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News The skins & submissions openI forgot to mention this before, but yes, it is planned to bring back the Photobooth skin. The problem is that we've had an entirely new software upgrade. This means that I can't just use the old skin - it doesn't work properly. Because eFiction 3.0 is relatively new, the development team (who also happen to being doing their work as volunteers, just like everyone here at FIA *ahem*) hasn't had a chance yet to build a tutorial on skin upgrading. We do have a skin similar to Blanket with the Photobooth header that is almost ready, so you may be seeing that soon. I cannot give you an ETA on the old skin design, though.On the red links: yes, I realize they're a little hard to read. I've actually adjusted it somewhat from what it originally was. The problem is that the link color appears on three different colors: grey, black, and blue. Change it to look good on one and it looks like crap on another. I'm working on it, but I work 40 hours a week and have classes. I am sorry about this - in the meantime, you could use the Valentine skin. Also, to those of you who have sent what I consider the equivalent of hate mail (you know who you are) about the skins - can I just say that there is a difference between respectfully pointing out your opinion (see the reponses to the previous news post) and an email titled "WTF!!?". Cannot use the words I'd like to here to describe how angry that makes me. Oh, and submissions are now activated. You should also be able to edit your stories. An extra note from Mynuet: If I hear one more complaint, someone is going to rue the damn day that they decided to open their big fat mouth. Lyndsie has been working her tail off, and to see people whining and complaining is making my eye twitch with the urge to smite. No one owes you a damn thing, and if you like the privilege of having this site, then show some frickin' respect to the person who's been sweating over making sure it's here. In short, the next person to complain is going to become the target of my wrath. Posted by Lyndsie Fenele on Feb 08, 2007 04:52 am (51 Comments)
Comments Thank you so much for all the hard work you're putting into this! I'm glad the site is back up, whatever the skin on the front :D flintshine @ Feb 09, 2007 11:29 am I absolutely loved the old site. But I love this site just as much! I'm really enjoying the 'Era' category and how we can choose characters and categories quick and painlessly. It sounds so corny, but you guys seriously made my day! Thanks for all the hard work! thymeless @ Feb 09, 2007 12:06 pm I think the new skin is lovely. I have the photobooth coffee mug, so I would have to say that one is my favorite -- with the exception of the old Christmas one. That one was my most favorite. Anyhow, everything looks lovely. I'm so sorry that some folks weren't as appreciative. It's bullsh*t. I'm sure they are mostly prepubescent morons that think the world owes them everything. So, basically what I'm saying is ignore them and we'll cross our fingers that they trip into traffic. MrsDanielRadcliffe @ Feb 09, 2007 12:34 pm i really like it. i like new things :) jessica k malfoy @ Feb 09, 2007 02:52 pm I think you've done a fantastic job and I was sad to hear that people are complaining about it. The site looks fantastic and the down time happened at the best time for me - I had exams so by the time I'd finished the site was back up and looking awesome! Thanks ever so much for all your hard work, those of us who are relatively normal really appreciate it. beccy_angel @ Feb 09, 2007 03:11 pm I really like the new design! :) I was a little surprised when I saw the black. I couldn't figure out the color scheme and the layout. And I was getting frustrated that I couldn't see anything. lol. A friend of mine suggested that maybe you were going through a dark phase and wanted to change the site around completely. BUT now! Wow. What an amazing difference. The new layout is definitely better than then old! Everything is nice, clean, and easy to read! Everything works great together. Wonderful job. I commend you, Lyndsie and Mynuet, for taking time out of your busy life to make this amazing site. katz2013 @ Feb 09, 2007 05:45 pm I love the new skins and kudos to you people who worked so hard. I've had a few eFiction archives myself and let me tell you people I worked my booty off just to get them working, much less making them look presentable. So good job! I really love the skins, by the way, I think the Valentine one is my fav but I can't really decide at the moment ;-) they're both great! Mare @ Feb 09, 2007 06:58 pm I'd offer to help but i'd probably be a nuissance than help. mio @ Feb 09, 2007 07:18 pm I love how we can sort by era now *does happy dance* Thanks so much, Lynds! I love the new skins and you don't deserve hate mail for doing something that benefits the site. I mean *really* it is just a skin! Go Mynuet, you tell those hate mailers!! razzle_be_dazzled @ Feb 10, 2007 04:37 am I've just had a look -- really like the new review option where we can see the reviews we've made and the replies from authors. Love it love it love it. Thanks again, Lyndsie and Rae! die Loreley @ Feb 10, 2007 09:34 am Uh, I don't think there are words to describe how scared I am of Mynuet right now, haha. I love the new site and I am so glad that it is back up and I really appreciate all the wonderful things you all have been doing! THANK YOU! enoimreh @ Feb 10, 2007 09:49 am ~I am glad you the site is back up and running. I love the blanket skin. You guys rock.~ CourtneyFaith @ Feb 11, 2007 03:23 am thank you for working so hard. i really appreciate it. i had to find something else to do with myself while the site was down...it was terrible! everything looks beautiful. kudos, ladies. sylverwyngs @ Feb 12, 2007 05:48 am I love the Twinkly skin actually! Very Valentine's Day! Wyvern159 @ Feb 12, 2007 02:18 pm Thank you for doing such a great job trying to make the site better. I tend to agree with the others that I like the Photobooth skin more but I'm glad to hear you're working on it. I can't believe people sent you hate mail. They should be kicked. Virtually. O:] Scanty Slytherin @ Feb 12, 2007 04:27 pm I haven't been around in /ages/, but I love the new look. Everyone else can just bugger off! You are ALL doing a wonderful job of keeping this place up and running. I think the site could use another tagline though... "FIA...The premiere site for all your D/G needs" arieschica @ Feb 13, 2007 03:44 am Lydnsie I really like you. You work your butt off and all people say is this stuff. How rude. I admire you for your calmness and not cursing like Mynuet did. I really do appreciate it. Thanks for making this site. @ Feb 13, 2007 06:30 am oh, i love love love the new layouts on this site. yes. tres amazing. alllexxiis @ Feb 13, 2007 03:06 pm stupid haters...love the new skins...i know that i am not talented enough to do that...love how the site runs, i have no problems with it...just hated the fact that you had to be down for so long...couldn't get quite the fix that i like...as always great work...now take a break with some nice chocolates... oxymoron8 @ Feb 14, 2007 07:49 am Am I late? Is it too late for me to say that I'm so glad that you took the time to do all this work to the site? I know that other people appreciate the work you do, I am just adding myself to that ever growing list! So thank you so much! chrasy_vendredi @ Feb 18, 2007 03:01 am Who is complaining and why? It's Twinkly art and it is beautiful! Obviously, I'm a little late but I signed on today and I was delighted to see the updates. You're always gonna have haters but I just hope you know how much some of us appreciate what you do. xNymphadoraX @ Feb 18, 2007 05:27 am I say that you tar and feather the people who are complaining... better yet, allow everyone to tar and feather them. Great job on everything :) chachacha @ Feb 19, 2007 06:49 am No offense, but Mynuet try not to be mean to the people that lve Lynsdie because all her sweat to make this site GrREAT! @ Feb 21, 2007 10:56 am No offense, Harry22, but I haven't been mean to anyone who didn't deserve it. But, if I wanted to be mean? It's my archive. Mynuet @ Feb 21, 2007 03:13 pm Thank you for defending me, Harry22, but though Mynuet may come across as harsh to some, it was directed at the people who were being rude, and not the others. I think her anger is justified, as was my not naming names, judging by the responses here. Lyndsie @ Feb 21, 2007 03:26 pm |