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To the author: Kudos, this looks like a nicely executed library. And thank you for providing an unbroken (at least on computer) parallax implementation - I've

To the author: Kudos, this looks like a nicely executed library. And thank you for providing an unbroken (at least on computer) parallax implementation - I've seen too many homebrew versions that are utterly, utterly broken. This is incredibly frustrating in cases where this is blocking me from content in which I'm actually interested. To potential users: <scroll> <scroll> <scroll> Some things slide around. <scroll> <scroll> <scroll> Tiny bit of content <scroll> <scroll> <scroll> More things moving with nothing to do with the content <scroll> <scroll> <scroll> Tiny bit more content ... What does this remind you of? Here... I'll give you a hint: Make a wish. Now scroll! > >> >>> >>>> ... >>>> >>> >> > ****** Stop! ****** It's the 20-teens version of those obnoxious ASCII-art e-mail chain letters [1]. Don't do that. It's not pretty. It sucks, and dollars-to-donuts it's hurting your conversion. Don't impede my ability to read the thing that you want me to read. It's not going to impress me, it's going to make me click elsewhere. Let's please kill this fad and give clever, ambitious people such as this author (sorry, I couldn't find a reference to your real name) something more useful on which to hack. 1: http://cluestick.info/hoax/7_Types.htm http://cluestick.info/hoax/7_Types.htm

crisnoble 13y ago
So much parallax hate, why? The [awesome] library is for triggering events based on how far down a user has scrolled. It could be used for parallax effects or any number of things including detection of how far down a user scrolls before exiting, subtle cues to indicate your at the end of an article, fading out non-essential navigation items. This demonstration is over the top to show the range of features the library can provide. If someone uses the technique to inhibit usability or make you dizzy, then shame on them. There are plenty of sites that use the parallax effect very well, a couple that have been #1 on HN: http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunnel-creek http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunne... , http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ . The key is to use it as an enhancement, not a dependency.
- benjamincburns 13y ago
  > If someone uses the technique to inhibit usability or make you dizzy, then shame on them. You've hit the nail on the head. The problem is that I've seen so many pages that do just what you describe and it causes a knee-jerk response. Don't get me wrong - when it's done right parallax can be beautiful. It's just too overused.
mey 13y ago
Reminds me of the Powerpoint slide transitions.
vanderZwan 13y ago
> And thank you for providing an unbroken (at least on computer) parallax implementation If with "unbroken" you mean "still works with NoScript", then I'm sorry to say that it messes up the layout when JavaScript is turned off on my computer. In fact, only a handful of websites ever gets this right.

crisnoble 13y ago

So much parallax hate, why? The [awesome] library is for triggering events based on how far down a user has scrolled. It could be used for parallax effects or any number of things including detection of how far down a user scrolls before exiting, subtle cues to indicate your at the end of an article, fading out non-essential navigation items. This demonstration is over the top to show the range of features the library can provide. If someone uses the technique to inhibit usability or make you dizzy, then shame on them. There are plenty of sites that use the parallax effect very well, a couple that have been #1 on HN: http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunnel-creek http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunne... , http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ http://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ . The key is to use it as an enhancement, not a dependency.

benjamincburns 13y ago
> If someone uses the technique to inhibit usability or make you dizzy, then shame on them. You've hit the nail on the head. The problem is that I've seen so many pages that do just what you describe and it causes a knee-jerk response. Don't get me wrong - when it's done right parallax can be beautiful. It's just too overused.

mey 13y ago

Reminds me of the Powerpoint slide transitions.

vanderZwan 13y ago

> And thank you for providing an unbroken (at least on computer) parallax implementation If with "unbroken" you mean "still works with NoScript", then I'm sorry to say that it messes up the layout when JavaScript is turned off on my computer. In fact, only a handful of websites ever gets this right.