Thanks, Andrei. I think I have a better understanding now of your perspective on this. About some of it, I simply disagree but I'm open to change my mind as my experience and understanding grow.
Your patience and your thoughtful responses help a lot, though I notice you've avoided much of the issue of bandwidth constraints. Far from the ideal of democratization, we're heading quickly toward an internet experience that will be available only to those who can access and afford a very fast connection. "Progressive enhancement" addresses both ends of the spectrum. One man's enriched experience is another man's noise, just as you decry the passive deadness of simplicity. Interaction is possible on many levels, and some people benefit from less. I also have somewhat different constraints than many of you here. Working for a government entity, I'm bound to do everything I can to provide "equivalent" access to people with disabilities of all kinds, insofar as that is possible. Having done it for a while, it has become my choice to do it because I've seen real-life examples of the benefits. Your mileage may vary, and I understand I may always be something of a pariah in some circles -- or on some topics. Happy holidays to you all! Jeff Seager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=23821 ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
