I like the [icode] idea too

Me too.

I'm sorry guys but I want to hold off doing this for right now. Newbies not using code tags are a huge issue for us, and we finally made some successful progress by incorporating the code button into the quick reply. I believe that having an icode button right next to it will really cause more confusion than it's worth, especially since only the regulars use icode tags for the most part, the button exists in advanced reply, and it's only one extra character that needs to be added to regular code tags that there already is a button for. (Keep in mind we already have a handful of newbies using icode tags instead of regular code tags without the button, so imagine if it was prominently right next to the code button)

It must have been a sad state of affairs before that progress, because almost none of the new members use code tags in the C and C++ forums now.

Really? After implementing the buttons I asked if people noticed a difference and everyone said they did

Just leave it as the cryptic green box and they'll never even notice?

Amenities for the regulars would be nice. I keep losing my favorite amenities with each upgrade. The newbs are spoonfed their preferences quite well already IMO.

[IMO]It seems that the longer one is here the more difficult it becomes to use the site (for me at least): searches, snippets, formatting options; finding things I know are here (somewhere). You may have your big database, but for ease-of-use, the smaller outfits have you beat hands down.[/IMO]

Well a lot of what I do is try my best to cater to as many people as I can. EVERYONE wants something completely different so it's frustrating to come up with a balance that works well for everyone, but I am trying my best, and I try not to leave any target group out. I think the reason we're always changing is because you really need to in order to stay competitive.

I did +rep a new poster in the past few days for having code tags on his first post. I know I haven't been hitting the "flag bad post" option nearly as much for code tags either. I would say it seems to have made a difference.

I notice a difference, now some people actually use it on their first post, before almost no-one did, so don't worry, your efforts there haven't gone to waste

I think it also looks generally nicer than the '#' icon you had before too.