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Warren B
{K:7272} 12/26/2005
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I'd have to say that I preferred the old style. That's just a personal thing on the look of the site, and comes from my being fairly conservative by nature.
However (you knew it was coming...) sometimes we have to change if only to see if we can progress. Without change things can become stagnant and stationary. Without change, we don't learn or progress. Sometimes, we have to try something new for a while if only to remind ourselves how good things were.
I'm a big fan of this site, and believe it's one of the best photo forums on the 'net. I prefer the old style.....but a change is always good to perk up interest, and if this change brings more photographers (and more donors) to the site, then it's a good thing for Usefilm.
- Warren Brown
Sydney, Australia
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So Cal Photograhper
{K:18529} 12/24/2005
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I prefer the one on the left. I like the old site better than the new one and have found myself not even looking at the pictures as much as I used to.
At first I thought there was a problem with the display of my computer as I have a laptop. Not until I read Ann Nida's comment did I realize it wasn't my computer. I do like the full size version better.
I agree that the flags are nice to see in the comments, but I do miss the old format.
Like somethings in life, some just should be change. Even Coca Cola went back to their original formula.
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 12/21/2005
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Al, it warms the cockles of my heart to see you respond. Look, I love the new panoramic view. The logo looks straight out of Madison ave. The flags are a creative and useful touch.
You have hit the nail right on the head regarding the floating layout. I stare at this site, oh...say, 3hr.s a day so the layouts' asthetics are very important to me.
When might the floating layout be rolled out?
Al, I humbly submit to you tenet of business philosophy the I have aspired to uphold in my endevours 'under promise, over deliver' and please know that I mean this only regarding the times promised vs time of the roll out.
Al, since I have your ear, regarding the 6 buttons under the blue line: Home, Photo Critique, etc....I have never seen drop down context style menu items where the button that is used to expose them also can be chosen. On other sites on the web, passing over these buttons exposes the choices beneath and can not themselves be clicked. For about 24hr.s I couldn't figure out how to go to the photo critique page. Of course, I am not so swift sometimes but new people to the site my also have difficulty with this.
Thanks
Sal
P.S. I hope you've got a place in Manhattan close to the office during this idiotic strike. Be strong, live strong.
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Giulio Rotelli
{K:28441} 12/21/2005
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interessante domanda..
io ti posso dire che ho la fortuna di lavorare su un meraviglioso Apple cinema Display LCD di 27 pollici di prima generazione, e che questo amplifica ancor di pił il problema dell'attuale dimensione della Use Film... La Grafica ed il design mi sembrano migliori nella nuova versione come la qualitą delle immagini condivise... Ho trovato alcuni intoppi con l'aggiornamento delle cliccate e dei commenti alle immagini, ma penso che ci stiano lavorando sopra, o almeno spero.. come spero che sia possibile tornare ad una versione full screen con la nuova veste grafica..
Adoro l'opportunitą di vedere le foto wide in versione maggiorata ed estesa...
Hai comunque proposto un quesito interessante e stimolante
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al shaikh
{K:15790} 12/20/2005
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Thanks Jude,
I think all he wants is the floating layout, so we will try to retain what we have in the new look in a floating layout. As you know as a designer it is very difficult to make something look good at so many different resolutions and sometimes you have to compromise.
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Bahram Piri
{K:1377} 12/20/2005
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100% the Previous.
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jude .
{K:14625} 12/20/2005
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Sorry, Sal, but from this designer's viewpoint, the redesign is much more aesthetically pleasing.
While the old design was by no means an eyesore, it was dated. The new design is a sleeker, cleaner, and offers a far more sophisticated look.
For a site that aspires to educate and celebrate the beauty of photographic art, I say it's a step in the right direction.
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 12/20/2005
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Ann, you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you. I mearly thought others would express their distaste with such a dramatic change in the look of the site OR their approval! Not all UFers are into the blogosphere and I thought this might be a forum with which they might be more comfortable. Thanks for setting me straight and thanks for letting me know that you concour with me at least about the new site dimensions.
Sal
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 12/20/2005
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Ann, you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you. I mearly thought others would express their distaste with such a dramatic change in the look of the site OR their approval! Not all UFers are into the blogosphere and I thought this might be a forum with which they might be more comfortable. Thanks for setting me straight and thanks for letting me know that you concour with me at least about the new site dimensions.
Sal
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 12/20/2005
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Salvatore...I don't think it has anything to do with intestinal fortitude but more a matter of people often don't care to get into political discussions and this one could possibly go in that direction. Then again some people may just not care one way or the other. Another reason you may not get too many comments is that people would rather comment on a nice photo they like rather than use computer time to get into this discussion or offer an opinion. Just my perosnal thoughts.
I personally prefer the full screen as I use a laptop and my monitor is small enough without taking away even more of my screen image. I opt for removing the grey sides but nobody asked me for a vote. I don't know if this is a temporary thing but I'm just going with the flow and reporting any bugs I find when they ask for reports.
Cheers and Best Wishes - Ann :)
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 12/20/2005
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Hugo I am acutely aware of the nature of our cherished site and I thank you for expressing your opinion. So, I have one vote for the new format ....I must say that I, obviously, do not agree. Heretofore there have been 17 views of this image and I must applaud you for being the only person with the courage to respond.
I LOVE USEFILM! That is my point and I am taking a risk that my work may never be looked upon by the staff the same way again. I'm sorry that I used the critique area to vent my frustration but I thought more UFers would have had the YOUR intestinal fortitude and answered the question, and again I appologize to all concerned for posting a screen capture rather than a photograph. Suddenly I feel very alone.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 12/20/2005
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I'd go for the one on the right any time. But what's your point with this? It's a photo critique site; just sit back and relax. It's all being fascilitated for you.
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