[SHOBizzy]

Older topic yes, but I'd like to add my input on the snowflake js just so others who may be stumbling on this topic late like me will have a little more info.

The smaller flakes work great on both html based home pages like mine and when using the script like Zachery provided for the vB forum software. They have very little effect on page loading, etc.

The biggest hitch I had with using the larger snowflake js was that it increased my system's processes a LOT whenever the page using them was loaded, to the point that it slowed my browsing abilities and that to me is just not acceptable. I was concerned about the users on my BB who don't have as speedy computers and/or connections. I don't know if the script would have an effect on dial-up users or not but I wasn't willing to take the chance.

IMO the small flakes are more tasteful anyway because they add just a touch of class that doesn't distract the user from why they're visiting my board to begin with.

Sorry again for chiming in late.

Edit: My board with the smaller flakes.... www.shoforum.com
If you click the link for "Main Forum Listing Page" you'll see the vB software using the small flakes. I'm in process of learning how to change templates/styles right now they don't show up very well within the forum. Ahhh...things to come.