Layout

[adalger]

As cesy pointed out, we were using one of the first styles evar here at s_s. I have for now changed the style to Mandala ('cuz I think it's pretty) two-column left-sidebar ('cuz IE6 doesn't choke too badly on any of it) as an interim measure, but I'm wondering a couple things.

Should we change our style on some rotating basis? Like, to whatever the current new-user default is? To one of the new styles whenever a code-push gives us new choices?

Should we have user-designed and user-customized styles? I.e., run a one-time or periodic contest to design the s_s style, with community voting and/or celebrity judges? Should we auction off styling rights, sort of like professional sports stadiums do with naming rights? And use the proceeds to ... that can be figured out later, but "donate to charity" or "buy something from the dw store to use as contest prizes" or "buy community paid time" come to mind as possible choices.

Should I make a poll with all these choices, and maybe some others, and post that? I probably should, but I want to get some community feedback about what choices should be presented before I make it.

Comments

[cesy]

I'd suggest changing them to one of the new styles whenever a code push gives new choices.

[matgb]

This. But...

Maybe have a selection of styles, and have a few that really showcase what you can do with DW, instead of just the basics, really show off a few features.

I haven't tried, but can comms have many styles in storage? I'm liking being able to have a few extra styles linked in my post footer for those strange people that don't like white text on sludge grey.

[foxfirefey]

If they're paid, yes!

[zvi]

If we do an auction, I suggest we use the auction proceeds as a prize to encourage people to post styles/themes/headers to Dreamwidth.