Mariner wrote:

One thing I miss is the ability to move to earlier days in the week quickly. The links at the top of the old pages made that work much easier.

Otherwise it is much cleaner and I like having folks register to comment.


We liked that feature too but the overhead in code required to set the time was fairly restrictive in this backend.

The new system of having 7 days worth of stories under each section I felt is a great solution as well. Most users tend to only view content in a few limited areas.

Another feature that has only limited impact so far is the related stories feature. It is in the system right now so that we can "attach" headlines that relate to earlier articles. Our plan is to develop a list of topics, issues, trials, personalities, etc that would be checked against every article that enters the system so that related stories will automatically link. We are hoping this feature will be finished in the next couple weeks. It think this will be very helpful in understanding an issue if you missed out on a previous article on the same subject.

bullyboy1 wrote:

Pittakos wrote:

Need more choices for photos on our profiles. For example, under the colleges section, there was NOTHING for colleges in Utah.


We are planning on adding more icons. We were pressed for our deadline as it was and have been making sure everything is flowing smoothly prior to getting back to that. We used some avatar sets that were freely available since they were quick to install.

I'll add BYU, Utah, UVSC, Utah State etc over the weekend. Also I'll be making other custom sets from our photo galleries of local scenics etc.


Hey, bullyboy, how about a few of the "old" rock n' rollers for us old geezers.

sure, did you have anyone particular in mind?

you can always send me your avatar and ill add it to the list. the size we are using is 65x65 pixels but i can crop it down for you as well.

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bbboss wrote:

bullyboy1 wrote:

Let us know what you think of all the new features. Are you encountering any problems?

Mark Bullard
Director of Design and Emedia
Daily Herald


I like it...my real name was on it for a few moments after the download, but I was able to get it fixed pretty quick. I am hopeful no one saw it, I am fairly well known in Utah County.

I really, really, like registration and instant posting for everyone. Just a note to Pitakkos and others concerned about email..I just created an email account that I seldom use that I don't give out except in these situations so if I receive personal emails from anyone from this forum, they won't interfere with my family, personal, or work emial accounts.


Yeah...saw it...but we're still with ya Bossman.

bullyboy1 wrote:

sure, did you have anyone particular in mind?

you can always send me your avatar and ill add it to the list. the size we are using is 65x65 pixels but i can crop it down for you as well.

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Yes, Jerry Garcia, a couple years before he died.

bbboss wrote:
Yes, Jerry Garcia, a couple years before he died.

Find any image or avatar you'd like and email them to us,.. if we find them appropriate, we'll add them as soon as we get the chance.