your view what matters to us as we roll out the brand‑new redesign for Version Five. This year we’re focused on three core pillars: speed, stability, and ease of use. Alongside a fresh visual style, we’re making a bold move by ditching Disqus and bringing back the classic comment system we used at the start. Yes, that means a few of you will need to create new accounts, but the payoff should be a smoother, more integrated experience.
your view what: Help Shape Version Five
With the new commenting platform comes a chance to sprinkle in some social goodies – think following fellow commenters or authors you admire, crafting a personal profile page, and maybe even a few badge‑style recognitions. Would you jump at the chance to use these features? Your input will guide whether we roll out these social tools or keep things simple.
We’re eager to hear what you’d like to see added. Do you crave a daily news roundup? Should we bring back competitions like we did in the past? How about more book reviews, more YouTube videos, or perhaps fewer? No idea is too out‑there – if you can dream it, let us know in the comments.
This is also the perfect moment to request new list categories or suggest entirely fresh ones. Want more unsolved mysteries? More animal‑focused lists? More crime or history deep‑dives? Or maybe you feel we’re flooding the site with too many lists in a certain niche – tell us which ones you’d like to see less of.
On the technical side, I’ve been quietly pulling adverts off the site and tidying up code in the background. Early data from our analytics shows a noticeable boost in page‑load times, though I’m still chasing that perfect speed. The cleanup should also squash some of the bugs you’ve reported. If you spot any lingering issues, shout them out here.
To make it easy, here are the key questions we’d love answers to:
- What new feature would you most like us to add?
- What list categories do you want more or less of?
- What would make you share the lists with your social media friends?
- Are three lists enough or do you want to see more?
- Would you like to see more social functionality added to the site?
Your responses will be handed straight to the redesign team. If you see a comment you agree with, give it an up‑vote – that helps us gauge the community’s overall sentiment. So go ahead, fire away, and don’t hold back!