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I suppose I would get rid of all the text, I know SR want to hype their sub-sites but there is so much text, you can get lost, especially on a first time visit to the site.
Another thing is the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
And maybe you could have one of those 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Anyway, just some opinions, don't bte my head off, I am just voicing my opinion and giving you the chance to do the same...I like this site as much as the next person, this is meerly a way to get your voice over to SR....not some customer revolt!
The Game
Another thing is the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
And maybe you could have one of those 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Anyway, just some opinions, don't bte my head off, I am just voicing my opinion and giving you the chance to do the same...I like this site as much as the next person, this is meerly a way to get your voice over to SR....not some customer revolt!
The Game
Why is it green now.....
The Game wrote:
> I suppose I would get rid of all the text, I know SR want to hype their sub-sites but there is so much text, you can get lost, especially on a first time visit to the site.
I have no idea how you can get lost!
Confused a little to start with maybe.
I like 'em, they're staying.
Another thing is
> the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
The policy is 600 x 800, until we change it.
> I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
It's not just the page loading times. We have our database and programming to consider, and the fact that it could look a complete mess. Then there is a little legal thing which would require us to check every picture.
> I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
I'll take a look at this.
And maybe you could have one of those
> 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Mostly - page loading time rules. Some opportunity for a face or two I agree.
> I suppose I would get rid of all the text, I know SR want to hype their sub-sites but there is so much text, you can get lost, especially on a first time visit to the site.
I have no idea how you can get lost!
Confused a little to start with maybe.
I like 'em, they're staying.
Another thing is
> the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
The policy is 600 x 800, until we change it.
> I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
It's not just the page loading times. We have our database and programming to consider, and the fact that it could look a complete mess. Then there is a little legal thing which would require us to check every picture.
> I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
I'll take a look at this.
And maybe you could have one of those
> 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Mostly - page loading time rules. Some opportunity for a face or two I agree.
I'd prevent topics from being entered in ALL UPPER CASE BECAUSE IT'S REALLY ANNOYING.
I'd also 'borrow' an idea from the Channel 4 forums, where topics and the names on posts made by staff appear in a different colour appear in red (or another colour from 'the norm').
I'd also 'borrow' an idea from the Channel 4 forums, where topics and the names on posts made by staff appear in a different colour appear in red (or another colour from 'the norm').
I put similar comments about the text in the PS2 forum last week. Us regulars are used to it, but it does make you wonder if it puts off people just looking for somewhere to buy stuff over the Web.
One thing I kind of like in other forums is the ability to add icons to indicate the tone of the message, or to put smileys on. Or even having a small pic for your user. OK, it doesn't add anything to the content, but it can look nice!
One thing I kind of like in other forums is the ability to add icons to indicate the tone of the message, or to put smileys on. Or even having a small pic for your user. OK, it doesn't add anything to the content, but it can look nice!
I don't think HTML would be good. It might increase loading times, and who knows what madness would ensue when people realised they could make every word a different colour.
Anyway, they maybe could make it be sub sections which drop down when you put your mouse over them but then I don't think it would be sufficient. If you split the menu between the two sides it would probably be even more confusing since you'd have to check both.
Anyway, they maybe could make it be sub sections which drop down when you put your mouse over them but then I don't think it would be sufficient. If you split the menu between the two sides it would probably be even more confusing since you'd have to check both.
I agree that there are a few too many links down the left hand side.
They are already in subsections, so why not make the subsection titles the links, then that could load up a page in the main section of the html, or produce a drop down menu.
HTML in not just reviews but on the forums as well would be ok, but is it really neccesary?
If it was decided to be used, im sure something could be done to stop putting images in. It would be good if we could just add colour, italics, bold, underline etc. It would make the reviews easier to read, and spice the forums up a bit.
They are already in subsections, so why not make the subsection titles the links, then that could load up a page in the main section of the html, or produce a drop down menu.
HTML in not just reviews but on the forums as well would be ok, but is it really neccesary?
If it was decided to be used, im sure something could be done to stop putting images in. It would be good if we could just add colour, italics, bold, underline etc. It would make the reviews easier to read, and spice the forums up a bit.
I suppose I would get rid of all the text, I know SR want to hype their sub-sites but there is so much text, you can get lost, especially on a first time visit to the site.
Another thing is the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
And maybe you could have one of those 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Anyway, just some opinions, don't bte my head off, I am just voicing my opinion and giving you the chance to do the same...I like this site as much as the next person, this is meerly a way to get your voice over to SR....not some customer revolt!
The Game
Another thing is the layout...all those links down the one side, surely, as they are catagorised, SR could split the catagories down the left and right...most people have larger monitors anyway...
I think we should be able to post in HTML, it would make reviews and posts so much better, it would add to the fun, and not too many people would try to upload on-line cover girls, and even if they did they could be banned.
I just thing that when sites like IGN and videogamereview are so welscming SR sould be the same. People are just blasted with adverts, cheap this cheap that. Its hardly the most warming welcome.
And maybe you could have one of those 'drpooydownthingys' that give you a choice, instead of listing every single sub site. You could have headdings for the main catagories but....all that text... And maybe you should incorporate more pictures. And a mascot?!
Anyway, just some opinions, don't bte my head off, I am just voicing my opinion and giving you the chance to do the same...I like this site as much as the next person, this is meerly a way to get your voice over to SR....not some customer revolt!
The Game