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brush

(53,778 posts) Wed Oct 18, 2023, 07:00 PM Oct 2023

Sorry, this new version of DU is not an improvement. On the previous version... [View all]

every action you wanted to take was right there in front of your eyes at the top, Home, latest threads, greatest threads, messages, start a discussion, all the other navigation tabs on the left. Current threads in the center well, videos and other topics on the right.

This version requires extra steps to get to where you want to go.
Why?

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Sorry, this new version of DU is not an improvement. On the previous version... [View all] brush Oct 2023 OP

first run at this for me stopdiggin Oct 2023 #1

Please bring back the old layout tojina Oct 2023 #45

Change your settings to Skinner Mode. TomSlick Oct 2023 #52

I tried Skinner Mode LoveMyCali Oct 2023 #67

In what way ? DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #69

The picture of the day LoveMyCali Oct 2023 #72

I agree relayerbob Oct 2023 #126

the layout is bad, even in skinner mode tojina Oct 2023 #70

Like I said somewhere, I use the Home page for practically nothing, DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #85

The site is NOT broken canetoad Oct 2023 #181

Almost like people think tweaks can't be made. edisdead Oct 2023 #189

Why is there no "Home Page" anymore? Tumbulu Oct 2023 #107

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

Thanks, I didn't know that. Ohiya Oct 2023 #169

Thank you!!!! Tumbulu Oct 2023 #170

Skinner mode Bird Lady Oct 2023 #163

Earl G reply on the missing LBN summaries -- progree Oct 2023 #93

Why not a old & new like reddit? bobby202 Oct 2023 #176

Go to your account settings and switch to "Skinner mode" NYC Liberal Oct 2023 #2

Tried that Rebl2 Oct 2023 #32

You have to be a Star member Wonder Why Oct 2023 #47

I am Rebl2 Oct 2023 #49

You have to 'save settings' before it switches over Celerity Oct 2023 #55

Try going to Settings GP6971 Oct 2023 #90

I didn't have any trouble. TomSlick Oct 2023 #53

Skinner mode is not like old DU or close except for links vs. buttons. live love laugh Oct 2023 #172

I did that -- this new format SUCKS! Tarzanrock Oct 2023 #3

Please go back to the old version of DU NCWilm Oct 2023 #4

Agreed BigOleDummy Oct 2023 #8

Very agreed bobby202 Oct 2023 #25

Welcome BigOleDummy Oct 2023 #28

Change your settings to Skinner Mode. TomSlick Oct 2023 #57

Skinner mode is grayed out unless you set "use large fonts" to NO. nt eppur_se_muova Oct 2023 #98

Change "Use Large Fonts" to No. TomSlick Oct 2023 #99

If you have to do tricks to use a website edisdead Oct 2023 #124

Agreed NCWilm Oct 2023 #185

Couldn't have been that important if you're not willing to do what you consider extra work... electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #187

Thank you NCWilm Oct 2023 #193

Way too much scrolling now, with all the empty space (even in Skinner mode). TheRickles Oct 2023 #116

Agreed nt XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #135

Agree. It's not as efficient and easy, but at least it's still DU. ananda Oct 2023 #5

Did Microsoft write this version Sessuch Oct 2023 #31

Exactly Rebl2 Oct 2023 #33

totally AGREE vapor2 Oct 2023 #44

Everything does seem harder to do. madaboutharry Oct 2023 #6

Change your settings to Skinner Mode. TomSlick Oct 2023 #58

It won't let me. madaboutharry Oct 2023 #60

I didn't have any problems. TomSlick Oct 2023 #63

Try turning off large fonts first. MrsCoffee Oct 2023 #113

Skinner mode is easier to read, but navigation is still essentially DU4. Eugene Oct 2023 #133

I agree. Skinner mode helps but new version has way too much wasted white space and is much ratchiweenie Oct 2023 #155

If we don't change, we don't grow. . Emile Oct 2023 #7

I feel like I'm wandering in the wilderness. pazzyanne Oct 2023 #13

Give it a chance. Once you learn how to navigate it Emile Oct 2023 #14

The "Skinner Classic Mode" allows one to read thread titles better. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2023 #17

How does one get to account settings? I can't find it. shrike3 Oct 2023 #159

Disregard the last post. Just found 'em. shrike3 Oct 2023 #160

That's if you're able to pay ExWhoDoesntCare Oct 2023 #184

All this is a No thank's for me ! bobby202 Oct 2023 #26

Change for change sake is questionable. Change for improvement, yes. IMO though this is not an improvement...just different. brush Oct 2023 #38

Agreed Rebl2 Oct 2023 #41

Reminds me of the smirking chimp layout burrowowl Oct 2023 #153

We don't have to agree with you ExWhoDoesntCare Oct 2023 #183

I wonder who felt it needed to be changed and why? Fullduplexxx Oct 2023 #9

Good question Rebl2 Oct 2023 #34

Completely left brain and non visual. I want the old version back. Navigation is now very Rube Goldberg. diane in sf Oct 2023 #10

One thing I like... you can now REC individual replies. thesquanderer Oct 2023 #89

Where are greatest threads now? Can't find. Amaryllis Oct 2023 #11

Click the DU on the top and that brings up the home Emile Oct 2023 #12

You can also click on Navigate Marthe48 Oct 2023 #37

I like to look Rebl2 Oct 2023 #42

Go to Navigate Marthe48 Oct 2023 #48

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

Post removed Post removed Oct 2023 #15

Aren't you special! Bye!! GP6971 Oct 2023 #18

What? SammyWinstonJack Oct 2023 #100

Ever watch a dog fuck a football? LuckyCharms Oct 2023 #19

LOL Emile Oct 2023 #40

Welcome to du Emile Oct 2023 #20

Meh, about the only thing "bugging" me is the extra space on screen... Wounded Bear Oct 2023 #16

Yes way too much wasted white space. Owl Oct 2023 #24

Skinner mode fixed that horrendous problem for me. EOM consider_this Oct 2023 #91

Yes, which requires too much scrolling. Harder on the eyes, and brain. TheRickles Oct 2023 #117

The "new paragraph" spacing on a new line is awkward. gulliver Oct 2023 #21

Maybe hit enter twice? DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #87

Maybe, but I don't think I had to do that before. gulliver Oct 2023 #102

I knew this would happen... ClearSky24 Oct 2023 #22

this is completely ridiculous edisdead Oct 2023 #127

🤔 while layout is important isn't the purpose, and people's interactions the... electric_blue68 Oct 2023 #188

Cannot use DU 4 on ipad northoftheborder Oct 2023 #23

Check your font size on safari. herding cats Oct 2023 #36

Thanks northoftheborder Oct 2023 #119

Similar here Unwind Your Mind Oct 2023 #54

I do not like this new format chillfactor Oct 2023 #27

Exactly Rebl2 Oct 2023 #39

We will just have to agree to disagree. William769 Oct 2023 #29

Well, we will accustom ourselves. jeffreyi Oct 2023 #30

They have 'Retired' the Multi Media forum? NCcoast Oct 2023 #35

I liked that page, the Media reminded me of the pics on the front of a USA Today Newspaper, Uncle Joe Oct 2023 #59

I think it is... Lemonwurst Oct 2023 #43

Exactly...I'm 75 and it took me all of 5 minutes to agingdem Oct 2023 #152

This is a link to the new format DU Home Page Marthe48 Oct 2023 #46

So far I like DU4. Way easier on the eyes. Navigate button shows where everything is. KatK Oct 2023 #50

Maybe for your eyes relayerbob Oct 2023 #128

How to switch to dark mode? XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #139

Go to.. relayerbob Oct 2023 #140

TYVM. This is awful eom XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #141

Not a step in the right direction relayerbob Oct 2023 #145

Dark mode is a bit better XanaDUer2 Oct 2023 #148

Names wlll be taken and the Gulags reopened. Do not stand near windows. Wonder Why Oct 2023 #51

A professional web designer would've helped make this rollout sucessful. He/she would've tested, tweeked... brush Oct 2023 #198

Professionals NEVER make mistakes or do a bad job! Right! Wonder Why Oct 2023 #199

They don't put out a product with this many bugs if they want to stay in business. brush Oct 2023 #200

I agree. Version 3 was fine, good even. Why the change? n/t malthaussen Oct 2023 #56

+1 ancianita Oct 2023 #62

I assume it was to make it more friendly for phone users... Wounded Bear Oct 2023 #118

It is not more friendly for phone users edisdead Oct 2023 #131

I AGREE! I Hate the New Format!!! bikes and bunnies Oct 2023 #61

Unfortunately, ClearSky24 Oct 2023 #82

I have several complaints. Abolishinist Oct 2023 #64

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

This message was self-deleted by its author ItsjustMe Oct 2023 #76

I don't like having to search for new video posts SouthernDem4ever Oct 2023 #66

Click on NAVIGATE Marthe48 Oct 2023 #81

Ohhh thanks!! A little inconvenient but it worked. SouthernDem4ever Oct 2023 #94

You're welcome! Marthe48 Oct 2023 #96

You'll get used to it GuppyGal Oct 2023 #68

Sounds like you spend a lot of time on the home page. I never did... DemocraticPatriot Oct 2023 #71

I agree with most, do not dig it. OverBurn Oct 2023 #73

I FOUND A SOLUTION MikeIsInProcess Oct 2023 #74

Welp, it takes some getting used to. Gotta say I like the "Milestone" column that lists past OP's ancianita Oct 2023 #75

Change is the way of the Universe and So is resistance to change. Collimator Oct 2023 #77

I have to agree with you and most on this thread. llmart Oct 2023 #78

I can't start a discussion! senseandsensibility Oct 2023 #79

I have a similar issue ItsjustMe Oct 2023 #84

Maybe you need to be a star member to post? MyMission Oct 2023 #201

The old site front page contained more info. Red Oak Oct 2023 #80

new site has much to be humble about kiri Oct 2023 #101

Having a hard time finding things. laurieu Oct 2023 #83

I changed visual appearance to Skinner cilla4progress Oct 2023 #86

I'm in IT. Things change. LuvLoogie Oct 2023 #88

Come on... edisdead Oct 2023 #134

Really. It's not that serious. LuvLoogie Oct 2023 #175

Sure- Snooper9 Oct 2023 #143

Took me a little while, but I've got the left side to my favorite forums slightlv Oct 2023 #92

I have ForgedCrank Oct 2023 #95

I too hate the new version. LPBBEAR Oct 2023 #97

Clicking the link makes me cry. I'll never get used to this "new" DU. littlemissmartypants Oct 2023 #208

Ah - the "Navigate" button is my friend ThoughtCriminal Oct 2023 #103

Agree ebbie15644 Oct 2023 #104

I feel bad for all the effort put into creating the new site Chakaconcarne Oct 2023 #105

Terrible change milan755803 Oct 2023 #106

Change is hard MN2theMax Oct 2023 #108

It worked perfect until they fixed it. ... aggiesal Oct 2023 #110

Other than wasted real estate, it appears to be in line with the mainstream cell phone mania. DearMusic Oct 2023 #111

It is terrible on the phone. edisdead Oct 2023 #138

Not a fan of the new layout. Will spend less time on this forum as a result. pecosbob Oct 2023 #112

Seeing less information on a page. Too much white space. Liberal In Texas Oct 2023 #114

This Texan so agrees. efhmc Oct 2023 #204

Do people think they are making anything better with a thread like this? BootinUp Oct 2023 #115

The new layout is poorly designed leftgirl Oct 2023 #120

This is god awful edisdead Oct 2023 #121

Agreed! DZC Oct 2023 #122

I Thought That Too ProfessorGAC Oct 2023 #123

I'll get used to it, but ... relayerbob Oct 2023 #125

It Was Not Broken Patroclus Oct 2023 #129

Meh. I have some to prefer this version. Happy Hoosier Oct 2023 #130

I can't do it Rorey Oct 2023 #132

I agree. This is a step backwards LiberalLovinLug Oct 2023 #136

They accomplished a couple things, but some things need tweaking bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 #137

Anything new is going to take some learning to use it IronLionZion Oct 2023 #142

Agreed - visually and navigationally a mess gristy Oct 2023 #144

So agree. Why the change? Just tech people using their power to do "something"?? It stinks. efhmc Oct 2023 #146

I agree with you. republianmushroom Oct 2023 #147

Oval on the left Hangingon Oct 2023 #149

The bug in front of me. Cartoonist Oct 2023 #150

I, do, agree! demosincebirth Oct 2023 #151

New Verion of DU is Great bogie316 Oct 2023 #154

DU4 is a crime literally worse than Watergate Bucky Oct 2023 #156

I can't post a thread. shrike3 Oct 2023 #157

I've gotten use to it and like it now. MLAA Oct 2023 #158

I liked DU3 far better for a bunch of reasons. - UPDATE DU4 seems great now! RKP5637 Oct 2023 #162

I suppose I'll get used to it, but I don't like it Susan Calvin Oct 2023 #164

I used to feel that way everytime a familiar thing changed... NNadir Oct 2023 #165

The first rule of redesigns FrankChurchDem Oct 2023 #166

I'd agree if.... NCWilm Oct 2023 #186

I'm afraid I agree. I liked the home page, and that's where I checked out topics and threads. Martin68 Oct 2023 #167

Me, too. Martin68 Oct 2023 #168

This new design is horrible. ClearSky24 Oct 2023 #171

Horrible and for no good reason. Except for needing something to fiddle with. efhmc Oct 2023 #202

If it ain't broke, don't fix it n/t Number9Dream Oct 2023 #173

Agreed 100% flying-skeleton Oct 2023 #174

K&R TeamProg Oct 2023 #177

I like it flying rabbit Oct 2023 #178

Oddly, I'm finding it very intuitive. KentuckyWoman Oct 2023 #179

Videos? DZC Oct 2023 #180

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

EarlG's now addressed this. Emrys Oct 2023 #207

It sucks DenaliDemocrat Oct 2023 #190

So true. efhmc Oct 2023 #203

I'm getting used to it, but... crickets Oct 2023 #191

JEEZ LOUISE! Conjuay Oct 2023 #192

Point taken, but no need for name calling. crickets Oct 2023 #194

My two biggest gripes: Goodheart Oct 2023 #195

I am not a web designer IsItJustMe Oct 2023 #196

I don't much care either way iemanja Oct 2023 #197

Lol! I really like it. Scrivener7 Oct 2023 #205