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I'm trying to make a better voting site: I call it Mushpot. I'd love to hear your comments

mushpot.net

14 pointstravism15 comments

I find it pretty hard to read - the text is too light on my screen (MBP).

I appreciate the feedback. The body of each item is black, so I figure you're referring to the header text for each item ("by:", "submitted:", etc.) and the links. I've darkened them up a bit.

That's a lot better - but I still find it a bit of a strain to be honest.

Think it's a few factors - it's still too light (imho) - also it's above the text, so the eye is automatically drawn to it. I keep trying to read it, whereas (I guess) you're actually trying to de-emphasise it. Perhaps try at the bottom of each entry?

Hate the name, but like the idea. Ties in with some stuff I'm working on myself. Get in touch if you want (oh and update your profile.. maybe an idea for your site - verified logins count more?)

When I played Duck Duck Goose as a kid, we called the center of the circle the "mush pot"...that was where you had to sit if you got tagged. I'd consider changing the name, but trying to find good domain names that aren't being squatted on is such a pain.

You need to let the site fail gracefully if JavaScript isn't enabled.

You can't even view the about-page without JS.

From your description it isn't clear what will happen if you run out of votes. Do they regenerate over time?

What's keeping the top-voted from keeping all his votes to him self and ruining the "economy" that way?

You only get votes when another user votes on something you post. The original source of all votes is an administrator/editor with unlimited votes. If there were rampant hoarding, maybe some sort of stimulus package would be in order, like giving all users free votes, but I have no plans for that.

I like the concept. I would have to agree with the other commenter who mentioned that finding a designer would be a good idea. I was also unable to read parts of the site.

The thing about the name 'mushpot' is that I'm not going to forget what your site is called any time soon.

Interesting. I would up the font size and review the "no likey" system. It might encourage flame wars.

FYI Tapestry.ScriptManager is undefined [Break on this error] Tapestry.ScriptManager.initialize();

should be fixed. sorry about that

You need to find a designer. Also, what does this do that Reddit doesn't? I'm not suggesting that your site lacks innovation, but you certainly don't make it clear what this does differently.

So, no IE support? Are you adding IE support anytime soon?

stop focusing the login text box on pages with content.

it's fine if you're on a dedicated login or search page, but for other pages it's very annoying.

Ah, hadn't thought of that. I'll fix it tonight.

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