Posted by dorayme on 09/25/07 21:02

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<JI9Ki.135295$ax1.48318@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
"Beauregard T. Shagnasty" <a.nony.mous@example.invalid> wrote:

> Daan wrote:
>
> > The reason I ask is that often advice is given against e.g. the use of
> > frames,
>
> "Frames are evil." ..and a general nuisance to maintain as well. There
> is reason for all the numerous pages describing why. Such as:
> http://www.html-faq.com/htmlframes/?framesareevil
>
> > against adjusting font sizes
>
> No, against *setting* font sizes. Let the visitor decide.
>
> > or use of particular fonts,
>
> There is no point in assigning an oddball font that your visitors will
> not have on their computers. Browsers will attempt to fill in with
> something the computer *does* have, which may be completely different
> than what you envision. (Or they may screw up really bad if you didn't
> specify a fallback family.)
>
> > or all kinds of 'general' best practices,
>
> ..such as accessibilty, useability...
>

Not sure what above has to do with OP's question? I reckon you
just simply could not resist the spiel. It must feel too good to
give it. <g>

> > but I can imagine that your designer, your client or your boss might
> > disagree.
>
> If your 'designer' disagrees with the practice of following standards,
> you need a new one. The boss .. well .. try to explain why his wants are
> contrary to good web practices.

Now you are talking. I can add to the above good advice that if
you are having insurmountable difficulty in a commercial
situation (where you have a boss) getting cooperation on such
things then you might consider becoming an independent
contractor. That way, you call the shots much more. If you are in
control of the whole process, well... Bob is a closer relative
than he might be, he could even be your uncle.

--
dorayme

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