Friday, January 01, 2010

Happy New Year!

Yes, the blog has a new color scheme. I figured, since this is a new year and a new decade, and since I'm going to be trying, at least, to make some major changes in my life and in my way of dealing with it (e-mail if you want to be bored with them), a fresh look would be symbolic. Let me know if it causes any readability problems. I've tried for a more tranquil, easier-to-read effect. Let me know if it works.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, January 1, 2010 at 11:56:00 AM EST

    Much easier to read, thank you! Best wishes for the new year.

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  2. AnonymousFriday, January 1, 2010 at 11:56:00 AM EST

    Hi Dusty,

    Have to say, the new colour scheme is a lot easier on the eye. :) Happy New Year!

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  3. BCBFriday, January 1, 2010 at 12:17:00 PM EST

    I love it! I'm one of those who have trouble reading text on black background -- gives me a headache after more than a couple paragraphs.

    So you're going for "a more tranquil, easier-to-read effect" are you? I always find your posts easy to read, even when the wtfery you point out makes my blood boil.

    But tranquil? You?

    HAHAHAHA! Thanks. A hearty laugh is a great way to start the new year of blog lurking. ;)

    Seriously, good luck with whatever changes you deem necessary. Wishing you a very happy and successful 2010.

    K James

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  4. Peg BrantleyFriday, January 1, 2010 at 12:21:00 PM EST

    Grazie for losing the black background. Old eyes are, well . . . old.

    Have a fabulous 2010, JD.

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  5. Jim HetleyFriday, January 1, 2010 at 12:39:00 PM EST

    I find the new layout more readable. Granted, I usually read the LiveJournal syndication first, and only come to the original for snark . . .

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  6. David TerrenoireFriday, January 1, 2010 at 1:07:00 PM EST

    I agree. Much easier on the old eyes. As for changes in your life, I hope they're all voluntary and good for you.

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  7. AnonymousFriday, January 1, 2010 at 1:20:00 PM EST

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  8. CelineFriday, January 1, 2010 at 1:44:00 PM EST

    Agreed on the "easier on aging eyes" thing, although you at least had the sense to use WHITE text on a black background.

    Tip for those who have trouble reading text-on-black: try highlighting it. This usually changes the colors to something significantly easier to deal with.

    And I see you're already getting spam from malware sites. I wonder if that's your previous troll coming around for another shot?

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  9. DavidFriday, January 1, 2010 at 2:02:00 PM EST

    Definitely easier on the eyes.

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  10. MsmstryFriday, January 1, 2010 at 2:15:00 PM EST

    Yes! Yes! Yes!

    I was going blind trying to read that san serif white text on a black background, but I'm just too Southern to complain about someone's taste…

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  11. Louise UreFriday, January 1, 2010 at 3:32:00 PM EST

    Ah, Dusty, I see your sunny yellow optimism shining through with the new site design.

    Here's to a fine 2010.

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  12. MaryFriday, January 1, 2010 at 4:49:00 PM EST

    It looks good to me . . . and I'd be glad to read the "boring" details . . .

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  13. Dana KingFriday, January 1, 2010 at 6:02:00 PM EST

    The new scheme looks great. Good luck with whatever changes you choose to make, and have a great New Year.

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  14. JudithFriday, January 1, 2010 at 6:51:00 PM EST

    I prefer the new colours too, easier for aging eyes, as others have said. Happy New Year from NZ, Dusty.

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