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marigold

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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 12 1:02 pm Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Right, current thinking is that this idea probably doesn't have much of a future, and that we're likely to revert to the traders list as is.

The basic problem is the readability and navigability of one single page containing everyone. Past experience has shown that categorisation, or breaking the page into N sub pages, just doesn't work that well (and adds extra work value to administer).

Howls of protest / alternative suggestions welcome, but unless we have a Shining Path of an idea I'll likely remove this trial Sunday night.

A.

Fair enough if you don't want to administer subcategories, but a one page list as per the example in your first post looks a LOT better that that shown on your "as is" link!!!

earthyvirgo

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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 12 1:07 pm Post subject:

marigold wrote:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Fair enough if you don't want to administer subcategories, but a one page list as per the example in your first post looks a LOT better that that shown on your "as is" link!!!

Agree with Marigold, the trial looks so much cleaner and sharper.

EV

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 12 9:35 pm Post subject:
I like it too, but there isn't sufficient enthusiasm for it to warrant all the behind-the-scenes faffing, and what we do have is still perfectly workabubble. I'll take the page down shortly, but it won't be deleted. We can always revisit this at a future date if we so wish. A. Last edited by Barefoot Andrew on Sun Aug 12, 12 9:37 pm; edited 1 time in total

Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 12 9:37 pm Post subject:

earthyvirgo wrote:

marigold wrote:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Fair enough if you don't want to administer subcategories, but a one page list as per the example in your first post looks a LOT better that that shown on your "as is" link!!!

Agree with Marigold, the trial looks so much cleaner and sharper.

EV

indeedy

Green Rosie

Joined: 13 May 2007
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Location: Calvados, France

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 8:00 am Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

I like it too, but there isn't sufficient enthusiasm for it to warrant all the behind-the-scenes faffing, and what we do have is still perfectly workabubble. I'll take the page down shortly, but it won't be deleted. We can always revisit this at a future date if we so wish.
A.

Have you contacted each trader ... maybe they haven't seen this thread and might actually like the potential new layout better?

(Sorry - does that mean more work?

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Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 9:25 am Post subject:
I haven't - that would be a bit time consuming I've since taken the new page down. I'll put this aside for now, and deal with some of the other revamp-related loose ends. Maybe we'll revisit at a later point. A.

jamanda
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 9:29 am Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

I haven't - that would be a bit time consuming

I've since taken the new page down. I'll put this aside for now, and deal with some of the other revamp-related loose ends. Maybe we'll revisit at a later point.
A.

Good idea. I think getting the forum spruced up to match would be good?

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 9:31 am Post subject:
There are some other technical annoyances to sort first (e.g. flakey article listings). A.

jamanda
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 9:48 am Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

There are some other technical annoyances to sort first (e.g. flakey article listings).
A.

OK. I will continue to be patient. Actually it appears I haven't much to do today, so if there is anything I can do to help tell me.

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 9:55 am Post subject:
Well unless you've suddenly acquired PHP/MySQL know-how... A.

jamanda
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 10:06 am Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Well unless you've suddenly acquired PHP/MySQL know-how...
A.

Just tell me if you remember something menial.

12Bore

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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 11:07 am Post subject:

Jamanda wrote:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Well unless you've suddenly acquired PHP/MySQL know-how...
A.

Just tell me if you remember something menial.

Do you know where the kettle is?

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 11:22 am Post subject:
notes empty cup A.

jamanda
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 12 11:31 am Post subject:

12Bore

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