Off Topic: I think I'm in Love with DU4!! And Love the Night Mode too!

[msfiddlestix]

A few things things I haven't yet checked out, however I see the goodies right away. and that's saying a lot with my vision issues.

I love the new layout, so much more intuitive I feel, as well as aesthetically easy on the eye.

And oh before I forget, thanks EarlG for all the blood sweat and tears working tirelessly on this project.
Much appreciated and grateful.

One more thing:
I really, really Love the twitter logo thingy on subject titles, sticking with the bird cuz : "Fuck Elon Musk".

Big Congrats and Much Gratitude.

[Aristus]

1. Does it keep our journals? Or are they erased?

n/t

[msfiddlestix]

3. Nothing is erased. Keep all of your stuff until you delete it. n/t

[msfiddlestix]

19. you'll have your journals and subscriptions and inbox etc. nothing is erased.

you won't lose anything.

[Aristus]

39. Thank you.

That's good to know.

[msfiddlestix]

40. If you experience visual issues like me, you'll love the night mode, very easy on the eye and all the buttons are different colors! n/t

[Leghorn21]

2. Oh no, where is this fabulous DU4, stix?

I saw a reference to it earlier, but don’t know where to find it??

HALP HALP!!!

[msfiddlestix]

4. I see you are star member, so you should see a message on the home page highlighted in blue.

click on that that button.

[Leghorn21]

5. Aw geeze, it's right there!!

Thanks much, stix!!

[msfiddlestix]

6. You bet. It just occurred to me, I maybe shouldn't have posted yet, cuz it's still Beta mode.

[Leghorn21]

7. Lucky for me, I don't even know what that means, ha!

It’s all good, I do believe!

[msfiddlestix]

10. How I understand the term "beta" mode essentially means user test mode before it's official launch.

in the process of using it, not just learning it's new features and various functionalities, it's the best time to "squish" the bugs as EarlG so eloquently put it.
. (I love that) . to me, it's pretty cool, so far. But i'm not always on line, so it may take me a while for me to spot the bugs if there are any.

[Ms. Toad]

8. I don't see a message on my home page. :(

I just found the announcement - it is only for new/renewed members during the summer fund drive. Not us ordinary star members.

[msfiddlestix]

11. Good point. ty.

[msfiddlestix]

15. That part didn't sink in my head. Take heart, cuz it's coming to you very soon!!! It beta ! :)

[MarineCombatEngineer]

16. Members of MIRT can also access it,

it's pretty cool so far.

[sheshe2]

26. It will be open to everyone on 09/05

I wasn't part of the summer drive, however part of the initial test team so I assumed that is why I am on...now I see that as a MIRT member we have access.



It's great, I am sure you will love it. Oh and we now have "dark mode", so much easier on the eyes.

[3catwoman3]

27. Where/how do you find the dark mode.

It’s probably staring me right in the face.

[sheshe2]

31. It has taken me a while to navigate...

Go to MY STUFF at the top of the page, it opens to a menu. Go to My settings. It is called night mode. I keep it on 24/7. Love it.

[msfiddlestix]

37. You made it more clear than I did, thank you!

[msfiddlestix]

36. the option to select night mode will be found in your account settings. There will be other items to select (or de-select)there as well.

If you're in DU4 right now, you can go there right away.

[orleans]

9. glad you like it/are excited about it

i haven't clicked on the link yet -- i'm afraid my computer will magically change everything and i won't be able to find kansas anymore
(or get back here to the du3 i've been living on for years)

[msfiddlestix]

13. Clicking on the link won't disappear DU3

It's ok to click on the announcement button. You will be able o read all the deets, regarding DU3 and DU4. You'll read and see your options.

I'm taking the dive when the time comes, because I really really love the new features and functionalities. Dark Mode is something I had long waited fas an example. simply selecting or deselecting if I change my mind. other features I dig as well.

I say, come on in the water is fine. easy to step in or out... and back in again. you won't lose DU3 or any of your work.

[nolabear]

12. It's hard not to gush, with respect to those who don't have it yet.

Being able to rec posts is awesome. And it’s a joy to read. And the layout is really classy.

EarlG, you da man!

[msfiddlestix]

14. I Love Rec'g your post!!

That is so cool too!

[Karma13612]

21. Yay! We will be able

To Rec posts?

That’s awesome!!!!

Can’t wait!

[msfiddlestix]

25. Yeppers!

[nolabear]

32. Right? Now we can compete to see who gets the most recs!

[msfiddlestix]

38. hee hee..

[Karma13612]

41. 👍👍👍

[sheshe2]

28. Recommending posts is so cool.

Also...have you tried "dark mode"!

[intrepidity]

17. That was my first impression too--love at first sight

Which is the opposite reaction I had when DU3 was introduced.

I haven't had time to fully engage yet, but my first thoughts are they hit it out of the park!

[msfiddlestix]

24. I'm just like so wowed I couldn't keep from squealing with delight. n/t

[Cha]

18. Good to Know.. Mahalo, msfiddlestix!

Love your enthusiasm..

I can't see it yet bc I didn't donate this season.. but that's ok I can wait.

I'm interested in what you wrote about the little blue bird on the subject titles.. Wow, I love that blue bird!

Yay!

[msfiddlestix]

22. Very soon, bells and whistles you'll love! n/t :)

[Cha]

33. Mahalo & Aloha! 💕🤷‍♀️😎

[sheshe2]

29. Wait until you try the 'dark mode', Cha.

Easy on the eyes!

[Cha]

34. Mahalo, she!🤷‍♀️💕😎Aloha!

[Snooper9]

20. Does night mode automatically adust your HDMI or VGA input?

nt

[msfiddlestix]

23. I'm not entirely sure what you mean, I don't think I can answer that question.. sorry.

To say I'm not tech savvy would be an understatement. I rely on "buttons and arrows" to guide me through changing batteries on my magnifiers.

Sorry, I can't answer that for you.

[3catwoman3]

30. Neither am I. I tell people I'm out...

…of the Stone Age but may never make it to the Renaissance.

[Ms. Toad]

35. Are you displaying it on a screen/TV?

If that is what you are asking, it should be just a straight feed through (what you would see on an attached laptop screen should be what you see if you are displaying it on a stand-alone screen).