"Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Rich wrote:
>> "Rich" <nosp@amnospam.net> wrote in message
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>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
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>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>> news:slrnfe6iej.rtq.no.spam@thurston.blinkynet.net ...
>>>>>> cf wrote:
>>>>>>> let it be known on 8 Sep 2007 18:11:17 GMT Blinky the Shark
>>>>>>> <no.spam@box.invalid> scribed:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> | |More important: does everyone? |
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Does "anyone?"
>>>>>> I'll bet OP does. Y'know, for a lot of computers-as-toaster users,
>>>>>> resizing a window would fall under "high tech". See also, "i just
>>>>>> wan't to do e mail and look at pix of kittens he he lol omg".
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the replies so far, I guess more information about what I
>>>>> wanted to achieve would be good...
>>>>>
>>>>> I really mean browser window size, and I'm not bothered if someone
>>>>> spoils their own enjoyment by browsing without the window fully open,
>>>>> if they want to see the full background then they'll open the window !
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm putting together a website for a local band, and at the moment
>>>>> working on a template.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've made a background image which is basicly black, but has picture
>>>>> of the band playing on stage, well lit, against a black backdrop at
>>>>> the bottom.
>>>>>
>>>>> This looks great, but of course only with the right screen res set.
>>>>> I'm not about to put up a "best viewed in 1024 x 786" on the page, and
>>>>> I'm well aware I might be better to simply do the design with the
>>>>> photo as part of the body. But I would like to try serving up the
>>>>> right image size based on user settings, even if in the end I don't
>>>>> use it this time.
>>>>>
>>>>> But I'm sure everyone here is the same, when you hit a wall of
>>>>> something you don't know how to do, you simply have to know how, even
>>>>> if you don't use it in the end solution!
>>>>>
>>>>> -- http://www.richdavies.com
>>>> How big does the background image you're using now make that page? I
>>>> never saw a background image even start to render; I got tired of
>>>> waiting and bailed.
>>>
>>> Sorry thats just my own personal page in my sig. The band project hasnt
>>> even made it to upload. I'll upload a page and post the URL.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> I've posted an example at http://www.richdavies.com/test/copyright.htm ,
>> ignore the design and layout, this page is purely to illustrate what I'm
>> trying to do with a background image.
>>
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>> Rich
>> http://www.richdavies.com
>>
>>
>>
>
> I see very little of the band at my preferred window size. No, I don't
> maximize my window - but right now I have 5 other things competing for
> desktop space. As a result, I see a lot of black space with some people
> on the very bottom.
>
> And I agree with Scott. This is not a good picture for a background.
>
> As for not caring about whether I'm using my full screen or not - you had
> better, if you want me to stay. You aren't putting this together for you.
> You're putting it together for me - and millions of other people out
> there. It's OUR feelings which count - not yours.
>
> Of course, if you want to drive people away from the site, this is a good
> way to do it.
>
Great feedback from all, and of course I've decided to ditch the large BG
image. Thanks to all who responded.
This has taught me to consider all visitors, regardless of how they brose,
and you're right, if the designer doesn't care about the end user, the site
is doomed !
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Rich
http://www.richdavies.com
http://www.copyright-band.com
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