Let the tech-heads super-customize all the whistles and bells they want, but for a newbie, or a lurker, or an old-timer, there should be a CLASSIC VIEW option with NO flag graphic on the left side, NO poll question, etc.
Perhaps all the new "custom" features have significant benefit, but if they discourage visitors - both new and old - they are COUNTER-productive.
Please make http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/finduser MUCH easier to find, and return the ability to just CLICK ON a screen name, rather than forcing me to remember how to spell, for instance 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub - one of my favorites.
BTW, What's this "Florida Have You No Shame" on your home page? Dude, we're responsible for fighting off the AlGore/JJ/Daily lawyer brigade after your state gave all your electors to Gore! :^)
A 'well said' DITTO Ron!
Let the tech-heads super-customize all the whistles and bells they want, but for a newbie, or a lurker, or an old-timer, there should be a CLASSIC VIEW option with NO flag graphic on the left side, NO poll question, no right side 'breaking news', etc.
Perhaps all the new "custom" features have significant benefit, but if they discourage visitors - both new and old - they are COUNTER-productive.
Please make http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/finduser MUCH easier to find, and return the ability to just CLICK on 'find in forum' once you are at a users home page.