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Speedfreak
06-25-2002, 10:37 AM
That, damn flashing banner

bad, bad, bad.
ribitch
06-25-2002, 10:38 AM
Originally posted by Speedfreak
http://ads.ad-flow.com/DA/2981/00-TravelP-Blink-io2334

bad, bad, bad.

yep, people have been complaining for a week now i think. if using IE, hit escape (thanks whoever originally posted that) and it quits flashing.
Hiro
06-25-2002, 10:40 AM
hit ESC or click on the "STOP" button in IE. That will stop it.

Too bad the trick doesn't work in Netscape. :P
whitak24
06-25-2002, 11:09 AM
Originally posted by ribitch


yep, people have been complaining for a week now i think. if using IE, hit escape (thanks whoever originally posted that) and it quits flashing.
yeah, a big thanks to the people who alerted us that "esc" or "stop" would halt the flashing.

otherwise, i would have had a seizure by now
Speedfreak
06-25-2002, 11:19 AM
"If you are currently having a seizure, you've WON! click here"
g222leav
06-25-2002, 11:21 AM
dude that thing is so annoying...thanx you for ESC thank you thank you thank you
MJordanash
06-25-2002, 02:58 PM
I cant stand that banner...if any of those drive me literally up a wall, it would be that one.
DoPeY5007
06-25-2002, 03:40 PM
heh, cool, I never know about the esc trik, thanks
jujubees
06-25-2002, 03:44 PM
Anyone care to time these puppies? :eye:

According to the ADA guidelines (http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.22.htm#(j)), displays that flicker, flash, or blink can't exceed 2 Hz, or 2 flickers/second.

Sic some legal action on 'em! :P
The Continental
06-25-2002, 05:45 PM
^^What she said^^
whitak24
06-26-2002, 06:14 AM
it appears the really obnoxious ones aren't running today.

the ones that are up aren't nearly as bad.

however, i would be curious about whether those old ones met the ADA guidelines that juju mentioned
ribitch
06-26-2002, 06:20 AM
i think i had one earlier today. I have crucial up right now
Burzhui
06-26-2002, 12:16 PM
owie it hurts:bawl:
whitak24
06-26-2002, 12:43 PM
Originally posted by DarkFury

I can tell you for a fact that they DON'T...

However since Got|Apex is not a "federal" website, I don't know if ADA would get involved...
good point, as the link that juju provided applies specifically to federal government websites.

however, doesn't the americans with disabilities act (ADA) cover all public spaces (i know public buildings like churches, schools, etc are covered). since Got|Apex (or most any other website) is a "public space", it seems that ADA would still apply....but i have no idea of how all that stuff really works :shrug:
whitak24
06-26-2002, 03:19 PM
wow, thanks for the info, DF!

you're all over this stuff :thumbup:
faither
06-27-2002, 10:49 AM
I would gladly donate to a Paypal fund rather than have to see the damn banners.
sbp
06-27-2002, 02:49 PM
{saves that banner for use at a later date} :shifty:
dbax791
06-27-2002, 06:39 PM
Originally posted by Corsec
hit ESC or click on the "STOP" button in IE. That will stop it.

Too bad the trick doesn't work in Netscape. :P

Thanks Corsec! I didn't know that. :D