[ILUG] [way-ot] darklight.com should, never, ever, be considered for web-anything

From: Donncha O Caoimh (donncha at domain linux.ie)
Date: Sun 07 May 2000 - 14:20:26 IST


Ever heard of "pop-up hell"? People don't like pop-ups. Anything that
the user doesn't like is going to detract from your site as Kevin has
shown. The customer is always right, especially when they have a
choice..
"Anything that looks like advertising will be ignored":
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/990530.html (point 10)

Besides all the above, Netscape in Linux is very unreliable and closing
a window (ALT-W or mouse action) can result in the whole browser
crashing. (not the OS though ;)

Donncha.

> > That's my little rant over with, it's a shame that this level of non
> > constructive criticism has taken place, but I do appreciate valid opinions
> > of users, esp. when they include something of a constructive nature,that's
> > why I lurk here.
> >

> Well I short this is what I agree with, its eye candy because he is trying
> to sell something, he is trying to make himself and his site look good,
> constructive criticism could have played a greater role in this thread.
> David



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