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Subject: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/15/05 at 8:27 pm
A girlfriend of mine has decided that she wants to be a member on the boards, however her access is limited to when she is at work. My question Chucky is whether you have thought about putting a panic button on the pages? (Similar to those used on uproar.com or other games sites) When the button is clicked it would link to a page that looks like some sort of spreadsheet....
I know it isnt appropriate to be doing things like this while a person is at work.... but I figure it can't hurt to ask! ;)
Tam
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Dagwood on 08/15/05 at 9:04 pm
I know it isnt appropriate to be doing things like this while a person is at work.... but I figure it can't hurt to ask! ;)
Tam
Dang, you took my response. ;)
BTW, I love your avatar. It is pretty cool.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/15/05 at 9:09 pm
Dang, you took my response. ;)
BTW, I love your avatar. It is pretty cool.
Thanks Dag!! ;D
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/16/05 at 7:18 am
Interesting idea. I'll look into it.
I could probably program it, to be keystroke triggered (like the control-s to save a message), so even if it scolls off the screen, you can still hit it.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Alchoholica on 08/16/05 at 12:21 pm
Interesting idea. I'll look into it.
I could probably program it, to be keystroke triggered (like the control-s to save a message), so even if it scolls off the screen, you can still hit it.
Yeah, if you download MSN Plus, an add on for MSN Messenger you can use the command CTRL + Space and it reduces the program to an icon that looks like a monitor in your Running Programs bar by the Clock. Maybe something like that?
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 08/16/05 at 2:57 pm
Whooo!! We have PANIC BUTTON!!! :D
Beth
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/16/05 at 2:57 pm
CHUCKY!!!!!
Thanks for the Panic Button!!
You are too awesome for words!!!
Tam
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/16/05 at 2:58 pm
Whooo!! We have PANIC BUTTON!!! :D
Beth
And a nice little flip to Google!!! ;D
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 08/16/05 at 2:59 pm
I must admit..I was a bit hesitant to press it, at first. It looks rather intimidating---I didn't want the earth to implode.
Beth
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/16/05 at 3:00 pm
I must admit..I was a bit hesitant to press it, at first. It looks rather intimidating---I didn't want the earth to implode.
Beth
It's gone !!! :o
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/16/05 at 3:00 pm
ugh... had to pull it
doesn't work quite right in IE... it should be floating at the bottom. Close though.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/16/05 at 3:01 pm
ugh... had to pull it
doesn't work quite right in IE... it should be floating at the bottom. Close though.
Good try Chucky!
We know you can do it!
We will just have to be patient!! ;)
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: nally on 08/16/05 at 3:57 pm
Hehe...I just noticed it! ;D It brings up the Google homepage. Thanks, Chucky! :D
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 08/16/05 at 4:02 pm
I find the panic button rather annoying...it follows me everywhere! :-\\
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/16/05 at 4:03 pm
I find the panic button rather annoying...it follows me everywhere! :-\\
it's a bit big too... I'll have to look into making it configurable
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: nally on 08/16/05 at 4:05 pm
now it's gone again... :-\\
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 08/16/05 at 4:06 pm
now it's gone again... :-\\
No, it's just really small now.
Beth
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/16/05 at 4:07 pm
I was playing around with the size.
I think if it's 15 wide, and 60 tall (or maybe shorter?) it's not as obvious, or distracting...
opinions?
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: nally on 08/16/05 at 4:08 pm
No, it's just really small now.
Beth
Yeah...it's squished. Right before I posted the above message it was gone; maybe he was modifying the way it looked.
I was playing around with the size.
I think if it's 15 wide, and 60 tall (or maybe shorter?) it's not as obvious, or distracting...
opinions?
I think it's fine the way it is.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/16/05 at 4:14 pm
I was just thinking about the design some more... I should make it say BOSS, in the same font as the old 1970 Mustang...
I haven't designed a smaller image yet, so it's just squished and ugly at the moment.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: GoodRedShirt on 08/16/05 at 5:30 pm
I find the panic button rather annoying...it follows me everywhere! :-\\
It just sits at the top for me. (Firefox) - Just somnething maybe Chucky would want to check out (doesn't bother me, as I never use it) :D
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Dagwood on 08/16/05 at 6:40 pm
It is just sitting at the top for me, too. (IE6) Not that it matters, I don't visit at work anyway...no internet access.
ETA:
Ok, this is freaky...now it is at the bottom. :o
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: JamieMcBain on 08/16/05 at 9:33 pm
I find it to be distracting.....
::)
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 08/16/05 at 9:52 pm
yes, it drags the page a lot!
Erin
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: GoodRedShirt on 08/16/05 at 9:58 pm
It needs jazzing up a bit.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: JamieMcBain on 08/16/05 at 10:23 pm
Can it be toggled on and off? ???
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/17/05 at 12:21 am
Mine keeps jumps from opposite corners.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ktelqueen on 08/17/05 at 12:34 am
Mine keeps jumps from opposite corners.
so does mine and i hate it..mainly since it's slowing down the page :((but also because it's distracting)
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/17/05 at 12:36 am
so does mine and i hate it..mainly since it's slowing down the page :((but also because it's distracting)
On my computer my Home Page is already Google, all I have to do is click on Home.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ktelqueen on 08/17/05 at 12:37 am
On my computer my Home Page is already Google, all I have to do is click on Home.
we have so much in common Philip ;)
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: MidKnightDarkness on 08/17/05 at 1:44 am
I will admit, I dug said "Panic Button", at first. I will also now admit the the novelty of it has officially worn off. Ya hear that, ya lousy "Panic Button"...I hate you! You lag my page and cause discomfort to my eyes!
Beth
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: JamieMcBain on 08/17/05 at 9:09 am
From the looks of things, it's gone.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/17/05 at 10:00 am
Yeah, I think it's gone for good this time.
there's plenty of third party applications out there I found for hiding your browser and other stuff, if you really feel the need, you should find a way to do it. Or use the home key like a few people mentioned.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/17/05 at 10:56 am
Ah well, it was worth they try!
Thanks anyway!
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: nally on 08/17/05 at 12:13 pm
I kinda miss the panic button too. :-\\ Oh well...it was good while it lasted.
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Tam on 08/17/05 at 12:21 pm
Can she just open a spreadsheet and toggle between the two or just minimize the browser? That's what I a friend of mine used to do ;)
I guess she will just have to figure it out. I already told her she shouldnt be doing it at work anywway or to wait and use the puter on her lunch and breaks - I think she is so into these boards that she's afraid she might miss something! ;D
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: Dominic L. on 08/19/05 at 3:14 pm
I don't quite understand, could you just make a keyboard shortcut? No button, just press a certain key combination?
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: ChuckyG on 08/19/05 at 3:41 pm
I don't quite understand, could you just make a keyboard shortcut? No button, just press a certain key combination?
hmmm... I suppose I can still do that. of course ALT-F4 works pretty well too...
Subject: Re: Possibility of a Panic Button?
Written By: adagio on 08/19/05 at 6:18 pm
So, there is officially nothing there? Had me going for the first two pages. ;D I was about to get out my magnifying glass. Still, wish I could have seen it while it was going. A minimized spreadsheet to bring up would work just as well or homepage.
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