There is so much to confound the user in this page, it's a great example of what not to do. To start with, the section above has 4 columns which must be scrolled down to the bottom then back up to the top to read the next column, repeating that painful exercise three times if you actually want to read the text. The columns are only two or three words wide, which is just plain annoying.
The fonts are all over the map, alternating between regular and small caps. The text area is such a small portion of the page, and at first it's not clear where the scroll bar is located. You don't even really know if there is any text to view.
The page that I liked very much was Bugs.
I really like the combination of a seamless flow and clearly defined sections. The bugs create movement throughout the page, while the content is clearly divided into segments. I like the curved border sections and the color scheme. The fonts are well chosen and the page has an elegant, playful feel. The only thing I would like to see is a slightly larger font as I find it a little small to read.
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I've mentioned this on a few other blogs, but don't discount the design of Retro Theater. Yes, it may be hard to use and inconsistent with fonts, but in terms of design, strictly design, it is unconventional and quite profound. (How many other "designs" use a window?)
Good linking and screenshots.
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