine too! __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

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