I've found this particular topic so interesting, as I've gotten an insight into the different approaches people take towards building standards based designs or should I say, CSS driven designs.
As we all know, there is not one perfect, fully robust, all conquering 100% correct way to design any conceivable web interface for a client or user, and I think this is what a few people have alluded to in their posts, albeit they are saying it in different ways. So without a perfect solution being present, you're left to find the best solution you can, under your often unique set of circumstances. I'd like to think everyone on this list understands the holistic nature of designing with web standards, understanding why the effort is worth it, but also realising that the ideals of designing with web standards must always be taken with a good deal of common sense (and humour, cheers Russ). There are so many factors to consider when designing an interface and personally, that's what I love about this work, it's never boring and always challenging. As developers, all we can ever hope for is to do the best job we can with the knowledge we have at the time, delivering the best solution possible for the client and of course, the end user. If everyone who has posted different arguments is doing the best they can, then I say well done and good stuff! Ryan Blunden ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
