Comments on: Propeller 2.0 “Props” Stories to the Top http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/ Technology News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:57:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Pieter http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-141082 Pieter Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:48:01 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-141082 Yeah, if there's anything I have learned from Webdesign for Dummies it's that the most important information should be above the fold line (i.e. the part of the page that is visible without scrolling down). :) Propeller wants us to know that if you "Got feedback on the new design? We're Listening!" Looks like the PR department is trying to save Propeller's butt. ;) Yeah, if there’s anything I have learned from Webdesign for Dummies it’s that the most important information should be above the fold line (i.e. the part of the page that is visible without scrolling down). :)

Propeller wants us to know that if you “Got feedback on the new design? We’re Listening!” Looks like the PR department is trying to save Propeller’s butt. ;)

]]> By: Ashley http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-141062 Ashley Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:11:11 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-141062 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-141023" rel="nofollow">Change wrote:</a><blockquote>Well, I can totally agree that the design sucks. They made it a lot (let’s be nice..) less good. Not only the logo got worse and you need to scroll more, they made it harder for users to vote as well. I think they fired or lost the usability person in the group :P I highly highly doubt they will gain any visitors with this change (on the contrary..)</blockquote></div> The scrolling part is my problem to, Change. More than one article should be visible before you have to take your eyes off the page to mouse down further. Too much wasted space up at the top! Change wrote:
Well, I can totally agree that the design sucks. They made it a lot (let’s be nice..) less good. Not only the logo got worse and you need to scroll more, they made it harder for users to vote as well. I think they fired or lost the usability person in the group :P I highly highly doubt they will gain any visitors with this change (on the contrary..)

The scrolling part is my problem to, Change. More than one article should be visible before you have to take your eyes off the page to mouse down further. Too much wasted space up at the top!

]]> By: Change http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-141023 Change Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:16:57 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-141023 Well, I can totally agree that the design sucks. They made it a lot (let's be nice..) less good. Not only the logo got worse and you need to scroll more, they made it harder for users to vote as well. I think they fired or lost the usability person in the group :P I highly highly doubt they will gain any visitors with this change (on the contrary..) Well, I can totally agree that the design sucks. They made it a lot (let’s be nice..) less good. Not only the logo got worse and you need to scroll more, they made it harder for users to vote as well. I think they fired or lost the usability person in the group :P I highly highly doubt they will gain any visitors with this change (on the contrary..)

]]> By: Pieter http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-141020 Pieter Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:39:59 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-141020 Two more popped up: http://www.propeller.com/story/2008/07/23/propeller-fail/ >> "The reviews are starting to roll in. There are only two possible conclusions so far: either the community will need some time to get used ..." http://www.propeller.com/story/2008/07/23/criticizing-propellercom-is-against-its-tos-duh/ >> "Looks like someone does not like criticism." And here's a screenshot of the story that was taken down: http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd78/SocialNewsWatch/Propeller-1.jpg Two more popped up:
[propeller.com]
>> “The reviews are starting to roll in. There are only two possible conclusions so far: either the community will need some time to get used …”

[propeller.com]
>> “Looks like someone does not like criticism.”

And here’s a screenshot of the story that was taken down:
[i225.photobucket.com]

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-141013 Ryan Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:24:06 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-141013 HA! That article you linked to was removed because it "violated their terms of use". Guess they didn't want people spreading bad thoughts about their new site. HA! That article you linked to was removed because it “violated their terms of use”. Guess they didn’t want people spreading bad thoughts about their new site.

]]> By: Pieter http://cybernetnews.com/propeller-20-props-stories-to-the-top/comment-page-1/#comment-140989 Pieter Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:23:11 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=13939#comment-140989 Why did Netscape drop a tornado on something that was awful to make it even worse? Their small community is fed up with this new layout apparently: http://www.propeller.com/story/2008/07/22/propellercom-new-layout-sucks/ Why did Netscape drop a tornado on something that was awful to make it even worse?

Their small community is fed up with this new layout apparently:
[propeller.com]

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