21-04-2003 21:10									#1
	Underline links to make them easier to see. Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

rah has noted that links are difficult to see, and other non-old-fartish people have agreed with him . So would it be possible to have the forum automatically underline links to make them easier to see? And if it's possible, would Dan or Mark implement the change?

And what is your opinion?

	21-04-2003 21:16									#2
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I agree with this. Links can be hard to notice, especially if you are scrolling through a long thread.

	21-04-2003 21:20									#3
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I can see them just fine. No need to change them.

	21-04-2003 21:24									#4
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going to agree with ixnay on that one.

	21-04-2003 22:01									#5
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I thikn it is a good idea. Not the most important to implement, but I think it should be done.

But ColdWizard, I thought the Great Banana didn't like pancakes?

	24-04-2003 04:35									#6
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Nah, it would look ugly. You can probably force your broswer to underline all links if you so choose.

	24-04-2003 04:41									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Nah, it would look ugly. You can probably force your broswer to underline all links if you so choose.

somehow this whole downtime was YOUR fault. Lynch Skanky!

	24-04-2003 05:33									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Skanky Burns Nah, it would look ugly. You can probably force your broswer to underline all links if you so choose.

I already have IE set to always underline links and they still aren't underlined here.

	24-04-2003 05:59									#9
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Oh.

	24-04-2003 06:43									#10
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Hey! Link This!

Actually, at times, it would be beneficial.

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	24-04-2003 07:18									#11
	Re: Underline links to make them easier to see. Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: Originally posted by ColdWizard So would it be possible to have the forum automatically underline links to make them easier to see?

URL's are always underlined unless CSS rules are set to remove the underline.

I think it's the colour that makes the links hard to see.

	24-04-2003 16:19									#12
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I don't think links are hard to see........they are a different colour.

	24-04-2003 17:20									#13
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Links are pretty easy to see, so I voted NO... which reminds me: Where's the Banana option

	24-04-2003 17:32									#14
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I'd prefer them underlined. Occasionally it's too easy to miss one if it's in the middle of a block of text.

I think it depends on what style you use too, it's easier to see links on the MOO style than on the default.

	24-04-2003 17:37									#15
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I second this one, CW.

Now give me a Reis mark or I will poke you. *insider*

It's against traditional HTML not to have links underlined as when HTML was first used, links were one the most essential objects on web pages. Like they still are today. Or do I have to use Netscape Navigator 3.0 just to see my non underlined links?

	24-04-2003 20:13									#16
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well they get underlined when you move the cursor over them..

	24-04-2003 20:43									#17
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hi ,

* YES *

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	24-04-2003 21:42									#18
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No. It's fine the way it is now. Case closed.

And stop with this pancake thing. The Mighty Banana rules the world.

	24-04-2003 22:29									#19
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Do what CFC does. Underline them!

They're easier to see.

	24-04-2003 22:52									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Alexnm And stop with this pancake thing. The Mighty Banana rules the world.

Totally agree...

	24-04-2003 23:20									#21
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Underlining is so very ugly. I like it as it is.

	25-04-2003 00:17									#22
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No, I like it the way it is with underline at hilight.

	25-04-2003 00:45									#23
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But who is the heretic that voted pancakes?

	25-04-2003 00:58									#24
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I say no. I can see the links fine without underlining.

As for light, fluffy pancakes, that will forever remain a mystery.

	25-04-2003 01:00									#25
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It's Skanky! I'd always known he was a heretic!

	25-04-2003 07:45									#26
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quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet I'd prefer them underlined. Occasionally it's too easy to miss one if it's in the middle of a block of text.

I agree. The problem is compounded by people making the "hot spots" too small, like the length of a word or two.

	25-04-2003 08:10									#27
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quote: Originally posted by obiwan18 I say no. I can see the links fine without underlining. As for light, fluffy pancakes, that will forever remain a mystery.

Are you sure?

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	25-04-2003 13:48									#28
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quote: Originally posted by Tuberski Are you sure?

...and the problem is..???

Pretty easy to see, which one is the link

	25-04-2003 13:54									#29
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Perhaps links should be underlined in quoted text, as the link is blue and the quoted text is also blue. Or maybe the link should be red.

	25-04-2003 14:29									#30
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No to read links. it would not look good.