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I think the loading animation is too much. It'll be better if it just pops up. Also I think this is taking up too much real estate, it should probably just be
by vaksel 17y ago
I think the loading animation is too much. It'll be better if it just pops up.
Also I think this is taking up too much real estate, it should probably just be a 16x16 pixel image with a ? on it.
- mdolon 17y agoYou should totally make the animation/design customizable too so I can finally have my own talking paperclip!
- pxlpshr 17y agoI voted you back up. HN has been suffering from a flight of noobs that downmod as a sign of disagreement but without voicing an opinion. I agree with the animation bit, it's a little distracting. I disagree about the size of the box because users that need the most help likely won't notice a 16x16 box. Ideally both items are customizable. My first reaction was "oh, the paperclip is back". But I do think this could be useful as long as it isn't annoying, and can be turned off easily for pro users.
- devinj 17y agoNoobs can't downvote. ;)
- codexon 17y agoIt has to be somewhat large and noticeable. If its too small people won't even notice it.
- markchristian 17y agoThe loading animation (aka "the swoosh maneuver") actually only happens on the front page of helpbubble.com -- it's intended to really draw your attention to it, since it's sort of the star of the show. When it's installed on your site, it's much more sedate. Fancy animations are easily added via JavaScript hackery, of course, if you so desire. :)
- palish 17y agoDefinitely communicate that then!