Changing banner image annoying?

[Luminary]

Hi all,

I realise that the changing banner is possibly designed to be a 'wow' feature or some such, but personally I find it annoying.

More than that though, it plays havoc with the caching of one's browser leading to excessive downloading of data on each reload since the cache is not constant.

It would also lead to higher server side data use presumably since clients are always downloading the picture banner as their caches are constantly changing.

I've fixed it on my side by using a web proxy that eliminates the banner altogether. But I would have preferred just having one banner that was well selected and changed only infrequently.

[team_v]

I enjoy it.
It shows off a wide variety of VW models all of which are represented on the forums here.

The data download would be negligable to most people.

[Tim]

as a fellow geek I try my best not to suck the joy out of life. Suggest you enjoy the pretty pictures like the average person. I know I do.. Ive been present at many of the meets that these pics were taken on and they bring back some very pleasant memories.

[rayray086]

Haha first was not enough variety, and now too much!

[RhysQ]

Hi all,

I realise that the changing banner is possibly designed to be a 'wow' feature or some such, but personally I find it annoying.

More than that though, it plays havoc with the caching of one's browser leading to excessive downloading of data on each reload since the cache is not constant.

It would also lead to higher server side data use presumably since clients are always downloading the picture banner as their caches are constantly changing.

I've fixed it on my side by using a web proxy that eliminates the banner altogether. But I would have preferred just having one banner that was well selected and changed only infrequently.

Are you on dial-up or something mate? The banner is the first thing to load when I refresh and it pops up straight away. If you have broadband, I suggest you contact your service provider and ask serious questions.

Just FYI, it got changed to scrolling banners as there was high demand for a more frequent change of banner pics. If you look at the relative thread, it seems many enjoy it. It wasn't designed as a 'wow' factor, but more meeting the requests of fellow members. The I's have it in this case.

I'm sorry but this is a poor thread, there's always one complaining.

[Mrk_Mickey]

It annoys me a tiny bit that they change EVERY page, but people like this and it works just fine..I think the images are only like 50kb max or so

[gerhard]

The pictures are roughly 50kb

Even dialup can cope with that.........

But I guess if you were using Telstra mobile broadband it would cost $2.00 for each banner change......

[mikepologti]

i know this might seem obvious to some, (so dont flame me for this one) but you can download a add on for fire fox that you can right click and block adds this can also be used to block pics on web sites so the site loads quicker. just a thuaght.

[Piotr]

if you use dubdub003 style at the bottom left hand side theres no banner pics

[Brisben]

Who really cares! except OP.

I think they are fun and probably do bring back some good memories for some.

[neil]

My only complaint is not enough Jetta's.
Quite frankly I think us Jetta owners are being discriminated upon.
Time to view the anti discrimination website.
Look out mods.

[evorobin]

Meh I'm enjoying the pic from last years volksfest

[Spyda]

if you use dubdub003 style at the bottom left hand side theres no banner pics

EXACTLY!


My main problem is that my car is not in there ...........

[greasykitchen]

If anything, there's not enough of them. There's still a few waiting in the wings posted on the other thread, and there's a bit of a bias against SA pics

[Driven Threads]

I think the banner is great! Its only just been updated so I think it is a little early for comments such as "There is'nt any Jetta's"....and "There is a bias against SA cars". I'm sure the rotating banner is'nt set in concrete. As for the OP...really if your internet connection is that slow...I suggest you visit a local library to use VWwatercooled...then you can enjoy the rotating banner like 99% of all users do! Btw