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vince123123 · 27th May 2005

Just an observation.

I noticed recently there's this HP advertisement Bar at the top of the page. Whilst I've nothing against advertising to gain revenue for this site, could it be possible that the ad doesn't extend downwards into the text and links? Its kinda disconcerting to have to click on the "x" everytime I need to remove the blocking ad in order to access the words underneath (e.g. private messages etc).

Thanks!

Sjourn · 27th May 2005

I have the same sentiment.

Falcon · 27th May 2005

Agree. Quite irritating.

vince123123 · 31st May 2005

Any admin comment?

Darren · 31st May 2005

The ad format was stipulated by HP and we are only hosting it in certain sub-forums, not forum-wide (as you may already have noticed).

The ad expansion should only happen when
a) you are using IE; AND
b) you mouseover the ad.

Nevertheless, we take note of your feedback and will include the findings in our considerations for the future.

vince123123 · 31st May 2005

Ah I see, thanks for the clarification, it really helps as now I know that to avoid it coming down, avoid mouseover-ing it.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Darren

The ad format was stipulated by HP and we are only hosting it in certain sub-forums, not forum-wide (as you may already have noticed).

The ad expansion should only happen when
a) you are using IE; AND
b) you mouseover the ad.

Nevertheless, we take note of your feedback and will include the findings in our considerations for the future.

Stereobox · 31st May 2005

i'm browsing with firefox and i don't see it at all, only with IE

oeyvind · 31st May 2005

Originally Posted by Stereobox

i'm browsing with firefox and i don't see it at all, only with IE

hehehe... one more reason not to use MSIE on Wintel....

Fluorite · 31st May 2005

It is ok for me... not too bad. Because I am a hp fan.

West_ray · 31st May 2005

Originally Posted by vince123123

Just an observation.

I noticed recently there's this HP advertisement Bar at the top of the page. Whilst I've nothing against advertising to gain revenue for this site, could it be possible that the ad doesn't extend downwards into the text and links? Its kinda disconcerting to have to click on the "x" everytime I need to remove the blocking ad in order to access the words underneath (e.g. private messages etc).

Thanks!

this is one of the ways to capture browsers' attention

27th May 2005	#1
vince123123 Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 6,689	HP Advertisement Just an observation. I noticed recently there's this HP advertisement Bar at the top of the page. Whilst I've nothing against advertising to gain revenue for this site, could it be possible that the ad doesn't extend downwards into the text and links? Its kinda disconcerting to have to click on the "x" everytime I need to remove the blocking ad in order to access the words underneath (e.g. private messages etc). Thanks!

27th May 2005	#2
Sjourn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Punggol 21/中国 Posts: 1,370	I have the same sentiment. __________________ I lup SG, but SG don't love me...

27th May 2005	#3
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,870	Agree. Quite irritating.

31st May 2005	#4
vince123123 Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 6,689	Any admin comment?

31st May 2005	#5
Darren ClubSNAP Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP HQ Posts: 7,473	The ad format was stipulated by HP and we are only hosting it in certain sub-forums, not forum-wide (as you may already have noticed). The ad expansion should only happen when a) you are using IE; AND b) you mouseover the ad. Nevertheless, we take note of your feedback and will include the findings in our considerations for the future.

31st May 2005	#7
Stereobox Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cocteau Twins Posts: 2,105	i'm browsing with firefox and i don't see it at all, only with IE

31st May 2005	#9
Fluorite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 435	It is ok for me... not too bad. Because I am a hp fan.