You're definitely noting an implementation problem. The use of CSS positioning has no inherent impact on a users ability to read a page with the style sheet turned off.  In fact, if you've implemented your design with proper semantic xHTML, the user should see a plain page of readable HTML.

The best example of what can be accomplished with style sheets and positioning is the CSS Zen Garden (http://www.csszengarden.com).  This site has really opened a few eyes to the possibilities of table free design.

Kirk Biglione
Pandemic Media
http://www.pandemic.com

>> > > > It's worth noting that pages that depend on CSS positioning
>> > > > often aren't readable without the style sheet.
>> > >
>> > > But is that because it is impossible to use both CSS
>> > > positioning and make them readable without the style sheet,
>> > > or because the developer has a priorities issue? If you
>> > > believe it is because it is impossible, could you provide
>> > > examples?
>> >
>> > I'm just talking about how things often are; I'm not saying
>> > they have to be that way.
>>
>> So lets blame the developer, instead of the tool.
>
>I wasn't blaming anyone, just making an observation.
>
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