Re: Map Generator....

From: htp@mac.com (Henry)

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000

In article <86i07702vbl@enews2.newsguy.com>, "Terry Austin"
<taustin@hyperbooks.com> wrote:

>> What does V get instead?  Marketing hype, buzzword compliancy and *nary a
>> whisper* about any other companies that make similar products.  THIS is
>> the CORPORATE UI.
>
> My 20 years or so experience in retail suggests otherwise.

Your 20 years of retail experience is completely irrelevant.  You're a
fossil.  Get over it.

> Companies that conduct themselves that way do not do well in the long run.

Go to Microsoft's site.  Surf around for a couple of hours.  You'll be
able to count the number of times the word "Netscape" is mentioned on one
hand.  You'll need a ream of paper, however, to record the number of
buzzwords and self-aggrandizing hype that spews forth.

> I don't even know where to start explaining how full
> of shit you are.

That's because you're stupid Terry.

Hint:  Most folks start at the beginning and continue until they reach the
end.  That strategy works well for the rest of humanity, but we accept
that your genes have been currupted and you find such complex concepts
challenging.  Wasn't your dad a (wannabe) lawyer?  That would pretty-much
explain it.

Don't worry, though.  There are millions of other stupid people out there
to keep you company.  Some of them are even on UseNet!  Try alt.idiots -
I'm sure they'll welcome you with open arms.

Elsewhere, Terry wrote:

>> Anyone who thinks they can build a successful commercial website just
>> using HTML 4 STRICT simply doesn't have a clue.  You *need* to snazz
>> it up because that's what consumers expect - the bar has been raised.
>> That means the use of TRANSITIONAL and non-standard features.
>
> Bullshit.  Utter bullshit. The use of transitional and non-standard
> features means that a significant portion of your target market
> cannot use your site properly.
>
> That is *stupid* marketing.

If it's stupid marketing, then why do all of the successful companies do
it?  Hmmm?

Find ONE (1) successful corporate website that passes STRICT HTML 4
validation.  Just one.  Here's the tool you'll need:
<http://validator.w3.org/>

I'll save you a bit of time:  Microsoft, Netscape, Apple, Disney, Kodak,
IBM, and even W3C all *FAIL* STRICT HTML 4 validation.

Prepare yourself for a reality-shock, Terry, your fragile little
make-believe world is about to collapse.

>>>> A fantastic UI element will be discarded if it results in a net
>>>> loss of 5% in sales.  The commercial web designer compromises
>>>> standards and the 'ideal' user interface in order to maximise
>>>> sales - nothing more.
>>>
>>> Let be be blunt.  Actual market research and UI testing, with
>>> actual test users, shows consistently that good UI consistently
>>> leads to better sales at a site not worse.
>>
>> point -------->
>>
>>      head
>
> Yes, you missed the point entirely.  A fantastic UI that results
> in a loss in sales is an oxymoron.

'Clever Terry' is an oxymoron.

Look:  You're simply _not_qualified_ to speak on this subject.  Your
knowledge of the technology needs to be _carbon-dated_, every website you
seem to have contact with is a _complete_mess_, you live in a
_fantasy_world_, and you _dribble_shit_.

You're a bottom-feeder in the shallow end of the gene pool.  Evolve or perish.

Hmmm...  On second thoughts, just perish.

Henry.

References

Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
gherbert@crl3.crl.com (George Herbert)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
tim@leaphome.pelican.org (Tim Franklin)
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
gherbert@crl3.crl.com (George Herbert)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
tim@leaphome.pelican.org (Tim Franklin)
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000