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View Poll Results: Are non-scrolling backgrounds obnoxious?
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December 15, 2002, 21:09
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Non-Scrolling Backgrounds
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. 
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December 15, 2002, 21:38
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I like it. 
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December 15, 2002, 21:48
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Apolyton CS Co-Founder
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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.
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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
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December 16, 2002, 01:24
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Can't say it bothers me too much.
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December 16, 2002, 01:36
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Never bothered me 
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December 16, 2002, 02:30
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Is this supposed to be bothering me?  I guess not as it's not a problem for me.
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December 16, 2002, 06:37
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I don't even understand what a non scrolling background is so I guess I don't care.
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December 16, 2002, 08:53
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I dont see what's the problem.
Besides, at least on the front page the background is mostly white, so it doesnt really matter.
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December 16, 2002, 10:05
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No problems here. 
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December 16, 2002, 10:09
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Deity
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I voted no.
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December 16, 2002, 17:49
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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
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December 16, 2002, 18:03
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actually it's the scrolling backround that kills me.
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December 16, 2002, 18:09
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Non scrolling backgrounds are annoying if they detract the eye from the content. Apolyton's don't, so they aren't.
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December 16, 2002, 18:23
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It doesn't bother me, but unlike you I did notice it the first time I come to Poly, and then I liked it.
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December 16, 2002, 20:30
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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.
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December 17, 2002, 19:47
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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.
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December 19, 2002, 05:41
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Non-scrolling backgrounds? Never noticed that before... I guess it doesn't bother me
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December 19, 2002, 07:26
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Deity
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Well a quick look at the poll suggests St Leo is bonkers. 
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December 19, 2002, 08:41
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I hardly ever go to the main page anyway 
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December 19, 2002, 17:00
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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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