User blog comment:Rupert Giles/Global Navigation Update/@comment-17082236-20141203232347/@comment-24325645-20141203233715

Guten tag,

I am Deutschlandkaiser and I would like to provide some constructive criticism based upon most people's dislike; and I would like to say sorry for anything wrongfully done. This whole comment will provide some neat information for the Wikia Staff.

In knowing of the many dislikes held upon by half of Wikians around the network, there has been much "hate" as one would say put towards the overlay of the header. Many dislike how the header follows the reader as they scroll either up or down. Some have called such a thing a nuisance or great distraction to their viewing of a Wikia. Some have requested that such a overlay is set as the original header, just saying upon the top. I would also love to add such complaints about the size, most people have requested for a smaller size bar as well. With a smaller size it appears less intrusive.

Now, another complaint highly held by people is the colour scheme. Many wish for the colours to be customizable, they also wish to use the custom css they had upon their headers before such a drastic change had occured. With customizable colours, it will show the diversity of Wikia and thus give the "autonomous" feel that others have maintained throughout their time upon the Wikia network.

Might I also add the search, some dislike the new search, as for they wish to only search for their Wikia; and this can prove more dislike whenever the whole global search is introduced to Wikia. Which in summary means, Wikians do not like a completely unified network which makes them feel like clones or something similar.

It is very good to see however that Wikia is doing something with itself, however mainly a Wikian's concern is either managing their Wikia or having new features or more options within features, such as updates or something.

Notifications have proven very confusing for many, even myself, as for whenever one has notifications upon a different wikia, they have to go throughout several large bulky buttons of text. A good idea to help would change the width and length of such a button and text.

The way that Wikia now gives more information on several topics such as books, comedy, etc etc is a great thing to the header. It has proven very helpful to many, which is something which has fewer complaints unlike the rest of the header.

Throughout my searches I've detected some feedback about making such a header optional while it is still going through changes. However it feels that you guys will not make that happen for it was stated in the original post that such a thing would not be allowed.

Some have also disliked how it makes them feel as if they are not upon their laptop or computer anymore. They feel as if they are upon a mobile website in a way, as for many have chosen to do such things since Windows 8 has came out.

In summary, if these things were addressed and somehow altered or updated in a way, maybe the whole Wikia wide community may lessen their anger towards Wikia's designer. For in the best way to put this, Wikia is not going to be "unified" or "branded" so easily. Each wikia is different in their own way, and if such things keep occuring then the whole customizable feature might as well just be taken away. For many want a single wiki built in option for their wikia which is customized like it was before such a header came. As everyone held a unique look, administration, terms, settings, etc. If Wikia will want to succeed, it will need to do a better job in enforcing such design processes, etc. To end as a closing statement, this is prominently seen as a horrible move for business and profit, for many will see an unappealing profit and leave with only little who will support.

I would love to hear from Wikia Staff and helpers about such things which I've gathered together.

Might I also suggest to Wikians that they please refrain from any further hate messages, for it will do no good. Wikia would love to see some more constructive criticism instead of destructive criticism which gives little to no help. Now, throughout the blog post it shows everything is currently in testing mode. Version 3 would be in favour of many.