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New site design being tested!

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 04-Aug-17 12:19:06

We're VERY excited to announce that we are finally testing out a new site design! We've been working really hard to make sure it's easier to user and looks neater than the current format.

It is a test though and it may take a day or two to get used to. Apologies in advance for any teething problems - hopefully they'll be minimal. If you have any major problems logging in or you can't access certain things please post on this thread or email us at contactus. We'd love to have your thoughts. smile

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 18-Aug-17 16:48:37

Thanks kittylester. Will add it to the list to take a look at. If you are usually blue (i.e. have added info to your profile) and are now for no reason black, could you email contactus and let us know so we can take a look at specific instances?

TriciaF Fri 18-Aug-17 17:36:35

Thanks for your replies, Lara.
I didn't realise that forums had to conform to certain accessibility/ readability rules. Another world of regulations.
BTW the font style doesn't bother me.
Tx

Wheniwasyourage Fri 18-Aug-17 18:09:57

kittylester, if you have a look at the thread (whose title I've forgotten) about threads being put on to the Facebook page, you will see that several of us, me included, have chosen to make our profiles private now. Apologies if you have been posting on that thread - I blame my senior hours moments grin

Jalima1108 Fri 18-Aug-17 20:27:24

I don't mind the font but I think we do need a better layout and more differentiation on the Active, I'm On and Last Hour pages if possible please.

Charleygirl Fri 18-Aug-17 21:58:41

I agree with Wheniwasyourage Kittylester - I also deliberately changed from blue to black and I will think twice before I discuss anything more than what food I feed my cat because I hate the thought of anything I write ending up on Facebook or Twitter, neither of which I want anything to do with. I think that you will find that GN has changed and will be more bland in future. Whether we have the political discussions again is another matter.

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 18-Aug-17 22:21:40

It looks like the blue to black change is probably a personal choice one then, kitty.
Jalima, yes, we agree with you. There are a few changes due to go live sometime on Monday which hopefully will improve the layout and make it a bit easier to read.

mcem Fri 18-Aug-17 22:32:22

So theory trumps customer choice. Despite the fact that the vast majority - not just some - really dislike the font, we're stuck with it anyway.
Surely you must see the levels of dissatisfaction expressed over several threads including the blue to black choices because we see these explanations as impositions.
The single overriding complaint is the font but the answer seems to be - tough if you don't like it that's what's happening !!
Appalling customer/user service!

TriciaF Sun 20-Aug-17 19:57:05

I noticed today that since the changes Last Day posts have been restricted to 50 topics. Last hour too probably.
I looked in at Mumsnet and they have the same.
Makes it easier for the moderators to keep an eye on what's being posted. Things don't get out of hand.

TriciaF Sun 20-Aug-17 20:42:26

ps Mumsnet have now had to add Last 15 minutes!

durhamjen Mon 21-Aug-17 00:35:49

I'm On seems to be difficult to use now.
No differentiation between the headings and the text.

Anya Mon 21-Aug-17 08:40:34

The font is so small and undefined that I'm having to pack in for now as it's hurting my eyes,

Bellanonna Mon 21-Aug-17 10:08:38

"I'm on" used to bring me to the top of the last page. Now it's back to page one. Not a huge problem, but why change it?

Bellanonna Mon 21-Aug-17 19:16:54

Also, posting is so sluggish. It takes ages to for a post to get "posted". Hope you're taking notice of all these points GN. Still can't get my eyes round that horrible mess on the r/h side either.

Lona Mon 21-Aug-17 19:19:54

The mobile site is great, have any of you tried it? All the names are blue though.

Jalima1108 Mon 21-Aug-17 19:56:43

Anya are you on a pc, someone posted how to make the font larger (I've forgotten how for the moment, but will try to remember).

Jalima1108 Mon 21-Aug-17 19:57:43

or you can zoom (top righthand on my pc).

Marydoll Mon 21-Aug-17 20:07:02

If you are on a PC, hold down Control key and use the wheel on your mouse to make print larger or smaller.

Jalima1108 Mon 21-Aug-17 20:19:25

That was it Marydoll!

Brain like a sieve, that's me.

durhamjen Tue 22-Aug-17 10:27:35

I've gone purple. That's good. I can see how much I've written on each thread.
Will it make me write less, I wonder.

Ana Tue 22-Aug-17 10:34:37

Hmm...

devongirl Tue 22-Aug-17 10:39:18

I'm using a PC and not purple! Will this be following later?

devongirl Tue 22-Aug-17 10:40:06

No! I tell a lie! I have become purple! that will make life easier, a change for the better for once!

DanniRae Tue 22-Aug-17 11:16:33

Thank you for making "I'm on" easier to use - I am a happy Gransnetter now!! smile.
And I like my posts being pinky purple - so thanks for that too smile

Jalima1108 Tue 22-Aug-17 12:29:07

I'm on the pc devongirl! Haven't checked the mobile site yet.

Oh, I see you are purple now grin

ninathenana Tue 22-Aug-17 12:33:31

Todays colour changes will take a little time to get used to.
Why swap the link and blue of GNHQ and my posts confused
I see OP is now green.
Everyones user name is blue in my phone.