Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Turn off the snowflakes

Discussion in 'Suggestions' started by Thomas Ward, Dec 21, 2020.

  1. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    Whoever thought this to be cute should try to read the sight with this distractive crap dribbling down the screen. I will spend the rest of my day finding alternative vendors for the 142 items in my cart.
     
    Rick 2.0 likes this.
  2. Christian James

    Christian James Journeyman
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2018
    Messages:
    439
    Likes Received:
    213
    Hey Thomas, don't abandon Openbuilds - it's your friend for life! I have to agree though, those bubbles are not good on the eye!
     
    #2 Christian James, Dec 21, 2020
    Last edited: Dec 21, 2020
    Rick 2.0 likes this.
  3. ljvb

    ljvb Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    276
    Likes Received:
    87
    That was a little harsh over a little holiday fun... I'm sure you could have asked it in a nicer way.
     
  4. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    8020.net did not think my reaction was harsh.
     
  5. ljvb

    ljvb Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    276
    Likes Received:
    87
    That's your choice, and you are free to make it. And honestly, if a few snowflakes across your screen is enough to trigger the reaction you had, I think you may have bigger issues than just a few snowflakes. I speak for myself and not the community, and have no affiliation other than an end user.
     
  6. jeffmorris

    jeffmorris Journeyman
    Builder

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2017
    Messages:
    486
    Likes Received:
    112
    I wish that OpenBuilds let visitors enable or disable the snowflakes.
     
    sharmstr likes this.
  7. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    Wow I can deal with a few snowflakes in the background. But when they move in and out of my visual field that is a different story. Glad that you enjoy them!
     
  8. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    2,745
    Likes Received:
    2,411
    OK so while its fun I can se how it could get to you after an all day forum session :) So lets make a compromise and turn them off until we are a little closer to Christmas and then we'll bring them back for a bit. The PartStore will stay on, because if we have to shop in the snow up here in NJ so do ya'll! ;)
     
    David the swarfer and sharmstr like this.
  9. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    Thank you, Why not just make the flakes stationary? It is not the snowflakes( they are cute) it is the movement across the visual field that interferes with tracking when reading.
     
  10. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    2,745
    Likes Received:
    2,411
    No problem:thumbsup:, we want OpenBuilds to be enjoyable for everyone. Good idea on the stationary, something to look into for next year :)
    While I'm in here.. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone, hope you and your family's have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year ahead.
     
  11. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    Thanks Happy Holidays
     
    Peter Van Der Walt likes this.
  12. ljvb

    ljvb Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2019
    Messages:
    276
    Likes Received:
    87
    Sorry if I came off a little assholish (although I will admit I am one on occasion). It just irks me when people have a knee jerk reaction to something so small (and probably easily defeated by disabling javascript), and your response just stating that you were being a little harsh, and could have said it in a nicer way, is what triggered my response, it was cold, and a slap in the face to OB, who I suspect will end up being a resource for you when you build your system.
     
    Mark Carew likes this.
  13. Rob Taylor

    Rob Taylor Master
    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2013
    Messages:
    1,470
    Likes Received:
    746
    BOO BRING BACK THE SNOWFLAKES

    :mad::troll:
     
  14. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2013
    Messages:
    2,862
    Likes Received:
    1,528
    Something so small and moving around like that can be a nightmare for dyslexics. I was eventually able to tune them out but it took a fair amount of effort.
     
    Mark Carew and sharmstr like this.
  15. Thomas Ward

    Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2015
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    4
    Wow that was nice! Have a wonderful Holiday Season. OB was also nice keeping the flakes in the store and turning off on the forum.
    I was researching a project and was frustrated looking through the forum. Thank you, and sorry to all.
     
  16. JustinTime

    JustinTime Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2013
    Messages:
    759
    Likes Received:
    253
    Don't be sorry! I too HATE it when things are moving on the screen, anywhere, unless I watch a video! All those GIFs and advertising and automatically starting video clips annoy me to hell.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice