CSS Sprites

Would it be possible to use CSS sprites for the images in the next release? Considering the number of calls made even with the most basic useage. It would make it more speed friendly.

I know there is an issue with custom icons. But I am using only the standard icon: nine in total help. Downloading them all at once (and the rest) would be a major improvement, from my point of view.

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