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fandomsecrets2011-12-21 02:06 pm
case) wrote in fandomsecrets2011-12-21 02:06 pm
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The new commenting system on LJ sucks, I think we can all agree (and all the other prospective design changes seem to be speeding it down the path of no return). Knowing LJ, it's probably not going to change no matter how much anybody complains, and as this comm is heavily based on user comments, it's probably time to consider moving. Dreamwidth is the closest to LJ's old format and has a large fandom base, and seems the best alternative for now.
So -
[Poll #1804842]
Other thoughts?
(As a note, I'm completely willing to either stay or move. Updating the comm is easy enough for me either way.)
ETA - It's not only about subject lines. Others have written up potential problems better than I could:
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7005874#t7005874
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=6261682#t6261682
ETA 4 - http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7952050#t7952050
ETA 2 - For those worried about possibly needing to make DW accounts to comment, if a move happens: you don't need one! OpenID will let you comment as an LJ user (in the same way Facebook users can comment on LJ).
ETA 3 - For those worried about missing updates: I can crosspost to LJ to let you know a post is up, I don't mind that (it's like a minute of extra work, no problem) - if the DW move happens though, the comments would be over there.
ETA 5 - Apparently, this is what we're getting next year.
So -
[Poll #1804842]
Other thoughts?
(As a note, I'm completely willing to either stay or move. Updating the comm is easy enough for me either way.)
ETA - It's not only about subject lines. Others have written up potential problems better than I could:
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7005874#t7005874
http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=6261682#t6261682
ETA 4 - http://lj-releases.livejournal.com/71858.html?thread=7952050#t7952050
ETA 2 - For those worried about possibly needing to make DW accounts to comment, if a move happens: you don't need one! OpenID will let you comment as an LJ user (in the same way Facebook users can comment on LJ).
ETA 3 - For those worried about missing updates: I can crosspost to LJ to let you know a post is up, I don't mind that (it's like a minute of extra work, no problem) - if the DW move happens though, the comments would be over there.
ETA 5 - Apparently, this is what we're getting next year.
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(Anonymous) 2011-12-23 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)This doesn't affect me personally, but my biggest concern is that now people on phones, screenreaders, and limited bandwidth can't use either parts or all of LJ, and people with vision problems and migraine tendencies are struggling. That's unreasonable to me. I really wish they'd fix that first, because it feels like slamming a door in all those people's faces. :`(
Update: And as I was using this comment form, it told me I entered a username but selected "anonymous". But I never did enter a username - it auto-filled that for me, in a browser with auto-fill turned off.
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