Now that people have larger monitors than when we first added the forums, we are looking at the possibility of changing the layout of the forums to be 3 columns, instead of the current 2 columns.  This would make it easier to navigate since there would be more room for navigation, and we would also be able to better highlight related content from related sections.  For example, the Haiti forum could have links to new articles about Haiti, and the recipe forums could have information about new recipes in the side column.  It also makes the forums more like the rest of the site, which already has a 3 column layout.

The biggest disadvantage is that the space for posts would be narrower, and on smaller monitors that may effect how easy it is to read.

What do you think?  Would changing to a 3 column layout effect you?  Would you like us to change the forums to a 3 column layout similar to the rest of the site?


Edited by Scott - 14 Jan 2010 at 6:53am

Ok  ...can you give  a try  so we can see exactly..what you mean with 3 columns...

Haven't noticed any handicaps ... and, all at a glance ... I like that ... thanks.

Whatever you think is best, Scott. I'll love CC no matter how many columns...

everything's fine here by me thanks, Scottie