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Every time I search, I have to try to avoid mousing over the "showtimes", "celebs", "news", and "watchlist" menus or they open up. It is really annoying to have those menus placed right where I need to be mousing once I have completed a search. I've just researched over 200 hundred titles, and I am ready to give up IMDb for Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, I want to put my fist through my screen and punch the designer who thought it would be great to have menu constantly opening and closing. Obviously, it was some one who doesn't actually use the site.
Posted 7 years ago
Emperor, Champion
Emperor, Champion
bluesmanSF, Champion
I agree that it's a bit annoying, but would suggest you try decaf! ;)
Emperor, Champion
Is that a new browser? ;)
Emperor, Champion
Peter, Champion
I am truly glad that no one else is experiencing this problem. Unfortunately, I am experiencing the problem. As for trying decaf, thanks for being helpful, now GFY. Perhaps I just expect more from professional web designers than placing little "land mines" that disrupt the expereince. Why didn't they place those items above the search so they could be avoided all together?
As for my browser, I'm using ie9, firefox, chrome, and opera.
As for my browser, I'm using ie9, firefox, chrome, and opera.
bluesmanSF, Champion
You're welcome! FYI, the language you're using violates the Terms and Conditions of the site. You might want to tone it down a little. The switch to decaf might help you there...
Also, you might post as a helpful "share an idea" thread and, if you lose the offensive language, staff might take up your idea to change that function, if others agree with you (in an "idea" thread, others can +1 a helpful, thoughtful suggestion). To post a "question," then don't actually ask one, while ranting like a lunatic, very few will take you seriously.
Just a thought...
Also, you might post as a helpful "share an idea" thread and, if you lose the offensive language, staff might take up your idea to change that function, if others agree with you (in an "idea" thread, others can +1 a helpful, thoughtful suggestion). To post a "question," then don't actually ask one, while ranting like a lunatic, very few will take you seriously.
Just a thought...
Thanks for that. Warmest Wishes.
Brent at IMDb, Employee
I'm the designer of the revised menu/nav bar feature. I'm happy to take feedback both good and bad. (Please keep it constructive. I'm a long-time user of IMDb myself). Our team did extensive internal testing of the new feature for several months. We'll be investigating ways we can fine-tune the behavior to improve usability and address outstanding concerns. Thanks for the reports. Cheers! -Brent
Good to hear from you, Brent! On the main thread, I suggested that the location of the menu buttons and the search bar be swapped so that the "mouse over" problem is avoided entirely, yet the esthetics are retained. I really love IMDb, so I hope this hiccup is quickly resolved.
bluesmanSF, Champion
bj, glad to hear you have a constructive tone and that you've stopped threatening to punch Brent! Makes a difference, eh?
Thanks Brent! Works fine and looks great! While I've paused while mousing over the menus a couple times, causing this "problem" it's worked well since. I don't think switching the placement of the two would be a good idea, nor help the "problem" described.
Thanks Brent! Works fine and looks great! While I've paused while mousing over the menus a couple times, causing this "problem" it's worked well since. I don't think switching the placement of the two would be a good idea, nor help the "problem" described.
Bluesman SF: Why are you still commenting on a problem you are not having? Surely, your wit and warmth could be put to better use helping someone else.
bluesmanSF, Champion
Comments, pro or con, are all welcome. You can also speak to comments of others, too. It's how this type of forum works. Further, I replied to Brent's comment that he'd like to hear "both good and bad." So, for you to say only those who see it as a problem can participate in discussions is about as helpful as threatening to punch staff, telling other users to go "F" themselves and cursing like a drunken sailor...
I'm sorry your life didn't work out the way you wanted and this is your outlet for your bon mots, sarcasm, and ennui. Good For You. I will leave it to you. Again, warmest wishes.
bluesmanSF, Champion
I working out means I stomp my feet and hold my breath and throw tantrums because a pop-up menu you didn't need appeared, I am glad it didn't work out. But thanks!
Good to hear from you, Brent! On the main thread, I suggested that the location of the menu buttons and the search bar be swapped so that the "mouse over" problem is avoided entirely, yet the esthetics are retained. I really love IMDb, so I hope this hiccup is quickly resolved.
Emperor, Champion
The simplest thing would be adding a delay in so that you'd need to hover over the button for a second before the panel appears (which is the way it works for me)
bluesmanSF, Champion
That's what I was thinking but wondered if they already did that. I'd noticed it happen a couple times, then nothing since. It might be I haven't paused as long as I did the first couple times.
bluesmanSF, Champion