The PD Quiz. -Official-

[Brink Kale]

I instantly understood why it worked from a theoretical point of view but, it took me at least a week to understand the concept (code-wise) as well as finding my own workarounds where necessary. At first I was under the impression that it was a sacrificial element that traded one ability vs the other (custom sections on Oldschool) but, after further understanding the code behind them both (once you get a good grasp on the custom sections, you start understanding hidden scrollbars so much better) I realized that my logic was flawed. xD In total, it took me about four or five months to come to terms with (what I would consider) a much better understanding of hidden scrollbars and the likes.

My question; "A horse walks into a bar . . ." Sorry, wrong question! D= My actual question is: Do you consider trying to learn the core of why different things work (yes this applies even in C.S.S)? For instance, if you found a code that does something that interests you. Do you only analyze the code itself or do you try to understand exactly what the code does and how it reacts in different environments? Would you try to simplify that code, strip it of excess elements and template it? Would you mind if people learned from your code, ceaselessly ripping it apart to satisfy their inner hunger for moar (once they credit you of course =D) and used it later in their own codes (commercial or personal)?

[Radiocarbon]

http://fishchomp.net/junkdrawer/mj/postformat.png If I see something in a profile that I don't understand or haven't seen before, the first thing I do is bust open WebDev and play with the code right on that person's page. If I can't figure it out in context, then I'll strip it down to the basics and see how it looks then, and if properties for other selectors work together with it to make an overall effect, etc. I can't think of the last time I 'templated' someone's code (I think it was freaxy's a while back with his hover profiles when he first made it), because I genuinely enjoy figuring out how to do it on my own and get it to work.

I can be pretty weird with letting people use my code, I guess. On one hand if someone asks first, I'm totally okay and it's all flattering. (I've gone as far as being totally okay with people just taking my coding and replacing the images as long as the credited me) but if someone takes me code without asking I get secretly really angry. D:< Especially if they didn't edit it besides changing the colors and maybe placement. It's even worse when they butcher it, or don't really get it to fully fit with their profile. Or they're like, "Oh hey, I was wondering how you did this or this and I'm having a little trouble with it btwI'musingyourcode." Oh ok.

Hmmm...simple, straight-forward question: How old were you when you first learned about/started tinkering with CSS?
I'M CURIOUS.

[djbreezzy]

Started with CSS at the age of 10 when I was using neopets (everyone has that stage), but had no idea on how to use it.
2 years later(after giving up on it completely), I'm beginning to get the hang of it and wishes to expand my knowledge on CSS.
My question: How long have you been using CSS and at what time did you start getting into advance coding?

I ask that since I'm still at the stage of utilizing the knowledge I learned from guides and I really want to get into the advance stuff to make better profiles coding wise.

[Brink Kale]

Feel the girth, feel the pinch and exhale. Voices dead within the wind . . . I could never l- love you.

I would say my use of C.S.S probably spans for a couple of months now. I don't really know when I can say I started advanced coding. Everything seems advanced for me when I don't know it xD I was like "but, wait . . . So many border styles! D= How do I know how to use that and how do I control that object without a class or id! D=<" I would probably attribute my better growth of the use of C.S.S on KairuByte's profile, RadioCarbon's was a big help as well and a couple other people (most of the P.D in general). I found the w3c guidelines very helpful in helping me keep my code cross-browser compatible and standards compliant (when possible). =D
For myself personally, before I can use something properly, I need to fully understand how it ticks. I need to be able to know in my head, if I change this or that, the outcome should look like "x, y, z". When I see a problem posted in the P.D I usually look at the profile and see if I can see why the problem exists and try to figure it out. No matter how big or small so, it somewhat acts as if I am constantly pounding my head with the subject and eventually it just becomes natural. A huge word of advice; if you do not understand something at first. Save the code somewhere, take a nap (or rest somehow) and come back at it with a fresh head. Especially if the code spans . . . a couple million lines, it can get very frustrating trying to understand what another person was trying to do with their code when you take it apart. Just make mental notes of what each property does and if you find a property you've never seen or heard of before (or even a value for a property you know very well but the value seems odd), Google it! =D

My questions: When you go to other websites, do your eyes immediately panic because you do not see a GaiaOnline Navigation Header at the top? Especially if it is a beautifully made site, I know I do. What was your initial impression of C.S.S, have your views for it changed as you grew to understand it a little better? We all know that C.S.S won't save the world but, do you try to see what you could replicate using C.S.S alone (like certain flash elements)? Are you proud of yourself when you are able to do it? How do you feel when you just can't get something done with C.S.S? (I know I absolutely hate when I have an idea but just cannot implement it via C.S.S)

Fluid from a broken wound, ceases; pushing up through the vents, so wild.
All alone and no one's home darling, not a soul, not a sound but somehow. . .

[Swell Sundae]

Wow that's alotta questioning. eek But I'll answer all as best I can. =)
1. Sadly, yes. Ever since May 10th, 2008 (my official joindate) I haven't gone on that many othersites aside from Gaia and facebook, and ever since if it's not one of those two than I don't know what. e_0

2. I thought it was extremely simple, and did know it even existed. I honestly thought stuff appeared on a page like magic! rofl But now I know it's not, and that the internet is a 3-D graph model thingy of some sort. 3nodding Hard for me to explain, so I'll draw pictures one day explaining how.

3. Yes, if possible but I fail. sweatdrop

4. Generally, alittle on the inside though others have done it before my time.

5. I feel sad. )"= *Sigh* If only CSS could enter our brains and place the creativity onto the screen, like in my dreams. *_* Alas, it's all just a dream. rofl

Next person: Have you ever used the outline property on any of your profiles? ( similar to the border property, and it's basically a border outside of the border property.)

[Pale Melodies]

I haven't used the outline code. I don't use borders or that type of thing on my profiles sweatdrop For some reason, I don't like the box look, but it all depends on the design and mood I am in ^^;

Question: Do you time to time make your own graphics ie. brushes, textures, gradients, etc. for your profile designs or just stick with ones others make? Have you ever made a profile that is 100% yours without using others peoples graphics (artwork is not included)?

[Swell Sundae]

I try to make as many of my own graphics as I can, but I do need to use other graphics as well since I don't have any actual artistic ability of my own. ._."

Next person: What do you think is going to be the next trend for Gaiaonline profiles? It can range from the use of generated profiles, deisgn trends, etc. Just name what you think may be the next biggest thing to come to profiling! whee

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

Colour barf.

Next person: How simplistic is simplistic?

[Swell Sundae]

Time to bring this back up again. whee

Simplistic... honestly, I'm not sure since I'm not simplistic at all. I think the most of such would be that there's at least one 'pop' to the profile that captures the eye, and that's it.

Next Person: Who's the fairest one of all? cool When you see a profile you like and it has a patch, do you patch immediato or do you inspect everything to your standards before doing so? If you patch others's profile that is. C:

[Radiocarbon]

http://fishchomp.net/junkdrawer/mj/postformat.png I think patches and quilts are kinda fallin out of style, so not many people seem to have them anymore. :< If I see a profile that makes me go HOLY POOP when it first loads, then I'll patch it. (not that it matters much, I don't really link to my quilt anymore, either. lol.)




What's your favorite profile you ever made/the one you are most proud of?

[Th3 M1ss1ng L1nk]

Not sure, I really like this one. But I'm gonna make a more amazing one this weekend.

Christmas profiles: 1) you gonna do one?
2) do you think they should be done?

[Catastrophii]

1: no, ******** seasonal profiles
2: no i think they're tacky
kind of like christmas sweaters your grandmother makes you
except they're not coming back in style.


do you think hovers are cool
or just a stupid a** glitch that adds load time and incompatibility problems?

[Ko12n]

little hovers are fine you know
nothing wrong with a little bit of interactive s**t for the viewer
but when everything has a hover effect
thats annoying

WHAT KINDS OF TEXTS DO YOU LIKE
BOLD ITALICS NORMAL UNDERLINED
CURSIVE OR PRINT
WHAT KINDS OF TEXTS DO YOU LIKE

[Swell Sundae]

I like normal, bold, and underlined text-decorations, mainly because those aren't as annoying as some other ones... <_<;;;

And Print better than Cursive, 'cause I can't read cursive. 3nodding

As for fonts, no preference really. As long as I can read it, it's fine. 4laugh

Next Person: Name on add-on or etc that you use/reference/etc to when you are coding a gaiaonline profile. 3nodding Or other sites in general, if you do more than just Gaia. (Feel free to write an essay if you'd like too. blaugh )