So it looks like the Admins have responded to our biggest gripe and fixed it

[housewolf]

in less than 24 hours!

Soapbox is gone and GD is back!


Thanks, Admins! Thanks for giving us an example of how you want DU3 to be in regards to community wishes and standards.

KUDOS to you!

[SammyWinstonJack]

1. K&R

[The Straight Story]

2. Oh, THAT request. Thought maybe they banned ya

[housewolf]

6. I'll laugh right along with you on that one!

Too funny!

[Duer 157099]

3. So now I have a Creative Speculation about this

what if the gawdawful name of Soapbox was just a red herring to get everyone to gripe about that so that then they'd change it and everyone would be thrilled?

I can see that being a diabolically clever scheme

[NYC_SKP]

7. We didn't expect anyone to figure it out so soon.

Say, you're a pretty smart cookie.

Every think of, ya know, coming over to this side?

Hmmm?

[pinboy3niner]

9. You devious batards!

[peace13]

4. Now we can get off of our soapboxes! n/t

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

5. Yay!

K&R!

[AntiFascist]

8. Ok, so now when I can I upload my own avatar??

[Tx4obama]

13. See the link below

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1240246

[DJ13]

10. Now about the font color on latest threads.....

[NutmegYankee]

19. I don't notice a difference other than the lines that used to seperate the columns.

Both forum listings were a bright blue.

[A Simple Game]

11. Now if they bring back the old home page and spell check, I will be reasonably happy. n/t

[Tx4obama]

12. The 'coming soon' list is on the link below

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1240246

[housewolf]

16. I know the spellchecker is coming

but haven't seen an eta on it yet


The admins are suggesting using a browser spell-check. I haven't tried that yet, but I imagine Firefox has an add-on


As for the old home page, that's been the other biggest topic of unhappiness.

[Marie Marie]

18. I'm with you on these two features.

Any possibility on bringing these back?

[eppur_se_muova]

22. When was the last time you looked at the Home Page? It's developing rapidly. nt

[CTyankee]

14. This is a wise decision. GD works for most people on DU. It is broad, yes, but it is helpful.

It's a nice thing and we can all appreciate and get into it. I am sure that the Admin. recognized the wisdom of going forward with GD....I applaud them!!!

[applegrove]

15. There is just an emotional connection to the words GD.

[NutmegYankee]

17. Thank You!

Here's to our Admins:

[KoKo]

20. It's a Good Thing! ....Now what about those "Harsh Colors" ....Bright Yellow, Blue and Red.

Can there be tone changes....softening for many of us who have "Over 40 Eyes" who are being blinded....

PLEASE!!!!

[bermudat]

21. What about post numbers?

I've been a member since 2002 and before DU3 I was up to 985 posts. Was looking forward to breaking 1000.

[fishwax]

23. hang in there, you'll make it

Also, post counts at the two different versions are now kept separately -- so if you go back to DU2 and post a quick 15 or so posts before the software is closed completely, then you'll be able to break 1000 twice. That would be cool!

[yewberry]

24. Looks to me like you're at 986.

All's right with the post count!

[LiberalAndProud]

26. As I type this, you are at 986.

Just 14 more. You can do it!

[dionysus]

27. it's already there. on top of your posts, click your user name. it will expand to show # of posts

and the link to PM.

[Dawgs]

25. Biggest gripe has been getting rid of the old home page.

A gripe that actually means something to people.

[GeorgeGist]

28. Silly dog.

Roll over now and Skinner will rub your tummy.