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mitch96

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6. I already switched mine. It would be a real bummer if someone who had epilepsy had a seizure b/c of the flashing lite.

Reply to Sanity Claws (Original post)

Mon Oct 23, 2023, 09:16 AM

Oct 2023

For my money I would have the default as solid to get around that little problem. If they want flashing they can change it.. Just my opinion
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"Generally, flashing lights between the frequencies of five to 30 flashes per second (Hertz) are most likely to trigger seizures. In order to be safe, the consensus recommends that photosensitive individuals should not be exposed to flashes greater than three per second".

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I'd like to request that the My Stuff button not flash [View all] Sanity Claws Oct 2023 OP

I would like it to turn a sharp yellow Demovictory9 Oct 2023 #1

Request granted! EarlG Oct 2023 #2

Thank you! Sanity Claws Oct 2023 #5

Thank you from me too! fierywoman Oct 2023 #13

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for (NT) Hokie Oct 2023 #15

Oh gods sabbat hunter Nov 2023 #17

It is already optional Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #3

Try: sl8 Oct 2023 #4

I already switched mine. It would be a real bummer if someone who had epilepsy had a seizure b/c of the flashing lite. mitch96 Oct 2023 #6

And with that, the DU4 hate has officially jumped the shark. Scrivener7 Oct 2023 #8

I don't mind DU4. It took a bit to warm up to it. BTW what does jumping the shark mean? A good or bad thing? nt mitch96 Oct 2023 #14

Flashing lights are also a problem for folks with migraines Sanity Claws Oct 2023 #11

I want the option to make it purple with orange polka dots. Wonder Why Oct 2023 #7

And why can't we go back to DU2? I was USED to DU2!! Scrivener7 Oct 2023 #9

I've got some DU3 SUCKS bumper stickers for sale Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #12

I totally agree CanonRay Oct 2023 #10

If you read this thread a solution is in the second response Yonnie3 Oct 2023 #16