Usability issue in the task bar applet

[Veeti Paananen]

On 21/05/13 13:03, Eike Hein wrote:
> FWIW, IMHO the real problem there is that the task manager uses the generic
> Disabled icon effect via KIconEffects, instead of using the "Panel"
> category. If
> it used the proper category, the user could disable this effect
> specifically only
> for the panel via Icons -> Advanced in System Settings.

Instead of thinking along the lines of "you can disable it if wanted"
think why that behavior *exists in the first place*. I personally see
very little reason or utility for removing all contrast and
distinguishability from the icons.

The transparency effect applied to the task is already a sufficient
indication of minimization by itself. Obscuring the application icon is
unnecessary and counterproductive.

In addition, having to disable an effect related to the task bar in some
deep corner of the system settings is not very intuitive nor discoverable.

Of course, these are just my two cents.