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The ACS Redesign

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 18/09/2026, 20:46:48 UTC.

Briefings

A user reports that the ACS redesign broke their RSS feeds, preventing access to journal abstracts. The author notes that while the new web design is functional, graphical abstracts do not display in their reader, NewsBlur. The author received a generic response from ACS claiming awareness of the issue but no timeline for resolution. The text expresses frustration over the loss of browsing functionality and suggests the redesign may have been an intentional shift in traffic management rather than a simple oversight. The author also critiques the new logo design, comparing it to an airport hotel sign, and mentions a Bluesky discussion about potential merchandise featuring a Chthulhu figure holding an Erlenmeyer flask.

Key points

• The ACS redesign broke RSS feeds, preventing users from browsing journal abstracts via their readers.
• Graphical abstracts are not displaying in the NewsBlur reader despite the new web page designs being functional.

Context and limitations

The evidence is a single user's complaint from September 2026 regarding a specific software issue. It does not confirm if the RSS feeds are fully functional for all users or if the redesign was intentional. The author's specific technical setup (NewsBlur) is not representative of all users, and the timeline for resolution remains unknown.

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