Pet Peeve time:
Web sites with background music. Can't stand 'em. My first reaction is to close the window immediately.
See, my speakers don't work very well. The volume knob is touchy, and it takes careful adjustment of the volume or the left speaker goes out about half the time.
So all volume changes happen from the control panel. Most day to day sounds are on the quiet side. I have it adjusted about right for the games I play. Winamp has its own volume control for music I play.
But web page volume always ends up loud. So it startles the crap out of me. Hence the knee-jerk reaction.
Sometimes I'll check for a Stop Music button. Most sites with music don't have one. Please, if you have a web site with theme music, put a stop button on it.
Simple courtesy, no?
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Posted by fictionman at September 6, 2004 09:56 PM | TrackBack (0)