Widows & Widowers Support Group

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Community Leadercliffskat
cliffskat

Hi All,


One of the things that was discussed in the conference call with DS, which goes to a lot of the complaints here, was the formatting of the new site.  We were told that the new site has been designed and optimized for viewing on a mobile device - i.e., cell phones - as that is how most of the users are using the site.  Personally, I doubt that very much, but I have nothing but my own experiences to draw upon.  I don't look at this site on a phone - I started on a desktop computer and use a laptop now.  When I travel, I use a tablet.  I am 59 which means tiny print is hard for me without my reading glasses, and arthritis in my hands makes all that thumb-scrolling not a good idea.  But maybe I am in the minority on these things.  If you wouldn't mind answering the following, it would help me figure out if it's just me that has these problems, or whether I need to take that back to TeamDS.


What type of device are you using to come to Daily Strength?


A.  Cell phone/mobile phone


B.  Tablet or iPad


C.  Desktop or Laptop computer



Which age group are you in?


A.  Under 30


B.  31-45


C.  46-65


D.  66+



I don't normally ask for this kind of info, but I feel it would help me understand better, and I would pass this on to TeamDS so they understand US better.


Thanks,


Martha, co-Community Leader

katrina777
katrina777
Laptop and group c
Thank you
Katrina
pj1952
pj1952
Lap top and I'm group C
Deodarglow
Deodarglow
Hi Martha! I use an iPad and an iPhone and am in C
scottito
scottito
Hi Martha. I do hope you are doing well. I believe I am growing stronger everyday. Before I answer your survey comma 1 comment that I have is that we need to have the old main page back that shows all the posts and the last reply. This new site has disconnected us from each other and as you know we get to know one another by reading each other's posts. I think that would help our communication immensely. As for your survey my primary connection device use either my laptop at home or my desktop at work. I was forced to get a smartphone and tablet for work recently so I am learning to use those devices. And I do see how this new format works better or the cell phone. But this new format if not corrected is going to have only the youngsters who happened to be widows and widowers. I am age 58. Hugs, Scott oh I have dictated this response onto my cell phone because I am sitting in a doctor's reception area. So the fact that I am using this cell phone now in no way reflects it it to be my primary choice for connection with this website.
AfterMom
AfterMom
C and C.
Community LeaderShrn
Shrn
I am one of the people who use my tablet for posting and right now I'm on my phone. We have a laptop, but I prefer the portable devices. Sharon
Veronica77
Veronica77
I am C and C. I totally agree with Scottito that there is a real disconnect with this new site!!
Deodarglow
Deodarglow
I do agree with Scottito, this format disconnects us from each other and it would be great to see all the posts at once and the last replies again
missinghim1985
missinghim1985
I generally use C, because I am at work when I come here most often, I do occasionally use A when at home. I'm age group B. Phone wise I will say its easier to see on the phone but the format is all wrong. I had no problem with the old style forum on the phone. I belong to a greyhound board elsewhere and I believe they only changed their mobile stuff and left the main board alone. Thank You!!!!!
hbdave0923
hbdave0923
C and C. And I know for a fact you don't have to compromise between design and mobility because I recently completed the oversight of a redesign or our company web site. There are ways to optimize for mobile users without creating a bad experience for other users.
roxanne809
roxanne809
I use a laptop or tablet, never use the cell phone; 65 years old to be 66 in September. I hate the new site.
sienna9
sienna9
C and D.
gerald222
gerald222
C and C.
ruth999
ruth999
Laptop. Age group C.
HarrysMom
HarrysMom
oh, hugs Martha - thank you so much for caring about this. I am using a desk top and this matters a lot to me. not quick with the scrolling, etc.
C and C
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