ADD YOUR TWO CENTS BELOW

I don't really like the new logo or the layout.

OK. We spent 9 hours changing it because you didn't like it. We hope you are not some overly opinionated jerk...

I think it's got a fresh look, although I think the one we have is good enough. Either way, I like it.

any suggestions for the new logo?

Maybe its not that some people will not like the new logo or layout, because at first glance I didn't either. But maybe its more along the lines of people are used to the old look and feel. I know I am. And i'm sure you'll get quite a bit more challenges to this.

My preference would be to fix the things that are wrong instead of redesigning what already works. Need some ideas? Look in the forums under complaints.

... On first impressions I like it Looks neat. Up to date. Like all the changes that have happened here in my time, they jarred at first but I soon got used to them. Now it's hard to remember what the site looked like when I arrived!

As far as I'm concerned it's 9 hours well spent

TTFN.

I for one it , Not that I feel anything is wrong with the way it is now!
I do think a fresh new look (more up to date with whats out there on the net will help atract and keep those new Listeners and Artist alike.

My only concern would be any lag/slowness to it, as I am sure there are MANY still out on Dial-up and even that fake DSL SBC-Yahoo

Is the code writes as to give any choise to the back gnd color of the page That would sure be nice I like just Black

Looks Good and great job!

thats Choice and writen

no forum

I think this rocks

Any idea when it will be implemented?
...amd personally, I don't think the loss of the forum would be a bad thing.

We have new name for the forum:

IPODBLOGMYSPACEAOL.dmusic.com

Cool---I don't see the forums tab though. I can't live with the forums----I'd have to be a smart ass here from now on then. Or hand out on your page all day Leflaw. You don't want that now do ya?

Who the hell is Jack?

change is good i think.

This looks great! Nicely done!

forums = community

looks real good...

yeah, the forums link needs to be there, (i said this at the meeting too)

i think the new logo is lookin good.
i agree with distilled too, a pick your own background color choice would be killer

Looks very good. Couple of requests...please, please, please retain a list of the most recently uploaded tracks...it's the only way some artists get any promotion. Also, using mixposure.com as an example, their page (due to its layout/content) takes ages to load for those on a slow connection, and I know this often puts people off visiting. So maybe the technical people here can ensure the page is kept simple and loads as quickly as possible.

I give it a (Looks great!) Can we give a makeover next?

maybe something in red and black...

this is awesome

grimble grumble

ok one thing ... why is it set for 1024X768 resolution ... grumble grumble

of course i ain't a subscriber yet so I actually have no say in the matter

O like it

Vote with your $$$!!!

Looks very good; from what I see here it seems to be a nice upgrade without throwing away the feel as it is now.

Oh, and Fra: "I don't think the loss of the forum would be a bad thing." -- that's crazy talk.

It looks great. I'm not crazy about the grey color.
I like the navy blue that we're using now.
Also, I think that the news window is a bit large.
I think the featured artist area should be larger.
I don't see the use of the events calendar.
Besides that I don't see any problems with it.

i think change is awesome!

My eyes keep going back to the top of the "d". What's going on there? I'm not referring to the nifty little satellite paths; I'm talking about the odd angle of the top of the ascender (which doesn't appear to relate to any other angle in the logo) and the beak or hook on the right edge.
Of much greater importance, I think, is the idea of burying the forum link. I'll take whatever you give me and be happy for it, but I have to question the wisdom of hiding away one of the things that really sets DMusic apart- one of the most useful, friendly, fun forums on the Net.

Oh I like!!! I like, I like, I like!!!

I agree that the "d" is a little bit of an awkward shape and it looks a little odd that DMcharts is caps but not the other links to either side. But besides those minor things, it really does look new and updated and cool as cool can be!

And yes, bring the Forums back, no site is complete without a Forum.

leflaw said:

"OK. We spent 9 hours changing it because you didn't like it. We hope you are not some overly opinionated jerk..."

My intention was not to insult. That's just my personal preference. Anyway, it certainly looks better than the old one.

Niiiice! I like the darker blue better than the current lighter one; easier on the eyes. I agree with everyone about the Forums link though; without that link people visiting for the first time may not dig deep enough to find it without it being in their face and may not stick around as easily. Otherwise I like it

looks all good to me to be honest!! very good

I like it

Ok then, maybe I should rephrase... the loss of the current forum wouldn't be a bad thing. One with sensible topics and where the "off topic" rules are upheld would be a welcome addition.

do you think that people would not know to check under "community" for the "forums?"

> ADD YOUR TWO CENTS BELOW

> Stratwizard: I don't really like the new logo or the layout.

> Leflaw: OK. We spent 9 hours changing it because you didn't like it. We hope you are not some overly opinionated jerk...

YEAH, Stratwizard. You may only give your opinion if you LIKE the new design. Jerk.

I like the letter "d" ...kinda looks like a music note.

Folks, don't forget that change ALWAYS requires a little getting used to.

how about community forums?

I think the confusion may be because right now we have a Community page and a Forum page, so are we going to continue to have one or both?

This is flippin' awesome!

The only thing I have to say is:
Keep the font of the original logo, it totally puts this new font to shame.
Also, even if we don't switch up the whole look... I think we DEFINITELY need those "new music, top downloads, DM Charts, Featured Artists" links/tabs... DEFINITELY

I see no problem with putting the "forums" under the "community" tab...

HOWEVER, since Dmusic would be NOTHING compared to any of the other indie music sites were it not for our community & interaction, maybe it would be a good idea to make the "community" tab stand out a little somehow?

FOSTER our community! That should always remain goal #1!

I think it looks awesome. I'm all for it, but I have to agree with the others, the color choosing option would be a nice luxury, but not necessary by any means, and as far as the 'forums' 'community' thing goes, I think WE all would know, as we're users and familiar with the site, but having a link right to the forums there on the front page would be handy, as well as helping new users and casual browsers to find them... and I think making it easy for new people to find the best parts of the site like that would def. help get more users, which would hopefully mean more subscribers and more money... we need that "forums" link!

PLEASE put a big note/reminder/message to all members/visitors/users of Dmusic to LOG OUT when they are done!!!

(Or, AUTOMATICALLY log-out anybody who has been "idle" for more than a few hours or so...)

Why? I would hate having to log in every time I visit a site, and I seriously dislike most sites that force logins at every visit. Even with opera's "wand" feature it's still extra bandwidth for loading the page twice.

About the layout: I really like it. A lot. Except for the tabs. They look too... windows xp tabbey or something... I don't know.

I really love the way the new layout look. Go with this layout im loving it.

I like the new logo and font

I'll give more in the other thread

Nice work you guys! Very refreshing indeed. I'm still a bit partial to the old hand written "dmusic", but the layout is a big improvement.

I love it

As long as the community button still only requires one click... I'm fine.

I think it's looking good. I give it a

"Why? I would hate having to log in every time I visit a site,"

Well, then let's have a feature where you can alert everyone that you are "idle/away" or something.
Drives me nuts sending shouts to someone who isn't actually online that day.

Great april fools joke... But you're a bit early this year.

I like it....very good job!

My I like the layout, the colors, the catagories. I try to interpret what I see in the first glance that lasts maybe a second or so.. and in the logo in the top left corner, I like the font-lettering, but the background looks to me like some sorta whipped cream. howzabout something graphic that looks more musical or electronic or something. Seems to me that I saw some excellent renederings of the dmusic logo around this site in the past. Overall, tho, I like it.

A little extra detail around the buttons, customisable colour/background, a different font on the logo (although its not too bad anyway ) ....

As long as it adapts to the many different screen resolutions, it looks cool to me

Change... is inevitable. Embrace it.

Yours Sincerely,
Pain In The Ass

only flaw i see with this is that it might get to be like myspace, and myspace has horrible community interaction