how to stop frantic icons?

jbclem · 01-18-2009, 06:16 AM

I'd like to know if there's a way to stop the movement in these stupid action icons...sorry, I can't think of any other description. All they do is distract my eyes from reading the message text. Hopefully there is a way to shut them off, at least in the windows I'm watching.

jc

MediaHound · 01-18-2009, 10:43 AM

Mash your Esc key, its at the top left of your keyboard. That will stop the animations.

If that still does provide you with a pleasant browsing experience, we can do another thing. Do this at your own risk though, if you screw up your computer I am not to blame!
Type "about:config" in your address bar (without the quotes) then hit enter.
Type "image.animation_mode" in the filter.
Double click the value to change it.
These are your options to place as the value:
"none" (animated images will never play)
"once" (animated images will play once)
"normal" (default) (animated images will play as normal)

jack hagenaars · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

I love the icons!

Michael_Andrew · 01-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Masking tape. I'd use the blue painters tape. It would leave less adhesive on the screen.

jbclem · 01-18-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the suggestion...but unchecking "images" didn't work. I've tried logging in and out but those figures are still jumping around.

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 05:19 PM

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: 2790:

:discocraz ed:

:do ggyandnaner:

Is it any better now? This can be your test screen!

:dancinp up:

:b ananas_j

:exercis enaner:

:volley ballnaner:

:rop ingnaner:

island cassie · 01-18-2009, 05:37 PM

Scot - you are bad!!!!! haha! Sure you didn't miss one?

Chironex · 01-18-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by island cassie

Scot - you are bad!!!!! haha! Sure you didn't miss one?

My clickin' finger got tired! LOL

Richard · 01-18-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclem

Thanks for the suggestion...but unchecking "images" didn't work. I've tried logging in and out but those figures are still jumping around.

True, unchecking "Show Images" and clicking "Save Changes" has no effect.

Another problem is that we are all very warped and use the moving icons to as a form of communication.

MediaHound · 01-18-2009, 10:19 PM

Sorry for the false information regarding the "Show images" setting.

What you should do then is just mash your Esc key, its at the top left of your keyboard. That will stop the animations.

If that still does provide you with a pleasant browsing experience, we can do another thing. Do this at your own risk though, if you screw up your computer I am not to blame!
Type "about:config" in your address bar (without the quotes) then hit enter.
Type "image.animation_mode" in the filter.
Double click the value to change it.
These are your options to place as the value:
"none" (animated images will never play)
"once" (animated images will play once)
"normal" (default) (animated images will play as normal)

I have edited my post above with the proper instructions.

mskitty38583 · 01-18-2009, 10:35 PM

ive made this point before.....every where there is an icon on your screen..take a black marker and color it out on the screen. that should take care of the bouncing icons. lol.

momoese · 01-19-2009, 12:47 AM

The esc key works just fine for me.

Chironex · 01-19-2009, 12:54 AM

Yep, ESC works like a charm.

buzzwinder · 01-19-2009, 12:55 AM

Thanks Mitchell, I just tried that with Scots Test post, it stops the motion, The emoticons don't bother me, but I was curious as to how to stop them from flashing, Learning new stuff every day here on the Org.

saltydad · 01-19-2009, 02:56 AM

OK, I tried the escape key and it works. Now how do I turn them back on?

jbclem · 01-19-2009, 04:34 AM

I didn't have a chance to try the ESC key because I found another way. I'm using Firefox and I right clicked and chose the line that said something about blocking images. That worked perfectly, the icons disappeared. It probably means that all images are blocked (including banana plants), so I'll try the ESC key next time it's an issue. I don't mind the icons, it's just the movement that bothers me.

Mediahound, I also went into about:config and changed image_animation_mode to once just to see what that would be like. I don't understand why you'd think that could screw up the entire computer, at worse it might affect Firefox. But I've changed settings in there before with no problem. Anyway, thanks for the help, it's good to know about that setting.

Tog Tan · 01-19-2009, 04:50 AM

As with Jack Hagenaars and some others, I think they are cute and just love them!

lorax · 01-19-2009, 07:51 AM

I love 'em too - I think the key to not overloading the senses is sparing use.

frog7994 · 01-19-2009, 07:56 AM

I see Chironex has a good sence of humor LOL

MediaHound · 01-19-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclem

I didn't have a chance to try the ESC key because I found another way. I'm using Firefox and I right clicked and chose the line that said something about blocking images. That worked perfectly, the icons disappeared. It probably means that all images are blocked (including banana plants), so I'll try the ESC key next time it's an issue. I don't mind the icons, it's just the movement that bothers me.

Mediahound, I also went into about:config and changed image_animation_mode to once just to see what that would be like. I don't understand why you'd think that could screw up the entire computer, at worse it might affect Firefox. But I've changed settings in there before with no problem. Anyway, thanks for the help, it's good to know about that setting.

Please don't block all images from us as it can prevent you from navigating the site correctly. Parts of the site use images as navigation.

01-18-2009, 06:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
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