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St Leo

King of Scenario League

Member of the Apolyton Social Democratic Party
Jul 2005
time: 00:24

16-12-2002 06:09

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Non-Scrolling Backgrounds

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I just noticed that most of Apolyton is using a non-scrolling background. IMHO, that is a terrible design decision.

Non-scrolling backgrounds throw themselves at the reader's eyes the minute someone begins scrolling. Traditionally, pressing on a scroll-bar resulted in everything in the window scrolling. I can't think of any application with non-scrolling backgrounds other than modern web browsers.

Uh, have I mentioned that I don't like non-scrolling backgrounds? Yes? Just checking. I don't like non-scrolling backgrounds.

ixnay

ACS Staff: 'RoN' Content Editor

I <3 etna, omg disgaea fag
Jan 1970
time: 22:24

16-12-2002 06:38

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Put an end to popups!

I like it.

DanQ

Emperor of Apolyton, Ruler of the Here and Now

Ontario, Canada
Aug 1998
time: 00:24

16-12-2002 06:48

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Re: Non-Scrolling Backgrounds

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Originally posted by St Leo
I just noticed that most of Apolyton is using a non-scrolling background. IMHO, that is a terrible design decision.

Non-scrolling backgrounds throw themselves at the reader's eyes the minute someone begins scrolling. Traditionally, pressing on a scroll-bar resulted in everything in the window scrolling. I can't think of any application with non-scrolling backgrounds other than modern web browsers.

Uh, have I mentioned that I don't like non-scrolling backgrounds? Yes? Just checking. I don't like non-scrolling backgrounds.

We've been using the non-scrolling background since the site's inception, St. Leo.

In any event, love it or hate it: it's not going to be leaving anytime soon.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

Skanky Burns

Deity

Skanky Bastard Quartermaster
Aug 2001
time: 14:24

16-12-2002 10:24

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Can't say it bothers me too much.

Ming

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Mingapulco - CST
Jan 1970
time: 23:24

16-12-2002 10:36

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Suffering from ads?

Never bothered me

Rasbelin

Emperor

Tampere (Tammerfors), Finland
Nov 1999
time: 07:24

16-12-2002 11:30

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Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

Is this supposed to be bothering me? I guess not as it's not a problem for me.

spartak

King

Dec 2000
time: 05:24

16-12-2002 15:37

Tired of ads?

I don't even understand what a non scrolling background is so I guess I don't care.

Eli

Emperor

Israel
Jul 2000
time: 07:24

16-12-2002 17:53

Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

I dont see what's the problem.

Besides, at least on the front page the background is mostly white, so it doesnt really matter.

Alex

Emperor

Brasil
Mar 1999
time: 02:24

16-12-2002 19:05

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No problems here.

DrSpike

Deity

Enthusiastic member of Apolyton
Sep 2001
time: 05:24

16-12-2002 19:09

#10

Support Apolyton

I voted no.

jdd2007

King

Cincinnati
Aug 2001
time: 00:24

17-12-2002 02:49

#11

Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

yes i absolutely cant stand those damn nonscrolling backgrounds. obnoxious eyesores, im NEVER RETURNING TO APOLYTON EVER>>>>>>>>WHY WOULD ANYONE EVEN THINK ABOUT PUTTING THEM THERE???????

actually no, they dont bother me

aahz_capone

Prince

The Hague
Feb 2002
time: 06:24

17-12-2002 03:03

#12

Get a bigger avatar today!

actually it's the scrolling backround that kills me.

Immortal Wombat

Prince

in perpetuity
Dec 2000
time: 05:24

17-12-2002 03:09

#13

Support Apolyton

Non scrolling backgrounds are annoying if they detract the eye from the content. Apolyton's don't, so they aren't.

Gramphos

ACS Civ III Files Manager, Prince of Development

Chalmers, Sweden
Apr 2001
time: 06:24

17-12-2002 03:23

#14

Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

It doesn't bother me, but unlike you I did notice it the first time I come to Poly, and then I liked it.

St Leo

King of Scenario League

Member of the Apolyton Social Democratic Party
Jul 2005
time: 00:24

17-12-2002 05:30

#15

Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

I don't even understand what a non scrolling background is so I guess I don't care.

When you scroll, a non-scrolling background stays in one place while the rest of the text and images move over it. Netscape didn't have it, Opera only got it in version 6, and I haven't visited Apolyton's homepage regularly since the time that I was using Opera 4.

It won't really bother me now (in the Opera 7 beta) because I still have no reason to visit Apolyton's content pages and I can just turn off images/CSS when I do. I was just concerned that other people who did might not be speaking up about this.

actually it's the scrolling backround that kills me.

You are mad, mad I tells ye.

Provost Harrison

Emperor

The farce is strong with this one.
Feb 2000
time: 05:24

18-12-2002 04:47

#16

Enter the AD-FREE zone

It depends. If they are a subtle background, it doesn't matter but if they contain a lot of detail then I find they detract from the reading and just look unprofessional.

Adagio

Emperor

Jun 2001
time: 06:24

19-12-2002 14:41

#17

Support Apolyton

Non-scrolling backgrounds? Never noticed that before... I guess it doesn't bother me

DrSpike

Deity

Enthusiastic member of Apolyton
Sep 2001
time: 05:24

19-12-2002 16:26

#18

Suffering from ads?

Well a quick look at the poll suggests St Leo is bonkers.

Zopperoni

Emperor

Dec 2000
time: 06:24

19-12-2002 17:41

#19

Get a bigger avatar today!

I hardly ever go to the main page anyway

St Leo

King of Scenario League

Member of the Apolyton Social Democratic Party
Jul 2005
time: 00:24

20-12-2002 02:00

#20

Inflate your Upload Space

I hardly ever go to the main page anyway

No one does, but we don't want to scare newbies away before we get a chance to feast on their delicious internal orga... I think you get the point.

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