Posted by Ed Mullen on 01/02/07 02:06

Bergamot wrote:
> warth33@hotmail.com wrote:
>> I would like to hear the opinion of other users about a minor
>> issue.
>
> I do not think this is a minor issue.
>
>> are there any disadvantages in making
>> all the page completly bases on the css absolut positioning?
>
> I strongly recommend *not* using any type of positioning unless you
> fully understand what it does and the repercussions. There are too many
> sites out there now that think they can get pixel-perfect results across
> browsers by using absolutes, including positioning, box dimensions, and
> font sizes.
>
> Unless you really know what you are doing, it is a disaster waiting to
> happen. :(
>

Agreed, pretty much. Although, the issue would be fairly well
ameliorated by page authors taking the time to view their constructs in
various browsers and at various resolutions. This will quickly show the
pitfalls of any design choice.

And, if a page author does not spend the time to do this, I have no time
for them. They deserve what they reap.

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