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FoxNewsSucks

(11,704 posts)
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 05:38 PM Oct 2023

May not be a popular opinion,

but after 3 days, I do like the updated DU4 format.

I wasn't sure at first, particularly on my phone, but I do think it's a good improvement. My biggest complaint was that the "pic of the day" didn't show up until today and I like those.

I haven't changed much other than the night mode, which I really like.

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May not be a popular opinion, (Original Post) FoxNewsSucks Oct 2023 OP
I like it too. Elessar Zappa Oct 2023 #1
I have a couple of browser extensions that gave me dark mode on every site quite a while ago. usonian Oct 2023 #2
It's on the homepage. Click on the banner. MiHale Oct 2023 #3
It showed up today, FoxNewsSucks Oct 2023 #5
I have nothing to complain about with the new setup. Chainfire Oct 2023 #4
As with anything, it has its pros and cons IsItJustMe Oct 2023 #6
Quite a few things missing/harder to find on DU4 that were right before your eyes... brush Oct 2023 #7

usonian

(25,324 posts)
2. I have a couple of browser extensions that gave me dark mode on every site quite a while ago.
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 05:44 PM
Oct 2023

Just like the old linux/unix terminal.
EEEEEEASY on the eyes, and probably save lots of energy.

Very good for the eyes at night.

 

Chainfire

(17,757 posts)
4. I have nothing to complain about with the new setup.
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 05:51 PM
Oct 2023

My hat is off to the operators of the operators of the forum.

IsItJustMe

(7,012 posts)
6. As with anything, it has its pros and cons
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 05:58 PM
Oct 2023

I miss the ability that DU3 had in getting lots of information at a single glance. This is easier on the eyes. I seem to be doing a whole lot more scrolling than I use to. I am sure this new release will have tweeks that will make it even better.

 

brush

(61,033 posts)
7. Quite a few things missing/harder to find on DU4 that were right before your eyes...
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 06:08 PM
Oct 2023

on DU3. The tabs across the top for latest threads, greatest threads etc; the search function; My posts; Home page etc.

The column on the right for videos mostly...I already miss easy access to Brian Tyler Cohen, Luke Beasly, Kirchner and others, plue where are the music postings by Glamrock, PMS and others.

The center well where lastest OPs with short descriptions of content were listed to scoll down tol.

Small things like the number of posts next to the name of the poster (kind of gave one and idea if it was a troll (not an exact reading but was helpful). The back to the top button at the bottom left of the post. The number of viewers of a post. The DU rec button.

The ability to add an image (I haven't tried it yet but from what I'm reading, it's not easily done/or is gone now.

The tab at the bottom of a hew OP to create a poll.

The left column which gave us the easily viewed and accessible guts of the site...latest news, the lounge, general discussions, entry to all the forums, etc.

I'm sure I'm missing some things that DU3 made easy to get to. Others please add yours.

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