"Hmmm. BCB is different today!"
Early this morning, the SB Nation tech team rolled out some layout and font changes to BCB and the other SBN sites.
I'd like your feedback on how it looks, and I'll make sure the tech folks have a look at your comments.
Note: they are already aware of the spacing -- or, non-spacing -- issue between paragraphs in comments, and are working on a fix.
0 recs | 275 comments
So far I like it.
It feels cleaner and lighter.
One thing I visually am not a fan of is the layout of the last 2 posts (with the photo in the top left and text starting below it). Lots of white space being wasted. Why not align the photo to the top right and have the text start in the top left. Then just have the text wrap around the photo. It keeps the user from having to scroll to start reading.
digitalbenjamin - November 3, 2009
also...
what’s the point of having the user click on the photo above if it opens at the same size?
it’d be nice if the photo opened in a shadow box or something. Have it open in the existing window, and then making the user click back in their browser to return to the story isn’t the best user experience.
Ok… the Web Designer will now stop. Thank you.
digitalbenjamin - November 3, 2009
I usually do wrap arounds.
The issue with the last two posts about that is that there wasn’t enough text in the post for it to wrap completely around the photo. If I do wrap-around without enough text, it looks weird — there would be even more white space.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
gotcha
digitalbenjamin - November 3, 2009
no such thing as too much white space
Emelie - November 3, 2009
says the Alaskan
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I like it!
When I was on here earlier I thought “What the ??” I thought someone messed with my computer settings. A different look now and then keeps us on our toes. 2010 will be a different look for the Cubs, good way to start things off.
mrcubsfan - November 3, 2009
I like it
But the “Z” feature doesn’t seem to work unless I post something now.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
And sometimes not even then
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I keep getting an error message when I try to post in the John Grabow thread.
Doesn’t seem to be a problem here, though.
daver - November 3, 2009
Was that a new post or a reply?
I had no trouble making a new comment in the Grabow thread.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
It was a new post - but I just went back and tried again and it worked.
I had the same problem in one of the Fanshots but the problem now appears to have disappeared there as well.
daver - November 3, 2009
Oh, and yeah - my Z key feature is currently not working in this thread.
daver - November 3, 2009
Mine wasn't working in ANY thread until I commented . . . then it was in other threads
Still not this one, thoguh.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I'm having no issues using the Z key
and this was my first comment in here.
nji232 - November 3, 2009
I'm not having any trouble with the Z key, either.
Maybe it’s browser-dependent.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
My "Big Z" was working OK too...
Zeke - November 3, 2009
z-key
works for me (Firefox – Mac)
digitalbenjamin - November 3, 2009
Still doesn't work for me in this thread - I'm on IE8.
daver - November 3, 2009
Wait, nevermind - now my Z key is working again.
daver - November 3, 2009
My Z key is erratic like that, too
Just like . . . well, you know.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Dave Kaplan totally agrees.
In fact, he thinks you should remove your Z key altogether.
Bill Potter - November 3, 2009
Phil Rogers wants me to send it to Boston
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I wonder what kind of clause your Z key holds within the OS to prevent that.
Bill Potter - November 3, 2009
I'm not sure, to be honest
But the key seems to have a soft, flabby midsection . . .
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
that's lou dicrous
eths - November 3, 2009
but is it gray?Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
ey Arrrrrgggggghhhhh
eths - November 3, 2009 via mobile
Shall we hold a contest...
…to decide which BCB user is pictured in the image above?
daver - November 3, 2009
BLou...
Zeke - November 3, 2009
OMG - it's like "The Crying Game"!
daver - November 3, 2009
Not a HUGE fan, but not repulsed either.
We’ll see what happens when they put an ad in the background.
My “z” key function works fine today. The only issue I have is with the BoA animated ads. They slow the load time.
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
It'll leave some weird holes in page design once in a while...
… and i’m fully aware using it undermines Al’s revenue prospects here, but you may want to look in to this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865
FWIW, i have it set up to block ads internet wide, and then i turn it off for sites i actually support (like BCB) and then use it to spot block really annoying ads on those sites, like the slow loading BoA ones you speak of. Basically i end up rewarding sites i appreciate that choose to not abuse my eyes and intelligence with stupid marketing.
AndrewJStone - November 3, 2009
Thanks man.
I run that app on the PCs at the office. I haven’t found anything similar for Safari though.
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
The same people make one for Safari...
…. http://download.cnet.com/Safari-AdBlock/3000-2378_4-10793198.html
Not sure how well it works… i stick with Firefox.
AndrewJStone - November 3, 2009
I ♥ you
Thank you!
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
XOXO
And seriously… consider turning it off for sites you actually support. I have enough experience on Al’s side of things to know that each and every click and impression can mean a lot when you are trying to find the time and funds to manage a site, let alone one of this size and popularity.
AndrewJStone - November 4, 2009
It will take some getting used to
But I think its okay.
nji232 - November 3, 2009
The BCB logo box in upper left is overlaying this fanpost title
so the first several letters of each line of the title are covered up.
So far “Z” works fine. Of course, it’s the offseason…
ballhawk - November 3, 2009
When you post comments about problems...
…. post what browser/OS you are using, that might help the tech team fix things.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Sorry about - I'm running Firefox and I'm a Mac
btw, everything looks fine now. Can’t remember for sure, but I think the blue header was missing this morning – that’s why the logo and title were competing for the same space.
ballhawk - November 3, 2009
I noticed the same
Firefox on Win7
madcow256 - November 3, 2009
I should have added . . . it appears fixed now
madcow256 - November 3, 2009
I should have added . . . it appears fixed now
madcow256 - November 3, 2009
D'oh
madcow256 - November 3, 2009
I should have added . . . it appears fixed now
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 4, 2009
Apparently that has been fixed.
Not sure about the “Z” button … I don’t normally use it.
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
I can't imagine this site without my trusty Z button.
AndrewJStone - November 3, 2009
Indeed
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
my Z button is faded
Emelie - November 3, 2009
digitalbenjamin - November 4, 2009
Zee Z key on mein MacBook ist holding up just fine
eths - November 4, 2009
"Y" is it there?
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
On German Keyboards the Z and Y keys are exchanged
and French Keyboards are completely impossible for anyone but the French
eths - November 4, 2009
eye zee
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
French keyboards are hot.
Yeah, I said it.
daver - November 5, 2009
The worst part is, you need to hit the shift key to type numbers
eths - November 6, 2009
And I see the "A", Q", and "W" are also in different locations.
What’s that little wheelie button for?
Al Yellon - November 6, 2009
They add those mainly to confuse you... I think they are the ctrl-keys.
Here are better pictures:
France: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/KB_France.svg
Belgium: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Belgian_pc_keyboard.svg
Wikipedia also writes about AZERTY keyboards
eths - November 6, 2009
I think they're special command keys for playing online Trivial Pursuit
you use them when you’re going for a piece of the pie.
ballhawk - November 6, 2009
Are you saying it's in a decline phase?
daver - November 4, 2009
I miss the blue
The Bleed Cubbie Blue brick wall is a bit fuzzy – poor quality scaling?
eths - November 3, 2009
I like this so far
The only thing I would do is establish some kind of mark or line between posts on the main page. They seem to bleed together a bit.
Musicdude10 - November 3, 2009
There's a STAR next to my name
HATE IT!
Nah, looks good. Just keeps us on our toes
Worf - November 3, 2009
Not too shabby
The title fonts could be updated a bit (maybe more bold and centered?) – they’re a tad plain for my tastes, but overall, it’s not bad. Though it does look like the “Bleed Cubbie Blue” box in the upper left has been made smaller.
Bill Potter - November 3, 2009
+1
I’m not a big fan of the new look myself.
cubsluver22 - November 3, 2009
I noticed this new type of layout at CSC this morning
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
On Firefox 3.5.4/MacOS 10.6.1
the logo runs over the post title.
scareduck - November 3, 2009
I'm e-mailing you a screen shot.
scareduck - November 3, 2009
Got it.
That’s really strange. I’m using the same browser and OS that you are and I don’t have that issue.
Send it on to support@sbnation.com so they can have a look at it.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Looks like it's working now
Maybe a temporarily gezorched CSS file.
scareduck - November 3, 2009
Ditto for me.
The Fox and Mac.
dtpollitt - November 3, 2009
Send a screenshot to...
… support@sbnation.com
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
I like the way it looks.
But I had a problem posting when I did a preview. Got a “sorry something went wrong” when hitting that post! button in the previewed area. It only would post if I hit the post button in the blue area below where you type. That used to work before.
katie casey - November 3, 2009
This is exactly the problem I've been having.
daver - November 3, 2009
I was a little dubious about...
…the two huge gray bars on either side of the BCB content at first. But I just realized that if I just enlarge the text size, it makes the site much, much more readable. So I’ll give the layout changes a thumbs up – I’m all about upgrades.
daver - November 3, 2009
how about this gray barShanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
In the mobile version it's not a graybar but has gray letters
iArrrrrgghhhhh
eths - November 3, 2009 via mobile
It'll steal your dreams and pirate your thoughts!chilango2 - November 3, 2009
I love Pirate Graybar
Emelie - November 3, 2009
Did you participate in the all-Graybar-threads
When we played the Pirates last? Those were fun :D
Clutch16 - November 3, 2009
Wide screen is definitely the way to go, btw
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Nice!
Yeah, I didn’t like that either…but a quick switch to “wide” mode fixed that problem. It looks great in that setting now!
WiscCubsFan - November 3, 2009
I like the picture
doofus cubs guy - November 3, 2009
Z key not working for me.
tucsoncubsfan - November 3, 2009
I like it...
It’s very clean and clear. Thumb up.
IowaCubs- - November 3, 2009
No complaints here
Mapmaker - November 3, 2009
Looks good!
Mike Vails Evil Twin - November 3, 2009
Easier to read
I like it.
SiValleyCubFan - November 3, 2009
Smooth...
The one thing I’d say is that this place looks more like a “news site” and less like a “blog.” I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but that’s the first impression I had.
Shawn Domagal-Goldman - November 3, 2009
also...
I’m almost through a month with an incredible workload… My “Marmol post” will come soon.
Shawn Domagal-Goldman - November 3, 2009
Mobile - iPhone - still looks the same, btw.
eths - November 3, 2009 via mobile
As long as the content is still good
The layout is tertiary. Not sure what’s secondary to content, but I don’t think it’s layout :-)
Honestly, I barely noticed the changes. I suppose that’s a good thing: improving subtly without disrupting the regular readers.
One of my regularly read blogs changed their format drastically and I hated it so much that I have stopped reading it daily.
mykalmorgan - November 3, 2009
+1
eths - November 3, 2009 via mobile
+10 BCB points for using the word "tertiary."
daver - November 3, 2009
Well mykalmorgan is in a quandary after all
eths - November 3, 2009
Use of SAT-type words
is quintessential to impressing nerds in stuffy business meetings.
PacificCub - November 3, 2009
hope that's not me
Eddie’s talking about… ;-)
Emelie - November 3, 2009
I do what I can.
mykalmorgan - November 3, 2009
FWIW, it looks a heck of a lot cleaner at noon than what it did at 9:30 a.m.
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
They have been making fixes on the fly...
…. based on comments and bug reports.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Advert...
::Ghost Busters theme music::
Do you have zipper problems?
Then call…
The Fly Fixers…
eths - November 4, 2009 via mobile
Not a big deal but
I always liked when the Bleed Cubbie Blue icon in the upper left changed with the seasons. Will that not continue?
tucsoncubsfan - November 3, 2009
Actually, you're right.
I ought to get the fall logo up soon.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Gotta make that eye doctor appt soon...
At first glance, I thought you wrote “I ought to get the fail logo up soon”…. ;-)
ballhawk - November 3, 2009
And...
… the AUTUMN logo is up!
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
I need to hit refresh.
You’re forgetting the fail logo! (wink wink)
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
Nice logo!
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
Hey, I just noticed that the trademark is gone
It was only up for a few weeks, but it’s not on the fall logo
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
They promised me...
… they’d get the TM up on all the alternate logos. Evidently the tech team has had other things on its mind.
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
Not that it matters, and you don't have to answer,
But did SBN trademark all of the sites, or did you trademark BCB?
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
I'll answer.
SBN did the trademark.
Al Yellon - November 5, 2009
That went up in August
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
We need one of those, too.
Like the Fail Whale on Twitter.
daver - November 3, 2009
Here you go.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
eths - November 3, 2009
YES, YOU RULE!
I’ve been wanting to create this very image for some time but lacked the requisite photoshop skills.
Here’s +1,000,000 BCB points. Get yourself a snuggie!
daver - November 3, 2009
2nded and original rec'd
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Feel free to use as needed
eths - November 3, 2009
TWSS
daver - November 3, 2009
And I'll add it to the BCB Flickr group.
daver - November 3, 2009
So we're using this every time [fill in the blank] does something stupid on the field?
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
Sure, in gamethreads.
During the off-season, maybe just use any time a bad Cubs-related trade/FA acquisition idea comes up.
daver - November 4, 2009
Boy, would that have been used a lot last offseason . . . .
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
...
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
No. Seriously?
Maybe she thought when she moons, it’s not as large as an elephant.
But really, WTF?
Zeke - November 3, 2009
Maybe when she sees the moon in the sky, she thinks that is it's actual size?
katie casey - November 3, 2009
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie....
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Or, to keep this kinda on topic...
“When the pitch is so fat, that the ball hits the bat… that’s Zamora”
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
you can list him again as one of the Z's
katie casey - November 3, 2009
Luckily...
it looks like someone photoshopped that…
On the other hand, the video of the French version of WWTBAM, when the contestant AND the audience missed the question about the Earth orbiting the Sun is real, as far as I know…. Sacre blue!
CubsWin!Oregon - November 3, 2009
Highly scientific proof
eths - November 3, 2009
So the moon IS bigger. I thought so...
Zeke - November 3, 2009
One good thing about this layout.
No ads running down the sides of the threads. Those could be very distracting.
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
Al, one question.
Does the new layout affect the archives as well?
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
Yes.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Its all right.
Nothing major… nothing to complain about,. lol
TheHawkRules - November 3, 2009
There’s no way that girl is reading BCB. Perhaps Perez Hilton or TMZ, but not BCB.
dtpollitt - November 3, 2009
Hey, how do you know?
That’s why the screen is carefully tilted away from her.
And, because my Photoshop skills suck.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Because there's only about 4 women on BCB I can name:
HBCG
Jessica
Cubstoseriesby100
sue
And I’m playing the odds on this one.
dtpollitt - November 3, 2009
Maybe the girl in the photo reads BCB, but doesn't post.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
But she takes pictures of herself posting on BCB?
I feel like this is a Tom Petty song.
dtpollitt - November 3, 2009
♬♪ "Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain..." ♪♬
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
My wife. But she lurks.
She should post. She’s smarter than I am!
Zeke - November 3, 2009
Hi Mrs. Zeke
katie casey - November 3, 2009
It is me!
madeindetroit - November 3, 2009
I like what you've done with your hair.
daver - November 4, 2009
Also katie casey, Deromyhero, cowsarecool and Emelie.
Um, not that I’m keeping track.
daver - November 3, 2009
And hmlee...
… and several others.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
And probably some more
who have ambiguous screen names and have never felt the need to declare their genders…
mykalmorgan - November 3, 2009
BCB is a safe space for women where they can relax and be themselves...
Or was that iVillage?
Clutch16 - November 3, 2009
sclathena, Madison Cub Fan
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
and Allie
katie casey - November 3, 2009
Yes, but she's already referenced above
(HBCG in a previous incarnation)
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
aha
katie casey - November 3, 2009
The name is slcathena.
Where is she??? I haven’t seen her lately.
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 4, 2009
Maybe she's upset that people keep getting her name wrong!
I think a lot of people scaled their participation way back – it got pretty ugly around here in August.
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
That's possible, though I think she may be going to school again.
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 4, 2009
And September, and...
N Oakley - November 4, 2009
Indeed
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
Good to know that someone is keeping track of us chicks!
DeRoMyHero - November 3, 2009
But in a non-creepy way, I swear!
daver - November 4, 2009
Not creepy, we swear!
AndrewJStone - November 4, 2009
eths - November 4, 2009
Ya ya, thanks for callin me out on that one, damnit!
dtpollitt - November 3, 2009
She resembles me somewhat, but I have slightly shorter hair and I'm a little bit older.
katie casey - November 3, 2009
Older than 2500 or so years - wow!!!
;-)
eths - November 3, 2009
Hubba, Hubba...
Zeke - November 3, 2009
Do you happen to know Isis?
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 4, 2009
"Oh zephyr winds that blow on high, lift me now so I can fly!"
I used to love her show as a kid. Shazam! was pretty good too.
katie casey - November 4, 2009
Ha, I loved that show, too!
I was just looking at some of my childhood Halloween pics with my daughter and I went as Shazam one year.
daver - November 4, 2009
depending on how old you were at the time
that is either really cute or really creepy
katie casey - November 4, 2009
HEY!
ahem
Emelie - November 3, 2009
I've got your back.
daver - November 4, 2009
HEY!
ahem
Emelie - November 3, 2009
You were mentioned above.
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
Still got it.
daver - November 4, 2009
Hey, how do you know?
That’s why the screen is carefully tilted away from her.
And, because my Photoshop skills suck.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Off-topic:
Even when the Phillies win, they are still at each other’s throats. Though I think Cole Hamels brought this one on himself.
LINK
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
Yeah, that was a real strange thing for Hamels to say...
… in front of a zillion reporters.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
And I imagine his teammates were not happy about it.
Should Philadelphia lose the WS, I would think the Philadelphia talk shows would have a field day with Hamels’ comments.
Vermont Cubs Fan - November 3, 2009
According to the Sporting News, it was taken out of context
Linky
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I don't see how...
… “I can’t wait for it to end” could be taken out of context.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Did you read the article?
Sounds like he just made a stupid comment. I thought it was really bad until I read the story.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Yes, I read the article.
It sounded like he was trying to make excuses for saying how he felt.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Then how did other reporters hear him continue the same discussion?
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I didn't get the impression those two were part of the same discussion.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Hmm.
That’s not the way that I read it.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Read it again.
He made the “can’t wait for it to end” comments after his start on Saturday. The article says he “clarified” them after game 5 — last night.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
It's ambiguous
It reads as if the clarifying statement was last night, but that the 30 minute conversation could have been earlier – especially when it says that he “also” looked forward to the possibility of a Game 7 start.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Looking at it again...
… it’s really very poorly written, which is why the confusion.
I’ve seen this story at other sites and it was very clear that Hamels made the original comments on Saturday, and was asked to clarify last night, which he did.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Ok; I hadn't seen that elsewhere
And yes, it’s poorly written.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Here's a better written version
Linky
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Damn firewall
I’ll read it later
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Firewall for mlb.com?
That’s some strict firewall.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Just an odd one
I can get to BCB, Yahoo! (but not email), ESPN, but not MLB, CNNSI . . .
And yes, that one was written better.
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Milton Bradley for Cole Hamels
Do it, Jim!
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
I'll join the chorus...
about my “z” key not woring (Using IE8.0.6). I’m sure they’re working on it though. :)
While it isn’t a page design I would’ve chosen, it’s not terrible either. My only criticism would be that at least in the few posts I’ve seen so far on the main page, it feels to me like it lacks a bit of design cohesion. Reminds me of a content board that you use when you’re laying out design ideas, before you’ve finalized). Subtle color shades as background can sometimes help with that. I also think the line breaks are a bit oversized, adding to the “floating” feeling of the text.
That said, this is my design background making me nitpick. I’m happy with whatever so long as the page loads and doesn’t make my eyes bleed (well, anything other than Cubbie Blue) :-p
CubsWin!Oregon - November 3, 2009
fyi...
like others, my “z” started working once I posted here. Will see if it works on other pages now.
CubsWin!Oregon - November 3, 2009
my z keyz on variouz computerz have not been cauzing any problemz here
If anything, they are happy but zomewhat over active little keyz
eths - November 3, 2009
A Z I liked:
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
I see an X, not a Z
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
I see a ?
“I see dead links…”
Zeke - November 3, 2009
I am not suwe I undewstand what is going on hewe.
My bwain is tawting to feew funny and evewything is tuwning gwey awound me.
eths - November 3, 2009
Cripes. How about this Z?
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
Now THAT'S the Big Z we know and love!
Zeke - November 3, 2009
A non alcoholic beverage approves
eths - November 3, 2009
Figured it was either him or:
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
or maybe
eths - November 3, 2009
Or..
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
Frank Zappa = Z however Borat ≠ Z or am I missing something
eths - November 3, 2009
Zasha Cohen?
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
???
Sasha Cohen or Sacha Baron Cohen.
eths - November 3, 2009
Um . . . .you realize I was kidding, right?
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
eths - November 3, 2009
my MAN
brown shoes don’t make it
Emelie - November 3, 2009
I went to another SBN
site first and thought wth? Then I came here and found out it isn’t my computer. My z feature didn’t work in here at first but now it does. :D
sue369 - November 3, 2009
Hi Zue
eths - November 3, 2009
Zuzu?
Shanghai Badger - November 3, 2009
Hi Zeth ;-)
sue369 - November 3, 2009
I can legitimately claim the Z, thank you very much.
I’ve been “Zeke” since I was a wee tot- many, many, many, many years ago…
Zeke - November 3, 2009
its too bright for my tastes
jesus christos - November 3, 2009
It's just so... white
Hilary Lee - November 3, 2009
♪♫ I LIKE BIG... ♪♫
daver - November 3, 2009
TWSS
carmen_fanzone - November 3, 2009
repeat after me:
there’s no such thing as too much white space
there’s no such thing as too much white space
there’s no such thing as too much white space…
Emelie - November 3, 2009
Where Emelie lives.
Plenty of white space there:
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
where she now has plenty of time to listen to her favorite album
ballhawk - November 4, 2009
While watching interesting TV shows
eths - November 4, 2009
and painting a poloar bear in a snowstorm
katie casey - November 4, 2009
Hey! That polar bear is eating vanilla ice cream.
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
Here's a white space.
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
I'll bet they make guests take their shoes off....
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
What if they're wearing these?
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
Well, ok
But they need these, too:
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
Em, is that you?
ballhawk - November 4, 2009
Maybe this is her.
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
River approves
eths - November 4, 2009
and here are the cows it came from
katie casey - November 4, 2009
Sorry, Paul McCartney will not let you post this image.
daver - November 4, 2009
Shanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
Looks okay to me....
…now how do we get those snarky comments from the editors of SBN off of the left hand column of the home page? :)
carmen_fanzone - November 3, 2009
here's a Z test
cubnational - November 3, 2009
Al, this new SBN incarnation isn't any good...
It doesn’t have a “DeRo back to the Cubs” font. Could you ask them to fix that?
DeRoMyHero - November 3, 2009
I pity the fool that suggest DeRo's return
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
*suggests
Self fail
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
I suggest you don't threaten DRMH
chilango2 - November 3, 2009
Bring all your soldiers
I have Arnold on god mode
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
Muchas gracias, amigo.
DeRoMyHero - November 3, 2009
Would you prefer that I pine for Fontenot's return?
Or would Neifi be better?
DeRoMyHero - November 3, 2009
I find your lack of faith in Fontenot disturbing
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
Funny,
I found Fontenot’s performance this year to be very disturbing…
DeRoMyHero - November 3, 2009
So disturbing
that it caused a black-hole in the force.
propheteer - November 3, 2009
Todays impressive Mesa Box
Well alas Mesa lost 2-1 but Castro was 2-4 with a HR and a triple and Vitters was 3-4 ( singles) but what REALLY stands out in the box is Russell. He pitched one scoreless inning striking out two and throwing only SEVEN pitches all strikes.. I am pretty sure the only way who could do that is strike out two guys on 3 pitches and get the third out on one pitch. Parker also had a scoreless inning and only threw 8 pitches. Ok just an AFL game but I like it.
Doggie Stalker - November 3, 2009
That's good news
Ace Venom - November 3, 2009
ok game for castro
nothing special though…
jesus christos - November 3, 2009
I hope that was a bit sarcastic
I home run and a triple is impressive even for Castro.
Doggie Stalker - November 3, 2009
sarcasm it is
jesus christos - November 3, 2009
Well you would think with the redesign & FONT changes
Al would have asked for our special “sarcasm” font so that you could just hit the right key and presto your post is properly displayed in the proper font.
Doggie Stalker - November 3, 2009
Here.
Feel free to use this any time you need it:
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
There is also this
sarcasm . . . arghShanghai Badger - November 4, 2009
i agree
GETITDONE
JIMALjesus christos - November 4, 2009
The bank of america ads are killing me today
So far I’ve seen Cardinal, Yankees, and Dodgers checks and coffee mugs.
nji232 - November 3, 2009
You missed the Red Sox checks.
I’ve sent that in and asked that other teams’ stuff be sold to their fans, not us.
Al Yellon - November 3, 2009
How did I never know of this "Z" feature before?
I’ve been wasting more time than necessary!
PacificCub - November 3, 2009
Minor complaint
In my “bookmarks” list, I used to have a cool BCB logo. Now on all my SBNation sites I have a red star on a black background. Makes my wife think I’m communist.
Fukudometer - November 3, 2009
Red star, black background
Sounds more like “Autonom-Hooligan-Anarchism” than classical Marxist or Maoist communism.
eths - November 4, 2009 via mobile
Send that to...
… support@sbnation.com
Al Yellon - November 4, 2009
Wow!
I like it. Clean, easy on the eyes. Lots of white space (my bugaboo). GREAT design change.
Emelie - November 3, 2009
Site looks good
Even if the headline font is a little too huge.
With that said, I’m gonna run off and play blackjack with found money.
Clutch16 - November 3, 2009
I like it a lot
It seems a little clearer because of the brighter background.
propheteer - November 3, 2009
Anyone else in VWR for Convention tickets ?
Actually I got through but doubt I am coming. My friends wanted them though.
Doggie Stalker - November 4, 2009
29+ hours later, I think it's a massive improvement and I like it a lot.
chilango2 - November 4, 2009
It feels like the page is half-way downloaded onto my screen. But it’s nice.
#1 iowan cubs fan - November 4, 2009
yeah
i hate it. but… i’m picky. too much white space. needs more definition. the 3 column look has never realy been my favorite but without any kind of border between them it drives my eye a little nuts.
not that i’m here much in the offseason anyway.
Allie - November 5, 2009
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