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How Kids Use the Web

An Anonymous Coward writes: "Jakob Nielsen's latest Alertbox usability column details how kids use the web. Even if you don't design sites for kids, some of the results are very interesting. As you might expect, kids like sound and animation more than adults. They're also much more likely to click on ads ... but mostly because they don't realize that's what they are. And although there are some differences, the testing shows kids really aren't that different than adults, preferring consistent, simple and clear interaction. (And they hate slow load times, too!)"

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  1. well.... by aliusblank · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Im a kid, and im reading slashdot Yes, I hate slow load times but havent clicked on an ad for like... actually, I dont think ive ever clicked on an add I dont mind media, as long as it contains some sort of content -- the retarded useless flash displays arent quite me bag .... but does anyone care

    1. Re:well.... by jarodss · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      "but does anyone care"

      To be quite honest, no.

    2. Re:well.... by MisterBlister · · Score: 1, Offtopic
      "but does anyone care"

      To be quite honest, no.

      I don't care either.

  2. heh by rmadmin · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I thought all they did was look at p0rn!?

    Nice to see people recognizing that kids are doing stuff besides pr0n and 'haxx0ring with winnuke'. They are doing other stuff aren't they?

  3. I'll tell you what kids like... by smallblackdog · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    PR0N!!!!!!! I'm 15 (technicall still a kid?) and theres nothin better than a good gallery of mature ladies hehe. ah, happy days.

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  4. Re:A fact about Klerck by RatBastard · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    So he's gay? So what?

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