♥Renovate/Redecorate YT.com♥

[Surfie and Tiki]

Originally Posted by Sadie's Mom

We vote Lavender!!!

Who's we?

[furby2000]

And after being off YT for almost 24 hours (server trouble) right now I would take it black and blue if I had to!!! Boy am I glad to be back~
Thanks, I also ckd out maletesetalk, very cute site!!

[BlondieGirl87]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I would love to see change for the better. But, what I'd really like to see is YT holding auctions doggie type stuff for upgrades to improve the site, but more so in support of the Yorkshire Terrier Breed....rescue, research, etc.

Awesome post. I couldn't have said it better myself, I completely agree with you!

[twalla]

Originally Posted by BlondieGirl87

Awesome post. I couldn't have said it better myself, I completely agree with you!

Paw prints would be cute but it doesnt matter to me either way. Im passionate about the site regardless of the background.

[JiggityJig]

Well, I'll be one of the scrooges that prefers YT the way it is (or close to the way it is).

We already have so much wild stuff going on here with the avatars and the signatures...I think the rest of the "decor" around here needs to stay straightforward and non-distracting (ie, no "patterns" in the background, etc)

The tone-on-tone color schemes can look calming, but be harder on the eye when it actually comes to reading. Just things to think about.

[camly]

Originally Posted by Shanatink

I agree, something easy on the eyes. I think a pale yellow or a gorgeous pale avacado green would be pretty and unisex

ooo i like the avocado idea .. or even if we did the blue color that's currently here but just add a little design (ie the paw prints or whatever)

[chachi]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

A change would be nice. But this is easy on the eyes, and some sights are just toooooooooo busy and make my eyes tired.

I agree with that

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n

i understand your concern Miss Debra that's i offered a light lavendar color which is very soothing to the eyes.

My guys tell me lavender is worse than pink as far as non-man-friendly colors go. But more than that -- why do we need to change it at all? What benefit is achieved?

Mz.Kitt3n -- are you really already bored with the colors after being here only one month????

Busy colors and graphics make a site extremely unfriendly to folks prone to eye strain. They make concentrating extra difficult for folks who suffer from medical conditions that cause "brain fog" and those who take daily meds like I do. It may sound like a simple matter to change the colors to make everything cutesy -- but there are more considerations than how fun a site looks. While it might please your sense of interior design, it could also ruin the YT experience for others. Why not put our cheeriness in words and deeds instead of redesigning the whole site?

I love this site -- not for the "cutesy factor" but because of the helpful, insightful folks who share their experience and knowledge to improve Yorkie ownership for all of us. In fact, one reason I chose this site to frequent is that there is such a nice balance of friendliness, compassion AND seriousness for thse those wanting to learn. I agree with Mardelin's suggestion -- if we want to change something, let's do something that really has some value -- I would love an annual rescue fund raiser! I would gladly contribute to something like that!

I am not against all change -- I just think that change should not be at the risk of someone else's experience. Why not use the WT site to play "dress up" with and let this one keep its dignity? No offense meant, it is just something I feel strongly about. And as always it is JMHO.

[pat022351]

Green or lavender would be a lovely change!!

Pat

[camly]

there is a way to design to keep things simple, clean, easy to read, and still add a little something i think. that's what a designer is supposed to do, design around the clients' needs. So i think there would be a great way to take everyone's concern and make something.

i am def one of those pple b/c i am at work and on the computer all day the LAST thing i want to do is look at a crazy site that'll just give me a headache.

my thinking is take the maltesetalk.com site as an example .. if we use the current YT as a template .. keep the blue where its is but maybe add a light gray with paw prints a gray that's slightly darker but make it paler/transparent like .. so the background is a background and enphasizes the text and the blocks ... or even if you did lavender have a light lavender background but keep the blocks (the current blue parts) white with a border .. or something .. keeping things simple but elegant and clean ...

I think something along those lines and keeping in minds everyones concerns would be very do-able.

[Shanatink]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

My guys tell me lavender is worse than pink as far as non-man-friendly colors go. But more than that -- why do we need to change it at all? What benefit is achieved?

Mz.Kitt3n -- are you really already bored with the colors after being here only one month????

Busy colors and graphics make a site extremely unfriendly to folks prone to eye strain. They make concentrating extra difficult for folks who suffer from medical conditions that cause "brain fog" and those who take daily meds like I do. It may sound like a simple matter to change the colors to make everything cutesy -- but there are more considerations than how fun a site looks. While it might please your sense of interior design, it could also ruin the YT experience for others. Why not put our cheeriness in words and deeds instead of redesigning the whole site?

I love this site -- not for the "cutesy factor" but because of the helpful, insightful folks who share their experience and knowledge to improve Yorkie ownership for all of us. In fact, one reason I chose this site to frequent is that there is such a nice balance of friendliness, compassion AND seriousness for thse those wanting to learn. I agree with Mardelin's suggestion -- if we want to change something, let's do something that really has some value -- I would love an annual rescue fund raiser! I would gladly contribute to something like that!

I am not against all change -- I just think that change should not be at the risk of someone else's experience. Why not use the WT site to play "dress up" with and let this one keep its dignity? No offense meant, it is just something I feel strongly about. And as always it is JMHO.

Who said it would have to be purple or an un-manly color (Im actually not a huge lavender fan myself)? I had personally suggested light yellow or light avacado green and Ive been here for 2 years and wouldnt mind seeing a slight change. It doesnt have to be busy or *cutesy* by any means. What harm can pale yellow with tiny white paw prints possibly do? Spice things up just a bit? Pale yellow or pale green are nice happy & peaceful colors as well as unisex so I think it would be a nice subtle change. Blue is overdone and everywhere. You asked what the benefit would be, I studied art and the science of colors and color plays a very important role in mood and the way we think. Making this place a pale yellow or a peaceful pale green might perk it up and perk people up, it can give a cheerful yet calming feeling. No harm done there.


And yes I do agree an fundraiser for a rescue is an excellent idea. Someone should definetly make a new thread for that in the "site suggestion" section .

[JCarlson2004]

Oohhh I'd love it pink or purple or any other girly color!!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by Shanatink

Who said it would have to be purple or an un-manly color (Im actually not a huge lavender fan myself)? I had personally suggested light yellow or light avacado green and Ive been here for 2 years and wouldnt mind seeing a slight change. It doesnt have to be busy or *cutesy* by any means. What harm can pale yellow with tiny white paw prints possibly do? Spice things up just a bit? Pale yellow or pale green are nice happy & peaceful colors as well as unisex so I think it would be a nice subtle change. Blue is overdone and everywhere. You asked what the benefit would be, I studied art and the science of colors and color plays a very important role in mood and the way we think. Making this place a pale yellow or a peaceful pale green might perk it up and perk people up, it can give a cheerful yet calming feeling. No harm done there.


And yes I do agree an fundraiser for a rescue is an excellent idea. Someone should definetly make a new thread for that in the "site suggestion" section .

I totally agree.

[RLC12345678]

I completely agree 100%. I think a nice pale green would really brighten the "mood." There IS a science to colors.

Read this:

Green
Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Hence, green is calming AND masculine...how could we go wrong with a nice green color for a change? I agree...I've been here for over a year now and a slight change would something nice to see!

[camly]

Originally Posted by Shanatink

Who said it would have to be purple or an un-manly color (Im actually not a huge lavender fan myself)? I had personally suggested light yellow or light avacado green and Ive been here for 2 years and wouldnt mind seeing a slight change. It doesnt have to be busy or *cutesy* by any means. What harm can pale yellow with tiny white paw prints possibly do? Spice things up just a bit? Pale yellow or pale green are nice happy & peaceful colors as well as unisex so I think it would be a nice subtle change. Blue is overdone and everywhere. You asked what the benefit would be, I studied art and the science of colors and color plays a very important role in mood and the way we think. Making this place a pale yellow or a peaceful pale green might perk it up and perk people up, it can give a cheerful yet calming feeling. No harm done there.


And yes I do agree an fundraiser for a rescue is an excellent idea. Someone should definetly make a new thread for that in the "site suggestion" section .

yea i actually heard of that green has the highest sensitivity to our eyes and brains and that increases brain function/activity .. and i already said this but i think the avocado would be a great color .. very fresh and cool like a cucumber .. hehehe .. was that to obvious and lame of a joke??