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Parzival72

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113. I like the new look

Reply to Tarzanrock (Original post)

Thu Oct 19, 2023, 09:16 AM

Oct 2023

I haven't noticed anything really wrong with the new format. I don't see the big deal.

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This new format SUCKS! [View all] Tarzanrock Oct 2023 OP

Are you ok? LuckyCharms Oct 2023 #1

I'm going to give it a try James48 Oct 2023 #2

That was helpful. Ocelot II Oct 2023 #3

Or... Think. Again. Oct 2023 #51

Honestly they should make it the default. edisdead Oct 2023 #119

Reminds Rebl2 Oct 2023 #100

Yeah, it feels like a regression NBachers Oct 2023 #128

I like it! Emile Oct 2023 #4

Don't like new format burrowowl Oct 2023 #5

So change it! William769 Oct 2023 #6

You know you can go to "My Stuff" Cuthbert Allgood Oct 2023 #7

It's not the same. NutmegYankee Oct 2023 #14

Here in the CSS to make "Skinner mode" widescreen krawhitham Oct 2023 #77

Is there a way to increase font size? Thanks enough Oct 2023 #23

Control + or Control - OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #26

You are my hero. phylny Oct 2023 #48

I could be wrong ... DearMusic Oct 2023 #79

I think you are correct. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2023 #82

Hey, thanks for posting that... DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #34

It isn't the same Rorey Oct 2023 #121

It seems like there are... 2naSalit Oct 2023 #8

Hey! MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2023 #19

I like it. CentralMass Oct 2023 #9

Hell yeah. Those are awesome. Iggo Oct 2023 #50

It always feels that way at the beginning JI7 Oct 2023 #10

I am usually resistant to change, but I kinda like this new format. Chainfire Oct 2023 #11

I don't care for it either. Xavier Breath Oct 2023 #12

Its also true that the new site is probably more secure and stable mahina Oct 2023 #80

I like it. CentralMass Oct 2023 #13

I love it. It is much clearer and easier to read. Srkdqltr Oct 2023 #15

An upgrade was long overdue jcmaine72 Oct 2023 #16

Truth. Iggo Oct 2023 #54

Latest Breaking News default is 'last reply' which misses the latest breaking news. bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 #17

Scroll all the way down and you'll find LBN in chronological form... littlemissmartypants Oct 2023 #93

You'll get used to it. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #18

Don't be afraid of change, be afraid of staying the same! Emile Oct 2023 #20

If you hate it that much you can go back to the old format senseandsensibility Oct 2023 #21

Skinner Mode NCWilm Oct 2023 #27

Plus Skinner mode does not completely return to the previous version. totodeinhere Oct 2023 #29

100% with you NCWilm Oct 2023 #39

It's hard for you old timers dpibel Oct 2023 #46

Thanks NCWilm Oct 2023 #53

What did I not "fully read"? dpibel Oct 2023 #60

T NCWilm Oct 2023 #64

Who are you people? dpibel Oct 2023 #65

OMFG dpibel Oct 2023 #66

Please be kind to new members as you would be to seasoned members. William769 Oct 2023 #67

Good thing, in the abstract dpibel Oct 2023 #68

I am a member of MIRT. William769 Oct 2023 #69

"Don't you find that a little odd? " KS Toronado Oct 2023 #90

Those lurkers actually generate ad views. edisdead Oct 2023 #120

This. sheshe2 Oct 2023 #76

T NCWilm Oct 2023 #70

Why would I not keep replying? dpibel Oct 2023 #73

T NCWilm Oct 2023 #122

Okay, that's it. Iggo Oct 2023 #95

I think it sucks and I've been here since 2006 krawhitham Oct 2023 #78

Agree! murielm99 Oct 2023 #87

Welcome to DU Marthe48 Oct 2023 #43

Thank you NCWilm Oct 2023 #72

Also, the left side toolbar doesn't disappear in Skinner mode like it did on DU3. Renew Deal Oct 2023 #57

Remove it krawhitham Oct 2023 #84

Well I guess it;s not as easy as I thought! Now I can't start a discussion. senseandsensibility Oct 2023 #59

EarlG said he was working on that issue Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #107

The only way to make sense out of change is to Emile Oct 2023 #22

... Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2023 #24

I agree. Mickju Oct 2023 #25

Yes, it's very uncomfortable, but dang I'd like to think I can learn new things. Biophilic Oct 2023 #28

Agree nt Raine Oct 2023 #30

I am on old format tavernier Oct 2023 #31

So am I. The Skinner mode is an easier transition. calimary Oct 2023 #104

I am a change resister. LakeArenal Oct 2023 #32

Yep. Me too. calimary Oct 2023 #106

The complaints remind me of 1990's when business kept changing the software. LakeArenal Oct 2023 #114

Entitled Aepps22 Oct 2023 #33

Agreed!! masmdu Oct 2023 #35

Totally Prof. P.E. Name Oct 2023 #36

I don't understand the "Mark as read" feature Mossfern Oct 2023 #37

I too... consider_this Oct 2023 #52

the look is good but I keep trying to find the main page-- is that gone? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #38

Click on the DU in the upper center... littlemissmartypants Oct 2023 #94

Thanks. It looks a bit more normal today LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #98

Not digging it quite yet, but I'll give it a week. tinrobot Oct 2023 #40

As I recall TxGuitar Oct 2023 #41

well anti stupid Oct 2023 #45

I would say that's down to the IT dept at your job TxGuitar Oct 2023 #115

AGREE anti stupid Oct 2023 #42

You've been here 10 months and have 50 posts. LudwigPastorius Oct 2023 #44

I've been around a whole lot longer than you have. Tarzanrock Oct 2023 #62

So, for twenty years you've been taking from this site without contributing, ZZenith Oct 2023 #81

Since Netscape was in vogue as the browser of choice. Tarzanrock Oct 2023 #89

Ha. ZZenith Oct 2023 #91

We are creatures of habit so will take a new mindset vapor2 Oct 2023 #47

I for one like this new format. Butterflylady Oct 2023 #49

I only have one complaint Chautauquas Oct 2023 #55

Try the "Subtle" option for the "My Stuff" button. I didn't like the big flash this is better imho electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #83

Thank you! n/t Chautauquas Oct 2023 #118

YW 👍 electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #123

you can switch to the 'badge' option, no more flashing but it still shows a wee 'new' icon Celerity Oct 2023 #86

Thank you! Chautauquas Oct 2023 #117

My only complaint so far, is that I have to go search to see if there are replies DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #56

I cant even reply to this thread, only other replies, wheres the damn rep!y button? Shanti Shanti Shanti Oct 2023 #97

It's The Big Blue Button... ProfessorGAC Oct 2023 #110

Only just found it, in upright tablet mode, not landscape, this sucks Shanti Shanti Shanti Oct 2023 #111

Clouds suck too. Captain Stern Oct 2023 #58

LOL! calimary Oct 2023 #108

There were months of notifications of opportunities MerryBlooms Oct 2023 #61

Wow PJMcK Oct 2023 #63

Well sometimes it takes awhile to get used to something new. Doesn't mean change is hard. Peace out SammyWinstonJack Oct 2023 #74

Before i got a mac computer tiredtoo Oct 2023 #71

I like you can recommend individual post. n/t tinymontgomery Oct 2023 #75

The Skinner Mode doesn't change DU4. Basic LA Oct 2023 #85

It's really bad and slow. Peppertoo Oct 2023 #88

I have the exact opposite experience onetexan Oct 2023 #96

Seems faster for me as well Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #109

"We fear change." budkin Oct 2023 #92

Agree 40RatRod Oct 2023 #99

I thought that for the first few minutes but now I'm settled in, with no problem Siwsan Oct 2023 #101

I think the major thing is that it is BIG..Everything takes up a lot of room. LiberalArkie Oct 2023 #102

As far as I am concerned its utter shite Blues Heron Oct 2023 #103

This new format does indeed suck if..fish..had..wings Oct 2023 #105

This was due to css not loading edisdead Oct 2023 #130

I am in Skinner mode and its a little better but overall it still sucks. winstars Oct 2023 #112

I like the new look Parzival72 Oct 2023 #113

I don't like the new format at all. I liked the Home Page with photos for videos and the photo of the day. Martin68 Oct 2023 #116

I hated it at first, but now I've got it set up so it's not completely irritating. hunter Oct 2023 #124

A lot of complaints for a free site....I'm trashing these threads It's absolutely ridiculous. GuppyGal Oct 2023 #125

just joined yesterday FHRRK Oct 2023 #127

Lol !!! JackCoop Oct 2023 #126

No, it doesn't. *I* like it, anyhow. Ocelot II Oct 2023 #129

Why are you posting this in general discussion, and not community support? JohnSJ Oct 2023 #131

I really like the new DU! Chautauquas Oct 2023 #132

I AGREE! NewDayOranges Oct 2023 #133

I prefer to be able to take in as much info as possible in one glance. snot Oct 2023 #134

DU4 stole my wife TheProle Oct 2023 #135