There's also something about a new site, that too.
My only complaint is the splitting of the portal, I feel like without the classic portal being the DEFAULT portal, then general views on flashes will decrease.
I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, but it's all about catching eyes. I suppose with the "Latest" showing a polished view for even the worst crap, then there's more incentive for the wandering eyes to see, but what's stopping them from simply clicking on "Greatest" instead?
I feel with the "old" Portal, that just wasn't a worry.
Also, the front page looks like a mess. Too much going on.
And the forum now is just... Ugh, I'd rather see level icons front and center, I don't really give a damn about user icons. It kept things clean and efficient, and now aura's don't mean anything really.
Anyways, I don't think this Newgrounds can carry us forward for the next ten years, as the internet will likely change a thousand times over in the coming decade, and likely Newgrounds will see yet 'another' redesign.
It's inevitable.
But this will do for now.
I can enjoy it.
ma-d
I do agree with everything you've said here. I really do think that the avatars on the forum was a silly idea. It makes it look waayyy to messy. Also i agree with you, i REALLLY do not like the way they have removed alot of the emphasis from user levels, which imo, is one of the main reasons that keeps me coming back to newgrounds every day.
squidly
Yea, user levels really did embed themselves in the community. They commanded a bit of respect too.