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Horrible drop-downs.

HazeDoll · 2022-01-03 11:56:35

The drop-downs at the top of every page are far too intrusive. Moving the mouse from the browser tabs to the web page invariable involves getting entangled in a string of unwanted drop-downs. They need to be re-designed so a click is required to open a drop-down menu. I would argue that they're not needed at all, there is…

03-01-2022 11:56am

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HazeDoll

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The drop-downs at the top of every page are far too intrusive. Moving the mouse from the browser tabs to the web page invariable involves getting entangled in a string of unwanted drop-downs. They need to be re-designed so a click is required to open a drop-down menu.
I would argue that they're not needed at all, there is room at the side of the page for all the options, not just the categories.

Post edited by Spear on February 2022

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#2 04-01-2022 3:44pm

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Thanks @HazeDoll the super reactivenes of the drop down menu has been noted before and is in line to be changed soon.

How can I? User's guide to some features on the new site

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#3 06-01-2022 5:28pm

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I see that's been fixed as now you have to click on it to bring up a menu list. Another annoyance bites the dust :)

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#4 07-01-2022 1:30pm

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Yes, it's a very welcome improvement.

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#5 07-01-2022 5:08pm

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Thanks Niamh.
I just spotted these replies. I actually hadn't noticed that it had been fixed! It just shows that nobody ever notices everything you're doing right!

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