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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: What do you think of the new look of Daves ESL Cafe? |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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spliff

Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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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 Guest
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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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...
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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I see no problem with top links at all, but
THE BANNER IS TOO BIG! |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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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...
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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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,
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oneofthesarahs

Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Location: Sacheon City
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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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...  |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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What other korean forums are there Spliff? I need to spread my loving a bit more. |
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