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I like the first little mockup the best since I would usually just divvy up the sections of the notes with text, but a good idea for the second one would be to let you make your own titles for sections instead of just FAQ and reflections n' stuff.
The first one is very appealing as well, but again, you should be able to type up your own.

It's a pleasure to have the first "response"
(Ha, I didn't say "LOL 1st pozt!")

I love the "twitter" line 

I love the Friend Feed feature and the status update selection! 

One suggestion, on the right nav bar of http://scratch.mit.edu/andresmh/mockups/project.html, there is a "Link to this project" module.  When you move over the "+ bookmark drop down box", it gives you a selection of icons.  I suggest instead of having the  "+ bookmark drop down box", show all the little icons (i.e. email, facebook) right under "link to this project".

Last edited by itsao (2008-12-02 20:11:11)

boinoinoi wrote:

Is there some easier way to make mockup pages without learning html? (even though I have photoshop)

So if you want to make it clickable and go in and easily edit content and formatting, then probably it is useful to learn HTML/CSS (it's not bad. It might become useful for you later on    )

If you just want a visual look, then photoshop, gimp, powerpoint, paint; depending on how realistic you want it to look, any of those programs would do. You need something that can slice and dice images and also create new images and text.

I would recommend starting with a pen and paper sketch.  Basic thing you could do without using software is to then scan or take a picture of your sketch.

Does that help? If you can describe further how fine of detail you want, maybe others can help.

I would defentily want to see the new profile page updated, as it looks great.

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

I like your facebook-type Idea Jlai and also I think Jamie's idea about the inbox is also a good idea. I don't think the inbox would be that hard to html would it? Also having a message when your project is remix would be awesome even though I don't think anyone would be remixing my projects too soon 

Hi Buddy_ca111 - for security reasons, we prefer that you don't give out your e-mail address.  I've removed it from your sig.  Thanks!

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

I like your facebook-type Idea Jlai and also I think Jamie's idea about the inbox is also a good idea. I don't think the inbox would be that hard to html would it? Also having a message when your project is remix would be awesome even though I don't think anyone would be remixing my projects too soon 

Good luck HTML-ing a message system.
I assume that this site uses PHP?

I think BBCode should be usable in the comments area, for text things only though, somebody might post inappropriate pics/vids.

Hi Buddy_ca111 - for security reasons, we prefer that you don't give out your e-mail address.  I've removed it from your sig.  Thanks!

So now my sig is useless without a messaging program. Thanks!

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

Hi Buddy_ca111 - for security reasons, we prefer that you don't give out your e-mail address.  I've removed it from your sig.  Thanks!

So now my sig is useless without a messaging program. Thanks!

No need to be rude.

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

Also I think that people should be able to give them selves titles like for Jamie "Pong and Remixer" and etc.

I don't get it.

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

jamie wrote:

Buddy_ca111 wrote:

Also I think that people should be able to give them selves titles like for Jamie "Pong and Remixer" and etc.

I don't get it.

Like if someone made a lot of good galleries they could have a title of "Master Gallery Maker" or like Archmage would be one of the "Best game makers". I would not have a title yet because I would need to earn it.

It would be sufficiently hard to justify a "fair" title in that case, so what would probably be easier would be to have you give yourself your own title.

Other Stuff I thought about
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---For the facebook-twitter thing, it would be nice to be able to type your own to give more freedom and give some maybe non-Scratch related news just so people know a smidge of what's up with you.
For example, I managed to get an entire drumset into my house, and then I could say so.
Nothing fancy, nothing fancy.

---Another suggestion I have heard of / thought of was polls. Just small polls on the little sidebar, where you only get one vote per account, and you get  to choose the question and the answers.
Again, nothing fancy.

---Here I go again. A while ago, I found out about a google-based page called Blackle, whose sole purpose was for saving energy. I just thought as I was typing the last suggestion, wouldn't it be great to have something like that for Scratch?
For the third time now, nothing fancy.

And remember: My ideas are open to interpretation.

@boinoinoi, Buddy_ca111; thanks for your suggestions!  for a while, i thought no one would use the forums 

to help with the discussion, could you both talk about the *disadvantages* to any suggestion you are making?  think of all the reasons why you would not want the feature.  for instance, for private messaging, the first thing that comes to mind is much easier cyber-bullying.  already with open communication, cyber-bullying has happened.
i think people generally understand *why* you want a certain feature, but it is also good to think about *why not*, or potential consequences.

it's impossible to predict what will happen once a new feature is put into place.  it is hard to take a feature back once you put it out.  think about all the people complaining after facebook did a UI change.  of course, in the end, you cant please *everyone*.  but at the very least, you should think about the pros and cons.

thanks again for your input