I find the persistent Darkside animation too big and distracting.

[CorbinDallas]

Too bad, deal with it.

How about no. I have my effects set so that I see no skill effects outside of my own party yet Darkside completely ignores the filter, so no matter where I go Edgy McEdgeson is afk with the aura on for no reason and cluttering my screen. It's obnoxious.