Attached Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3023514.stm

Interesting, but the article ignores the fact that sites that provide high functionality don't need attractive site layout, just good navigation. Just look at e-bay, grotesque to look at, but because it provides an excellent service nobody cares. In fact, weighing a site down with graphics would reduce its popularity. I suppose it depends what fields you're in, but I'm always wary of generic surveys because they tend to generlise to the point of uselessness.

I agree too with what y ou said tafkat...I state again that I do not come to rpsoty cause ofr the way it look sbut the contemt...I would come here still if they put it on the telnet.LOL

Hi I didn't post the link if you like for the existing members , we after all know what this site is about. The thing I found interesting was the comments about people surfing generally, their response to the way a site looks and how long they spend there after their first impression. This seemed to back up a number of comments which were made by other members here with regard to the new layout by more particularly the default colours etc. I agree with Tafkat that increased graphics weigh things down and become annoying but I do think things like the colour scheme brightness/contrast and menu options ie forum access ( pull downs etc) the general overall look of a site , might make new people less likely to stay and then customise the site for themselves. just my opinion but I did think the article might be useful Dave