Posted by Fred on 04/26/07 19:59

On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:57:58 -0500, Bergamot <bergamot@visi.com>
wrote:

>Fred wrote:
>>
>> Well, I'd like to have 3 or 4 separate text messages that will sit on
>> a backround image. The text will fade (I'd like the fade to be slow
>> and smooth) from one message to the next.
>
>Please don't do this.
>
>What if the user isn't done reading a message before it starts
>disappearing? Do you think they'll have the patience to wait for it to
>come around again? What if they are done reading it long before the next
>one starts coming in? Do you want them to sit there and wait until *you*
>think it's time to continue?
>
>If you want something to be read, don't make it a moving target.

Berg,

I think your are correct in your statement.

How about presenting a diferent text message on page refresh.

How would you approach that idea?

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