  Tiorted Member Username: Tiorted Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2006 |
the http://www.freep.com/ looks good, I hope they kept all old articles | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 132 Registered: 11-2006 |
Ugh. Dont like it at all | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 4197 Registered: 11-2004 |
It almost looks like MSN.com Admittedly even though I know it's online, I still prefer it looking a bit closer to an actual newspaper complete with mastheads, bold headlines, columnists, etc.. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 5003 Registered: 10-2003 |
It's going the route of so many other online newspapers, and that's unfortunate. I agree with Smogboy, too. I, too, would like them to stick closely to actually making it look like a print newspaper. | ||
Leoqueen Member Username: Leoqueen Post Number: 1468 Registered: 07-2004 |
I hate it | ||
Scottr Member Username: Scottr Post Number: 144 Registered: 07-2006 |
personally, i like it. i think it's cleaner and less cluttered, and i feel i can find what i'm looking for faster. Print does not translate well to the web, so i'm glad to see it updated. i appear to be in the minority though. | ||
Toledolaw05 Member Username: Toledolaw05 Post Number: 70 Registered: 04-2006 |
I hate it - hope the news doesn't change as well. | ||
Stecks77 Member Username: Stecks77 Post Number: 235 Registered: 08-2006 |
Why is there only one headline in a 12 point font size? The rest of the story headlines, if you can even figure out what is what, are tiny and hard to read. I will give them some credit though, the pages are cleaner, its more organized, and the navigation options are superior to the old site. Unfortunately all of these changes even though they are good, make the whole thing appear bland and generic. I don't need fancy graphics and flashing lights but this is really sterile. There is no identity or attempt at branding. | ||
Emu_steve Member Username: Emu_steve Post Number: 72 Registered: 11-2006 |
I'll take a guess. Aren't a lot of these websites being redesigned to include more advertising space, provide more multi-media, etc.? Just a guess. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 2088 Registered: 10-2004 |
"Why is there only one headline in a 12 point font size?" Modern HTML is not coded to a particular point size. Whatever size is there is a function of the screen size plus whatever size is chosen the the browser's View menu (Text Size). If you want it larger, bump the size up in the browser, although this increases all font sizes--not just the headings. (Message edited by LivernoisYard on January 05, 2007) | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1433 Registered: 05-2005 |
no sir i don't like it | ||
Amy_p Member Username: Amy_p Post Number: 743 Registered: 10-2003 |
Looks like a high school's site. Thumb's down. | ||
Stecks77 Member Username: Stecks77 Post Number: 237 Registered: 08-2006 |
We must be crashing their site or their having problems because now its not even loading properly. | ||
Gianni Member Username: Gianni Post Number: 267 Registered: 05-2004 |
My first impression was I hate it. Very sterile. It looks like table of contents instead of a newspaper. | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2003 |
I like it a lot. It is much easier to navigate. I hated the routine of looking up and down the column on the left to find the section you wanted. With regards to the Sports section, I think this may expose how thin a lot of the coverage in the Freep has become since it is very easy to see the latest article on the topic you're interested in. On the other hand though, you can now see when an offseason Tiger or High School Sports article is written much easier. | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2003 |
"My first impression was I hate it. Very sterile. It looks like table of contents instead of a newspaper." Gianni, That is why I like it. It's like browsing through the hard copy and only reading the articles you're interested in. Previously, it took a great deal of hunt and click in order to make sure that you saw all of the articles that appeared in the hard copy. | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 2030 Registered: 02-2006 |
I don't like it but we'll all get used to it. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 2089 Registered: 10-2004 |
The new format is faster to read and quicker to load (for any slow-speed connection) than the older format. This should save them BW and money, too. | ||
Dhugger Member Username: Dhugger Post Number: 169 Registered: 03-2005 |
First impression is not good because I see Mitch Albom's mug right away. Not a fan of that particular writer. Ad space on the right is pretty heavy handed. I guess these papers are trying to make some money. I've seen worse. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 4198 Registered: 11-2004 |
Is it just me or do some of the articles load slower than before. Sure the main page opens up lickedty split but the articles are slow as can be. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 528 Registered: 07-2005 |
the comments on freep.com are pretty entertaining...
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Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 4210 Registered: 11-2004 |
If Millen had designed it, he would've fired a handful of editors by now, drafted three newspaper boys that couldn't deliver, and watch subscription drop drastically. | ||
Yvette248 Member Username: Yvette248 Post Number: 345 Registered: 10-2006 |
It sucks. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 1033 Registered: 01-2005 |
I'm just glad it's a no charge site. All too many newspapers today require a fee for access. As long as the freebie freep continues, I don't care HOW they set it up.  | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 190 Registered: 10-2006 |
Need to have a great photo at the top of the page to make that site look acceptable. | ||
Cynknight Member Username: Cynknight Post Number: 79 Registered: 11-2003 |
After reading everyone's comments, I went back and took another look. It's not as bad as I thought. I still don't like it, but as someone else commented, we'll get used to it - and it's still free, thank goodness. (Wonder how long the free part will last?) I just don't like everything changing all the time. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 579 Registered: 02-2006 |
I like the site, it's easier and faster to read. They should make their logo larger though. | ||
Emu_steve Member Username: Emu_steve Post Number: 80 Registered: 11-2006 |
It looks like it was designed by a UofM alum or fan (hmmmmmmmm!). Certainly not by a MSU alum or fan. ;-) | ||
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm Post Number: 747 Registered: 10-2003 |
It allows for a little easier access to news stories that the Detroit News site. I like to scan the headlines and click on a story of interest without having to open up a whole section. For example, I can read the headlines on www.seattlepi.com without having to open the individual sections. Freep is getting closer to that. | ||
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313 Post Number: 278 Registered: 02-2006 |
I hate change...!...313 |
