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Post by Admin on Nov 23, 2005 22:58:58 GMT -5
This question's been kicking around for a while, so I thought I would put it to the community-at-large.
The argument: The colors are classic DC. They are bright and vibrant and instantly bring to mind Superman and Wonder Woman, two of our flagship characters.
However, they may be too bright, and distract the eye from site content, making it downright difficult to view at times!
So, c'mon everyone! Here's your opportunity to make a difference at the DC2: cast your vote and let us know what you think!
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Post by starlord on Nov 23, 2005 23:09:34 GMT -5
I'll stick with these, but in all honesty I print them out and read them and then put them in their own file folders. So either way is fine.
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Post by Dr Dread on Nov 23, 2005 23:22:08 GMT -5
The colours are bright, but easy enough to read in small doses. I read some of the issues in printer friendly format, so there is that option, which converts the issues to black text on white.
And the colours really are throwback to the silver age comics (to me anyway).
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Post by brigante133 on Nov 24, 2005 2:28:14 GMT -5
i like em. however while I am at the school lab it makes it fairly obvious I am not in there for "schoolwork" related use when i am using the "schoolwork" pcs... but that is just me, im a rebel you know? not to hard to read o'er here.
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Post by Brandon on Nov 24, 2005 3:09:32 GMT -5
When the colors were first set I was concerned about them being a bit bright, but over the last few months I've been here so much that I don't notice it anymore at all. BUT this is a complaint I have heard a few times by members. I would hate to lose readership because of it. The only other concern is that I have noticed that once or twice is has effected the presentation of the artwork. The Flash cover for example came off as a bold cover I thought, but when it wound up on a red background for its post it was almost overpowering. I think there were even a few comments there like "holy jesus christmas that's bright!" Ha.
I would say that if they were to change at all it would be to only take the colors down a shade or two, well maybe just the red actually. Certainly don't go too dark though because I do think the colors work well for instantly conveying "Superheroes!"
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Post by HoM on Nov 24, 2005 10:44:44 GMT -5
I've just noticed my eyes water whenever I look at the screen for too long...
Keep 'em, I don't need my eyes.
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Post by dragonbat on Nov 24, 2005 21:02:10 GMT -5
They're fine by me
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Post by Romans Empire on Nov 25, 2005 2:01:14 GMT -5
I too copy and file away the stories to read them so it doesn't bother me too much. On the other hand, my wife sat down next to me at the computer and said
"holy jesus christmas that's bright!"
So I had to vote to change it. But I like the idea of toning it down a bit because I do like the "superheroes"
message it conveys and wouldn't want it to change too much.
I am of the belief that the quality of the stories(including art) and the good company here will bring people back no matter what it looks like.
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2005 14:04:34 GMT -5
C'mon let's have some votes from the lurkers who check in regularly!
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Post by Romans Empire on Dec 4, 2005 2:29:39 GMT -5
I agree with David! This is an open community and active participation is welcome and encouraged!
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Post by Lantern Lad on Dec 9, 2005 14:17:32 GMT -5
My vote is to change 'em... I honestly can't read on the site for too long, it gives me a headache. I have to print & read.
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Post by HoM on Dec 9, 2005 14:19:21 GMT -5
A suggestion:- You make them a bit darker... the red hurts, the blue is ok, but make them darker, and the text brighter...
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Post by Black Canary on Dec 9, 2005 14:51:36 GMT -5
I actually highlight whatever I read, so I'm totally of the good. :-D
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Post by mara on Dec 17, 2005 21:28:36 GMT -5
Keep these colors, I always liked pink and green, they are my favorite colors....what? Blue and red? What BLUE and RED?
Just keep them boss-man.
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Post by woundedtrojan on Dec 19, 2005 12:08:01 GMT -5
What are the other options?
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Post by mouseman on Dec 20, 2005 7:28:28 GMT -5
The colors seem fine by me.
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Post by l1701e on Jan 4, 2006 10:07:55 GMT -5
Maybe we should give each board their own color scheme that reflects the characters:
Superman (and Action Comics) - The red and blue with yellow text
Wonder Woman - Blue and Red with white text
Batman (and Detective Comics) - Gray and black with yellow text
Aquaman - Dark orange and dark green with yellow text
Flash - Red and yellow with white text
GL Corps - Green and black with white text
Hawkman - Dark yellow and dark gray with white text
Weird Western Quarterly - Brown and gray with yellow text
Question - Dark blue and black with yellow text
I'm not sure what colors for the others.
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Post by HoM on Jan 4, 2006 12:27:07 GMT -5
An interesting and innovative idea, but maybe it would be simpler to come up with a striking and streamlined design that can run throughout the board...
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Post by deadshot042 on Jan 8, 2006 18:43:38 GMT -5
The colors don't bother me at first, but if I try to read more than one issue my eyes begin to ache. It wouldn't hurt to tone them down.
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Post by darkknightdetec on Jan 12, 2006 21:52:51 GMT -5
Maybe we should give each board their own color scheme that reflects the characters: Superman (and Action Comics) - The red and blue with yellow text Wonder Woman - Blue and Red with white text Batman (and Detective Comics) - Gray and black with yellow text Aquaman - Dark orange and dark green with yellow text Flash - Red and yellow with white text GL Corps - Green and black with white text Hawkman - Dark yellow and dark gray with white text Weird Western Quarterly - Brown and gray with yellow text Question - Dark blue and black with yellow text I'm not sure what colors for the others. Making the boards individualized wouldn't be a bad idea, but I think colors like yellow or light green on top of black would make it worse. |
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Post by ladym on Jan 21, 2006 2:07:38 GMT -5
Please change them . . . It's impossible for me to read the stories without copying them and pasting them somewhere else. The yellow text blares against the blue background and fades into the red one. I love the site concept, but my eyes are in pain!
~LM~
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Post by Brandon on Jan 21, 2006 2:16:48 GMT -5
LadyM: Some have said that they hit the print button at the top and it coverts the pages to black and white text if that is easier for you to read.  |
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Post by Brandon on Jan 21, 2006 2:17:08 GMT -5
Oh, and welcome to the site! ;D
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Post by Romans Empire on Jan 21, 2006 2:26:35 GMT -5
I still agree that the colors are a little harsh. But some wanted a certain look which I think is achieved with the current color scheme. I didn't know that the print button would do that! Holy Crap it was like reading off the internet like they had to in the 50's. OK, I am not stupid I know they had color monitors in the 50's so don't even bring it up. Oh yes, come aboard, we're expecting you...........  |
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Post by mtpspur on Feb 5, 2006 15:24:33 GMT -5
At my advanced years and shortening attention span the red is killing me to where I'm skiming rapidly. Of course my lazy reading habits aren't helping. I'm staying loyal to Weird Western and Suzie fan girl but Suicide Squad is challenging my priorities.
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Post by Romans Empire on Feb 5, 2006 23:04:32 GMT -5
So is that a good or bad thing?  |
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Post by Brandon on Feb 6, 2006 8:56:37 GMT -5
Mtpspur: One recommendation is to hit the print button at the top of the page for the story and it will give you a print-ready page that is standard black letters on white. Or you can just go ahead and print and read it on paper like me.
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Post by Lantern Lad on Feb 6, 2006 15:57:34 GMT -5
That's what I do... I've been trying to stay on the boards longer... but my eyes start bleeding & it just adds even more red to an already red filled page.
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Post by mouseman on Feb 6, 2006 16:40:24 GMT -5
I put on 3D glasses and it seems to do the trick.  |
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Post by markymark261 on Feb 14, 2006 15:05:55 GMT -5
The colours make my eyes explode, but now I've discovered the print button trick I can live with them.
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