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Radical Change to YWS Coming

Nate · 2010-02-14T19:27:45Z

This was a pretty good joke. Not as great as some other ones, but thanks to everyone who jumped in the fun! If you're wondering where the screenshot came from, go here: http://techcrunch.com/2010/02/12/8d-world-china-cctv/ As many of you know, the Young Writers Society received a major facelift back in August. This was done primarily because the technology YWS was running on was old and no longer supported. Since I had to update the site anyways, I decided to give it a facelift to keep it abreast of latest web developments. The worse thing you can do is fall behind. Unfortunately, things are moving faster than they used to. I remember how from 1996 to 2001, websites scarcely changed. Nowadays, it seems like every website I visit has a new design every month. This is because progress begets progress. That's a good thing, but it makes my job a little harder. The latest development is to shift away from static and semi-dynamic pages, which a site like YWS has. Many sites are shifting so that each time you visit, it's new. This is done through integrating a number of social platforms. But social integration is just the next step. Many expect the step beyond that to move beyond pages that merely mimic paper. Instead, experts expect that websites will be like large rooms that you can walk around and interact with. So that I don't have to update the site again, I will be upgrading YWS to this new dynamic over the next few weeks. I've already been slowly testing out some things, and I've included a screenshot of what the new YWS will look like. It's a big change, but I ask you not to bash it yet! Changes will be made and user feedback will no doubt have a major impact.

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Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:04 pm

Nate says... · Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:04 pm

By the way, if you're wondering, this is where the screenshot comes from:
http://techcrunch.com/2010/02/12/8d-world-china-cctv/

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Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:01 pm

Rosendorn says... · Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:01 pm

Good Lord, how did I miss this? :lol:

That was awesome, Nate.

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Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:53 am

Durriedog says... · Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:53 am

Guys! That's not fair! You almost gave me a heart attack! I almost cried! I swore! I would swear at you here if I didn't love you all so much. Never EVER change YWS or I will hunt you down and assassinate you. >:/

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Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:22 pm

Shauni says... · Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:22 pm

*is kind of disappointed*
I started reading this from the beginning and I got really sad. I obviously wouldn't be able to afford YWS and I live in Europe!
Glad it's a joke...
Dam* Nate! I'M MAD! :S

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