tedster - 8:03 am on Oct 4, 2000 (gmt 0)

Net 24_7

I still didn't locate that reference book -- but here's a workaround I dreamed up.

Start your regular page with a transparent gif and size it to, say 1000 pixels high, followed by a <br>. Then, even if the page flash happens, all the content will be "below the fold" and unseen without scrolling.

Of course, if you want someone without js enabled to actually use this page, that's another story. They'd have to be sharp enough to notice that even though the screen is blank, the scroll bar shows that they can scroll down.

But the main purpose would be served, getting your flash-y page into the search engines.

I'm still far from moved in to my new digs, so I may still may find that more elegant solution for you.