Font size in new Apple Discussions

Skype 5.0 has numerous interaction problems as well. Fortunately, the Discussions aren't as laden with bad UI decisions. The problem with diddling with these interfaces to make for sharper images, however, is that their sharpness, arguably a cosmetic feature, is bought with awkwardness in the use of the underlying application. That's a Faustian bargain. It makes no one happy in the end.

I think this might (should) work:

#jive-thread-messages-container p {font-size: 0.7em !important;}

paste that in a text file and save it with the extension .css and in your Safari preferences -> Advanced -> choose that file as Style sheet (or just add that line to a style sheet you are already using)

edit: added the !important

I then tested it and it works!

Why should we be force-fed 'modern trends' (whatever they are) ? I am perfectly happy without an iPhone, iPad, Facebook, Witter, or any other social (I prefer the term anti-social) networks. I think Bob's term 'trendy conceits' sums it up pretty neatly.

There is way way too much white space on this new forum.

Topher Kessler wrote:

Conversely one might say it's also conceited to keep things geeky and done in "old school" ways that don't blend with the modern trends.

The "modern" trends that are well suited for social networking sites are not necessarily well suited for support sites. ASC is not FaceBook, nor is it Twitter. ASC is not for idle chit-chat nor are the topics we discuss here easy to limit to 160 or less character messages.

The format should suit the purpose. There is nothing "old school" about that.

I agree. While there are some new features that I like, there are several that I think make this new design a step backwards. I'm hoping that the Apple team will take stock of what's being said and make some adjustments.

I'm pretty sure they see your comments here, I've seen them already make changes that were from what we posted on the site.

Hi Björn

If all else fails:

http://www.apple.com/support/feedback/

Yup, no one gets 10 points for the correct answer. There isn't one. Apple makes great technology, not applications. Not social media.