Flashing 'New PM' Message

[Reven]

When I get a new PM, there is a flashing red message over the PM status bit making up the right hand side of the navigation bar.

Is there really any need for this? Members can already specify whether or not to have a popup box display when they have new messages, and the bold 'Unread 1' (or 2, or whatever) is noticeable enough. Also, the message continues displaying when you read the new PM, which can be really distracting (which I know is unavoidable, but it wouldn't happen if it weren't there).

[Paul M]

Yes there is a need for it - many members (including me) find it very useful - and would miss PM's otherwise (I often miss them for days on sites that have no visual indication). I loath script pop-ups.

[bradyb]

Easy said....

[Adrian Schneider]

I love it, and I really hate the popup script. I have very good eyes, but I will miss it every time unless there is some huge flashing warning. With hundreds of links on each page, why would my eyes pick that one up when it looks like all of the others?

[peterska2]

I wouldn't be without it. Admittedly it's been bugging me for the last 5 months because I have a PM I'm keeping unread till I've finished with it, but it's very useful. In fact sometimes it simply serves to remind me which site I'm on!

[Shazz]

I love it, have to post and show it some love

It makes me read my PM's since it won't STOP BLINKING

[HPIA]

Originally Posted by Shazz

I love it, have to post and show it some love

It makes me read my PM's since it won't STOP BLINKING

:up:

[bradyb]

You could code a WAV file to play the old AROOOOGA sound :P

[Quantnet]

Wow, i asked this question yesterday...but haven't got the answer

I think the flashing PM is really cool. I was curious of what kind of mod this is based on. I'd like to install one on my forum.

Thanks

[Roms]

Things like this is why I'm glad that Paul was FINALY made an admin here.

Cheers Paul