> Downgrading the prompt to a non-popup icon in the address bar unless it follows a user action sounds like the perfect balance. But where should we put these

> Downgrading the prompt to a non-popup icon in the address bar unless it follows a user action sounds like the perfect balance. But where should we put these non-popups? Perhaps we could have a dedicated bar for notifications, rss, and other services that a website offers, as well as any other relevant information. That way, we won't be clogging up the address bar. I'd happily sacrifice vertical 30px for that. A "status bar", if you will.