new format on CC -- reactions

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<p>Tried it for a few days. Changed back!</p>

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<p>I switched back right away.</p>

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<p>There is not enough contrast in the new color scheme. I think that this change might go the way of “new Coke” (with apologies to those too young to remember that fiasco). I think that CC might even be aware that the change won’t go well. They even call the old color scheme, “classic.” Apparently, the web designer is old enough to remember the “new Coke” story.</p>

<p>One perhaps intended consequence of the switch is that I think that it forces people to log in so that they can switch over to the “classic” style.</p>

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<p>i tried the new format for a while but it’s hard on my eyes. i like the grays of the old format. the new light blue and white is too bright.</p>

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<p>I concur. Too bright, changed it back.</p>

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<p>Tried it for a few days and am sticking with the new format! (Am I the only one who seems to need more light to read the older I get? I’m now frequently looking not only for the nearest pair of reading glasses but also the d*mn light switch.)</p>

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<p>I just logged after having been here for a bit. The new look color scheme is too glaring and unfriendly. Somebody must have the idea to make it sunny and cheerful. But I find the classic look has a more substantial feel to it and easier to spot topics. Now everything is glaring and disconcerting, this after trying to get use to it, but I can’t help this is a giant step backward. </p>

<p>Is there a way to switch to “College Confidentials Classic” ? Please !</p>

<p>CCers please speak up if you share my feelings.</p>

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<p>That baby blue typeface used for topics is aweful. You need a darker font. It is utterly unreadable.</p>

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<p>Scroll to the bottom, dropdown box in lower left corner, or MyControlPanel in upper left.</p>

<p>There are already several threads on this topic.</p>

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<p>Sethcolby, many of us share your opinion! I think most of the threads on the topic were combined into one:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/746260-new-format-cc-reactions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/746260-new-format-cc-reactions.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>ingerp, I’m with you. i like the new format, easier on the eyes for me.</p>

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<p>Oh thanks, back to black and no eyestrain.</p>

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<p>At first I didn’t like it; now it seems cheerful (once I re-tried the old version)! The blue could be a few shades darker, though.</p>