New Format of BCO is a DISASTER

Does FB have a copyright on the "like" button?

I believe that the site was changed to keep up with changing technology. It is much easier to read on my iPhone now but I never really used my iPhone much to go to this site anyway. I'm sure that there are lots of smart phone users out there that do though. On my iPad, which is were I access this most of the time, it has taken some getting used to for us old timers to renegotiate the site but I bet newcomers will not have the same issues.

I think it has been great for the mods to have a thread where you can vent and another on for ideas and constructive criticisms.

Threats to leave,if it doesn't change back, will not help the site any but it may help you with your frustrations. Thoughtful suggestions to help with the transition will be better appreciated. I did not like the change at first but I'm getting used to it. The big swath of grayish/beige on the left disappears when you turn the iPad in the verticle position so I imagine it does on the iPhone also. That makes it easier to read on mobile devices, which like it or not, is the future. Large format, high resolution monitors, especially led ones are much brighter than older screens, thus the brightness issues for some.

Let's tone down the rhetoric so that WE don't chase people away from this site.

Posts in bold are not as headache inducing for me. As to our rhetoric chasing people away, I really don't agree.

The headache issue needs addressing urgently. I'm surprised they haven't tried other colours for a few days each to see if it helps. I've never heard of certain colours, brightnesses or contrasts causing headaches. My mother, who is 85, gets watery eyes when reading so she then can't see through the tears.  She's been like that for many years and has had one cataract removed, waiting to do the other.  She can't look at a computer screen for the same reason, but can watch TV.  It might be worth googling to see if any research has been done on these very real problems. 

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Please no "like" button - that leads to mob rule and popularity contests. This would become like Facebook, God forbid.....

I'm old fashioned. When I like something I just express it in English. :-)

I tried Twitter but it bored me....Facebook is about as appealing to me as a green banana. Nothing like good old longhand discussions without having to compromise one's privacy. The salons of today are discussion forums. We have some great talks here.

Back to "t"  

LOL  Ha ha aha  LOL -- Yes, love the large print. I'll have strawberries with cream thanks, and a smartphone for mother's day, and spell-check that recognises my alternative English spelling ... PLEASE!

I got it wrong.  British English is the original, also used in Australia, Canada and other English speaking countries.  American English is the alternative.  So leave our colours as they were, but tumours can go, whatever way they're spelt. Color is a crook spelling, fair dinkum!

http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html 

JoyLiesWith: I hear you on the English front. I've lived in France for 11 years and worked with English speaking women from every English-speaking country including South Africa and India. Although I was US born, I prefer the British English spellings. I get confused however, and spell them both ways in the same missive! But I agree, the States are the alternative.

i STILL can't get the "back to the top" to work, mods.. any suggestions? thanks, 3jaysmom

I am a moderator elsewhere.. my job is easy.. i delete porn or spam if i see them and replace them with poetry, perhaps haiku.

 the forum is looking great btw. 

One suggestion is that  perhaps a whole forum could be marked as a 'favorite topic'... i.e. stage III (I wish)

Personally i find the many negative posts complaining about this and that all the time,  somewhat abusive  - i guess one gets to be steel hearted after a while.

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now a memory

I like the pink or peach ... adds warmth. Mods have you thought about making the far left darker? It would take away some of the glare that is bothersome to the eyes. I agree with apple in it would be nice at least in our profile to know where' we've been so it's not necessary to hunt and search.

It's looking better. Still have to click a few times before replying and etc.

I don't like it and most of what I don't like has already been said by other posters.  Anyway, this is not the time I care to get used to something new with new treatments about to begin.  I need continuity in my life, not more changes.  It is a shame because this forum was fine as it was.

I didn't like the change at first but at least they are trying to fix the problems.  I like the recent changes. NJ