What is the banner that drops down from the top of support windows good for?

Whenever I scroll down to read a page on the Apple forums, a banner drops down from the top of the window. The banner has the question on it that started the thread.

I can't think of any useful purpose it serves unless one has a VERY short attention span. It's annoying, and covers up some text (reduces the window size), so it's worse then 'not helpful' - it's actually a hindrance.

Yes, I see the "X" which I can click to close the banner - but is there any way I can turn off this feature altogether?

Posted on Jul 29, 2016 11:43 AM

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Gary Wright4 Author

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Jul 31, 2016 8:08 AM in response to ChitlinsCC

Ahh, so that's how it works. Most helpful!

But about this trust business. There is this guy on my TV who keeps telling me I should trust him. Kind of creeps me out. That and his orange hair. I am reminded of a character from an old Firesign Theater skit, name of George Tirebiter. He used to tell folks, 'You can trust me, because I'm always right, and I never lie. (if you know what I'm talking about, it might be better if you don't admit it).

turingtest2

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Jul 31, 2016 9:16 AM in response to Gary Wright4

That's a stab from the past. 😉

tt2

ChitlinsCC

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Jul 31, 2016 10:12 AM in response to Gary Wright4

"Does the name Ruby Begonia ring a bell?" 😎

{howzat for a non-admission?}

SNIP

Gary Wright4 Author

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114 points

Jul 31, 2016 3:02 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

OK Chitlins, you win this round of Stump the Chump. I thought I knew the Firesign oeuvre pretty well, but "Ruby Begonia" was not on my radar. I was able to find only one intersection between Ruby Begonia and Firesign - a one-line mention on a 1977 album (which I've never listened to). Impressive!

My problem is solved, and we are so far off-topic I'm expecting a tap on the shoulder by the moderators at any moment, so I'm outta here. Thanks again to all!

ChitlinsCC

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Jul 31, 2016 3:09 PM in response to Gary Wright4

I see you slipped in a CarTalk reference 😉

Agree.

Later.

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