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A few notes on the new look and functions

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YetMoreTech · 30/01/2009 09:25

There are still a few problems with using the various "Mumsnet Classic" options. However, for a lot of people matters are significantly improved if they press Refresh in their browse. If you're using Firefox, try pressing Shift+Refresh. At about 4:30am this morning after many hours of work, that made the classic option work well. Only a couple of minor layout issues remained.

Text is not meant to be squished, you're not supposed to have to scroll down through acres of whitespace. We'll definitely fix these issues.

I've no idea why people are finding text too tiny; the font size hasn't changed intentionally, so if it is tiny for you it's either a need to press refresh (to reload the style sheet, in tech speak) or a problem that will be fixed.

Threads I'm On and Threads I'm Watching should behave in the way they always did - they do for me. Let us know the specifics of problems you have with them and we'll address them.

We know about the problem of seeing "hide hide hide" across the top of the page. If you go in to customise (which my huge ENGLISH dictionary lists as being able to be spelled either customise OR customize) you can turn off showing of the Hide option which is a workaround for this problem. We'll fix it properly soon.

The ads have neither changed size nor increased in number.

Remember: Press REFRESH (and try SHIFT+REFRESH) a couple of times. It might help a lot.

For those having problems we do apologise and will sort it all as soon as we can. For those that hate it, perhaps you'll get used to it after a while and we'll improve the classic options (though I am using them now and they're working fine).

Oh and for the 2 of you that said thanks for all the hard work: thanks! It has taken over a dozen people a lot of hard work. We had to release it in a hurry and it's not perfect, but we'll get there.

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YetMoreTech · 01/02/2009 13:57

KnickKnack,

We have tested the new site in a variety of browsers (mainly Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Firefox 2 and 3, Safari, iPhone) so we know what it looks like in general - as such we don't need screenshots if all is well. However, what are really really useful are screenshots of problems - if you're having a problem by all means send a screenshot. And thanks for linking to the instructions on how to create them

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YetMoreTech · 01/02/2009 13:56

PirateCat,

The problem on your screen is that you've got a "Favourites" window open on the left side of your screen and that's taking up some space. It's not taking up much, because you've made it as small as it can be (so small in fact presumably you can't use it) but it's enough to make our new design not quite fit on the screen. Close that, by clicking the X at the top of it and I think your problem will be solved.

Try it and let me know.

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KnickKnack · 01/02/2009 13:52

For anyone who wants to learn how to do a screen shot:
Instructions
Its easy peasy (honest!)

KnickKnack · 01/02/2009 13:45

If you posted a list of the screenshots you still need I could send in one or two (at this stage I end up assuming that you've got most of what you need, and that you're inundated with email/suggestions etc)

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YetMoreTech · 01/02/2009 13:35

Thanks PirateCat. Screen shots are an enormous help.

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piratecat · 01/02/2009 13:34

hi tech i have just taken 2 pics for you, will send them now.

pobletsmum · 01/02/2009 13:07

I'm just catching up, so apologies if this is a known problem, but I can't see it on the 'to fix' list.

On the 'Home' page, some of the text is cut off on the right-hand edge of the 'Product reviews' section.

Also, at the top of each page, the drop-down menu for the search fuction obscures part of the word 'search' - well what I assume should say 'search' anyway!

Thanks to Tech and team for all their hard work. I hope you'll all get a rest soon.

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YetMoreTech · 01/02/2009 12:53

Could anyone who has a problem with viewing the full width of a post please send us a screen shot?

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wheresthehamster · 01/02/2009 12:25

Oh no - back in the middle. Headache coming on...

RiaParkinson · 01/02/2009 12:07

still cannot get active convos on safari
it just loads....and loads...and loads....

FairyLightsForever · 01/02/2009 11:50

Wow, I hadn't checked in since you went off line Thursday and now it's all shiney and new! Good work Tech

BigGitDad · 01/02/2009 11:44

I agree about the links it is difficult to see if there is one.

pavlovthecat · 01/02/2009 11:42

I like it. I have not browsed around yet today, and I expect there to be some minor issues still but I think I like it a lot.

Well done the people in Tech. We needed a change.

FrannyandZooey · 01/02/2009 11:17

zooming in doesn't solve the margins - the font goes larger too and you only get about 2 posts on the page

robinpud · 01/02/2009 10:28

The centring is much better. and as Rusty says you can zoom in if you want,
I still can't see threads I'm on in a different colour, but can learn to cope with this as long as the margins at each side don't get filled up with adverts.
Keep at it tech please.. thanks!

dramaqueen · 01/02/2009 10:24

How do I get out of "classic" and back to "new"? Not being able to see the whole thread title is really irritating so I was wonerding if it had been changed in "new" yet

simpson · 01/02/2009 10:15

Piratecat - I agree...makes it hard to tell where the link is iyswim.

They were a darker colour before and went purple once they had been read/clicked on.

piratecat · 01/02/2009 10:13

just changed to new mumsnet version and the links are looking the same way there to. I can't remember what it was that did make them easier to spot, on old mumsnet ?(ah it's old mumsnet now, how quickley we forget!) I did think they were underlined ?

piratecat · 01/02/2009 10:10

hi tech, am also getting used to it, yet today in mumsnet classic options muted and classic, links are in dark blue, and not underlined. This makles them almost indistinguishable from the rest of the blac text.

thnaks

NorktasticNinja · 01/02/2009 09:59

Well, after giving this new MN a good try I can safely say I love it.

The Techs, designers and all involved deserve massive credits IMHO, the site is clear, simple and really user friendly. Achieving this for such a complex site is no mean feat! New users will definitely find the new MN much more approachable and less intimidating than (my beloved) old MN.

Of course, there are a few annoying things (and some weirdy bits) but they are clearly bugs and bugs can be resolved. I can live with all that for as long as it takes.

Well done to everyone at MNHQ! Here are some chocolates, wine and a good sleep for you all.

MaryMotherOfCheeses · 01/02/2009 09:29

Is anyone else finding their hiding whole topics thing isn't working? I'm getting all the Special Needs threads in Active Convos. Now, I realise that objecting to that makes me sound like some weirdy Daily Mail reader who doesn't want to have to think about SN, but it's bugging me simply cos I know I've clicked to hide it.

Any clues?

RubberDuck · 01/02/2009 09:15

Yep it is better centred - but please consider a little bit of white padding on the left for a few pixels so when the window is small the text doesn't disappear into the side.

It would look better with a very slight tinge of blue for margins beyond the thin strip of white padding either side too

simpson · 01/02/2009 09:15

TrinityRhino - think it was mentioned on the last update yesterday

The purple read thread thing works in the "new" set up just not classic. Grrr...

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JustineMumsnet · 01/02/2009 09:12

You're doing better than me, Apostrophe, Threads I'm watching just comes up blank for me at the moment. Don't worry - it's on the list. We'll fix soonest.

Astrophe · 01/02/2009 07:15

When I click "Threads I'm watching" it takes me to a Talk topic list (I tried to say this below, but think I reffered to it as 'my messages' or something...well this is what I really meant!)

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