outline... tell the truth, dont be generous!

[publiuspost]

First, heres the link : click here (http://www.michaelcarpenter.net/~thepost). A couple of notes: the site was switched to a new server, and in the process, they happened to delete quite a few of the pages. I cant even log in to fix it until it is back to normal, but you can still get the feel for it. P.S.: best viewed at 1024 x 768 or higher. It also will require a Windows IE browser (it works on other systems, but it will not show a chromeless window).

Sincerely,

The Publius Post

[jimburton]

Since you asked for honesty...

Apart from the fact that the colour scheme is a bit offputting and sorely dated looking, and the navigation is a bit static, I just haven't been able to get over your chromeless window - I didn't know you could do that!

Don't get me wrong, I don't like it, but that's just a matter of taste I suppose. Serves me right for using Windows IE! But I'd think about it because users like me will tend to switch off in the sight of random gimmicks - no offence :)

[publiuspost]

The original was flashier, and people complained. I was actually going for a sorta dated look on this one to see how people would respond. Thanks for being honest,


the Publius Post

[publiuspost]

btw, the chromless window was a tutorial at this website.

[publiuspost]

o well, i found another kick-ass forum that actually gives some content. No offense, or anything, but you didnt help at all. Just saying something sucks is not help.

Already at a better forum,

The Publius Post

[Billy T]

he didnt just say you sucked....he said the colour scheme was dated and the navigation was a bit static....and he was right...

seeing as there is so little content in your site at the moment there doesn't seem to be much else to comment on...

[JaMes(r)]

Well, being new to Flash myself I am going to comment on this site as a 'naieve user' (the core of the www users).

First of all, the color is indeed not that attractive.
Secondly, I would add a more animated button (though the idea of what I saw is kinda ok to me)

Though the explanation of how to use the buttons is kinda silly I think.

JaMes(r)

[blue]

the idea of a macintosh window gives me terrifing memories an i will most probably cry for days.

apart from that its hmm bad, just being honest :)

[Billy T]

a macintosh window?

[Spaceman Spiff]

Yeah... macintosh?

Maybe this forum should add 2 categories called "Site Checks Accepting Art Direction" and "Site Checks Not Accepting Art Direction"

[Billy T]

or maybe - just for The Publius Post - we should make a forum called "Site Check where you can only say nice things about my site"

[playfool]

ummm I'm no designer, but would it have been easier to do that site in html / css.
?

just a Question