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Wounded Bear

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16. Meh, about the only thing "bugging" me is the extra space on screen...

Wed Oct 18, 2023, 07:29 PM

Oct 2023

Things are more spread out, with a lot of blank space. Seems a bit inefficient. I suppose it looks better on a phone now, but I don't use my phone for this, so...

I'm sure I'll get used to it. Change is good, blah, blah, blah.

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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