User blog comment:Rupert Giles/Prototype for a new article layout/@comment-1158325-20141223023651

These sound like interesting ideas. I remember when Oasis (Wikia skin) first came out, one of the biggest complaints I (and others) had was that the amount of space for article content was greatly reduced (which had the additional effect of making layout types that didn't use much text look too cramped). It will be nice to have more room for content again. Plus having a set of consistent layouts will make it easier to make any page look good on any kind of display.

The only concern I have currently is making sure that the new page layout keeps in mind the ways wiki admins and regulars use the site, as opposed to visitors. I've always had Read More hidden for myself and even with improvements don't see much need in seeing it; on the other hand, I do use the Recent Changes and Photos feeds in the rail to keep an eye on possible vandalism or other issues (plus the convenient links to other feeds).