Intellistar- Do you like the current version?

[WeatherSTARIII]

I like the first version because it was eaiser to see and had the time lapse bar on the radar. Two things I hate about the current version is that transitional effect on the bottom bar and the sound effects for the 36 hour forecast. The one thing I liked about version one is that one voice clip of Allen Jackson whenever he says: "Your local Doppler radar" instead of "Our local Doppler radar." I think its kind of annoying.

[TWCToday]

Why? It is shocking and quite frankly, appaulling that so many people like the current icons 

Why is that so hard to believe?? Despite what some people think you cant just have the same thing for over 8 years. Look at your local news. The graphics used to be simple, now they are flashy and advanced. Same with the IS. If you even want TWC to be around at all you should support any change that would help them keep viewers. The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather. Sure I think we can all agree that the XL icons were great. The XL had a great local forecast but the equipment and software are outdated. Nothing can stay the same forever. I swear listening to some people is like hearing some old person complain.

[cc17926]

'HATE' is such a strong word.. How about using 'Dislike' instead

on a practical post to this thread, i preffer the original theme, although when i watch videos of that theme on youtube, it feels as though the viewer is rushed through the LF. I am wondering if that was considered when using the current theme to use less page transitions, then the viewer doesnt feel as rushed through each product.

my 7 cents..

[wxntrafficfan]

Why? It is shocking and quite frankly, appaulling that so many people like the current icons 

Why is that so hard to believe?? Despite what some people think you cant just have the same thing for over 8 years. Look at your local news. The graphics used to be simple, now they are flashy and advanced. Same with the IS. If you even want TWC to be around at all you should support any change that would help them keep viewers. The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather. Sure I think we can all agree that the XL icons were great. The XL had a great local forecast but the equipment and software are outdated. Nothing can stay the same forever. I swear listening to some people is like hearing some old person complain.

Yes, I realize that XL is outdated to this point. But no, I personally don't think that 8 years is all that long for those icons to have been there, especially since I was only 13 and a half when they were done away with. I barely remember seeing them anymore. They just bring back memories. I don't believe the Intellistar graphics are flashy and advanced at all, except for the LDL. The old background looked very clean and relaxing, with the sun, and awesome transitions that added to the local forecast. And yes, the vast majority of people just turn to TWC just for the weather, and don't care about the look. ON the other hand, there are those who DO care about what it looks like. Everyone has different interests and opinions. Plus, the icons have not brought them any viewers. TWC should have asked the opinions of their viewers, since they are a business solely there to provide to the consumers. I certainly feel blindsighted, since I never knew about any of the changes over the past 2 and a half years in advance. I was never able to get viable recordings of the IS in 2007, and now, I may never be able to.

[jtmal0723]

TWC should have asked the opinions of their viewers, since they are a business solely there to provide to the consumers.

The Weather Channel's not obligated to do so. As Martin said it best:

The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather.

Now I want them to use the old icons as much as you do, Aaron, it's just, unfortunately, not going to happen. You also have to take into consideration, that we are only part of a minority of people. I'm not trying to be mean in any way.

[wxntrafficfan]

TWC should have asked the opinions of their viewers, since they are a business solely there to provide to the consumers.

The Weather Channel's not obligated to do so. As Martin said it best:

The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather.

socool775 says: There in lays (lies) the problem of the problem. You're right, point taken. However, this would not be anywhere near as big a deal to me had I known it was coming and could have recorded the IS before the unnecessary changes were made.

Now I want them to use the old icons as much as you do, Aaron, it's just, unfortunately, not going to happen. You also have to take into consideration, that we are only part of a minority of people. I'm not trying to be mean in any way.

socool775: Understood. But this a problem that to me feeds itself. I know the icons are never going back (unless I get control of the graphics someday), but I just don't want to accept it. This is something that I am interested in, and I never knew the changes were coming. It is for that reason that I refuse to accept it, thus perpetuating my problem with it.

[texasstooge]

Although the current icons set is good, I like the old IS icons better.

[TWCToday]

But TWC just cant keep things forever. As far as consulting their viewers.... Well they don't have any really. The average person doesn't make some popcorn, sit on the couch and watch The Weather Channel that has the same information repeated over again. Do you watch CNN or other cable news networks for hours on end?

Its unfortunate you were young when the icon changed occurred but thats life I guess. TWC has to look for whats in its best interest. Technology is something TWC uses to help create interest in a channel many people dont spend more than 10min watching.  With so much competition from the internet and other sources, TWC has to keep things fresh. Not trying to sound mean or harsh but its the truth.

Dont worry though, at some point in time TWC will do graphic changes again and perhaps choose something different that you will like.

[lightningbolt9999]

 :thinking:The Current Version Of The IntelliStar Isn't Too Bad, But I Like The 8/15/05-12/12/06 Version The Best! The XL Is Still My Favorite STAR Version, Though.

[Gil]

2004

[lfmusiclover]

TWC should have asked the opinions of their viewers, since they are a business solely there to provide to the consumers.

The Weather Channel's not obligated to do so. As Martin said it best:

The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather.

Now I want them to use the old icons as much as you do, Aaron, it's just, unfortunately, not going to happen. You also have to take into consideration, that we are only part of a minority of people. I'm not trying to be mean in any way.

For some reason people seem to have a hard time grasping that fact. I can't tell you how many times I've brought it up. 

[wxntrafficfan]

TWC should have asked the opinions of their viewers, since they are a business solely there to provide to the consumers.

The Weather Channel's not obligated to do so. As Martin said it best:

The average person, 99.9999% of TWC viewers could care less about what the icon is. They are there for the weather.

Now I want them to use the old icons as much as you do, Aaron, it's just, unfortunately, not going to happen. You also have to take into consideration, that we are only part of a minority of people. I'm not trying to be mean in any way.

For some reason people seem to have a hard time grasping that fact. I can't tell you how many times I've brought it up. 

Well, I will admit to you that I too have a hard time grasping that. It just is how it is. I can't and refuse to accept it, which is why it remains a problem.

[Gil]

Good lord, it's a 128x128px animated picture! Who the hell cares?

If you don't like it, find another hobby. (if you can even call TWC a hobby)

[twcfan68]

Icons cause so many psychological problems.  I like then XL ones better because I can see the rain better, but over time I got used to it. Seeing old XL videos on Youtube might bring back those good memories, Aaron. Plus, Martin and Brian have been both posting XL footage to Youtube, and that brought back some good XL memories back to me.

[Robert]

I like the current version. It's a change from the blue theme that was around for years, which got old.