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What do you think of the new look of Daves ESL Cafe?
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Harpeau



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject: What do you think of the new look of Daves ESL Cafe? Reply with quote

Woke up this morning and was somewhat surprised to see the new look. I think it looks just fine, but for me personally, the Font size at the subject line is way too small for me to read comfortably. I liked the fact that I could quickly and easily glance down and scroll through the subject lines to find what was of interest to me. I'm hoping that he goes back to the old size of the font. It's much more easy on the eyes, IMHO.

The reminder that there is more to Dave's than just us here is good IM HO. I don't mind scrolling down a tad. How about you?
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ddeubel



Joined: 20 Jul 2005

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Negative.

If I was running the company and some tech guy did this -- he'd be out on his ass.....

Meaning, this is not user friendly at all. Did he just attend some ad guys seminar about building visual recognition/bonding? Nor do I believe it was test driven (was it?). Just imposed. Did Dave ever ask members about what they'd like more or less. run atleast a poll? We provide the content.

I come here for the conversation and Dave's partially fulfills that but this site is really years and years behind. It is like Dave is still wearing his early 70s bellbottoms.

DD
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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I don't mind scrolling down a tad. How about you?


I mind...glad there are some other boards newly opened here on living and teaching in Korea...just joined a new one last night and planning to spend more time there when I become tired of this azzanine new format which probably will be pretty soon. Gawd, it's horrendous!
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patongpanda



Joined: 06 Feb 2007

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That photo is so hideous I don't think I can stand it much more.
Is there any way in Firefox to disable it?
He looks a bit pie eyed and there's a hint of pedo smile.
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Boodleheimer



Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Location: working undercover for the Man

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i don't like scrolling down and i don't like the feeling i need reading glasses at 28
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Dome Vans
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scrolling down is a pain in the ass. Not good the new look. Too much work. We're overworked teachers as it is!!
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mj roach



Joined: 16 Mar 2003

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The real problem is how slow it's gotten...spend more time waiting than reading.
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twg



Joined: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Getting some fresh air...

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see no problem with top links at all, but

THE BANNER IS TOO BIG!
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CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Bad Move. I already have to wear bifocals and the new frozen text sizing isn't helping me avoid headaches from trying to read too small fonts.

Also, it's a given that those of us coming to this site know it's Dave's site. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for us to be reminded of that on every page and every time we post.

If the idea is to lower membership and thus strain on the server, then it's a good move. Otherwise, as I said above, Very Bad Move.
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Ryst Helmut



Joined: 26 Apr 2003
Location: In search of the elusive signature...

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

spliff wrote:


I mind...glad there are some other boards newly opened here on living and teaching in Korea...just joined a new one last night and planning to spend more time there when I become tired of this azzanine new format which probably will be pretty soon. Gawd, it's horrendous!


Righ' behinja!

!shoosh,

Ryst
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oneofthesarahs



Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Location: Sacheon City

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't mind a banner on the top in theory. But this one is really.....ugly. It looks like a banner for a cheap website. And if Dave's going to have a huge menu at the top of the page, maybe he should move the placement of the TEFL International ad. It looks a fright to have both of them sitting on top of each other like that.
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that guy



Joined: 29 Feb 2004
Location: long gone

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

patongpanda wrote:
That photo is so hideous I don't think I can stand it much more.
Is there any way in Firefox to disable it?
He looks a bit pie eyed and there's a hint of pedo smile.



Download this extension:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865

Right click and block image. Done.
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The font is too small and weird looking. Kind of blurry. Like one of the fonts you might set your cellphone then immediately regret it. The big banner at the top makes me feel like I'm surfing low-class internet sites who over-advertise.
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IncognitoHFX



Joined: 06 May 2007
Location: Yeongtong, Suwon

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Harpeau, do you get paid to be on here or what?

It took me 0.02 seconds to realize that the new format sucked major balls. It has absolutely no redeemable qualities.

Its so bad, it makes me want to kill myself... Shocked
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mrsquirrel



Joined: 13 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What other korean forums are there Spliff? I need to spread my loving a bit more.
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