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I'm guessing you didn't actually build the site because it looks like you're using a service (Postaverse.) Which is fine but I guess there's no point in asking what it's implemented in and if there's a repo...

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Would have loved to see this using lobste.rs, which looks a little nicer: https://github.com/jcs/lobsters

It is built with Rails. The design is good enough for now, not amazing but not bad either. We'll certainly iterate on it over time.

No to be a bastard, but I disagree. The design is really off-putting. It instantly made me bounce off the site. If design isn't an early concern, just go for something boring/popular/obvious. Lobste.rs isn't going to get too many compliments for its design, but it also won't get many demerits either.

I say change the colors and don't do it in three columns. That's just my opinion. The site might be awesome, but really, the design made me bounce.

I'd keep the three columns at wider browser widths, but make that third column more useful than now. Something like recent comments or hot threads or a list of recent games that members are working on. Give some incentive for contributing maybe.

Why in the <<something>> didn't you just reuse reddit or lobsters or ??? Tons of existing agitator site bases...

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