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What happened to the black background on this site?

by gkd

Wed, Dec 26, 2001 1:17AM

An explanation from sf-imc tech collective about what happened to the black background and why SF Indymedia looks so different!

This weekend, the SF-IMC tech collective switched over to a new design and an updated codebase. The default site has a white background, based on the large number of comments we got about people unable to read the white on black site. However, due to *overwhelming demand* we have implemented a 'customizable themes' feature so that you can switch back to the old black background if you want.

To switch themes, click on one of the colored boxes in the upper right-hand corner of the site.

We have already gotten a request for a site with a background of soft grey, so we will add that one soon.

You can also go to:
http://www.indybay.org/theme.php

Please send any comments to imc-sf-tech [at] indymedia.org

Thank you!!

sf-imc tech collective
http://tech.sfimc.net/

For more information: http://www.indybay.org/

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§Love the new background

by loveit

Thu, Dec 27, 2001 3:23PM

It's easier on my eyes.
Thanks for implementing the change and the ability to customize...

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§racist

by kn

Fri, Dec 28, 2001 2:30AM

What do you have against black backgrounds? This is just another psychological conspiracy to destroy the self-worth of the black man!

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§not racist, sectarian

by haha

Fri, Dec 28, 2001 6:06PM

dont you get it?? the color changes arent racist, they are sectarian!! white is liberal/progressive, black is anarchist and red is communist

IMC is selling out with this white background!! oohhhh we have a CHOICE huh, my COMMUNISM is not ONE CLICK AWAY thank YOU

okay.
just kidding.

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§This is now a great read!!

by John Henry

Sun, Dec 30, 2001 8:09PM

This is great. Before I used the print article button (when I could) to get to the readable white background......thanx.

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§fascist

by kn

Mon, Dec 31, 2001 4:02PM

John Henry, you are an imperialist goon who hates black people.

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§hey kn

by numnutz

Mon, Dec 31, 2001 5:02PM

hey kn, are still gonna stand around like a hobo in piedmont or wherever at midnight to prove nessie's pont?

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§already did

by kn

Wed, Jan 2, 2002 5:33AM

I already did..... Unfortunately, I am now writing you from the Piedmont city jail.

Just Kidding. I did indeed try this (on Crocker!). Unfortunately, I was out there for about 1.5 hours, and nothing happened. No one even approached me, except a newspaper delivery guy to say "good morning".

I'll try it in a more dramatic fashion sometime soon.

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