http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs?disp=comments en-US hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c590 2007-10-30T15:12:04Z dmikulec [Member] I don't like the new layout. It's too confusing with three columns vying for attention. It's not clear which one holds the main story. The new layout also requires a full screen window; i.e., the columns will not resize to fit the window. The old layout was easier to read and easier to navigate. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/24/we_re_beta_testing_expanded_archives_wit#c557 2007-10-25T12:44:26Z pepper924 [Member] I like you new look. I think it is up-to-date and I haven't had any problems locating what I want. It does load a little slower, but I am sure that is something that can be remedied. I start my day out by reading your paper first.
It does load a little slower, but I am sure that is something that can be remedied.

I start my day out by reading your paper first.

]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/24/we_re_beta_testing_expanded_archives_wit#c555 2007-10-25T09:54:58Z davensueus@yahoo.com [Member] Why not add 'sudoku' to the list of site 'jumps' at the bottom of each page, perhaps right beneath 'entertainment'. It used to be near the top of the left-hand column in the old (friendlier) format. I'm not one of the folks who believe that change equals progress, so I simply didn't see any need to change a web page that worked well and one with which everyone was accustomed. Oh, well. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c539 2007-10-23T23:58:57Z migirl [Member] Sorry, I liked the old layout better. :-( http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c537 2007-10-23T20:24:52Z gumshoe009 [Member] You get a solid grade of "A" for design and eye appeal but you barely get a "C-" for navigation and ease of finding articles. The old design was far better at quickly finding the most important articles. I also feel the old design for listing latest headlines utilizing tabs that separated local, state, national and sports news was far more logical than the current design. Design change solely for the sake of change is a mistake repeated throughout our society. I believe that the old design served us well. Some minor graphics tweaks for greater visual eye appeal would have been a smarter approach. As the old saying goes... don't fix it if it ain't broken! I will also chime in with similar gripes that the site is far slower now than the former site. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c533 2007-10-23T15:18:25Z murali [Member] The new look of the News is great. I would change the color combo to match either UM or MSU colors rather than that of OSU colors. Let's go Green/White or Maize/Blue. Thanks for listening.
Thanks for listening.]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c532 2007-10-23T14:10:44Z tpodelnyk [Member] I like the overall new format, however everytime a new page is selected, it first appears centered on the screen, then jumps to the left side of the screen and then jumps back to the center. This process takes 5 seconds or so to complete. Therefore, everytime I select something new, I have to wait for the jumping to finish before I can read anything. It is extremely annoying. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c530 2007-10-23T09:36:59Z winfordb@comcast.net [Member] Different look same old content some of it repeated 2 or 3 times at different locations. Lots of Horror stories and negative news reporting. I tried finding private auto sales in the ad section by locals and end up on cars dot com. Paint an elephant blue, green or white it is still an elephant. You have given us a facelift but it is still UGLY inside!! http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c529 2007-10-23T06:27:04Z sevdano [Member] Why is "change" so important? I'm a Detroit native who relocated out west and have kept up with hometown news first through the "Freep", but gave up on them with their bewildering reformat and now the News has their self titled "vibrant" change. How many hours of staff meetings did it take to decide on that description? It looks and acts like 50,000 other web sites. The more needless features you add the more difficult (and slower) it is to navigate. And what's up with this ridiculous "captcha"? This is my last visit. I don't care about Detroit any more. You've destroyed the last link I've had with my roots. "Vibrant" and "captcha" this... http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/09/welcome_to_the_new_detnews_com#c527 2007-10-23T02:11:04Z windy [Member] Your site is clean, well chunked, readable and easy to navigate. This page seems to have been designed by people with real talent and then tested with real users before you put it in front of us. Your hard work is apparent and is to be congratulated. Yours may be the best online news site yet.
Yours may be the best online news site yet.]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/22/more_feedback#c526 2007-10-22T23:25:53Z citizen [Member] I was pleasantly surprised by the new design. It is pleasing to the eye and easier to navigate. Thanks! I will use this site more often now. Normally I went to other sources for my news. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/19/sports_on_tv_and_other_features#c523 2007-10-22T19:58:17Z trebla [Member] When I seen the change in your paper, I thought it was going to be like the Freep, which is a jumbled mess as far as I am concerned, but your paper is great and so easy to navigate http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/19/sports_on_tv_and_other_features#c522 2007-10-22T17:12:25Z ironman [Member] Sports on TV/Radio-I second the request: I should be able to find it right on front page. One click at most. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/18/thanks_for_all_the_feedback#c518 2007-10-22T01:48:54Z werka [Member] The site is nice BUT When viewing a sports forum (i.e. Lions Talk), and trying to go to another sports forum (i.e. Tiger Talk) using the "Site Index" on the bottom of the page, the user must first go to the Tigers/MLB to view the Tigers Talk forum. It would be nice that once you are in a sports forum the others are listed in the "Site Index" similar to the old layout.
When viewing a sports forum (i.e. Lions Talk), and trying to go to another sports forum (i.e. Tiger Talk) using the "Site Index" on the bottom of the page, the user must first go to the Tigers/MLB to view the Tigers Talk forum. It would be nice that once you are in a sports forum the others are listed in the "Site Index" similar to the old layout.

]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/09/welcome_to_the_new_detnews_com#c515 2007-10-21T10:56:32Z markinro [Member] Great layout but why not have it look like the actual paper ? One item which still occurs is repeated links on the same page. On a good point, FP does this also but much worse. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/09/welcome_to_the_new_detnews_com#c514 2007-10-20T22:57:03Z david klemmer [Member] Very nice new website; though, I miss the Detroit neighborhood blog that featured Michael Happy and his experiences on Dobel Street on Detroit's near East Side. Where can I find the neighborhood blog on Dobel Street? Does it still exist? David Michael Klemmer, Jr. Editor's response: You can find Michael's Going Home blog by going to the blogs index off the top navigation, then look for Neighborhoods blog in the box to the right. Or use this direct link. -- Nancy Hanus
David Michael Klemmer, Jr.

Editor's response: You can find Michael's Going Home blog by going to the blogs index off the top navigation, then look for Neighborhoods blog in the box to the right. Or use this direct link. -- Nancy Hanus]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/18/thanks_for_all_the_feedback#c512 2007-10-20T15:04:54Z jc88 [Member] I don't like it. There was nothing wrong with the old one. When the Free Press change to their busier, disjointed page I liked the simplicity of yours. Now there is no difference. One again someone messes with something that isn't broke and makes it worse. Nice job :-(
When the Free Press change to their busier, disjointed page I liked the simplicity of yours.
Now there is no difference.

One again someone messes with something that isn't broke and makes it worse.

Nice job :-(

]]> http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/19/sports_on_tv_and_other_features#c511 2007-10-20T13:39:21Z scatch [Member] The Lions Talk forum is really slow to load, and I have to refresh several times to get something other then a blank page. I have to enter a password everytime I post , instead of it remembering my password. It's also hard to get a post box to come up. I do like the layout better, and hope these are all just glitches that can be worked out. http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/09/welcome_to_the_new_detnews_com#c509 2007-10-19T20:16:07Z gertie gravel [Member] Really good look.Has a tone like a Rupert Mudoch rag http://community.detnews.com/blogs/index.php/tdnlabs/2007/10/09/welcome_to_the_new_detnews_com#c507 2007-10-19T13:20:03Z tgeorge45 [Member] I think the site is great. Could use a more user friendly daily stock Graph