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May 4, 2008

MG 3 posts

I find the inconsistency in text sizing throughout a message very disjointing. My workaround is to use “Command -” to change the overall font size on the page, which helps it look a little less horsey.

Unfortunately, this is a less-than-impressive feature of Basecamp and is surprising to read that it is intentional. It really impacts our decision to invite clients into a project (as it doesn’t look very professional)... and from a PR standpoint, is unfortunate for 37signals, since we could be helping spread the word about their otherwise fantastic product.

May 4, 2007

richallum 598 posts

Topic: Text sizes in Messages

That’s weird: Basecode does not format the quote the same as in Basecamp!

May 4, 2007

richallum 598 posts

Topic: Text sizes in Messages

I noticed this pretty quick and have read the previous posts on it.

Jason said back in December:

Quote:

As I said in my original post it’s an experiment. And as I said above, we’re open to change after some time has passed. This change was based partially on customer feedback so it was customer driven. We’re not doing this to make you miserable, I assure you.

The change stays in place for now and for a while so we can gauge longer term feedback. Gathering feedback over a longer time horizon than two days is an important part of making the right decision.

Just like to say that I prefer 12px just in case you are looking at it again (as if you haven’t got enough on the go with the UI update!).

Richard

Apr 2, 2007

slapshotw 231 posts

Topic: Text sizes in Messages

This is definitely intentional. It was brought up on the old boards and JF said it was a decision they made to make things easier to read.

Two threads about it, one of which you started Andrew (not sure if you remembered), and the second with comments from Jason:

http://basecamphq.com/forum-archive/viewtopic.php?id=3300 http://basecamphq.com/forum-archive/viewtopic.php?id=3082

Apr 2, 2007

Benjamin Jen... 193 posts

Topic: Text sizes in Messages

Wow. Great find, Andrew. I just found the same thing on my system (FF 2.0, Windows XP), and once I saw it, I remember noting the difference ages ago, but never thought much about it due to just getting the info I needed. I’m wondering if there was a design reason behind it.

May 4, 2008 MG 3 posts	Topic: Text sizes in Messages I find the inconsistency in text sizing throughout a message very disjointing. My workaround is to use “Command -” to change the overall font size on the page, which helps it look a little less horsey. Unfortunately, this is a less-than-impressive feature of Basecamp and is surprising to read that it is intentional. It really impacts our decision to invite clients into a project (as it doesn’t look very professional)... and from a PR standpoint, is unfortunate for 37signals, since we could be helping spread the word about their otherwise fantastic product.

May 4, 2007 richallum 598 posts	Topic: Text sizes in Messages That’s weird: Basecode does not format the quote the same as in Basecamp!

May 4, 2007 richallum 598 posts	Topic: Text sizes in Messages I noticed this pretty quick and have read the previous posts on it. Jason said back in December: Quote: As I said in my original post it’s an experiment. And as I said above, we’re open to change after some time has passed. This change was based partially on customer feedback so it was customer driven. We’re not doing this to make you miserable, I assure you. The change stays in place for now and for a while so we can gauge longer term feedback. Gathering feedback over a longer time horizon than two days is an important part of making the right decision. Just like to say that I prefer 12px just in case you are looking at it again (as if you haven’t got enough on the go with the UI update!). Richard

Apr 2, 2007 slapshotw 231 posts	Topic: Text sizes in Messages This is definitely intentional. It was brought up on the old boards and JF said it was a decision they made to make things easier to read. Two threads about it, one of which you started Andrew (not sure if you remembered), and the second with comments from Jason: http://basecamphq.com/forum-archive/viewtopic.php?id=3300 http://basecamphq.com/forum-archive/viewtopic.php?id=3082

Apr 2, 2007 Benjamin Jen... 193 posts	Topic: Text sizes in Messages Wow. Great find, Andrew. I just found the same thing on my system (FF 2.0, Windows XP), and once I saw it, I remember noting the difference ages ago, but never thought much about it due to just getting the info I needed. I’m wondering if there was a design reason behind it.

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