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Scrapheap Champion Author Virginia Posts:14,561 Points:2,361,005 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2011 8:12:15 AM Ignore Scrapheap Report Abuse Move the pull down menus for fuel type and time limit from the bottom right hand corner to the upper right hand corner of the map. On most computers, the bottom of the map is not visible without scrolling. Many people don't know these menus are there and believe they can only post prices for stations that have been reported in the last 48 hours. After moving the pull down menus, the current banner denoting fuel type and duration can be removed. It is redundant.

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Move the pull down menus for fuel type and time limit from the bottom right hand corner to the upper right hand corner of the map. On most computers, the bottom of the map is not visible without scrolling. Many people don't know these menus are there and believe they can only post prices for stations that have been reported in the last 48 hours.

After moving the pull down menus, the current banner denoting fuel type and duration can be removed. It is redundant.

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bugc Champion Author Boston Posts:15,066 Points:3,007,065 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2012 12:26:28 AM Ignore bugc Report Abuse No, CK. The reason to ALWAYS want people to have to scroll down to the bottom of the page is so they can see (and enjoy) all the ads. ;-)
CampKohler Champion Author Sacramento Posts:9,470 Points:1,563,880 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2012 3:35:08 PM Ignore CampKohler Report Abuse No, no! That's a crazy idea. You ALWAYS want people to have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see (much less use) all the controls. The longer the page, the better. Hopefully, before they get to the bottom of the page, Alzheimers will set in and the user will forget what he was trying to do and go home. 'Smatter with you, anyway?
bugc Champion Author Boston Posts:15,066 Points:3,007,065 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2012 12:33:10 PM Ignore bugc Report Abuse Excellent suggestion: Move the pull down menus to the upper right hand corner of the map. jrsva: You can customize the map as you wish and save the url as a shortcut/bookmark for your "personal default setting."
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,866 Points:1,615,135 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2012 12:46:08 AM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse I strongly support this suggestion. I have a large, hi-res screen and the menus are still off the bottom edge so I have to scroll down every time I open the map. Moving them to the upper right would resolve this issue I would also like to be able to save a personal default setting for the map so that every time I open it the focus would be on my choice of city and “All Stations.” When I open it now it goes to Asheboro, NC. Where did it get that idea? I’ve never been to or searched for that place. Oops, I just realized I have bumped an old topic. I followed a link to it and did not notice how old it was. Sorry folks but I still like the idea. [Edited by: jrsva at 1/15/2012 12:47:49 AM EST]
Scrapheap Champion Author Virginia Posts:14,561 Points:2,361,005 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 11:49:25 AM Ignore Scrapheap Report Abuse As I stated, it depends on your screen size and resolution. This is a very minor tweak that could easily be accomplished. It fits perfectly with kwzh's suggestion of making time for little improvements. However, I doubt anything will happen since it doesn't involve GasBuddy Direct or an app. [Edited by: Scrapheap at 10/5/2011 11:50:12 AM EST]
scoutmaster Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:81,383 Points:3,256,545 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 11:40:45 AM Ignore scoutmaster Report Abuse I can see all the options in both pull downs.
Scrapheap Champion Author Virginia Posts:14,561 Points:2,361,005 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 9:18:24 AM Ignore Scrapheap Report Abuse Click on the Gas Price Maps and then enter a zip code. Depending on your screen size and resolution, the pull down menus that let you choose the grade of gasoline or time can be off the screen. [Edited by: Scrapheap at 10/5/2011 9:21:49 AM EST]
scoutmaster Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:81,383 Points:3,256,545 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 5:22:05 AM Ignore scoutmaster Report Abuse Which maps are you referring to?
kwzh Champion Author San Jose Posts:20,665 Points:3,685,555 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Oct 5, 2011 3:23:32 AM Ignore kwzh Report Abuse Nice idea. I support this proposal.
Scrapheap Champion Author Virginia Posts:14,561 Points:2,361,005 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2011 3:06:46 PM Ignore Scrapheap Report Abuse Advertisement has nothing to do with this suggestion.
scoutmaster Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:81,383 Points:3,256,545 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2011 2:47:50 PM Ignore scoutmaster Report Abuse Install an ad blocker and the problem goes away.