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To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/10/2014 11:41:53 PM
From: SmoothSail	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7352

Improvements are nice. How about doing something about the editor? It NEEDS fixing.

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/11/2014 12:10:49 AM
From: SmoothSail	8 Recommendations Recommended By 1Coffeehound Bill Wolf goldworldnet Ivan Inkling Paul Kern and 3 more members Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 7352

I'm not sure what the point of this was. It used to be easy to read. Now it's unorganized and difficult to read - you have to "study" it to figure out what the information is. Again - What is the point of it? It's a jumble and a mess. Why was this done? What do you consider the benefits of it? Ever hear that saying - "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." You make a mess of this and set aside something that really needs work - the editor. I say put it back to the way it was. It looks AWFUL.

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/11/2014 4:45:19 AM
From: EL KABONG!!!	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7352

Moderators of all SI boards may upload a logo that represents their message board. For example, the Cisco board moderator might choose to select the Cisco corporate logo as the logo for that discussion board. Creation of new message boards requires that a board logo be provided as part of the process. Modifications to existing SI boards also requires a board logo if one has not already been provided. We ask that moderators find a representative logo they like for their message board and update the subject with the logo. Soon, these logos (or smaller versions thereof) will come to visually represent your board on other parts of SI, for example, on the SI home page or in search results. I'm not a lawyer, but... Virtually (and non-virtually) all of those corporate logos are copyrighted and most corporations will object, some more strenuously than others, regarding the violation of their copyright protections, if for no other reason than to assure the sanctity of the copyright from any and all infringements, regardless of how innocuous the usage might be. You might be unintentionally opening up a large can of worms here... EK!!!

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/11/2014 10:07:47 AM
From: Sam	5 Recommendations Recommended By 1Coffeehound George Statham marcos Mario :-) Paul Kern Respond to of 7352

- The Subject page has received an overhaul. Your feedback on the new look is welcome. It is great... if you like a cluttered look filled with irrelevancies that you can't turn off if you don't want to see them. Plus an ugly graphic to boot. Speaking personally, I hate it. I am glad you called it an "overhaul," because it definitely is not an improvement.

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/11/2014 10:14:04 AM
From: jpthoma1	Respond to of 7352

The Subject page has received an overhaul. Your feedback on the new look is welcome. Very good job. The logo is a very nice improvement. I really like the new look!

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/11/2014 1:10:35 PM
From: 1Coffeehound	2 Recommendations Recommended By Mario :-) Sam Respond to of 7352

An big update was rolled out this evening. And not a single recommendation. Most sites would understand, but I don't expect SI to "get it".

To: SI Dmitry (code monkey) who wrote (4136)	8/12/2014 9:39:48 AM
From: The Ox	8 Recommendations Recommended By deeno FJB Ivan Inkling Joe Btfsplk Mark Mandel and 3 more members Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7352

First off, I know how hard it is to design and implement software systems. I would like to thank you and the folks at SI for doing your best to work on the design and functionality of the product, a system that so many people use and enjoy. New features often take time to work out the "kinks". Believe me when I say that your job is rarely easy. Each user has his or her own concept of how the system should look and function. From novice computer/mobile users to people like myself, who've sat in front of computers for 40 years (or more), there's no way to get a system that will make everyone happy. I would assume that your system is now being used on just as many mobile devices as desktop and laptop computers. There is a big challenge to make the system work well under the many different platforms that are accessing it! With this in mind, I STRONGLY suggest that you take note of the people who've complained or commented about the length at the header of each and every page. While having your company banner clear and obvious is critical, *the less space it takes up on the top of any screen is becoming more and more important*. Likewise, the threader headers also need to be minimal. You can easily add the same information on a line versus a box. I believe that would reduce the number of people "crying foul". You may not think that having the information on a single line "looks" as nice but the user functionality of having to scroll down extra "inches" (just to get to the area where they can see what they are looking for) is both a pain in the butt and a time waster. Not to mention that creating extra effort is NOT what you (as the software designer) should be making any of us users do. Please listen to the many people who've commented and try to adjust your approach. At least that's my advice, should you choose to listen to it. Once again, I thank you for your efforts. I'm sure that you will continue to improve the performance and ease of use. TO