Re: a question of appropriate response

*.  Don't tell them they are wrong in using (frames,
tables, midi files, java applets, JavaScript, whatever) but ask if they have
thought about doing it another way (and offer examples).*

*If you have an alternative solution to a technical problem, to
achieve the SAME effect, by all means say so.  But if you are stating an
opinion, make that clear.*

Well stated, Bert!

Jolene Johnson

----- Original Message -----
From: Bert Doorn <bert(at)betterwebdesign.com.au>
To: <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: a question of appropriate response


> G'day
>
> Depends on the circumstances and on how you word your comments/opinions.
My
> approach is to answer the technical question AND where I feel it
necessary,
> offer alternatives.  Don't tell them they are wrong in using (frames,
> tables, midi files, java applets, JavaScript, whatever) but ask if they
have
> thought about doing it another way (and offer examples).
>
> > For example, recently somebody asked for general critique of his site. I
> > thought that for what it was, it was nice. However, looking at the
> > source code I noticed that he used frames to build he pages.
>
> In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with frames if they are used
properly.
> No, I am not looking for a debate on frames vs noframes, NN vs IE etc..
> There are many "I hate" clubs out there and everyone has opinions.  I hate
> browsers that don't support CSS or that crash my computer.  I use the
> monopoly's browser, even though I hate monopolies.  There is an
alternative,
> but I hate ads. These ads can be removed, but I hate paying for something
> when I can get a similar tool free of charge.  I hate ranting, so I'll
stop
> it right there :-)
>
> As with everything, some people (and organisations) misuse technology.
That
> does not make the technology wrong.  I mean, javascript must be bad too,
> since a lot of sites use it to generate annoying, persistent popup boxes
> with advertising.  Purists would say that tables are also misused on
almost
> all sites - many people (including yours truly) use them for layout
> purposes, which is not what they were intended for.  The list goes on....
>
> To sum up...  If you have an alternative solution to a technical problem,
to
> achieve the SAME effect, by all means say so.  But if you are stating an
> opinion, make that clear.
>
> Regards
> --
> Bert Doorn, Web Developer
> http://www.betterwebdesign.com.au/
> Beginners Web Design Tutorial
> http://www.bwdzine.com/bwdt/
>

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