Status: fully resolved

    Feature Request: Make "What's New" more prominent and graphical.

    Issue Number:
    147
    Severity:
    Minor
    Description:

    I think using the "What's New" link is the best way to keep on top of what's happening on the site.  In fact, it's really one of the best implimentations I've ever used... but I fear it's a feature that just doesn't have a high enough profile for the new or average user to latch onto as quickly as they should.

    I also think there should be a message posted at the top of the "What's New" page that tells people that they should join projects to get updates and track activity.  And that joining projects does not mean they have to actually contribute to them... it just means that they are interested in seeing what happens with them.



    Comments:

    Anonymous's picture
    Corjay (not verified)
    November 13, 2007 - 12:25pm
    Yeah, I recommend putting the "Support" tab in the menu on the forums page and slipping the "What's New" in its place.

    CleanCutRogue's picture
    CleanCutRogue
    November 14, 2007 - 5:09pm
    I don't recall that recommendation - I would have agreed with it quite a bit.  :)  I think there's room for both...
    3. We wear sungoggles during the day. Not because the sun affects our vision, but when you're cool like us the sun shines all the time.

    -top 11 reasons to be a Yazirian, ShadowShack


    CleanCutRogue's picture
    CleanCutRogue
    November 14, 2007 - 5:31pm
    How does that look?
    3. We wear sungoggles during the day. Not because the sun affects our vision, but when you're cool like us the sun shines all the time.

    -top 11 reasons to be a Yazirian, ShadowShack


    Anonymous's picture
    Corjay (not verified)
    November 14, 2007 - 7:35pm
    Looks good, and you didnt' have to get rid of anything. :)

    Full Bleed's picture
    Full Bleed
    November 15, 2007 - 12:00am
    I dig it.  I think it will be helpful to new users.

    I already prefer using the tab instead of clicking on the menu item.  :)