http://applestooranges.com/blog/post/what-the-purists-miss-about-design/ Writing about design, the user experience, web technologies, and the latest happenings on our online world. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://applestooranges.com/blog/post/what-the-purists-miss-about-design/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Jack Thu, 18 May 2006 06:20:44 +0000 http://www.applestooranges.com/blog/post/what-the-purists-miss-about-design/#comment-50 <p>Thanks, I've been thinking about this crypto-anti-design fetish as well; I think you describe it pretty well. I've been wondering how many people are clamoring to strip away thoughtful presentation in favor of "essence" or the supposedly precious ability to force content to adhere to personalized settings. Not to mention where folks are getting the time to set up such personalization. Maximizing accessibility is a good thing, I have no doubt; there's no reason to couple such worthy efforts with boorishness.</p> Thanks, I’ve been thinking about this crypto-anti-design fetish as well; I think you describe it pretty well. I’ve been wondering how many people are clamoring to strip away thoughtful presentation in favor of “essence” or the supposedly precious ability to force content to adhere to personalized settings. Not to mention where folks are getting the time to set up such personalization. Maximizing accessibility is a good thing, I have no doubt; there’s no reason to couple such worthy efforts with boorishness.

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