A note to Tom Redmond et al
Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:25 pm
I think I’ve hit on some of the reason you no longer have many people posting.
One of the best things about the new board is the link called
View new posts
It is far better than the old board where you had to scroll around looking for red “New” to see the latest posts.
There is a problem however.
Small black fonts on a dark grey background is very hard for some folks to see and some of them, that aren’t too computer sharp, may not even understand what it does. I remember I, myself, didn't see or reckognize it for what it was. Someone had to tell me about it. And even knowing it's there I still have to really focus to hit it.
All too often those who set up websites go for “nice” when what they need to do is make a website that is legible and in the case of many current board guys the eyes ain’t what they used to be.
I was discussing this with a friend that used to post a lot and told him about that link and he replied
“I'm glad to know about the "view new posts" tab. I never saw it before until just now; it's really hard to see in the dark background. I'm pretty sure that's been a turnoff for some of the less PC savvy. I'm betting hardly anyone has seen that tab, let alone the whole row of choices. I'll check in more often…’
So, folks, if you know someone who no longer posts possibly because of this send them an e.mail and be sure they understand this bit of business.
Tom and the others involved in creating the board … I think you need to do a bit of redesign... Sadly, for the sake of the board it may be too late for some who have given up on it.
Just sayin’…
One of the best things about the new board is the link called
View new posts
It is far better than the old board where you had to scroll around looking for red “New” to see the latest posts.
There is a problem however.
Small black fonts on a dark grey background is very hard for some folks to see and some of them, that aren’t too computer sharp, may not even understand what it does. I remember I, myself, didn't see or reckognize it for what it was. Someone had to tell me about it. And even knowing it's there I still have to really focus to hit it.
All too often those who set up websites go for “nice” when what they need to do is make a website that is legible and in the case of many current board guys the eyes ain’t what they used to be.
I was discussing this with a friend that used to post a lot and told him about that link and he replied
“I'm glad to know about the "view new posts" tab. I never saw it before until just now; it's really hard to see in the dark background. I'm pretty sure that's been a turnoff for some of the less PC savvy. I'm betting hardly anyone has seen that tab, let alone the whole row of choices. I'll check in more often…’
So, folks, if you know someone who no longer posts possibly because of this send them an e.mail and be sure they understand this bit of business.
Tom and the others involved in creating the board … I think you need to do a bit of redesign... Sadly, for the sake of the board it may be too late for some who have given up on it.
Just sayin’…