Forum Name:
Final Reaction

Forum URL:
Final Reaction

Comments:
Final Reaction is based on general discussion with a small graphics section. The forum is pretty layed back, no major and enforcing rules really. I made the theme myself, I also made the other theme choices.

Overall Ratings per Category
Design
(3/5)

Features and Modifications
(5/5)

Guest Friendliness
(3/5)

Guidelines and Staff
(4/5)

Organization and Navigation
(4/5)

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Design
Category Rating: (3/5)
Category Comments:
Actually, it's not bad. At first, I wasn't fond of the dark, black color scheme, but after browsing other aspects of the forum, I began to like it. I don't really like the forum status icons, simply because I don't think they look...right, if that's the word. Are they supposed to be sphere's? Also, customize that general forum icons (New Posts, Hot Thread (New), etc); they will look much better, and so will the overall design. Also, try to customize them so they will blend in with the black background smoothly. Right now, the default icons look a bit out of place.

As for the header/banner/logo, I likey.


Features and Modifications
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
It doesn't look like you have any modifications and/or plugins installed, so 5 stars in this category. I'm always a fan of forums that have no major plugins.


Guest Friendliness
Category Rating: (3/5)
Category Comments:
I'm rating this category heavily based on the, "Design" category. If you make some of the changes that I mentioned above (customized icons, etc), it would be much more friendly to guests. Now, to be honest, SOME people may not be fond of the black. I suggest that you create another skin, based on the current one, but using a different color scheme. By doing so, members will have the option of switching to the skin that they prefer.


Guidelines and Staff
Category Rating: (4/5)
Category Comments:
Forum rules are easy to find, but pretty short. Try adding more, and going into more detail, about certain rules (ie: something more like AF's TOS). For example:

Try to go into a little more detail (ie: what is, "within reason"?). Doing so will prevent any problems. As for staff members, it looks like you have yourself as the administrator, and one super moderator. It looks like you are all set right now.


Organization and Navigation
Category Rating: (4/5)
Category Comments:
Very well organized! The only thing that I would change is the name for the category, "General". I mean, it's not necessary, but try to come up with something more creative. Other than that, everything is very well organized. The navigation is simple + easy, and nothing needs to be changed.

Thanks a lot, I will try to fix some of these issues I will also start work on a new, lighter skin.

The only thing is I don't really want to enforce to many rules, they really seem to kill younger forums when there are lots of rules in place. That's just my opinion though.

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