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overhaul the site's fonts

over 5 years

some usernames are virtually indistinguishable from one another because of the appearance of a capitalized "i" or lowercase "L".

unless i'm mistaken or this has already been proposed, this is probably the simplest fix to implement out of all the updates the website's received since its inception. if done correctly, staff no longer has to worry (as much) about enforcing an anti-impersonation rule, and users can rest easy knowing that their personal anime brands won't be infringed on.

  • this would not mean replacing the site's current fonts, but rather adding more options for users to choose from
  • you can choose to keep the default font if you wish
  • users with different font settings will be able to tell if you are using a substitute letter for your username (i.e. "i" and "L" interchangeably)
over 5 years

shayneismyname says

Could also add a larger-text format font, and the option to turn off custom colors.


This is a really good idea, sometimes someone's font is too light and I can't see what they're saying

I also agree with the larger font thing. Making the site easier to play for everyone means increasing the player pool. I think we're long overdue for an "Accessibility" tab in settings.
over 5 years

awesomeyetdangerous says

Can we get an F in the chat for FLICKER


it just clicked
over 5 years
Could also add a larger-text format font, and the option to turn off custom colors.
over 5 years

error says


dia says

adding to this, i think it's a good idea to add more fontfaces, to maybe accommodate the visually impaired?


i'm totally on board, but could you please elaborate? off the top of my head i can only think of high contrast templates.


https://www.dyslexia-reading-well.com/dyslexia-font.html
over 5 years
welcome back
over 5 years
welcome
over 5 years

dia says

adding to this, i think it's a good idea to add more fontfaces, to maybe accommodate the visually impaired?


i'm totally on board, but could you please elaborate? off the top of my head i can only think of high contrast templates.
over 5 years
adding to this, i think it's a good idea to add more fontfaces, to maybe accommodate the visually impaired?
over 5 years
amended op
Can we get an F in the chat for FLICKER
over 5 years
please read the thread.

you would still be able to have that username, as it currently appears with the site's current font.

however, users would have the option of changing their font preference, meaning they won't necessarily see your username the same way you do.
over 5 years
NO DON'T CHANGE THIS! HOW ELSE WILL I HAV THE USERNAME SIut ?!!?!??!
over 5 years
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RemindMe! 5 years
over 5 years
tag urself, i'm Ill Bill
over 5 years
the pro: you can set your font preference to the current one
the con: people with different font preferences will likely be able to tell that your username is inauthentic
over 5 years

gameshowmaster says

if you go this route please allow us to pick a font in settings (original included)


in any case, we don't need a flat-out replacement. this is the best way to do it. there's really no cause for concern.
over 5 years
is this actually an issue for most ppl tho
over 5 years
this is about overall utility and legibility. the issue directly impacts the voting dropdown in games as well. why offer a punitive non-solution when we have a perfectly sound preventative solution?
over 5 years
it takes two seconds to ban an impersonation account and this would completely ruin lots of ppls usernames that intentionally used the uppercase i cos it was taken or something
over 5 years
shout out to all the usernames that are gonna be ruined
over 5 years

gameshowmaster says

if you go this route please allow us to pick a font in settings (original included)


that's only fair, but they all have to be stress-tested
over 5 years
if you go this route please allow us to pick a font in settings (original included)
over 5 years
over 5 years
Yeah this can be done in like 15 minutes, I'll let Lucid know.

Taking font requests.
over 5 years
Change the font to comic sans