- Type of Feedback: Something to think about
AF and AS are great.. but can use some ergonomic adjustments. Design choices from a while ago should be reexamined. Simple example: in the act of posting this i notice:
* i need to scroll quite a ways down to find a big submit button. I use an average size browser screen. Smaller buttons both top and bottom?
* I seldom type 25-line posts, and yet this dialog box shows that many. It is not needed. Half this size works and we can move down if needed.
* far too much screen real estate on icons. Deploy a popup for both Post icons and smilies. We don't need to see them take up so much space.
* If "Topic Status" must be moved to the right, at least right align it to the border of the boxes.
* Line up the left of the screen.
* The Summary need not be so wide.
* Design and HTML tabs should simply be a toggle button on the top toolbar, there again saving screen real estate.
* Having opening arrows for the 3 items on the bottom is just wrong. We have to go way right, then way left too often.
* Do not hide the option for notifications. Most average users will not explore and not realize it is there. Put it to the top, easy access.
* Attachements and tags just do not need that much prominence.
* Add some pizazz to the screen. Mac it mac-like, simple yet elegant. People look at this screen ALOT, and it currently is not very feng shui.
I hope this post results in healthy debate and not interpreted as slamming the product.. thanks, drew..