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Old 03-02-2009, 08:43 AM
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Default DT.com aesthetic changes, enhancements..

Have a number of format and design changes being implemented around the ol' website today, the first of which seems to be visable already above... Notably, the front page will start to utilize 'feeds' and wider use of current news technology with commenting ability. I'll fall short of using the word blog to describe it... There will also be a number of different people contributing to the front page Commentary column, and anyone interested in submitting an "Op-Ed" style piece is welcome to do so.

Also on the way, the long-ignored Photo Section will be revamped, and more specific Dee Tee Stables information is likely to have its' own page. Please feel free to comment on changes or suggest new ideas as I look to keep making DT as fresh and informative as possible. And thanks as always to everyone who contributes to the information flow and frivolous fun around here...
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:04 AM
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Have a number of format and design changes being implemented around the ol' website today, the first of which seems to be visable already above... Notably, the front page will start to utilize 'feeds' and wider use of current news technology with commenting ability. I'll fall short of using the word blog to describe it... There will also be a number of different people contributing to the front page Commentary column, and anyone interested in submitting an "Op-Ed" style piece is welcome to do so.

Also on the way, the long-ignored Photo Section will be revamped, and more specific Dee Tee Stables information is likely to have its' own page. Please feel free to comment on changes or suggest new ideas as I look to keep making DT as fresh and informative as possible. And thanks as always to everyone who contributes to the information flow and frivolous fun around here...
I blocked that annoying pic.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:06 AM
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I blocked that annoying pic.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:23 AM
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I blocked that annoying pic.
Do tell......it's annoying the hell out me as well.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:27 AM
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Do tell......it's annoying the hell out me as well.
What browser are you using?
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:28 AM
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This is the part where you provide feedback, so, so far, Pants and BTW aren't liking the masthead graphic. To be honest, I didn't expect the photo to show up here in the Forum like this, so if people find it distracting, it is easily rectified...
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:37 AM
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This is the part where you provide feedback, so, so far, Pants and BTW aren't liking the masthead graphic. To be honest, I didn't expect the photo to show up here in the Forum like this, so if people find it distracting, it is easily rectified...
I think it looks good, using IE 7 1680 x 1050
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:45 AM
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It's a cool shot, but it's not in proportion to the original photo it seems and it pushes down the content quite a bit... it's a bit large.
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Old 03-02-2009, 06:28 PM
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This is the part where you provide feedback, so, so far, Pants and BTW aren't liking the masthead graphic. To be honest, I didn't expect the photo to show up here in the Forum like this, so if people find it distracting, it is easily rectified...
Well of course you got two of the most upbeat
positive members of the board. BTW would
send back a beautiful naked woman at a
restaurant explaining she was a bit cold.

The screen resolution can help if its too big
depending on your monitor. Looks pretty good
to me. I use a smaller resolution. Of course I am not
a connoisseur of fine web pages. And not blind enough
to use 800x600.
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Old 03-02-2009, 06:38 PM
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I can tell we've got a few on here who still get popup ads and actually like them.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:29 AM
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Do tell......it's annoying the hell out me as well.
Mozilla should be able to block it
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Old 03-02-2009, 06:14 PM
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Default No good deed goes unpunished Steve...

I like the new look. Always remember, some people would complain about a b*$@job..

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