Posted by Albert Wiersch on 10/18/06 20:17

"Harlan Messinger" <hmessinger.removethis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Albert Wiersch wrote:
>> As for the original question, HTML validators are great tools that should
>> always be used, but they're not perfect. They can't tell you that a page
>> you wrote will display perfectly as intended.
>
> That's like saying toothbrushes are great tools that should always be used
> but they're not perfect because they don't shave you or clip your nose
> hair.

I don't see how that makes sense. I think a better analogy would be:
"That's like saying toothbrushes are great tools that should always be used
but they're not perfect because they can't guarantee that all plaque was
removed and that your mouth is perfectly clean."

Should you still brush? Yes. It helps.

Albert

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