[microcolonel]

Cool, seems like it'd attract exactly the people who don't need it though. ;- )

I'll sign up I think!

Edit: While I was signing up, I tried copying the verification code from the email, and it copied with the period from the email, so when I pasted it into the site it didn't work. Maybe put a zero-width space in there (U+200B) or ditch the period altogether. ;- )

Edit 2: The "start login" page didn't work the first time around. In the console I saw a 404 status on something. When I refreshed, it redirected me to the right page though.

Give that signup and sign in flow a good test, I was almost ready to call it quits after trying a couple times!

Edit 3: The countdown clock is jumping around a bit. Turns out the font for the numbers (Montserrat) is proportional, and does not support OpenType tabular number variants (in CSS you select these with: { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }), so the countdown clock tends to jump each time a second passes and it is updated. Maybe nitpicky but it bothers me.

[jadbox]

Update: thanks again for all the suggestions! Here's what I've done...

re Edit) removed the period, hopefully that helps

re Edit 2) fixed the 404 issue: was a rare bug

User flow) I've now added Guest Pass login which will improve user flow in areas. I'm curious what exactly are some of the flow issues you hit more specifically.

re Edit 3) I switched to a monospaced font for the timer :)

EDIT #A: I've made the "signup/login" banner button to navigate to the registration page (with option to see login) instead of the login page by default. This should a much better flow as most users clicking the button will be those registering. Thanks for the tip!

[jadbox]

Another update: I've made the "signup/login" banner button to navigate to the registration page (with option to see login) instead of the login page by default. This should a much better flow as most users clicking the button will be those registering. Thanks for the tip!

[jadbox]

"seems like it'd attract exactly the people who don't need it though"

I know you're joking a little, but aren't the people that hold incorrect beliefs exactly the type of people that need an emotional way to connect to others (the opposites) that are informed to resolve these differences? Often I find that people with strongly held views are able to reach small compromises via personal communication, rather than any counter facts/news. Whether this particular implementation/solution works, time will tell :)

[microcolonel]

> I know you're joking a little, but aren't the people that hold incorrect beliefs exactly the type of people that need an emotional way to connect to others (the opposites) that are informed to resolve these differences?

I agree whole-heartedly, and I've seen this happen a lot on Twitter (though clearly it is not the norm there, from what most people say). My point was more that you'll have to work pretty hard to find and attract people who actually need your platform, because being closed-minded is seemingly what got them into that mess in the first place.

[jadbox]

> My point was more that you'll have to work pretty hard to find and attract people who actually need your platform,

Revisiting this: I've curious if you have any suggestions on how you might try to solve this problem?

[jadbox]

Thanks for the feedback- super appreciated! The login/reg system is in need of an overhaul and is the next task on my list. Also, ya, the font choice has made the countdown timer finicky. heh

[wolco]

Not the author but good feedback for all.

Montserrat doesn't support OpenType number variants which causes a flicker.

[jadbox]

Thanks for the help, I'm not sure what you mean exactly by 'OpenType number variant' flicking, however I've since updated the countdown clock with a monospace font.