Posted by Dr. Bob on November 7, 1999, at 13:56:53
In reply to Re: Suggestions [short], posted by Bob on November 6, 1999, at 21:13:12
> 1) Target the search link to a "_blank" page.
OK, done. I hesitate to create too many windows, but that was a good point about the "new" flags.
> 2) Since one of the big complaints from the web weary is bringing forward old threads with a couple dozen replies already attached...
I'm just going to have it stop doing that (when I get a chance), that actually should be easier.
> the script that handles the cookie setting for whether the music is turned on or off. If it's read as being off, why not have the script branch so that the java applet and the music file do not load at all?
Because someone might not want the music to play automatically, but might still want to be able to do so manually?
The music file is only 27 K. The player is a different story, but it's already on your computer (ie, doesn't have to be downloaded from the server). If you don't want to be bothered with it at all, you can just delete it (or move it somewhere else).
From time to time, someone who's requested email notifications of follow-up posts gets overwhelmed with them and asks to have them stopped. Now you can do that yourself. I've added a link at the top of the main page. It's kind of involved, but hopefully it's better than nothing.
Bob
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