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In reply to the discussion: Sorry, this new version of DU is not an improvement. On the previous version... [View all]ItsjustMe
(11,475 posts)84. I have a similar issue
I can post, but everything is shrunk down. When I paste in the title post, I can only see the first 3 or 4 words.
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Sorry, this new version of DU is not an improvement. On the previous version... [View all]
brush
Oct 2023
OP
Can you see the big "Democratic Underground" at the top center? It's a direct link to the HOME PAGE.
Bongo Prophet
Oct 2023
#161
Skinner mode is not like old DU or close except for links vs. buttons.
live love laugh
Oct 2023
#172
Couldn't have been that important if you're not willing to do what you consider extra work...
electric_blue68
Oct 2023
#187
Way too much scrolling now, with all the empty space (even in Skinner mode).
TheRickles
Oct 2023
#116
I agree. Skinner mode helps but new version has way too much wasted white space and is much
ratchiweenie
Oct 2023
#155
Change for change sake is questionable. Change for improvement, yes. IMO though this is not an improvement...just different.
brush
Oct 2023
#38
Completely left brain and non visual. I want the old version back. Navigation is now very Rube Goldberg.
diane in sf
Oct 2023
#10
All you have to do is find it once and subscribe to your favorites.
littlemissmartypants
Oct 2023
#206
Thanks because I didn't have a clue how to get there. That looks more familiar in Skinner mode, but the type
diane in sf
Oct 2023
#109
🤔 while layout is important isn't the purpose, and people's interactions the...
electric_blue68
Oct 2023
#188
I liked that page, the Media reminded me of the pics on the front of a USA Today Newspaper,
Uncle Joe
Oct 2023
#59
So far I like DU4. Way easier on the eyes. Navigate button shows where everything is.
KatK
Oct 2023
#50
A professional web designer would've helped make this rollout sucessful. He/she would've tested, tweeked...
brush
Oct 2023
#198
They don't put out a product with this many bugs if they want to stay in business.
brush
Oct 2023
#200
EDIT: I took down my "I don't like it" post and I'm taking the time to get used to the new one. I'll give it a chance.
NBachers
Oct 2023
#65
Welp, it takes some getting used to. Gotta say I like the "Milestone" column that lists past OP's
ancianita
Oct 2023
#75
Clicking the link makes me cry. I'll never get used to this "new" DU.
littlemissmartypants
Oct 2023
#208
Other than wasted real estate, it appears to be in line with the mainstream cell phone mania.
DearMusic
Oct 2023
#111
So agree. Why the change? Just tech people using their power to do "something"?? It stinks.
efhmc
Oct 2023
#146
I'm afraid I agree. I liked the home page, and that's where I checked out topics and threads.
Martin68
Oct 2023
#167
I'd like to see the buttons for Posts and Subscriptions on the screen at all time, not under My Stuff.
Earth-shine
Oct 2023
#182