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Its hard to see (and then again not really) what the big uproar is about.
IMHO:
Been using 12, 14, 16 pics in my sites for a long while. Makes design variations easier and is probably better for surfers anyways.
1200 wide issue I can see problematic for some because it is true that most (a lot) sponsor content comes 640. I suspect that this is exactly the purpose of the rule: to lessen overused sponsor content and increase purchased, unique content. Gotta be a good thing.
More than 800px wide; well I think this just allows more sloppy designs but time will tell.
I guess I'm thinking most about Jim's comment on his pet peeve about "Its my list and I can do what I want" feelings. I would say that for 95% of the people this would be true.... but not for you guys.
Of course you can do what you want, that goes without saying but I think its no surprise of all the hand wringing these little changes cause every now and then because you handful of guys (and women) are the literal tail that wags the dog. Everything you do is seen and perceived as important and affecting the entire business model up and down the line just because you are the gorrillas, in traffic, reputation, and influence. Therefore, when you make a decision like rule and standards change you are really making a rule likely to apply accross the board at least in time. You have the enviable (maybe uneviable) position of affecting a lot of peoples actions and has its been said "change is scary" to some. Ultimately you are making a decision based on what you think is best for the list and maybe for the business but at the level of an LOR its also a decision for the niche of all serious freesite workers.
I don't have a problem with any of the rule changes either and agree with the general precept of "its my list...." but maybe significant rule changes could be announced well in advance here at the board and then such a big deal wouldn't follow.
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