User blog comment:DaNASCAT/Technical Update: August 15, 2016/@comment-5645428-20160817104318

I like the footer.

It is not like the global header with overly bright and inconsistent aesthetics that are visible at all times, rather, It is far out of view for those who are not looking for it and it acquires a neutral grey tone that does not pain the eye. It is large, yes, but there is no better place to position such information it contains with the intention of having it appear on every page. It is an extension of the page with which Wikia can include their own content that they feel are relevant inclusions for any viewer. This is perfectly reasonable and the layout is logical.

There is no reason that the footer can be considered an intrusion if it has been positioned below the entire main content space, below anything and everything that one would have sought to view and would do so before reaching it, at which point they could navigate to some other page if seeking to avoid it completely.

Wikia will consider constructive feedback but are not about to change the footer's core visuals and are certainly not about to remove it. Best you get used to it during the occasional times you stumble across it.