Now while i can't help but agree with those of you who've made the point of saying that flashy, eye-catching presentations are what appeal to the average human, I also must comment on how many of you have missed the point of the Web. The Web isn't just a place to peddle your wares (and warez)... it's a reflection of our world. In short, there are many of us who use the web to present information to whomever wants it, and we don't necessarily need the flashy cartoons and pop-ups and whatnot to do that. Many of us want to keep our message simple. By forcing us to "upgrade" our information, it takes away a little bit of our freedom of personal expression. And haven't we lost enough of that already?
I'm Kent Brockman....
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... they're source code is free for all (or was... i stopped using that garbage awhile ago), just use their code as a reference and make your own ;)
Now while i can't help but agree with those of you who've made the point of saying that flashy, eye-catching presentations are what appeal to the average human, I also must comment on how many of you have missed the point of the Web. The Web isn't just a place to peddle your wares (and warez)... it's a reflection of our world. In short, there are many of us who use the web to present information to whomever wants it, and we don't necessarily need the flashy cartoons and pop-ups and whatnot to do that. Many of us want to keep our message simple. By forcing us to "upgrade" our information, it takes away a little bit of our freedom of personal expression. And haven't we lost enough of that already? I'm Kent Brockman....