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Can't say I completely agree that sticking to it's current design is ridiculous. The risk of backlash from the community upon changing anything is high for one.
by jamesdelaneyie 12y ago
Can't say I completely agree that sticking to it's current design is ridiculous. The risk of backlash from the community upon changing anything is high for one. Personally, I prefer communities where their 'brand' is imbued into the site design. This is a site for 'hackers', why should it look like anything else?
- smt88 12y agoSo making the site responsive would create backlash? I just don't buy it. Very few users' enjoyment of HN will be made or broken by the design, unless it becomes gaudy/trendy/elaborate. I'm not suggesting that. It should be simple -- just modern and simple. And although I don't have this problem, some users have visual impairments. Having a site that is so difficult-to-read is discriminating against those people. It's 2015, and it's long-past time to worry about accessibility.
- jamesdelaneyie 12y agoBit late but worth the read: http://www.wired.com/2015/02/on-the-joy-of-mastery/ http://www.wired.com/2015/02/on-the-joy-of-mastery/ Agree with you on accessibility and responsiveness. Think visual design for the most part should stay the same.