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2003-12-24 :: shaynasanerd

don't.

Style

Simple can be a good thing, but you could definitely better utilize the space that you have at your disposal. The template consists of a black background, a text box less than a third of the size of the page, a small box for links, and the word �Don�t.� in the upper left hand corner. Having such an unadorned layout can be used to your advantage to draw readers� attention to your words, but the text box is a bit too narrow, leading to a lot of unnecessary scrolling, which is, frankly, just annoying. You have a lot of empty space which could be used to combat this. Several of your links return to the index page and the link to your rings page does not link to your rings, but to those of your reader. The cast page is very helpful as you do tend to mention many people only in passing. An �About Me� page would also be helpful to familiarize your audience with who you are in more comprehensive manner than can be accomplished by just reading your entries.



Substance

You have your own brand of sassiness for being as young as you are, which is clearly one of your strengths. You have a very enjoyable personality and it is fortuitously prevalent throughout your writing. You tend to write like you probably talk, which can be engaging, but sometimes it�s overdone. Many of the entries revolve around your daily activities and visits with your boyfriend. These types of entries really should be more the exception than the rule. Nonetheless, your anecdotes are highly amusing due to your humorous and very often sarcastic way of describing events. In a few entries, such as this one and this one, you show a tremendous amount of honesty as well as the ability to be provocative. When you give your reader a glimpse into the inner workings of your mind, you are more successful. Don�t be afraid to explore below the surface and share more insights with your audience. Your most recent entries have definitely accomplished this more so than previously. That being said, I�m not really a fan of too many surveys and quizzes and for the number of entries you have, there are just too many.



Suggestions

Delve deeper and share more ideas and insights to let your audience learn a bit more about the mind behind the personality. Go out on a limb. It is to your benefit. While there is something to be said for simplicity in design, I would think about at least widening your text box to improve the ease at which your entries can be read and to use your space more productively. Your links also need some maintenance.



C+

C for Style/B- for content.



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