BigBearJohn (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 03:21 AM
Original message
I, for one, think DU2 was far easier to read. DU3 strains my eyes.
But what do I know? I'm just an old fart.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2462477#2462604countryjake (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 03:37 AM
Response to Original message
3. Try going into your account (top right-hand side of the page) and switching to "Classic" format...
that's what I did (tired old eyes, here) and it did seem to make for better viewing for me. I had my browser cranked up to a 250% zoom before I did that, now I've set the magnification back down to 125% and it looks fine.
Spreading everything out makes a difference on DU3.
Justitia (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 03:42 AM
Response to Reply #3
4. Just read on another thread you cannot do that unless you PAY.
Just wait until those cheap grandfathered stars expire, everything goes to default, and Skimmer wants $42 to restore your settings!
It's gonna be great!
Justitia (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 04:13 AM
Response to Reply #6
9. I haven't tried because I'm afraid if I log in, I won't be able to go back.
I don't have a star & I'm afraid the door will get locked behind me if I try, LOL
Some other posters have said that switching to "classic" doesn't really make a difference anyway, so not sure.
But, seriously, I am having a horrible time reading the new format, it's painful.
Another happy Skimmer customer:
Awsi Dooger (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 04:17 AM
Response to Reply #6
I was flabbergasted when I tried to switch to Classic on DU3 and could not. There's a button indicating the change is only for paying members.
This angle was not publicized during the trial period. I guarantee it would have generated plenty of heated comment. DU3 was not remotely tolerable for me visually until I changed preference to Classic.
Anyway, someone posted a thread in the Meta forum on DU3, expressing dismay at the inability to switch to Classic if you don't have a star. I posted a lengthy reply there, which won't be well received but it needed to be said.
You gotta pay to play! The new DUmpnumber, lunacy for the 1%!
woo me with science (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 10:53 AM
Response to Reply #4
21. Yup, non-paying members get squeezed to a fraction of the screen.
Way to drive people away.
If I didn't know better, I'd think Skimmer doesn't love his non-paying members as much as the suckers who send money.
Finally, a newbie troll is the first DUmpmonkey to realize the only true reason for the new and improved DUmp:
populistleftist1 (24 posts) Sun Dec-11-11 08:49 AM
Response to Original message
16. DU3 is more monetizable, with more ads
Huey P. Long (1000+ posts) Sun Dec-11-11 08:54 AM
Response to Reply #16
17. This is the answer. It shrinks columns and allows much more ad space.
populistleftist1 (24 posts) Sun Dec-11-11 09:00 AM
Response to Reply #17
18. and further the software allows certain type of animated banner ads
