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Title: Time for a change
Post by: Foggy on February 20, 2011, 10:45:18 AM
Logging on this morning reminded me that it is time to change certail aspects of the website.

Whilst hearty congratulations were due to the Team APAT, thay are no longer team champions of the UK, and as much as Liv Borree is pleasant to the eye. She no longer qualifies for APAT status, therefore really should not be advertising the forum.

Update...................................soon?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: TightEnd on February 20, 2011, 11:16:24 AM
On the "to do" list chez Duffy.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: SirPercival on February 20, 2011, 14:11:38 PM
Are you suggesting that team APAt are not pleasing on the eye Chris?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 20, 2011, 16:19:42 PM
Thanks for the suggestions but I am not intending to change either of those images at this time.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 20, 2011, 18:18:11 PM

Thanks for the suggestions but I am not intending to change either of those images at this time.


Whilst I am in in no way suggesting or requesting that the CURRENT Team Champs picture should adorn the top of this forum, I do think that something more generic (but accurate) might be better than the current, out of date, offering.

Paulie.
Captain, London Poker Meetup
APAT Team Champions  ;D
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: MintTrav on February 20, 2011, 18:57:35 PM

On the "to do" list chez Duffy.


Any chance you could go a bit back up the to-do list and tick off the "change Southampton Poker Club to Solent Poker Club" item?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: SirPercival on February 20, 2011, 19:48:14 PM


Thanks for the suggestions but I am not intending to change either of those images at this time.


Whilst I am in in no way suggesting or requesting that the CURRENT Team Champs picture should adorn the top of this forum, I do think that something more generic (but accurate) might be better than the current, out of date, offering.

Paulie.
Captain, London Poker Meetup
APAT Team Champions  ;D


Just add "2010" after UK Team Champions.

Much easier and quicker.
Des has got other more important things to deal with right now after all.

;D
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: AMRN on February 20, 2011, 19:50:38 PM
Problem is, Des wouldn"t be able to change the banner pic to show the current team champions, cos no team victory pic exists given that half of the team disappeared before the end, unlike the victorious APAT team pictured.

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 20, 2011, 19:53:38 PM

Problem is, Des wouldn"t be able to change the banner pic to show the current team champions, cos no team victory pic exists given that half of the team disappeared before the end, unlike the victorious APAT team pictured.



Like I said, although there is a full team photo available, I see no need to add my classically handsome features to the head of this forum.  ;D

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: nosey-p on February 20, 2011, 20:19:56 PM
Makes no difference to me if it's last years picture or this years winners  ;)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Ant1966 on February 20, 2011, 20:21:04 PM


Problem is, Des wouldn"t be able to change the banner pic to show the current team champions, cos no team victory pic exists given that half of the team disappeared before the end, unlike the victorious APAT team pictured.



I see no need to add my classically handsome features to the head of this forum.  ;D




+1
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 20, 2011, 21:11:31 PM
The position isn"t reserved for the Team Champs as such but it is very difficult to frame a picture in that space and the modest me would say we were very lucky with that particular shot. A pic of four seated and four standing would not work unfortunately. The current pic and the Liv pic both work well from a branding point of view despite some of te dodgy mugs in the team pic ;)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: ForthThistle on February 20, 2011, 21:45:07 PM
Think you should give some recognition to the Online Champs..


lol...
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 20, 2011, 21:59:55 PM

The position isn"t reserved for the Team Champs as such but it is very difficult to frame a picture in that space and the modest me would say we were very lucky with that particular shot.


960 x 200....couldn"t be hard to find a generic APAT shot what could be tweaked in Photoshop.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 20, 2011, 22:02:50 PM


The position isn"t reserved for the Team Champs as such but it is very difficult to frame a picture in that space and the modest me would say we were very lucky with that particular shot.


960 x 200....couldn"t be hard to find a generic APAT shot what could be tweaked in Photoshop.


Why would I want to find a generic branding shot when the perfect shot is currently in place?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: SirPercival on February 21, 2011, 08:54:54 AM



The position isn"t reserved for the Team Champs as such but it is very difficult to frame a picture in that space and the modest me would say we were very lucky with that particular shot.


960 x 200....couldn"t be hard to find a generic APAT shot what could be tweaked in Photoshop.


Why would I want to find a generic branding shot when the perfect shot is currently in place?



Wiiiiiiii - good call Des.  ;D

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: ian.ski309 on February 21, 2011, 09:46:37 AM

Makes no difference to me if it's last years picture or this years winners  ;)


Blatant brag  :D

You have to admire the foresight and planning that went into this though... to deliberately sabotage every single team photograph (ie make them appear to have been taken at the bottom of a coal mine during a power cut), to ensure the continued use of the existing picture...  ;D
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 21, 2011, 11:34:54 AM


Why would I want to find a generic branding shot when the perfect shot is currently in place?



Perhaps because you"d like the website to be relevant and up to date?

Don"t you hate sites with out of date information...I know I do?

How about just a beauty shot of the three medals that can be won?...I"ll have a rummage around Picasa...there must be something.

EDIT: Oops...no need.

(http://www.apat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Site_Header_Betfair.jpg)

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Chipaccrual on February 21, 2011, 12:01:39 PM
Okay, this is making me laugh now.

I"m sure Des is aware that some of the site may need a slight revamp in places, and it is on a "to do" list, but there is a lot going on in the background at the moment (and we were trying to have a quietish month before announcing season 5)

The only real issue I see with the team pic at the top of the forum regarding being upto date is this :-

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_M7mySuUsa6c/TUG9xLreJmI/AAAAAAAAO04/lPhSmgmImvs/IMG_5299.JPG)

Now, it"s hardly Des" fault that Sara has decided to change her hair colour (Actually Steve Redfern has gone for the same tone colour, but that"s not an issue regarding the photo  ;) )

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: TightEnd on February 21, 2011, 12:33:20 PM
Class photo that. Good photography

p.s does Paullie D have a death wish?

It"s a hectic week, and he is tweaking the boss"s tail...
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: ashhen on February 21, 2011, 12:52:59 PM
In the interests of keeping the peace between last year"s winners and this year"s winners... why not use the photo of the victorious team orange from the first APAT team championships?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Chipaccrual on February 21, 2011, 12:56:22 PM

In the interests of keeping the peace between last year"s winners and this year"s winners... why not use the photo of the victorious team orange from the first APAT team championships?


Now that was another great pic.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Marty719 on February 21, 2011, 13:01:55 PM
I think it shud be of the NI Team.  Duno y, have no good reason...

tbh - I dnt think it really matter what picture is there.  The one now has APAT logos, a trophy and cheesey grins which seems to do the trick well :)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 21, 2011, 13:02:45 PM

In the interests of keeping the peace between last year"s winners and this year"s winners... why not use the photo of the victorious team orange from the first APAT team championships?


You"re missing the point..I am NOT suggesting or requesting that the pic be changed to this year"s winners...in fact I have stated the opposite on a couple of occasions.

All I am suggesting is that the current picture IS out of date and that, no matter how good a branding shot it is, I feel that having the banner shot be current is better than something that is sooooo last year. ;D

End.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 21, 2011, 13:14:58 PM



Why would I want to find a generic branding shot when the perfect shot is currently in place?



Perhaps because you"d like the website to be relevant and up to date?

Don"t you hate sites with out of date information...I know I do?

How about just a beauty shot of the three medals that can be won?...I"ll have a rummage around Picasa...there must be something.

EDIT: Oops...no need.

(http://www.apat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Site_Header_Betfair.jpg)




Those header spaces are much more about encouraging new traffic to go ahead and join than to showcase anything particularly current.  By default they will be current for anyone new browsing the site.  The cup and medals shot is in use on the home page and those two images are very complimentary.  
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: SirPercival on February 21, 2011, 13:20:15 PM


In the interests of keeping the peace between last year"s winners and this year"s winners... why not use the photo of the victorious team orange from the first APAT team championships?


You"re missing the point..I am NOT suggesting or requesting that the pic be changed to this year"s winners...in fact I have stated the opposite on a couple of occasions.

All I am suggesting is that the current picture IS out of date and that, no matter how good a branding shot it is, I feel that having the banner shot be current is better than something that is sooooo last year. ;D

End.


so adding "2010" would resolve your concern then?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 21, 2011, 13:41:54 PM



In the interests of keeping the peace between last year"s winners and this year"s winners... why not use the photo of the victorious team orange from the first APAT team championships?


You"re missing the point..I am NOT suggesting or requesting that the pic be changed to this year"s winners...in fact I have stated the opposite on a couple of occasions.

All I am suggesting is that the current picture IS out of date and that, no matter how good a branding shot it is, I feel that having the banner shot be current is better than something that is sooooo last year. ;D

End.


so adding "2010" would resolve your concern then?


Actually, removing the text as a whole would solve the whole thing
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 21, 2011, 13:55:37 PM
I think I may have surpassed the brief :)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: SirPercival on February 21, 2011, 13:59:21 PM

I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


OMG I think my sides are going to burst.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: PantsMan on February 21, 2011, 14:22:23 PM
How about a picture of a pineapple?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 21, 2011, 14:24:39 PM


On the "to do" list chez Duffy.


Any chance you could go a bit back up the to-do list and tick off the "change Southampton Poker Club to Solent Poker Club" item?


Hadn"t picked that out, but done now John.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: AMRN on February 21, 2011, 14:25:55 PM

I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


Git
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: bigalhx3 on February 21, 2011, 14:32:19 PM
Maad
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 21, 2011, 14:47:47 PM
Ctrl & F5 for the new more regal image :)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Paulie_D on February 21, 2011, 14:54:26 PM

Ctrl & F5 for the new more regal image :)


Perfect...job done.
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: PantsMan on February 21, 2011, 15:24:48 PM

I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


You sir, are a genius.  :)

Prop bet for Steve to wear one of those at the next APAT!
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: AMRN on February 21, 2011, 15:41:48 PM


I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


You sir, are a genius.  :)

Prop bet for Steve to wear one of those at the next APAT!


how much?
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Marty719 on February 21, 2011, 15:44:55 PM



I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


You sir, are a genius.  :)

Prop bet for Steve to wear one of those at the next APAT!


how much?


£3.50
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: Des on February 21, 2011, 16:09:38 PM
Images below for anybody who may be wondering what the last few entries were about, as I"ve now corrected the header banner....and thanks to Steve for being a good sport - GIT, lol!


(http://www.apat.com/images/f1_sr1.jpg)


(http://www.apat.com/images/f1_sr2.jpg)

Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: bear21 on February 21, 2011, 16:18:55 PM
To be st don"t know which one suits steve best LOl

Anyway how about putting a picture of the glorious WELSH team

It"s not often we win something you know  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: AMRN on February 21, 2011, 16:28:16 PM




I think I may have surpassed the brief :)


You sir, are a genius.  :)

Prop bet for Steve to wear one of those at the next APAT!


how much?


£3.50


£3500 and you"re on ;)
Title: Re: Time for a change
Post by: PantsMan on February 22, 2011, 10:25:24 AM

To be st don"t know which one suits steve best LOl

Anyway how about putting a picture of the glorious WELSH team

It"s not often we win something you know  ;D ;D


Surely the purpose of the banner should be to encourage people to log on to the site, not scare the bejesus out of them!   :)