Supplied Styles have a one style that really should be replaced as too dated

Lantana - really stands out as old and not one of the best ones from the ealy 2000s either.

from Stardock Forums

Dear Stardock,

As a returning WB user (2005-2009) all I can say about Lantana is that this 2005ish era style really needs to replaced with more modern style as it really brings down the overall quality of the supplied set. There are loads of this old school style stuff on Wincustomize.com, if someone really wants it.

Not all may not agree but as one of the many  of past users, now no longer in teens/twenties, looks a bit, well very immature & dated. This type of style was not yery attractive in 2005, never mind in 2015. Please replace it with a more modern style, perhaps something in the vein of the Classy Win8 & Echo styles you supply in a colour other than blue or black, maybe in a dark emerald, please not a game themed or film themed one there are enough of them on WinCustomize to satisfy those that like these styles.

Thankyou.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

cbartucca...I doubt that will ever happen, simply because one man's opinion is exactly that.

The EXACT converse applies.  If a default/included Blind does not suit your taste there are plenty of others to choose from on Wincustomize.com.

It is certainly not 'immature'.  I don't think Essorant ever did 'immature'....;)

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 1

It is certainly not 'immature'.  I don't think Essorant ever did 'immature'....
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Precisely. Perhaps you'll be the creator of those "mature" skins you so avidly seek?

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Yes well each to their own :| . As for making my own well yes I could, but I more important things to do with my spare time :beer: :bebi: .

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting CBart1, reply 3

Yes well each to their own :| . As for making my own well yes I could, but I more important things to do with my spare time :beer: :bebi: .
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Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Not sure what the emoticons are about as far as I am aware I said:

 

"but I more important things to do with my spare time" and then :beer: => Beer  :bebi:   => Women.

 

I.e. socialising with women, are you sayng that the fairer sex are an alien concept to you.... that would explain much. :grin: .

 

Oh I would not bother responding I'll not be reading it as forum is of no constructive use. Thanks and good night.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top


Lantana is that this 2005ish era style
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Right click on the preview. Delete Style.  Problem solved.


something in the vein of the Classy Win8 & Echo styles you supply in a colour other than blue or black, maybe in a dark emerald
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Simply recolor ANY skin you like, it can be saved as a substyle.

Quoting CBart1, reply 3

I more important things to do with my spare time
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Like complaining about something you got for free perhaps?

 

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting CBart1, reply 5

Oh I would not bother responding I'll not be reading it as forum is of no constructive use. Thanks and good night.
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That beggars the question why the Op?

The Forums are quite valuable as a source of assistance [and understanding].  Being on them gives you the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the very people whose Windowblinds you aren't particularly enamoured by.

You'd certainly have an opportunity to understand the intricacies of skinning the Windows GUI and come to appreciate and respect that which is given freely.

 

Oh, I know you're 'not bothering' so the efficacy of what I preach is moot....

...but others might benefit...;)

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wow... I can't believe someone would complain about an Essorant skin, especially Lantana, being supplied.  It has been the skin of choice on my computer for the past 6 months.  Oh, by the way, the comment that it is immaturish, or for the younger crowd... I am over 40 and love the contrasting colors and uniqueness to the style.  Goes to show that you can't please everybody!