Any banner that is distracting can be turned off by pressing the escape key on your computer (top left corner "Esc").
I've used this little known trick for years. It only became manditory with this horrible banner.
I can live with it. I just kill the flashing.
To all others. "IF" it drives you crazy, don't click it. Thats what they want.
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